The Newtown bee., 1905-09-15

includes samples of the popular Dor othy Dodd shoe for ladies, the Walk Over shoe for men and many kinds of stylish and serviceable slippers and | shoes for ladies and children. On the | wall are some of the stunning posters l ana advertising matter, now put for ward by the shoe manufacturers. The l was attractive and in ex- ceeding good taste, just what one would expect from a merchant whose reputation as a window dresser is so we'll known as is Harry Robertson's.
 It is to be regretted that more of the merchants do not support the fair by making exhibits.
 THE LADIES' INDUSTRIAL EXHIBIT was fine as to quality, and a creditable display. The ladies who did the work in arranging the exhibit were Mrs J. l.. Buck, Mrs J F. Addis, Mrs A. H. McMahon, Mrs A. M. Booth, Miss A. B. Buck, Miss Edith Warner. In the floral department c. l.. Spooner show ed some choice asters and gladioli Mrs J. F. Buck exhibited pretty sal via plant and Mrs Ralph Warehouse large rubber plant. In the art depart pretty picture of the old David North rop place, done in water colors by Mrs Florence Pixley Barker. Mrs Melton of Bridgewater also exhibited a num- Der of pretty paintings. The hand painted china done by Mrs Eugene Wildman was choice. Miss Cornelia Jackson, Postmaster JackSon's daugh- ter, exhi bited some pretty hand-painted china. The embroidered shirt waist done by Miss Elizabeth Noble was much admired. Miss Alkaline Buck Fc v>i1 hat H00 fully done. Mrs J. F. Addis showed stunning sofa pillow cover. Mrs Charles Wanzer of Nashville, Tenn, exhibited pretty side-board cover. An elaborate centerpiece, in applique work on lace, by Mrs Charles Planz, was much admired. A very handsome shirt waist was shown by Miss Grace Williams. An embroidered silk lam 1 brequin was much admired, the work of Miss l.. F. Morrissey. The Renais- sance lace curtains showed by Mrs Walter Logan were fine. The collec- tion of knitted shawls was handsome, showing two deserving of special men, tion. Mrs w. F. Germain and Miss 1 Annie McGoldrick' exhibited pretty crocheted bedspreads. Miss Ethel SturgeS showed some baSket-wOrk and embroidered doilies that were praised for their excellence. In the fruit and Jelly department Mrs William Green, Mrs M. T. Hatch, Susie Sullivan and Mrs R. c. Emmons were large exhibit ors. The cake exhibit could not be excelled: The editor of THE BEE was l favored with some very luscious sam ples. The exhibits in the children $ department were full and creditable.
 Prominent visitors present. WedEes- day, included Hon Charles WhittleSey Pickett, editor of the New Haven Leader, and son, Walter Pickett, whose bright and readable articles in the Leader have attracted marked at tention, and Mayor Benjamin Hubbell of Derby.
 In the secretary's office was an oblig- ing force, E. J. Hungerford, Miss Genevieve Hungerford, Miss Alkaline Buck and MT Burdick.
 ''DowN THE PIKE"
 The fair had prosperous season SC far as the privileges were concerned, Manager Noble Bennitt having more applications for space than usual. The dinner privilege was let to New M il- ford man, 0. II. Hipp, who erected a permanent wooden building, covered with Novelty siding He served good
 
 E. Nagle's exhibit of snakes attracted d constant string of visitors. In the center of the pit was a young woman with short stick, surrounded by diamOnd-back rattlerS, velvet back rat tiers, timber rattlerS, spreading viperS cOpper-headS, bull snakeS. pine snakes, gophers and the indigo snake. Other parties who held concessions on ''The Pike'' Were George Brown, striking machine; s. J. Bliss, striking machine: N. c. Beach x Co.,, novelties; J. B. Botelle of Waterbury, whips; M. P Koldolph, lunch; Green & Rurd, lunch; souvenirs; w. A. Keeler, shell goods; L. A. King Differs Co.,, novelties; Luby S Sons, spectacles; H. J. Marston & Co, souvenirs; George Brown, jew elry and st riking machine; F. H. Peck souvenirs; George Porcet, Indian bas. kets; Pliney & Snyder, lunch counter; l Ravensphal and William Rally, souvenirs; F. J. Signor, frankforts: N. P. Sears, target practice; Joseph Tibers, lunch counter; J. J. Walsh, lunch counter; W. Wilson, knife prizes; w. L. Greason, doll exhibit.
 Hunt & Miller, the New Milford ing, where for 15 years they have dis. penSed temperance drinks and eat. ables.
 Out-of-town visitors, Wednesday, in- cluded Edward Taylor, F. A. Young, Isaac Harris, A. E Wildman, Freder- lck Chambers and A. P. Smith of New. town, Charles and Clayton Squires of Roxbury, A. c. Titus of Washington, Dr Marcy of New Preston, A. B. Camp of Warren.
 An exciting incident on the grounds, Wednesday,, was occasioned by the running away of horse belonging to J. L. Buck. The horse ran toward the horse barns, demolishing the carriage. The horse was only slightly bruised.