The Republican journal., 1902-11-06
GRANGE FAIR IN BROOKS.

Harvest Home Grange improved the oc-
casion last Monday evening to have little
grange fair in connection with the regular
work. long table was set in the centre of
the hall. The exhibits were creditable both
to the individuals who presented them and
to the grange as whole. And, by the way,
this lmpresses us as a good way to inter-
est the order for an occasional evening.
The exhibits do not have to be carried long
distance, they are easily got home, and they
are fresh and in good condition. 1t gives
subjects upon which to exchange ideas and
to obtain information in regard to various
crops and the method of raising them. The
various articles of domestic and fancy work
shown by the ladies are of interest to
all, and it provides special evening s
entertainment out of the usual routine.
neighboring oranges take the occasion for a
friendly visit and the exchange of expert
ences and ideas.
We can give only an imperfect list of the
articles shown as they were not listed and
we had not the time to properly arrange
terest were snuff box by 0. W. Lane
which is over 200 years Old, and belonged to
his mothers great grandmother; some
bison's horns from Montana, both polished
and rough, an Indian buck skin money bag
sample of typography, a stag's head,
by Mr.. Lanes nephew in Wisconsin.
Mary McTaggart, who spent several years
in Dakota, showed some specimens of Indian
work which she obtained there, such as
several articles of elaborate bead work, a
war club, Indian pictures, samples of pet
rfed wood, etc.
Nesta Rose showed some beautiful shells
sent to her by friend in California. She
also had a handmade wool sweater that
was worthy of special mention.
Mrs A. w. Rich had several fancy arti-
cles worth looking at handkerchiefs, tides,
slippers, sofa pillow, etc.
Josie NJ. Brown had several articles
representing much patient work, including
a nice handkerchief, a knit worsted shawl
and several other articles.
Mrs. jenkins exhibited bedspread that
has taken a premium at two fairs this fall.
Mrs. A. f. Dow contributed silk quilt,
a sofa pillow, etc.
Hester Rose had a pair Of worsted Slip
pers, some nice tides, etc.
Aphia Godding showed some crocheted
tides and several other articles.
Josie Lane had pretty silk covered head
rest.
Mrs. O. W. Lane exhibited nice sofa
pillow and several other beautiful articles.
Mrs. A. W. Rich showed some grape
wine, preserves, etc, that looked very tempt
ing.
Mrs. Hattie jenkins contributed crab
apple pickles, etc.
Mrs. Delphina Simpson had a large dis
play of ielles, preserves, katchup, etc, and
a beautiful bouquet.
z. b. Clifford showed Lincoln oats that
weighed IS lbs. to the bushel, some fine
samples of pop corn and a peculiarly grown
pumpkin.
Mrs jenkins showed twin pumpkins that
were quite curious.
a H. Rose and O. W. Lane each showed
pair of nice pure bred fowls.
Little Albert jenkins proudly showed d
pair of Belgian hares and rected some poet
~ advertising them.
Apples We're shown by Z. b, Clifford, w
Il. Simpson, \. H. Rose, Mrs. \, Z. Dow
VIM. c. Rowe, Mrs, Hattie Jenkins, and
others. The display in this line was better
than at some county fairs We have at
tended.
W. r. Simpson had d display Of field
corn, potatoes, beets, etc.
A. H. Rose showed turnips, onions, etc
Visitors We're present from Hillside and
Morning Light oranges.
The following literary program was pre-
sented: Recitation, Theo Lane; song, May
Webb and Josie Lane; reading, OTIS "
Lane; recitation, Linda Chase and Albert
Jenkins; song, Maud Webb