Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-08

hog pens, through the poultry house, and up and down the aisles of agri- this year. and used for the first time on Monday.
 AGRICULTURAL HALL. RemarkabIe Number of New Exhibito-
 ors and Variety of Exhibits-Addi-
 ton Provides Extra Space-Unoie
 Sam One of Those Showins--Dem
 onstrates Parcel Post Advantages.
 Entering by the east door of Exhi- fttien hall visitors are given good impression by the handsome display of
 the florist. Against an effec- tive background of trailing smffax and |clematis are banked potted ferns, palms. crotons. begonias. bays, ivy, etc. Graceful hanging baskets and standing baskets of cut flowers excite admfra- ton, which concentrates on the beau tiful floral ship, the U. s. S. Defender, the prov of which is a snowy dove, in it's bill the significant motto, Let us have peace"
 ". C. T. U. Booth.
 As customary, the county W. c. T. U. is located in it's white booth, dec orated this year with white clematis and a beautiful bouquet of yariegated asters. the gift of the Geduldig green houses. In charge here Is the county and state superintendent of fair work. Miss Harriett G. Cross, of Norwich. With her Monday was Mrs. J. J. Fields. Others to aid during the week VIII be Mrs. Jason H. Randall, of Groton and Mrs Nellie Starr of Uncasville There is the usual brisk sale of aprons, the dispensing of free ice water and of temperance purity and anti-tobac- co literature.
 vietroIas and Graphonolas.
 In a renovated and remodeled booth. the Plaut-Cadden company Is display ing talking machines, specializing in Curiand is demonstrating the machines and is giving away literature.
 The Mahattan Company.
 Something new this year and some thing proving of unusual attraction to fair visitors, Is the triple booth, space 35 feet front. filled by the Manhattan company. On one side is q big show . ing of mems clothing and haberdashery in advanced styles for fall and winter. Leo Kronig of the company and Oscar Heinrich have charge of this portion of the exhibit
 The other department features wo- mems apparel, especially dresses. mo- tor coats, basque waists, street suits, afternoon gowns in basque effects, and other smart modes. In charge are Miss Budnick and Miss Brown The decorations are ferns and glossy ever greens.
 Norwich State Hospital.
 This always attractive exhibit fea- lures a great variety of baskets. or all sizes, raffia sofa pillows. centre pieces, mats, pin cushions, woven rugs, silk portieres and rugs and woven ss,fa. pillow covers There is an extra large exhibit of dainty needlework-
 The industrial teacher, Mrs A. w. r,orfer assisted by Mrs. James Mur- tha. has charge of the booth. The sales pro..t- are divided between the patient who does the work. the hospital ana the recreation fund.
 The Eaton Chase Company.
 Builders hardware, guns, revolvers and ammunition. Sherwin & Williams paints, Parker-Preston Shingle stalns' the American Thermos Bottle com pany's goods and electrical speclalisss, are well shown up in this handsomely decorated white and green booth Elec- tric flats, coffee percolators, toasfers. chafing dishes and pocket Hsn1s al . . chief among the electric d1spiay anu especial attention is attracted py the electric fixtures. In charge of the pootn is O. T. Ferguson, assisted oy Man chester Weed and Miss Dora Crump.
 Sheet Music.
 All the latest song hits are sold n a booth taken this year by James 2; bv Frank Racine. Arthur Campbell ana Joseph Deyine. MT. Drew IS pianist
 Aprons and Mesh Bags.
 Misses Elsie and Alma Bauck have a gayH decorated booth near the west entrance for the sale of aprons or al designs and materials, mesh pags, nurses of beads, metal. cloth, etc, ana for dainty vanity cases which are readily disposed of.
 The PIaut-cadden Go.
 This year this enterprtsing firm nas added the Crawford pianos and player pfanos to the Wasserman and Haliett chestrton. That marvellous invention. the Wasserman home electric piano. devised by the firm, continues to ex- cite the wonder and admiration or the fair throngs. It will operate by electricity and do It's own phrasing and naodulating. it can be operated as a foot player, operated as an ordinary piano. or arranged so that the time will be perfect for a dance hall.
 AdeIard Morin directs the firms dis play as in former years. Miss Mas1e Rider has charge of the registration for tars entitling visitors to free, up-to- date sheet music which the firm IS giving away.
 Jeweiry. The Providence Pearl company has e display of pearl novelties, rings. brooches, cuff links, hatpins, bracelets etc.
 Tho Little King Light. George E. Kelly has space for the demonstration Of the Little King Light for band and concert use. This is an electric light arrangement which | fits on to musical instrument, the power coming from as small battery concealed in the music pouch. The charies ossoed Company.
 For the past ten years this firm hal l filled a F or 16 foot space in the cen l ter of the hall with an interesting ex. hsbit Of Rogers mixed paint. Keyston. CT wall finish, Pratt & Lambert Var l nishes, vitrnlite white enamel brushes l etc.
 The exhibit Is in charge Of Herber, R. Kind and Clarence Brown. Leather Novelties. Direct from Savin Rock, John J 1 Besser has a concession in the center of the hall for the display of leather l purses pillows, and table covers, fobs cigar cases. bill books, watch ant | purse bracelets, etc Mrs. A. B. Rein. hard and Miss Elsie Carpenter are 1T | charge Of this booth.