Putnam patriot., 1908-09-18
THE LARGEST CROWD EVER SEE,
Woodstock Agricultural Fair.

Everything combined to assist the managers of the Woodstock Fair. in their united effort ie make it one of the most attractive ever yet held, and in combining with It an Old Home Day. The weather was superb which of itself filled the hearts of the sons and daugh- ters of Old Woodstock 10 go off some where, and of course there was but one spot where they could find everything combined, that would gratify them to the full and where they would meet and rejoice with old friends ano ac- quaintances, and have whole days pleasure--and that was at their own home Fair.
 Tie result was amazing in the unan- imity with which these joyful aniici- patiens possessed all hearts, tringing them together on the old historic spot, devoted to a grand home service, where all, and more than all, their bright an tieipations were realized, and made them richer and happier in the sweet and enduring memories they carried with them on their retnrn heme Tues day night.
 The number who visited the Fair can for the present only be estimated. It is claimed by some to be five thousand three thousand heretofore has been esteemed an immense crowd. What ever the correct number, the greatness of the crowd must nave thrilled the hearts of the Managers with gratitica- ton that their services in behalf of the good of the Society and town had been fully appreciated.
 Besides the exhibits of everything pertaining to the Agricultural Depart. ment, there were large number O. attractions to gratify every class of people, young and old: and those who undertook to take i'll everything that they desired to see, had a busy time, and then could not succeed.
 The displays in Exhibition Hall in. vited general attention and held the people for a long time that they might examine and admire the more attrac- tive exhibits-to notice all, even for minute was not possible. The Putnam the left of the entrance fine show of musical instruments were displayed by jeweiier George F.. shaw. Fancy pastry, cake and fine breadstufls were displayed from BaFber's bakery. The E. D. Bugbee Corporation had large and fine display of millinery styles, ladies waists, blankets, shoes and in- gerie. Ballard X Clark had a good show of some of tine latest and best hardware goods, and line of tools en- titled 'keen kutter.n An attractive display of the Sorosis shoe and other footwear was made by Chester NJ. El- liott.
 The Intervale mills of Quinebaug had an extensive line of fali and win ter suitings.
 The showing of vegetables and fruit while excellent was not altogether what Woodstock is capable of making although some exhibits of both fruit and vegetables were of high order.
 A large space of the Hall was deyo- ted to exhibits Of flowers and some rare fail blooming plants.
 The Ladies Department drew the at tention of all lady visitors, where were fine displays of needlework, embroide- ", cut work, Mexican drawn-work, and other ladies' handiwork. A coun- terpane of Sicilian drawn work, made in one piece, by Mrs. C. l.. Rawson of Woodstock, was on exhibition. To complete 1t required eleveu months Of continued labor. It was greatly ad- mired.
 The little folks had sights and amuse- ments to delight them every moment of their time, and their joyous excite ment kept them from feeling tired un- til they turned homeward. Wednes- day was their special day.
 The cattle display was of usual char acter, but not altogether such large exhibit of high grade animals as might be shown by Woodstock.
 Awards to working teams of cattle were made as follows:
 F.. K. Carpenter, Charlton City, first for trained steers, first for two year olds, first for three year olds. I. A. Paine, North Woodstock, first on one year olds, second on three year olds. Mrs. A. C. Hubbard. Putnam, second on one year olds and on two years old.
 Town OK Teams-i. A. Paine, North Woodstock, first, and also on town steer teams.
 FINE COACHING PARADE.
 The Coaching Parade was an attrac- i've feature, the entries driving around the race track. The premiums award ed were a. follows:
 Glass A. fourin-hand--H. Ii. Daren- port. Pomffet, first; F. f. Davenport, P0nlfret, second.
 aIass E, tWo-horse earriages-I. H. Haaley. North Nooeistoek. first Pierre Poster. New Haven, second; Clarence N. Bowen, New York, third
 Glass h, ponies-Pierre koster, first; John Jarsais, Putnam, second; J. Gazne. Putnam. third.