The Newtown bee., 1904-09-23

headed by President N. H. Sherwood, Wheeler & Wilson's band, then the blooded stock with those in charge of them, next the steers and working OK en. It made creditable parade. The
 BIG SHOW OF FINELY BRED DOGS
 was one that has not been seen in this locality before. There were 153 dogs in the building. Among the larger kennels which were largely represent ed were the Del Monte, Eldrich and Greenfield Hill of Greenfield Hill, Victor and Joliet of Bridgeport, and Anderson kennel of Winnipauk. There were also many fine dogs shown by individuals. This exhibit was one of the very interesting parts of the fair and was in charge of c. H. Brad ley, who thoroughly understands the care of the dogs.
 THE POULTRY AND PET STOCK
 department was We'll filled and held many fine bred chickens, ducks, geese and turkeys. Besides these were dis played pigeons, guinea hens, guinea pigs, ferrets, two raccoons, a red fox; two handsome yellow cats with their blue neckties, charmed the locker on. A box containing seven small kittens proved veritable music box. The snapping turtle made every one shud- der to look at. The exhibit of the only great deal of interest is shown by the older members of the fair, but also the youthful members and those who will in years to come be in charge of the fair. Perry Beers was in charge of the pet stock and Theodore Sturges of the poultry. The tent containing the fruit, flowers and vegetables was prettily decorated with ferns and in the center of the tent was a pyramid built of fruit, flowers and vegetables, which made very imposing center piece for this tent. The display of fruit and vegetables was varied and in- tereStlng, immense pumpkins and squashes that one would hardly ethink could be raised in this climate.
 ONE SQUASH, 1.-THE JUMBO" OF THE
 EXHIBIT,
 was fully two feet long. A fine vari- ety of grapes was shown, one bunch or a series of punches together being nearly a foot long. The .other varie- ties of fruit and vegetables were all in- teresting, but space forbids. mention ing them. Fred Jennings had charge of this department and showed excel lent taste in their arrangement. The flower department, which was pre- sided over by Miss Georgia Gould, showed many varieties of begoniaS, dahlias, roses, nasturtiums. phiox, etc The center piece to this department was set piece, star and crescent The crescent was mate of pink roses and peoples and the star of white phlox on one side and blue on the reverse side.
 with the vegetables there were four booths. One was occupied by Peck & Lines of Bridgeport and in it was dis played satchels, suit cases, horse blank cts, carriage rugs, robes, etc. The next booth was occupied by variety of Masury paints, entered by Harry Rid CT of Bridgeport. In the corner of the tent c. O. Jelliff of Southport dis Springs displayed all kinds of bottled goods, etc. The Blue Ribbon Horse & Carriage Co.,. had an elaborate tent filled with the finest display of the la test styles of carriages, traps and carts, besides robes, harnesses. blank cts, rugs, etc. A part of this tent was occupied by T. Hawley of ::Bridgeport and held display of farm machinery, tools, etc., of the latest make. The main building was filled with samples of the industry of our ladies, from the culinary department to the needle work.
 The canned goods department, un- der the superintendence of Mrs J. M. Wilson, showed a large collection of canned fruit of all kinds, jams, jellies, pickles, marmalade, Chili sauce, cats up, etc., all nicely arranged on shelves, where they could be seen to good ad- vantage.
 The bread, cake and pastry was in charge of Mrs N. H. Sherwood and the fine exhibition of wheat, graham and rye bread, raised and quick biscuits. cakes of all kinds, besides cookies and made the visitor wish that ne could have taste of them all The CHILDREN HAVE SHOWN THEMSELVES
 GOOD COOKS. One little girl, hire years old, made such beautiful wheat and rye bread that it might put some of our older girls to shame.
 In the Children's department there | vas also embroidery, pencil sketches | md other fine work, all done by boys | Ind girls under 15 years of age. IA very | pretty purse was presented to Miss | Gthel Donaldson for receiving the | argest number of first premiums in his department. Mrs William Olds lad charge of this department. 1 l.