News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1912-11-20
johnson Grange Fair Great Success

In spit, of the weather the Grange Fai
was decidedly a success in every way
There was a crowd going and coming al
the afternoon and in the evening the hall
were filled. While all was in progress VI
stairs, ice cream, cake and lunches wei,
being served down stairs. The hall com
mittee taslefully decorated the booths ii
bunting, and where the exercises were
held in evergreen and white. The fooc
exhibit was below and is worthy of men.
ton. Mrs. Matilda Sargent had IA cake
in chocolate and white, Mrs. Scribner, a
| pyramid in colors, Mrs. Caswell, brown
bread. Many other members had food
| and all was worthy of mention. AS you
gazed on the display of food one could
bnt think how little johnson needs of a
! cooking school, as the daughters OF these
cooks will surely be well trained.
At the head of the stairs the spectator
first noticed the gypsy tent, where Miss
Eta Waters presided. Anyone wishing
to know their future had only to consult
her. Next you came to the anteroom,
where you found the farmers exhibit
canned fruits, etc. This exhibit includ-
ed a tine display OF apples and potatoes by
Mr., Waters, Fred HUpnins, Ray Barrows,
Joseph Shavanaugh and others. An cd
fashioned potato, called the COW horn,
which was raised many years ago in this
county, but is now thing of the past,
was brought by Mr.. Shavanaugh and was
quite curiosity to all. E. j. Woodland
exhibited an evener which interested the
men. George Atwell had on display a
Monmouth squash. Irving Wood, oats.
Butter, vinegar, canned, fruits, jellies,
pears, pumpkins and vegetables were on
exhibition in this room.
AS the larger hall was entered you came
first to the Eskimo booth--the only A.
bno EskimOs in Johnson, in charge o;
Mrs. Perry; then the relics-a flax wheel
sent by Mrs. ODER Reel and owned by
Mrs. Livermore, books. china cup and
saucer oyer two hundred years old by
Smith Hebb. Mrs. Patten had dishes
and picture of an apple tree over a hun
dred years old now bearing fruit. She
has some of the apples from this tlee
Mrs r. T. Foster had several relics and
curios; Mrs. Caswell, a splasher; O. II.
Wilson, u tin heater used when riding,
etc. lantern by Chas. Patch and many
other relics, all from a hundred to two
hundred years old or more.
Next were the booths in charge of Mrs.
Elwood and Mss Tucker, ali these arti-
Giles being disposed of.
The grain and wood charts, exhibited
by Miss Wilson's school, showed the
kinds of wood and grain raised in this
town. There was also an exhibit of
written work in the grades. Miss Law
renee had mixed exhit from her school.
The putty maps were especially fine as
were also the drawings by the little folks. |
The fancy work exhibit included en-
broidery, crochet and knit work, rugs, |
quilts, shawls, mats, etc, from nearly |
every lady in the Grange. First, second
md third premiums were awarded.
In the afternoon there were races and |
speeches by the judges, Mr.. Hollis,
irange Deputy, and Mr. Kneeland. Mas
er of Jacksonville Grange. Rey. Guy
Crawford gave the opening address; Mrs.
Ferry, recital; Miss Beecher. piano solo;
lrs Wilson, phonograph selections.
The hand paintings were good, espe-
tally those painted by Miss Mansfield.
n the evening for lack of room the cur
aims for the tableau were omitted. The
lusic, rotations, farce and tabeau
,ere given as formerly announced.
The success of the fair was due to the
earty cooperation and hard work of
very member for which the officers OF
xtend thanks.
1t is hoped that the Grange will hold a
ir annually and each time on still
rger plan and 10 hold it where there
i'll be room for all. The Grange wishes
} thank the people for their interest and
tendance aud invite all to come when
,er they have another public entertain
ent. N.Y.