The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1899-10-05
THE FAIR.

day drew about the usual crowd. Inc
weather was cold in the forenoon, but the
sun shone warmly In the afternoon, and
attendants were quite comfortable. The
midway has assumed form, and there is a
large variety Of different ways that money
can be spent quickly with more or less
returns. There are several cane racks, a
large number Of refreshment booths, base
ball alleys, striking machine. and sew
eral tents used only for vaudeville or
freak attractions. The platform enter
tainment contains some strong features,
and is bound to prove popular. Judging
by the satisfaction expressed with the
fair yesterday, the Both annual fair of the
Stafford Springs association promises to
be great success.
HALL EXHIBITION.
This exhibition will eclipse anything
ever shown before by the society. The
art and fancy work department Is es-
pecially rich in number and quality Of
sional photography Is deserving Of great
deal of praise. The show includes three
studies of Cupid that are very attractive
and interesting. Alfred Elson of CIRCUITS
also very good. Master Carl Martin,
age Is, has on exhibition several crayons
of heroes Of the Spanish war that show a
great deal of promise. The fancy work
chow is a very good one, including the
usual varieties Of quilts and spreads In
silks and cotton patchwork designs, en-
broidered center pieces and doilies, sofa
pillows, hand painted PLAQUES and pan
els, etc. Mrs. Mary Rowland, who Is 81
years old, has very beautiful collection
of doilies. There is also collection of
antique crockery and one of old coins
Among the other exhibitions in this
part of the hall are those of Anthony Ad-
ans, stoves, ranges and bath room equip
ments; A. W. Kingsbury, monuments
and grave stones; E. A. Buck & Co.,
gasolene stoves; New Haven Bakery
Co., advertising the favorite milk biscuit,
and G. Fl. Stevenson of Somers advertis-
ing the Omega separator.
The agricultural exhibition in the north
end of the hall is the best in years. The
star exhibit Is that of the Banner vegeta-
BILE farm of West Stafford, owned by E.
L. Dimock. 1t occupies 80 #. space,
and shows garden truck of all varieties.
Among them is 39-pound melon and an
81-pound pumpkin. Mr.. Dimock is en-
tered In the New England Homestead
garden competition, and this exhibit is a
part of the work Of the contest. A show
of about 100 varieties from the college
farm of the Conn. agricultural college is
attracting much attention. It includes
fruits and vegetables and student col.
lection Of grasses. 1t Is in charge Of A..
F. Green, '99, of Sto1rs. A large oollec-
ton of apples is exhibited from the fol-
lowing persons F. L. Upham, Union ;
A. Charter, Stafford. g. Colburn, Union ;
Joshua Wood, Stafford; Thulston Cool
ey, Staffordville; Oliver Eaton and sew
eral others.
| POULTRY SHOW.
The poultry show is as large and good
as ever, which is saying enough for it.
There are 351 entries. Among the ex-
hibitors are E. s. Upham, Wilsonville
o. W. Hubbard, Riverhead, RI. Joshua
Wood, George E. Cooley, Stafford; Geo.
E. Chaplin, Hampden. 81. B. Bellows OF
Willimantic shows collection Of pigeons,
and E. L. Richardson of West Brookfield
one of ducks and geese.
The following are the list of entries for
Wednesday and Thursday.
| Wednesday. October 4th.
FREE FOR ALL CLASS.
Whirligig, blk m, T.J Foley, Springfield
Ada p, b m, John Utton, Morrisyiaie
Anna Lee, brm, D. M. Armstrong, Bridgeport
Pleasant Valley Stock Farm, Providence
$ssS e Saes ss ss sH
Gambet, Big. Robert Hurley. Manchester
Baby Stratmore, w. G. Warren, Shrewsbury
Roam Wilkes, roh h, w. A. Baggs. Springfield
Red Bird, bg, T. j. Sinclair, Webster
Joe Pilot, Big, c. r. Kilburne, Westfleld
Quick Turn, rog, e. Bedoin, Hartford
Mamie g., blk m, Dana Gary, STAFFORD Springs
sultan, chg, G. P. Haynes, Three Rivers
Baystone, g, M. T. Wheeler, White River in c
Mockdng Bird, rog. Allan Risk, Wrllmant1e
Ed. Wilkes, Big, T. j. Sinclair, Webster
Palmetto Prince, brs, A. r. Williams, Maiden
| RUNNING RACE.
| Sister Ida, Mrs. M. DAILY, Bolton
| Lightning JACK, BIS, Fred Hall, Worcester
John t., John Stevens, North Adams