Norwich bulletin., 1911-09-06
AGRICULTURAL HALL.


AGRICULTURAL HALL.
| The addition of number of new and
larger booths has neeessitated a
change in the arrangements of Agrf-
cultural hall. The vegetable exhibit
| has been moved to a tent in the
grounds. A big booth erected by the
Lee & Osgood company of Norwich, a
new and attractive exhibit made by
| M. Steinert & company's New London
| branch and a slightly booth occupied
for the first time by the Metropolitan
| have changed the general arrangement
of the hall and added appreciably to
| the improvements.
Officers in Charge
| Entry Clerk Edward Cook has had
| to change his location also, and for
| the eighth year receives and Classics
exhibits at a stand near the north en-
! trance to the hall. For the fifth year
| George A. Sydleman is superintendent
| of hall and tent. He is assisted by
Richard 7. Bushnell. H. A Fitch and
| Arnold Wetmore. The night watch
| man is Martin F. Bent for the hall.
| the tent Waterman being George Hill
| debrand.
The Exhibitors.
! None of the standard exhibits are
missed from their old-time places. The
| Singer Sewing Machine company is &C.
cupying its location. as for nearly 80
years. This year, in addition to the
attractive display of cabinet and -'66"
machlnes-the latter a round bobbin--
! the company is showing The Singer 20,
| a machine for girls over which all the
| delighted misses and their mammas
grow enthusiastic. This is a practical
! SO machine not only for childrens use
| but makes a durable chain stitch for
any sewing. Manager e. w. Burr,
assisted by Miss Hazel Robinson, is
demonstrating the 30" machine, and
Bookkeeper Inez Briggs demonstrating
| the darner has supervision here.
| Wire jewelry is shown by the Amer
lean Supply company of Plainville L.
| A. King Differs having charge Neck
| laces, belt and collar pins, rings stick
pins. etc, are displayed to advantage.
Many rural visitor provides himself
| mere with diamond ring, guaran-
teed to sparkle, at least until he gets
| home!
Salvation Army Booth
I Capt. c. E. Douglass of the Salvation
Army has tried a new departure this
year, having fitted UP blue and white
booth near the east door, selling relig-
| ious mottos, peanuts, popcorn and cam
dy for the benefit of the army. The
salvation Army cook book which he
| distributes to fair visitors is appre-
ciated by the fair ones
| The pyramid of Worcester salt
| stands near by, and this year is in
| charge of J. F. Bryant of Providence,
! who succeeds George Smith of Hart
| ford, for Is years a familiar figure in
| the hall Pins and bags of salt are
| the souvenirs.
j. P. Barstow Company.
The J. P. Barstow company follows
| the fair this year as in the past 81
years. As usual, the firm is making
| a. practical showing of Richmond
| ranges, Beckwith parlor stoves, kitchen
cabinets and rafrigerators. Omega
enamel ware, sold exclusively by ]. P.
Barstow & company. is demonstrated
by w. B. Potter of Providence. The
firm is displaying in the plumbing de-
partnent the new vitreous china, in
the line of closet and lavatory; and in
connection with the plumbing exhibit
| is making speciality of the Reliance
hydro pneumatic water system for
country residences. George S. Byles
Julian L. Harris explains the merits
of the plumbing and pneumatic water
| system. The customary full line of
agricultural implements is-shown.
The Charles Osgood Company.
| In the accustomed space this COM
| pany is making specially of well
arranged display of Rogers mixed
paints, Pratt & Lambert's varnishes,
/ Ferox metallic paint, liquid veneer,
Adams paint brushes, stain floor fin
ish, etc Herbert r. Kind has charge
of the exhibit, assisted by Clarence
| Brown.
The central booth is occupied as in
former years by Lewis ice cream. Miss
Lewis presides, assisted by Miss Tour
telotte and Miss Chandler.
Aero crisp is an up to date confec-
ton sold by Edith Blumenthal, for D.
W. Talbot whose booth for the sale of
candy, popcorn, peanuts, etc, is in the
nf6 fiOr, rno fJn so,
Mrs. Talbot has charge. assisted by
Mrs. Louis Olsen and Miss Caples.
Votes for Women.
Miss Emily Pierson, organizer of the
Connecticut Woman Suffrage associa-
| ton, assister by Mrs. A. w. Rogers of
New York and other vigorous workers,
has taken her position in the center
! of the hall. All are kept busy explain
! ing the work. enrolling members, SELL
ing The Woman's Journal, suffrage but
| tos and other emblenls of the asso-
cation, and a part of the fall campaign
at the fairs of the state. Up to Tues
day afternoon over two hundred prom
inent women had been enrolled in the
association.
The Plaut Cadden Company.
Enlarged space is occupied this year
| by this hustling firm, a speciality being
| made of the Hallett & Davis pianos
Wasserman pianos and piano players.
| and Peerless orchestral. Continuous
| melody delights all corners, who receive
| new sheet music souvenirs. In charge
of the booth is Adelard NORM, assisted
| by Herman Sears, Raymond B. Eldred
and Miss Elsie Bogue. Mr.. EIdred is
demonstrating his new violin method,
first brought out in Europe about three
years ago. and which has proved a
revelation in the art of violin playing.
Showtuck Spring Water.
Dropping a penny in the slot pro-
duces a sanitary drinking cup, manu-
featured by the American Water Sup
ply company. snow white and dainty,
and just ready to receive a draught
from the cooler of the Showtuck
Spring Water company This cooler is
a big, sanitary glass globe a marked
Improvement on the familiar carboy.
Joseph Lynch, Timothy O'Hearn and
William Burns have charge of the wa
ter stands on the grounds.
N. S. Gilbert G. Co.
At the old location this firm is max
ing a specially this year of colonial
furniture, draperieS and rugs ana a
Herald range with gas range attached.
A four post mahogany bed. mahogany
dresser and rush seat chamber chair,
solid mahogany parlor furniture up-
holstered in fireen velour an antique
table, circassian walnut dresser, brass
and white enamel beds, a colonial eX :
tension table, china closet buffet and
chair, the dining room set in particular
a attracting special attention, are we'll