The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-12
The GRANGE FAIR.
Bigger and Better Ex-
hibit Than Ever
Before
TAKES PLACE OF CATTLE SHOW.
Ladies' Auxiliary Do Them
selves Proud With
Contributions.
TAKES PLACE OF CATTLE SHOW.

North Brookfield, Oct. 1.-THE annu-
al fair of the North Brookfleld grange
opened tonight at town hall. Every
year this fair crowds the town hall to
it's capacity, and tonight was no excep-
ton. In the language of the circus, it
was bigger and better than ever, the
grangers furnishing, as is their wont,
interesting and unique entertainment
THE FEATURES
of tonight's affair were the horticulture
al and poultry exhibitions, which We're
viewed with interest. Fine specimens
of geese. ducks and hens were shown
by E. L. Richardson of West Brook
field. and fancy pigeons by c. D. Rich
ardson of West Brookfeld. The poul-
try kept up an incessant clatter, refus-
ing to behave even while the enter
tainment was in progress. Garden pro-
auctions were shown from the town
farm, from the farm Of c. Henry Witt
and by several other grangers and some
fine fruits were on exhibition from the
estate of Mrs. Rachael Woods. The
LADIES AUXILIARY
took up the spare time of the specta-
cream and candy. Under the direction
of the ladies, the old town hall took on
holiday attire and was made to look
quite presentable. In the entertain
ment line the farce, A Yankee ped
ler," was the great attraction. Tomor-
row night is the great night of the
fair, and a big crowd is sure to be in
attendance.
CYPRESS LODGE. D. OF r.,
celebrated its 18th anniversary at odd
Fellows hall tonight. A musical and
literary program was rendered, con-
sisting of duets by Eugene w. Reed
and Mrs. B. Florence Reed and Edwin
Snow and Mrs. Ernst Corbin; readings
by Mrs. Georgia Bigelow, and Miss SUI
sic Thompson; piano solos by Miss Ma
ry Dane, and Mrs. Jessie Pecot, and q
dialogue. Dad says so,' by NJ. J
Tucker and D. S. Thurston. Refresh
ments were served. The committee in
charge was made UP of Mrs. Fred Pot
ter, Mrs. Hattie Poland, Mrs. Mary
Woods, L. S. Woods, Jr., and Mrs
Edward Tucker.
Mrs Francis Batcheller will start fol-
Europe, Oct. 49, She will be accom-
panied by her mother, Mrs. T. c. Bates
Mrs. Batcheller will spend the winter
in Paris studying under Nine. Mar
Chest who was her teacher when she
was abroad before.
A COW belonging to Felix Zeletores
was killed by the engine on the branch
road last night near the Tyler crossing.
Several carloads of sand arrived in
town today for the filter at the supply
ponds. The commissioners hope to re-
move the impurity of the water by
changing the sand in the filter.
John Kennedy will have a hearing be-
fore Trial Justice Boutwell, Friday on
the beer which was taken from his team
Monday morning.
The prospectus for the course of en-
tertainments to be given in the town
hall this winter were issued today and
show that fine galaxy of talent has
been secured.
William Bergen, catcher of the Fort
Wayne interstate league club, arrived
home today, in the best of health. He
has had a remarkable record for the
season, catching 122 championship
games and other games, making a total
of 100 games. He has not decided as
yet where he will be located next year.
HOWARD A CANDIDATE.
Bartholomew Howard Of North
Brookfield is a prominent candidate for
the presidency Of the interstate league.
Mr.. Howard is a Williams college and
Union college player He has been CON
nected with the Mansfield CO., team
during the season just closed.
SOCIAL DEMOCRATS.
Members of the socialist democratic
party met tonight in the selectmen's
rooms and received five applications for
membership. 1t was decided to post
pone the election of town committee
until the next meeting.