Arizona republican., 1908-11-16
THE WOMAN'S
 DEPARTMENT. Display Made Was Better
 Than Ever Before WAS MUCH LESS CROWDED Added Room and an Equip ment of Many Show Cases Made It Look Like. a Well and Scientifically Ar ranged Museum.

II may seem little fate to offer a description of the Woman's building at the fair and it is not now undertaken for the purpose of complaint but that good may be done by making the com parisons between the late exhibition and the one preceding it. It was under the superintendency of Mrs. W. C. Foster both years and as the eompar- isons are all favorable they cannot be construed as odious. The department was not overlooked but detailed infor nation desired was not earlier avail able owing to human limitations in every direction, and there was so much Of importance that was avail able that this exhibition was necessar- fly given but casual daily mention and specific description left until this time.
 The woman's department this year was given the entire brick building which heretofore has also accommo- dated the educational department and some other exhibits also. The number of entries in the wOman's department was also smaller than last year and the department was better equipped than ever before to care for the eX- hibits. All these things worked for the success of the department, for the missing entries were in the main the poorer qualities of exhibits, there be- ing no lack of the better exhibits. This is not to be construed as a hint that there were exhibits enough for there can never be too many, but to explain it better by an illustration, this year made three leaving at home the other two that she knew would be no better than many others shown in the same class. This gave more room for the display of the really nice things, but bars no entry and it is hoped that hereafter there will be a larger but a better entry list than ever. The ob- ject is to encourage the same people who have been showing, and all others, to do so again and bring work that is an improvement on their former ef- forts.
 This year all the needle work was shown under glass, making a better display, better protecting delicate pieces and further insuring their safe ty. Entering from the south door nearest the gate ore found the walls of the entire south half of the building adorned by wall show cases with glass doors. In front of them were counter show cases. There were heavier ex- hibits, carpets, rugs, etc, shown out side the cases. In the northeast quar- ter of the building was the culinary department and opposite it the art de- partment In the center of the culin- arv department was a pyramid of shelving on which were placed the cakes, pies, etc, under a mosquito net ting. On the wall were shelves for the accommodation of jellies, jams, preserves and similar exhibits. 4 rail around the culinary section was form ed by a line of showcases in which were placed the premium cooked ex- hibits as fast as the awards were made by the judges. This was to give the public an opportunity to see the best at a glance and closely. taking their time to inspect competeing ex- hibits If they wished.
 The blue ribbons in most of the de- partments in this building were placed on the exhibits on Monday. It was to accomplish this that entries were closed on Thursday night so there would be time enough to judge the eX- HlDllS anu dNldIl lAlt No lbi AAAt benefit of early visitors at the fair.
 In the culinary as in the sections, the exhibits this year far excelled those of other years. in quality. even though the major part of the exhibi- tors were the same people. That shows the benefit of the fair for this year the cooking of the same people came to the grounds in much better and heater condition. In the jellies and fruits the jars were more nearly what was asked for all the time and the display made by the section is one the whole fair may be proud of.
 There was no way of giving special newspaper publicity to any entry au- thoritatNely even had such been de- sirable for everything was entered by number and no names attached. Ref erence can only be made therefore in q general way.
 In needlework there was a most beautiful collection of French and eyelet embroidery particularly.
 In the children,s department of the exhibits the number was greater and the quality better than ever before. The management was much pleased at this and hopes the young people will take a still greater interest in these things as the years go by.
 Some of the hand made laces shown will compare very favorably with any faces of foreign manufacture. A dis play of needlework from Prescott was particularly fine and the department was pleased to have it.
 One class of exhibits which was de- ficient was that of quilts. There were not nearly so many of them but they were finer than ever shown before, taken as a whole. This is a line in which the elderly ladies tae especial pride and it is suggested that they be- gin now to prepare for some exhibit. at the next fair for their work is sure Iy appreciated.
 In all classes of crocheted work there was a large and better display than ever.
 The management was delighted with