The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-07

itors were ladies, and especial atten-
ton was paid to the exhibits of fancy
needle work, crocheting. and lace de-
signing. There are many handsome
exhibits in this line, and highly lauda-
tory comment was heard on all sides.
One OF the Centers of attraction were
the two sofa cushions by Miss Hope
Chandler. These cushions are in a
glass case in the second booth from
the Macarthur music booth, and are
wonders in their line. The favorite one
of the two was that with the La France
roses painted on pink satin. In the
center OF the cushion is representa-
ton of the first sheet of the music,
Then You'll Remember Me.
The other cushion by the same artist
also attracted considerable attention.
and was well worthy Of all the praise
bestowed. The blending of colors was
not quite so delicate, nor was there the
same amount of work required to COM
plete ii as on the other cushion.
Among the other displays Of sofa
cushions was a beautiful yellow Mo
hair silk with lavender ribbon rutile,
decoration in white insertion and floss
with sprays and punches of Violets. 1t
drew the attention of all entering the
booth. Beside it was a magazine cover
done in Nile green and heavily en-
broidered. The two made admirable
companion pieces and drew many fav-
orable comments to them.
The lace designs that We're scattered
through the two booths devoted to the
fancy work exhibit were of an unusual
high grade of excellence, and many
were the favorable comments heard on
all sides. Especially attractive were
the many centerpieces and stand
covers shown. one of the most beau
tiful of all was a linen-colored center
piece in brilliant peoples and delicate
shades of green, with narrow edge of
real lace.
Near it was a linen design done in a
unique grouping of pale green nastur-
tiums. The shadings in this design
were particularly delicate, and the eX-
quisite blending of the different colors
was the subject of comment from all.
One of the most elaborate centerpiece
displays was one shown in the second
booth of the needle work show. This
was a very elaborate design with a rich
border. The designs were in sprays of
La France roses. and a most exquisite
blending of colors was shown, the del
icate shades of the rose leaves inter-
mingling quietly and seemingly fad
ing away into each other, and then
out lnlc uHe WHlle DdChs5 lOullhs ANCeei
this piece of embroidery was a unique
centerpiece in many colors that was
faVorably commented upon by all WIS.,
itors. The centerpiece designed in oak
leaves and acorns. and completed with
an unusually rich border. deserves to
rank among the best of it's class shown
at the fair.
A beautiful sheet of very fine and
unusually delicate Battenburg lace was
Aa al pff ions in the
fancy work booth Several fine sam
pies of Mexican drawn work are on
display and considerable attention was
paid to one of the latest creations in
ladies' collars, a beautiful Battenburg
lace design and after the very latest
models. Many laudatory comments
were showered upon a beautiful hem
stitched and insertion child's dress
exhibit
An exhibit of high art needle work
Is entered in one of the fancy work
booths that is worthy of special mem
ton. This is done in solid embroidery
in roses with delicate standings and
an exquisite intermingling of colors
Near it is another centerpiece exhibit
in solid embroidery of delicate shades
of pink and green, with faint and
gradual shadings off into the back
ground. A tea-cloth, done in iris de-
signs. is another unusually high class
exhibit. The natural colors of the iris
are preserved throughout Still an
other handsome centerpiece is on ex-
hibit This is in Jack roses, and is
finished off with an elaborate Batten-
burg border.
Several fine quilt exhibits are also
shown. One especially attracted at
tention yesterday. This is composed
of innumerable small squares
and Is finished off in pa
triotic border. Another excellent
exhibit in the crazy quilt line
Is shown. In this there is a combina-
ton of pieces woven together, some
being embroidered and others with de-
signs painted on different colored satin.
II is one of the handsomest exhibits
on the grounds A crocheted counter
pane is also shown that is worthy of
particular attention from fair visit
ors.
Several examples of home rugs are
shown and an almost innumerable ar
ray of smaller needle work designs
have been placed in position. The ex-
hibit in this line is one which does
especial credit to the fair management
and is greatly in excess of any similar
exhibits that have been seen here in
many years. Only the most worthy
specimens of each kind of work is
shown and many of the pieces repre-
sent many days of close hard work