St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1902-10-08
MCGOWN'S FOOD FAIR.
Second Annual Exposition now i
Progress Mt Music Hall.

the flfSt Two days drew large croWdS to
Music Hall, and the interest manifest
promises to make this exposition an
even greater success than that of last
year. The hall is a bower OF beauty with
its elaborate decorations of red, white
and blue bunting, and the gaily deco
rated and brilliantly lighted booths of
the exhibitors. The booths are arranged
on a different plan from last year and
the change leaves more floor space in the
center of the hall which is greatly appre-
ciated.
The Booths.
The first booth on the north side of the
hall nearest the stage contains the ex-
hibit of H. ]. Heinz & Co., whose famous
"57 kinds" are attractively displayed.
The decorative scheme in this booth is
green and white, and Mrs. ]. E. Angel
and Mrs. Carl Gognon attend to the
wants OF patrons. G. D. Watson and
Ed Page, repres entativ,s of the firm, are
here.
Miss Sadie V. Batchelder plesides at
the Brooks-Tyler Co.'S booth, which is
decorated with the principal exhibit,
raw silk blankets, of beautiful designs
aud colorings, making one of the p-et-
tiest booths in the hall.
Two pianos from Bailey's music rooms
are shown in a pretty booth. c. H.
Clark has an attractive exhibit of photo
graphic work from his studio the 1000
babies" idea being emphasized.
Lougee Bros. & Smythe's booth is
fitted up as room, showing draperies,
rugs, sofa pillows, ETC., and is one of the
very best in the hail.
The Swampscott Gelatine Co. is one of
the exhibitors that have engaged space
with Mr.. McGown for the entire circuit
They have All attractive booth in charge
of H. A. Thurlow, with Mrs L. Jackson
as demonstration.
Through Mr.. McGown's generosity the
Ladies Aid society of the St. Johnsbury
Center Congregational church have
booth for the sale of aprons, canned
goods, jellies, vegetables, etc. 1t is pret-
tily decorated in red, white and blue,
and Mrs. E. H. Stone and Mrs P. B.
Fisk, who are in charge, report that their
sales have been very gratifying, indeed.
The proceeds go to the church repair fund.
Atwood Brothers have the same
booth and space as last year and the
popularity of Atwood's famous kisses
keeps W. B. Atwood and his assistants,
Misses Laura Roberts and Ruth Impey
busy.
Ranlet's booth, decorated in yellow
and white, is cared for by Dan T. and
Miss Bessie Ranlet, who are kept busy
serving ice cream and confectionery.
Albert Blake has stand for the sale
of fruit and confectionery on the south
side of the hall. Next to it is the exhibit
of the Standard Oil Company consisting
of oil stoves and heaters. This is a
plain exhibit, but an interesting one just
at this time for it demonstrates the pos
sibilities of oil as fuel. J. H. McDon-
aid is in charge.
George Runney has nicely fitted red
white and blue booth with a large dis
play of fancy groceries from his store.
c. H. Goss' booth is a novelty in a
way and is one of the most effective dis
plays at the fair. 1t represents modern
bath room, fitted with goods from his
store and attracts much attention. F.
E. Pierce is in charge.
F. A. Scott & Co.'S. booth is
decorated in the national colors, and
is devoted principally to coffee, fancy
crackers, etc. Miss Edna A. Scott and |
Miss Alice M. Parkhurst are the demon
strators.
The Great Western Milling Co. has
booth devoted to flour which attracts
many housekeepers.
S. D. Atwood has the same booth as
last year and it is one of the prettiest
and best patronzed in the hall. 1t is in
charge OF Mrs. Atwood, Miss Lulu Pat
terson and Miss Lola Brown.
In the very center of the hall is the
Worcester salt lighthouse which is the |
most conspicuous exhibit at the fair.
Four thousand bags of salt are used in
its construction and its brilliantly light
ed top adds much to the appearance of |
the hall. E. E. McGaffey is in charge
assisted by Mrs. McGaffey. He also !
has charge of the buff and gold booth of
the Beardsley Salt Fish Co. where Mrs.
F. A. Leavitt and Mrs. Frank Edwards
act as demonstrators.
The Austin Young & Co. booth is a
favorite as it was last year. 1t is in
charge OF Daisy Balch Waite, formerly of
this town. who combines her duties as
demonstration with the pleasant task of
greeting hosts of old friends. c. F.
Gibbs large exhibit ofpalms. ferns, plants |
and cut flowers adds welcome touch of
beauty to the fair this year. Mrs. Gibbs
and Miss Mary are in charge.
The H. J. Blodgett & Co. havea pretty
orange and white booth, and the Alpha |
salad cream served in dainty style bv |
Mrs. Leo Fuller and W. F. Small keeps an !
appreciative crowd around this part Of |
the hall continually.
Z. A. Calderwood occupies the stage |