Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-21
CENTRAL FAIR.
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On entering the fair grounds through |
the main gate the visitor will first be |
attracted by the administration build |
ing which Is at the left of the entrance.
On the first floor of this building are
the offices of the fair association and
the ticket Offices. On the second floor
is a large hall where the exhibits Of
art and fancy work will be found.
The art department is on the second
| floor of the administration building
and is under the charge of Mrs. Ann
| NJ Pulsifer, with the following assist
| ants, Mrs. Marion H. Leslie, Miss Mary
| Moore, Mrs. E. P. Mayo and Miss Ma
rion Mayo.
| 1t is here that there is everything to
delight the eye. Mrs. Pulsifer and her
| cO-workers have been tireless In their
efforts to provide an art exhibit that
shall surpass any that have been seen
in this locality. The principal attrac-
| ton Is the paintings. Among the ex-
| hihitors is Miss Zadee Morrison Of
Skowhegan, and it is the regret Of the
committee that owing to the lack of
space, the whole Of Miss Morrison's
fire exhibit cannot be displayed. A
number Of the choicest, however, are
on the walls of the hall, and caused
mony words Of admiration to be spok-
en-. Another exhibit that has called
forth many warm words Of apprecia-
ton is that of Miss Esther A. Prescott
of Clinton The excellency Of her anil
nal studies is particularly marked.
Not the least of the art exhibits is n
magnificent collection of photographs
by William A. Judge. The chef
docuvre Of this display is the magnifi-
cent photograph of the Hollingsworth
e Whitney mill. which is familiar to
many. Several views, remarkable for
the base relief effect which they show.
each detail standing out to the eye in
truly remarkable manner, are In the
collection. A photograph of a dog is
also finely done.
The embroidery department is re-
plete with a well-assorted display
Among the attractive pieces are a
center piece Of embroidery by Mrs. j.
F.. Atkins OF Fairfield. and silk en-
hroidery by Mrs. Minnie Simpson OF
Fairfield. To discriminate, however. is
to do injustice to a large number of
exhibitors, whose displays arc well
worth SPACE if it were available
: The other exhibits in the art depart
ment consisted of handmade rugs.
Quilts and other examples of household
art. besides decorated china and Curl
ositics.
The exhibition hall. which was COM
pleted but a short time ago, WAS de-
voted to variety of exhibits. The
first floor was given up to business
displays. Two booths one at the right
and the other ut the left entrance. were
occupied by the L. Fl. Soper Co. They
were handsomely decorated. Rugs and
other articles of household furniture
adorned the interiors and the effect
| WAS very striking
The f. II. Brown Clothing Co. Of
Fairfield. WAS the occupant of booth
that was fitted up in fine shape. and
an elaborate display of clothing made.
The exhibit was In charge of F. H.
Brown.
The adjoining booth was occupied
by A. w. and II. B. Scekin, eye spec
ialtins, who had on hand an elaborate
collection of glasses and s2"ctacl"s.
and tested the eyes of the visitors free
Of charge.
Hescock e Atwood Of Phillips. had
tasty booth in which We're shown
samples of custom wool work, clothing
and hosiery. The exhibit was In
charge of II. ]. HescOck.
;; G. A. Berry of Lewiston, represented
8 the National Fire Extingusher Co of
= Eoston. and had on exhibition num-
: her of extnguishers. They were in
position throughout the buildings on
II the grounds as a protection against
fire. thus combining exhibition pur-
poses and utility. Mr.. Berry also
showed to visitors the workings of a
. fine LaFrance warehouse fire engine
which attracted a lot Of attention from
, the owners Of extensive buildings.
The next point Of interest was the
"Tolctine Castle" which was largely
constructed of advertising cards, built
M into fanCiful towers at the corners.
TIL" exhibit was in charge of g. l.. NC
Curdy, general agent for Maine The
y goods shown were toilet articles and
extracts.
Glenwood ranges and heaters COM
prised The fine exhibit of the Atherton
Furniture Co. feature of the ex-
hibt was the souvenirs, which con-
sisted of asbestos mats, convenience
that was appreciated by large num-
hor Of lady visitors. w. 3. Hopkins
had charge Of the booth.
o ]. w. Greeley Of the Greeley Jewelry
: Co. Of Portland, was In charge Of an
y }exhibit that was at once attractive and
J. beautiful. The novelty jewelry which
J. was displayed WAS a source of pride to
the exhibitors and pleasure to those
hwho crowded the large hall.
II The booth II w. p. Arnold & Co.
y WAS under the care Of r. NJ. Torrey Of
" the Wood & Bishop Co. of Bangor, who
y furnished the display. Ideal Clarion
stoves and ranges comprised the goods
|. pshowh.
N Much arbitration was occasioned by
the booth Of Redington & Co. 1t was
Yaster1ll* arranged and gave a fine
Edlisplay of a variety Of house furnish
The c. H Knowles Furniture Co. of
Fairfield. had the adjoining booth and
{nany We're the words of admiration at
@he showing made by fine collection
of couches and divans
l.. Singer Of Boston, showed fine
collection Of spectaCles and eve glasses