The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1916-02-03
The Food Fair.

1t had an Auspicious Opening Tuesday.
The Program for the Remainder of the
Week.
The fourth annual food fair under the aus
pices of the Belfast Board of Trade opened at
10 a. m. Tuesday under most favorable condi-
tions and there was good attendance. The
hall decorations were never more attractive
and we're under the direction of Morris L.
Slugg, assisted by Orrin J. Dickey. Flags
were used principally and were of all sizes and
all nations. our own Red, White and Blue pre-
dominating. The balcony rail is covered with
white bunting. relieved at regular spaces with
butterflies and emblems, and the same idea is
carried out on the balcony walls, and over the
stage strings of Japanese lanterns from a cam
opy in the ceiling meet under large Japanese
umbrella at the center chandelier. Small and
large Japanese umbrellas are suspended alter
natey between the balcony rail and the ceiling
making very pleasing effect. The stage is
in green with background of dark red. The
hall shutters are closed ard the electric light
ing throughout is fine, with large star over
the center balcony. The booths are all neatly
made under the direction of Walter Clement
and are decorated with red, white and blue or
with colors that blend.
| Shortly after 10 o'clock the committee, ,Orrin
]. Dckey, secretary. Irving 7. Dinsmore, Will
son Ellis and Clyde B. Holmes, with ex-presi-
dent Morris L. Slugg acting for Mayor Chas.
R. Coombs. who was i'll at his home with the
grip, came upon the stage for the formal open
ing. In few we'll chosen words Mr. Slugg
outlined the purposes of the fair; first as f.
nancial endeavor whereby the Board of Trade
may be enabled to assist the local industries in
which they have an interest, and, secondly, for
mid-year social function that all citizens
and friends may enjoy. He referred to the
dollar sale during fair week by many of our
merchants and in behalf of the management
of the fair bade all welcome and then touched
the button that turned on flood of light.
The Food Fair orchestra, Miss Gertrude
Mcclure Of Bangor, leader and violinist. then
! gave its first selection, which was enthusi-
astcally received. The members of the Or
chestra Miss Frances Eldridge, Bangor,
cello; Harold Currier, Bangor, clarinet; Lloyd
McKeen. violin; Philip Brawdy, flute; A. w.
! WEIGH, cornet; H. A. Drinkwater, trombone;
Seldom Hammons, bass; Lewis S. Auspland.
drums; Mrs, Auspland, piano. At the close of
this selection Mr.. Slugg read Mayor Coombs'
introduction of the booths and those in charge.
Many have been here for the four years and
only need mention by name.
The Booths.
The stage is occupie by the Penobscot Bay
Electric Company, A. c. Hopkins local super
intendent. The exhibit is arranged to rep
resent a salesroom, and includes everything
that can be thought of in fixtures, labor saving
devices, cooking utensils, heaters, an incu-
bator, etc.
Jellison & Greer have the first space at the
right of the stage neatly fitted up as restau-
rant. with decorations in green and yellow.
The Home Furnishing Co, has purple and
white booth in which is range and kitchen
furniture that attracts every woman who ap-
preciates home conveniences.
Edward Sweeney OF Sabattus, in red and
/ green booth, has Japanese rolling game with
teddy bears, etc, as prizes
Wltham B. Dowling of Boston, in red
white and blue booth, has large display OF
wire and novelty jewelry.
Madam Mona has pitched her tent in au
enclosure of evergreen sprays and trees and
in an Indian costume is ready to tell fortunes.
Clarence Pratt of East Weymouth, Mass
has the same space as. formerly, with large
dolls and teddy bears with electric eyes as
prizes.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ross Arey are at their same
old stand, distributing samples and dispensing
Arey's chocolates, ice cream, etc.
Secretary Dickey's office is in it's accustom-
ed corner, and MI. Dickey politely answers
questions and looks after the business end of
the fair.
Walter ]. Clifford has check room, great
convenience to many, in the corner at the left
of the main entrance.
| Alton N. Johnsons popcorn booth. in green
and yellow, with its electric popper,is the first
at the left side.
R. l.. Coffin of Bangor with a novelty game
comes next.
A composites booth of Cox gelatine. Town
Talk -four, Mueler's macoroni and Rumford
Baking Powder is presided over by Mrs. j. o.
Black, who also demonstrates.
W. E. Lawless of Auburn, with two lady as
sistants, ,advertises White House tea and coffee
and also serves it hot.
The Lever Soap Co. has an exhibit of their
soap in charge of R. E. Green of Portland.
E. S. Pitcher with Willis B. Fletcher, assist
ant. demonstrates the advantages and pleas
ures afforded by riano-playe ers, etc.
The Swan-Whitten- Bickford Co. have an
attractive booth of William Tell flour with
Mrs. Jennie Mckenzie OF Bangor in charge.
The artistic little cottage home of the Vic.
tor Talking Machine is in the same old spot
with Mrs. J. L. Sleeper in charge and the Vic
tor dog on guard. The display of chrysanthe.
NUNS is one of its attractions.
Miss M. S. Webber of Melrose, Mass, dem.
opstrates for the Emma E. Curtis marshmal
low cream in dainty blue and white boott
with the gold medal banner Miss Curtis won al
the Panama Exposition.
The Chalmers gelatine booth is in charge ol
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