Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-05-23
THE PATTEN BLOCK.

blue bunting. and the many beautiful
as well as useful articles turned out by
them are eagerly sought after
In the center of the rear Of the hall
is the magnificent miniature reproduc-
ton of Niagara Falls which was the
idea of Pres. McCausland Of the
Board of Trade. This has 600 gallons
Of water running over it every minute
ii is in operation and is supplied from
two of the fire hydrants through
1900 feet Of hose. 1t is
truly magnificent and is constantly
surrounded by large number of peo-
pie. In front of the falls is a grass
bank. on which the signs. Keep Off
The Grass. Under the bank are a.
number of incandescent lights and
with those over the falls il makes the
scene a brilliant one. The different
points in the vicinity are labelled 50
that a person who has never seen the
falls readily gain some idea Of their
maSnificence. There is Prospect point.
Clifton heights, Rock Of Ages. Prospect
park, American falls. bridge to Goat
island. Terrapin rock, Lookout point.
Canadian shore. Cave of the Wind and
the bridge. OF course everything is on
a miniature scale, but it is a true rep
resentation of the great wonder.
On either side of the falls are an ice
cream booth and brakes soda foun-
tain which draws its usual crowd. The
ice cream booth is run for the carnival
by F. A. Johnson.
Cloudy e Kent have a confectionery
booth under the charge of G. II. Doug
10 trI, 4
with blue and white. This against the
dark chocolate of the CONNECTIONS and
other dainties makes one of the pref
test displays. not leaving out the
young ladies who preside over it.
The Army Foot Ease Co. has a booth
where one of it's representatives ex-
tolls its virtues and dispenSes advertis-
ing matter.
Homer Il. Bill. the taxerdimist has q
handsome booth decorated with ever
greens. The many specimens of his
work are banked and appear very life
like. He has panels of patridges. fox
caught in a trap which is an exact re-
production from life. There are num-
erous deer heads and skins besides
specimens of nearly all the native
birds of the State.
II. w. Soule of Augusta. better know 4
as the, Hustler. has a pretty display of
household furnishings which attract
the newly married or those about to
start housekeeping. and all others who
are about to buy household goods. The
| display is very nice and draws its
| share of attention.
| The rafters about the hall are all
covered with bunting and are hidden.
| The red, white and blue rafters make
a very pretty effect. In the roof are
| suspended the Stars and Stripes of all
| sizes. With the many Chinese lam
| terms and electric lights these appear
very beautiful in the evening. This is
| the better time to see the decorations
| for the different colored lights make
a magnificent effect. The galleries are
all hid from view with bunting and
| flags and then around the wall are
hung festoons of pretty bunting. One
Of the pretty features of the decora
tons about the gallery rail are II nice
ly mounted deer heads mounted bv
Homer r. Dill.
The management have been very care
| ful 70 provide everything for the con-
Nehlence of the press. A reporters table
was placed in front of the platform for
mo many representatives Of the nress