Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-09-25
THE BIG DAY
OfKennebec County's Words
Fair" at ReadheId.
The Horse Show Is a Fine One
Splendid Hall Exhibits.
Gwen p. Wins the ESQ and Doris the
Fps Races.


large as usual for the second day. In
the opinion of one of the venerable
citizens of the town of RcadfieId, who
has been faithful attendant ever
since the first fair was held here. thei q
We're nigh onter 2500 people pres
ent, this afternoon, SO this estimate
Viii be allowed to stand
Probably the fail temperature and
the brisk wind that was blowing from
the northwest had considerable to do
with the size Of the crowd II has
not been Il day when one would care
TO stand about long in Il shirt waist
and Il summer suit. and when you have
10 put on your winter clothes to go to Il
fair. it isn't half as much fun.
There was Il cold wind blowing all
day, right down over the midway ana
that locality was not warm enough to
temper il in the slightest, consequently
the CCIner between the secTetary's office
and the exhibition building was eagerly
sought by the thronGs of people. that
thcy might get out of the wind ana let
tie sun shine upon and warm them.
Dun ing the early morning hours,
there was some anxiety felt by the
management lest the mascots of the
fair, Many Jane Richardson and hCr
brother Charles should not put in an
appearance, but they arrived on the
ground long before the sun had reach
ed the meridian, and it was decided
to carry cut the program Of the day.
This couple have grown no older since
last year. ana Charles is still doing
his sonccr sault act for a nickel. but his
s-f.. ~
pllCcs.
Tho program for the day was devoted
largely to the horse. and the exhibition
in this lire of stock was the largest
that the society has had for long
time. escuecially in suckers ana year
Unas. There were some especially fine
colts shown, which shows that the
farmers are going back 90 horse ralS-
ing again. as they used to years ago.
Among some of the handsomest horses
shown was the stallion Governor Pat
tcrsoa. by H. Il. Sturgis, and two
matched pairs by Clark Leadbctter.
and +. A. Roberts Of Wayne.
In the hail. the scene upon the second
floor was. during the forenoon. one OF
the Iiveiiest excitement. Exhibits
were coming in thick and fast, and
everyone was talking at once. but by
noon this had subsidized. and all exhibits
were IN their proper place. The eXhi-
bit Of fancy goods and household manu-
facturcs is not 50 large as last year.
and there is not SO much needleW"fk
shown. but still it is Il good one, "nd
worth looking at. Among some OF the
largest exhibitors of pretty things ar"
Mrs. u. ". Manter. Readfield; Miss
Mamie Williams, ECadficld; Mrs. y. q.
Wilson. Eeadiield. Lottic f. Do!loh,
West Mt. Vernon: Mrs. +. l.. Waiker,
Nj. Vernon: Alice Henderson, Mt. Yer
non Mrs. c. T: Hayford. Monmouth;
Mrs. +. l.. Farnham, Augusta: MISS
H4tip NcrroN Readfieid: Mrs. Miles
Wuliams. Mt. Vernon: Mrs. Geo PIKE,
Winthrop; Alice T.. Vance. Re2dlield;
Mrs. Estelle Dudley. South Mt. Vernon:
Mrs. NJ. J. French, Mt Vernon; Sadie
/ Dunn. Eeadneld: Mrs. Herbert Max
ir,. North Wayne; Angie NJ Taylor,
Augusta: Marguerite Stevens, Read
field.
curious article in the exhibit is
hat made from strirs of wood from a
.,.,v tirch tree. 1t is the work of Mrs
| /. NJ. Talbot of Watcrvilie, lady 81
wood. ana wove the hat, which Is ot
the nrevailing fan style and equal in
quality to any straw work. The hat is
/ trimmed. and is rs pretty "lece 't
| head gear as any lady could wish. Mrs.
Talhnt is the mother of Mrs. G. w.
Ssdplcy Of winthrop. one Of the large
exhibitors at the fair.
| Another novelty shown is some home
.I.l.
II is ba work of Mrs. :. T. Dudley.
lased - wears. by whom it was spun
and woven. and is some fine work.
/ Mrs. l.. :. kimhall Of Readiield, SHOWS
still another novelty in the shape 81
some dainty toy furniture, made OF hr
/ twies.
There are tie usual number of rugs
both woven and drawn. and quilts by
the score. some of them being very
= handsome. These latter have very
comfortable look. and in view Of the
high nrice Of coal. will doubtless bt
douhlv-desirabe. the coming winter.
I The art exhibit is small. but there are
several very creditable studies. es-
pecially In water colors.
, bright SPOT in the hail is the flower
dispIay. II is said that the display Is
not rs large as usual, but if the Is 50
ii certainly makes up in quality what II
lacks i'm size. There is about every va
riety of summer and autumn flower
represented. and the blending of the
various tfnts make a picture at once
beautiful and interesting. Among those
who contributed to the flower table are.
Ms. c. NJ. Stevens. Wayne. Mrs. Chas
&. Towle. winthrop; NJ. ID. Mayo. Man
chester: Mrs. +. l.. Walker, Mt. Yer
rc Flora Adams, Readtield. Mrs. f
NJ. small. Wayne: Mrs. G. ". Sedgley
Winthrop: Mrs. Nj. Y. Jones, Fayette
Mrs. 4. V Haskell. Readfieid. G. T
Rowland Kent's Hill: Mrs. u. W
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