Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1915-10-06
METHODIST FAIR.

Laid for Bigger Success Next Year.
The third annual fair under the auspices
of the Methodist church, on Sept. 70, 80
and Oct. 1, will be remembered as one Of
the most successful events OF this kind
ever held In this city. Rev. and Mrs. T. 8.
Ross, aided by an efficient corps Of work.
ers, have worked hard for weeks 10 get
things into shape, and their efforts were
rewarded BY success.
Hancock hall was beau fully decorated
with the national flag and colors, and
presented most attractive appearance.
On the stage were displayed the portraits
Of George Washington, William Nc
Kinley, Hon. Eugene Hale, Hon. John A.
Peters, Mayor A. c. Hagerthy. About the
hall were portraits OF the distinguished
governors and generals of Maine. The
various booths were arranged about the
hall beneath the gallery, and with their
decorations and displays presented an at
tractive appearance.
The dinners each day were pronounced
by many the best served in this city on
similar occasions, noticeable feature
being the orderly service given the
patrons. The chicken dinner on the first
day and the fish dinner on the last day
deserve special mention for excellence.
By the way, persons who sent unmarked
dishes to the hall for the dinners, should
drop card to Mrs. Ross describing the
dishes sent, and she will see that they are
returned.
The outstanding feature Of this fair was
its successful attempt to render valuable
community service. This is compare
lively new venture, and when the people
fully realize the importance OF this SER
vice to the development Of the business
interests OF the city the response will be-
come more generously general.
The agricultural interests were well
represented, and the exhibits were pro-
nounced by many who had attended .
number of agricultural fairs this season,
to be far ahead OF those seen elsewh here.
This feature means much to the Develop
ment Of the county round about.
The lectures given were excellent and
practical. e. W. Wooster spoke intelli-
gently on the "Greatest Problem Con-
fronting the Farmer, and in q practical
way analysed the situation. G. N.
Worden, director OF the Hancock county
extension work OF the University of
Maine, spoke on "Small Fruits, and
pointed out in convincing way the OPP
portunity in this department Of farming.
Mr.. Worden is making a large place for
himself in this district.
B. Bridges spoke on "Why Our Young
Men Should Stay on the Farm, and "Our
Rural Schools Are Not What They Should
Be-. These addresses showed that Mr..
Bridges is close student of conditions,
and has facility in stating his views
which were suggestive and helpful.
There was an interesting and profitable
demonstration and lecture in domestic
science by Misses Beach and Platts, OF the
University Of Maine. This was greatly
appreciated by a large audience. The
management, as well as the general pub
lie, is loud in praise of the excellent ser
vice and generous cooperation given by
the authorities and representatives Of the
State university.
On the last day Of the fair, an interest
ing address was given by Mrs. Vidory
Bridges, the subject being, "The Mothers
part in Rural Life" Many ladies listened
with marked attention as the speaker
fiuently outlined the various ways in
which the women OF the farm contribute
to the success OF the agric ultural venture
and add attractiveness to the home.
Premiums we're offered in the various
departments of the fair, and were
awarded as follows:
Plant show-First, Mrs. Nettie Fuller
ton; second, Mrs. Brady; third, Mrs. John
Kief.
Cat show - Pre- ttiest cat, Mrs. John
Reid; best cat and kittens, prize divided
between Mrs. Nettie Fullerton and Miss
Ella May Johnston; heaviest cat, William
York.
The premium for best exhibit of pre-
serves went to Miss Dorothy Shackford.
Miss Shackford is young lady, and for
her age bids fair to rival many OF the
older experts in this art. She also took
the premium for the best pen OF birds ex-
hibited.
The following premiums we're awarded in
the parades: Farmers parade, first, Fred
smith; second, Harold P. Carter; third,
Arthur b. Mitchell. Auto and team parade,
first, A. Holz, the baker, whose auto was
most tastefully decorated, and gave testi-
mony to the enterprise of this progressive
business man; second, B. 7. Sowle; third,
team driven by Mrs. Mabel Royal.
Plans more extensive than ever are al
ready on foot for the next annual fair.
The management thanks all who so
generously co-operated in making this
event success, and bespeaks the loyal
cooperation of the citizens in the city
and towns round about to make the next
fair even greater.