Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1902-09-15

/, partment there were comparativel,
few entries but all of the work wa
neatly execute d and would have don,
credit to those of mature years. Thi
department should receive more en-
couragement, and the addition o
specimens of drawing, clay modelling
paper folding and cutting, penman-
snip, etc., would help to make it q
success. Cut flowers were shown by
Mrs. FL. j. Stannard, Mrs. Fred East
man, and others. A fine rex begonia,
owned by Mrs. F. W. Baldwin and a
large Gala lily owned by L. A. Marsh
added greatly to the floral display.
A map of the world drawn eighty
years ago by Mrs. VIM. Hibbard,
mother of Mrs. F. w. Baldwin ard G.
N. Hibbard of this town, was a fine
piece of work. j. w. Murkland
placed on exhibition picture of an
ingram carpet loom, made by w. and
). W. Murkland, which was exhibited
at the centennial exposition in 1879.
An increased number of curios, relics,
etc. would be welcome addition, and
would interest all classes. Taken as
whole the display in the household
department. was excellent, and would
compare favorably with former years.
Inc ladies of the county have always
contributed largely to this depart
ment and much credit is due them for
its attractive appearance.
Several Of the townspeople made
creditable exhibits in floral hall. ].
| w. Murkland showed samples of
work from his shops among them be-
ing new kind of plow which he has
made recently. One of these plows,
sent to two fairs near Worcester.
Mass, was awarded first and a sec
ond prize. He exhibited some of his
boobln machinery, part of an order
for twenty five pieces which he is
making to fill an order which he has
received. He makes full line of this
machinery. Mr. ATurkland showed a
large number of plow points and all of
different makes and would have
shown more had space permitted. He
makes the largest variety of plow
points of any manufacturer in New
England, which is quite a distinction
for manufacturer in little town in
northern Vermont.
A r. CowIes and son showed their
usual fine line of musical instruments.
II. W. Blair showed samples of excel
lent work in photography. E. A.
Walcott also made good showing in
the same line. @. s. Phillips exhibi-
ton of taxidermy added very much to
the attractiveness of the hall. Mrs.
8 d. Stone exhibited samples from
her line of millinery goods. The
Bailey music rooms of ST Johnsbury
were well represented as usual.
The various makes of cream sepa-
rators for sale in this section were on
exhibition and their good points were
being explained by the local agents.
Geo. II. Davis had large booth filled
with a splendid line of for coats which
the people were inspecting. Outside
of the hall there was a good assort-
ment of farming implements.
NOTES.
There was very large number of
fakirs on the grounds and visitors
had no trouble in finding some place
to spend their money if they 40
desired.
The people were very free in their |
expressions of appreciation of the |
work of Hon. F. T. Holder in i'm
proving the grounds to the extent
that he has.
The attendance the second day was
nearly five thousand, the third day
the crowd was estimated at between
eight and nine thousand, and the last
day about five thousand.
The vaudeville attractions were
good and were enjoyed by the people.
The minstrels furnished amusement
for all and were heartily applauded.
The Barton band rendered choice
music which was very pleasing.
Geo. w. Page of Coaticook acted as
marshal and filled the position in a
most acceptable manner. Mr.. HID.
Lindsay of Derby was the official
Weigher and his genial manner
brought him into favor with all.
A feature which should not be
omitted is the balloon ascension.
This was grand success each day
and was watched with great interest
by all on the grounds. In every
instance the aeronaut descended near
the grounds and in full view of the
people.
The association received many COM
nl1m6nfa on the v,r1v rl:zI