Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-14
Coliseum Was Thronoed

anu pail game between the Oakland
team and the Pilgrims of Lewiston.
Coliseum Was Thronaed
Inc Coliseum at the Central Maine fair
thursday was thronged with visitors
from early morning until evening. The
concerts by Drew's orchestra, the Sonora
selections and the solos of the artists at
tracing large numbers. of interested spec.
tators. The seats in front of the plat
form were well filled all day, people TAX
ing advantage Of resting place at the
same time the highest class of entertain
n.ent.
Mrs. Frank ". Noble. who is in charge
OF the bread and cake exhibit has good
lot Of bread, doughnuts, cakes and pies
all Of which, after being Judged, was to
be given to the old folks for their din
ner. The fruit and vegetables in cans
was also very attractive and a good
showing made by local exhibitors.
Stones attractive birch bark booth kept
the willing and courteous force of clerks
busy during the day serving lunches. ices
and cold drinks, and the booths conducted
by the Baptist and Congregational ladies'
People who sometimes go back and forth
to town remained in the fair grounds
during the day on account Of the car stu
elton.
Gates greenhouses of East Vassalboro
had the finest exhibit of cut flowers seer,
for some time There were about 30 va
rieties OF gladioli and some of the hand
soonest and larged flowers seen this sea-
son. The stocks were full Of bloom to the
very tips and were very handsome and
stately in their tall vases banked by
lovely moss ferns and cut flowers OF
every variety. including some very hand
some Japanese lilies. acters and some
prize winning dahlas. birds-nest ferns
and roses, altogether making one OF the
most attractive exhibits at the Coliseum
this season
Electrical Displays
The electrical displays of the Central
Maine Power Co. showing all household
devices and equipments, was very attrac-
tive. while that Of Weber & Church Of
Augusta. displaying the isolated plant
equipment manufactured by the Western
Electric Co. and shown by Mr.. Collins Of
Boston, Mr.. Church and Miss Norton of
Augusta, was most unique and Of especial
interest to the progressive farmer who
wants the best there is for comfort and
efficient service. Among the many aru-
Giles for household use on exhibition are
an electric washing machine an automat-
ic water system, an electric sewing ma
chine fatirons. table devices, electric
l.. pr variety motors for UrlV
ing farm machinery and vacuum clean
ers This is an exhibit that is well worth
looking over and is especially intended for
use on farms bringing the same com
forts and advantages to the farm as are
enjoyed in the larger centers.
In the dairy exhibit the blue ribbons
had been generously distributed
Thursday and the exhibits consisting
of cheese. butter. milk and cream were
as fresh and attractive in the new
cooler system as the first day they
were brought in. NJ. L. Goodhue had
some exceptionally fine cheese on ex-
hibition and many orders We're taken
during the day for his products as
Of the exhibitors.
The automobile exhibits We're draw
ing their share of inspection, there be-
ing a showing of the Nelie the Jeffrey
and the Franklin in the Coliseum. and
army others under canvass.
Red Cross Exhibit
The Red Cross exhibit had many
visitors during the day and the ladies
in attendance We're all knitting for the
soldiers. as V II as selling Red Cross
thimbles and Red Cross buttons to
members. Mrs. Frank Redington was
in charge Thursday and was assist
ed by Miss Dorr and Mrs. Mari dur
ing the forenoon. A great deal of in
terest has been shown in this work
during the fair.
The usual number of jewelry mer-
chants We're in evidence during the
fair in the Coliseum, selling souvenirs
of rings. pins, and so forth. and were
kept fairly busy Thursday distribute
ing their wares among the public.
The Athert.n booth was attracting
visitors to look over the Glenwood
ranges, of which they have an un-
usually fine display. They were also
~ CSOhtihs SOuN eIllTS TO the
ladies who called. The Redington 4,
Co booth was attractively furnished
in leather goods. rugs and handsome
hangings. showing up their goods to
the best advantage and also making
a splendid background for the Red
Cross exhibit
The crowds passing in and out of
the Coliseum all the time were also
attracted TO the exhibition hall where
the farm produce was in abundance in
choice displays. The grain and corn
were especially attractive features of
the show and the apples in the coun-
ty and State exhibits were fine spec;
mems Of the different varieties.
Thursday. Governors day. and the
banner day of the fair, found the
merchants in the Coliseum all ready
and competent to handle the big DAVIS
trafF!c ard the courtesy of those in
charge left With the enthusiastic pub
lie good spirit Of appreciation and
interest.
Oakland Q. Vassslbero o
The Oakland team continued its win
ming streak Thursday in the fair series Of