Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-09-01
Small Number in Mornina.

The Coliseum was busy place all
the forenoon, many Of the exhibitors
just getting their things in place and
others making number Of changes
Owing to the threatening appearance
Of the weather there was an excep-
tionally small number of visitors dur
inig the forenoon and it gave those
who had been tardy about arranging
things a chance to get Strengthened
out.
The Exhibitors.
AS one went in the door of the main
building. the first booth was that of
the wentworth Music CO. in charge of
Mrs Wentworth with two assistants.
Here two pianos and mechanical
piano player were busy giving the
patrons some fine music all the fore
noon.
Next to this was the booth of the
Waterville Motor Company in charge
of Mr.. Belyea. and here the Stude.
baker, four and six cylinder cars were
on exhibition.
The parcel post exhibit of the Wa
terville postoffice is an exceptionally
attractive one. This is in charge Of
Chief Clerk Charles L. Jones and he
has a large display Of things con-
tributed by the local merchants,
showing how they can be wrapped up
and sent by parcel post and also many
containers for use when sending stuff.
Here also is a complete postoff1ce, all
tiers being taken for sending, in fact
regular branch Office. Mr.. Jones is
also emphasizing the get-together
feature Of the parcel post.
Next beyond this was the booth &C.
cupied by Shorty Johnson and his
accompanist, and they were tuning up
for the fine line Of music which they
will present to the people Of the fair
this year. Their act is always a fea-
ture and when they get agoing in good
shape, their booth is the mecca Of all
the people in the building.
Beyond them is a newspaper booth
exhibit Of Maxwell and Mitchell cars
in charge of E. B. Clair. :.
The handsome pink and white booth
is being used by Lucy Townsend Con-
nor for an exceptionally fine display
Of all the latest in hats and millinery.
This is in charge Of Mrs. Conner her
self and was attracting a great deal Of
attention during the day.
Next below this was the handsome
display from Gates Brothers, green
house, and then the exhibit Of J. c.
Hussey Of Oakland and the Elm City
Florist shops. In each Of these exhib-
its were to be found some exception
ally handsome flowers and they were
arranged in an exceedingly pleasing
and tasty manner.
The famous Birch booth was next
in line and was doing little business
despite the rather small crowd. Fur
Their along the exhibits Of food prod
ucts attracted the attention of the
housewives.
Going to the center Of the hall the
first booth was that Of the Congrega-
tional church where dainty lunches
were served at very reasonable price.
Following along that side was the
booth Of Hager where ice cream cones
could be purchased by the hungry.
The fine large booth of the Ather-
ton Furniture Co. where all kinds of
ranges were being exhibited and where
also the victrola was to be frequently
heard in some pleasing selections.
Frank Blanchard had we'll
equipped booth for the display Of
pianos and ]. o. Noel was selling pop
corn to all who wished.
Frank L. Miles had an attractive
booth where Purity Oats were shown
and extolled.
The city Harness Store, 8. A. Dick
inson manager was represented by q
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