Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-05
AGRICULTURAL HALL,
Varied and Interesting Exhibits Please
Mondays Crewds-DispIays to In
terest, Amust and Instruct.

Mondays Crewds-DispIays to In
terest, Amust and Instruct.
The automobile which figures so
| conspicuously outside Exhibit Hall in
| transporting visitors to the fair, is
| also q feature within the building A
| number of exhibits of 1917 models are
| displayed to good advantage, and are
| always surrounded by admiring and
| inQuiring crowds.
! County w. c. r. U.
/ As for many years. the county w
G. T. U. is occupying its we'll ar
ranged white booth near the east
| entrance. In the absence of Miss
! Cross, state superintendent of fair
work for this county, Mrs. Arthur P
; Wyman has charge, assisted by Mrs
| Jason L. Randall. of Groton and Miss
| Irene Epps. All the newest temper
| ance and purity literature is being dis
| tributed, free ice water dispensed to
| all corners and aprons are being sold
! to defray expenses of the exhibit Par.
cells are checked here also.
Sweeper Exhibit
In the corner nearby. the Hoover
| Suction Sweeper, with its electrically
| driven brush IS demonstrated efficient
| ly by Rouse Babcock, or Westerly, r
l., representing the New Berlin, Ohio
manufacturers. Mr. Babcock ex-
S1'~~N tiiN'
| S. Gilbert & Sons, Norwich. The fea-
| trre Of this sweeper is the power
| driven spirally -bristled revolving
| brush.
The Maurice Sample Shop.
This Norwich house is making an eff
| fective display in a smart black and
| white booth, roped off with white silk
| cord. of the newect Fall models in
! coats dresses. skirts, and waists. At
tracing the attention of all the ladies
| at the fair is Burgundy wool velour
| coat. with rich seal trimmings In
! charge of this booth is Max E. Karp,
who distributes Japanese fans as soG-
venirs.
| Lain Furniture Company.
| Another enterprising Norwich house
| is occupying 25 feet long floor space
with a well arranged exhibit of Fair
mount and Acorn ranges, and Sellers
| Mastercraft Kitchen Cabinets.
| 4 solid brass Acorn cabinet range
| is the central feature in the dis
| play. This is a combination wood
and coal stove with one CRATE. Her =.
man s. Sears has charge of this ev-
hibit and is distributing yard sticks
| and circulars to the big crowds.
The PIaut- cadden Co.
| Double space is being occupied this
year by this hust1ing firm. with q
finely arranged showing of Victor, Vie :
trola and Grafonola machines, and
| records. Different styles and prices
| of machines are on view and the firms
| representatives are specializing in the
| Plaut- gladden. Victrola club outfit The
| souvenirs are photos ana post cards If
| artists. Abraham Curland IS in charge
! and is assisted by Frank Spicer and
| A. A. McCaskill.
Indian Baskets.
! Sweet grass baskets, dainty and fra
grant. and in a variety Of styles and
Il rEf- r,%e IL
Antis from Old Town. Maine
Mrs. Antos is selling souvenir
plaques which are of her own design
Sienet JeweTry.
Brooches, pendants, necklaces, beau-
| ty and stick pins. all engraved free,
are sold by w. w. Daniels. the mar
ufacturer. from Providence.
U. S. Parcel Post Exhibit.
For the third year, the Norwich
| poStoffice is demonstrating the value
to farmers and others of this low
priced manner Of shipping products
and goods. The maximum parcel mail
able, 81 inches, is shown conspicuous
ly.
The two new sizes in the rural
boxes now recognized by the depart
meJt are displayed. These are of sheet
steel consequently very durable, and
| are extra capacfous.
Maurice f. Kelley is in charge of
the exhibit anu is assisted by James
I. Kingsley. Postmaster Murphy Wis
tied the exhibit during the day.
Imperial Garage.
A model D, GAS, 1917 Buick is dis
played in the central space by the I'm
perial garage of Norwich. The special
features of this handsome model ere
extreme lines, luxurious riding quail
ity, six cylinder motor, exceptionally
powerful and flexible, the very latest
| word in automobile construction.
Louis H. Naples and John B. Stod-
dard are demonstrating the merits OF
| this fine machine.
Eaton, Chase Co.
In the booth in the central space oc-
cupied by the firm last year, the Eaton
| Chase Co. uses up 40 feet in showing
guns and rifles, electrical fixtures
saws, paints and hardware, lanterns
etc.
Austin Ferguson is in general
| charge. George H. Auburn looks after
the hardware exhibit and Miss Dora
Crurnb of the electrical department.
King Jewelry Co.
For the eighth fair, this Providence
company has an airy and central
space. displaying beads, bracelets.
rings. pearl initials, charms and neck
iaces, ETC., in gold wire.
In addition are sold hand made Gro
Chef doilies.
Mrs. Mildred King has charge of the
booth.
American Thern1os Bottle Co.
Two showcases containing various
products of this fiourishing Norwich
plant such as bottles food Jars, lunch