Milford chronicle., 1922-07-14
STATE FAIR PLANS
new COMPETITION
MANY ADDITIONAL PREMIUMS WILL Be
OFFERED FOR CHILDREN AT THIS
YEARS EXHIBITION.
DIVIDED INTO TWO CLASSES
LITTLE GIRLS WILL HAVE IAN OPPOR
TUNITY TO SHOW THEIR SKILL in
BEAD AND NEEDLEWORK.

The children's department at the
Delaware State Fair this year is go
ing to be much more interesting to
the younger generation if the plans OF
Mrs. Frederick C. Snyder and Miss
Mary Gruwell and Miss Naomi Pep
per, her assistants, work out as hap
PLY as are indicated now. In addi-
ton to the usual number of compe-
titiOns there are several new contests
planned for the children to show their
skill and accomplishments as future
housewives.
The competitions have been divided
into two classes-those for children
under Is years and those from 1S to
16 years inclusive. No exhibits will be
honored unless the age is given and
cleanliness is one of the things which
is emphasized. The needlework exhib-
it's must be taken to the fair grounds
at Elsmere on September and the
cakes and bread displays are to be re-
ceived on Tuesday, September 5, af-
ter 9 a. m.
There are twelve classes in fancy
needleWOrk with two prizes each rang
ing from twenty-five cents to a dollar
and among the new contests this year
is that of handkerchief hemstitched
and embroidered, or otherwise. The
give an opportunity for the de-
votee of the needle to show their skill
in making cushions, centerpieces, col
lars and cuffs, luncheon and tea tray
pieces, handkerchiefs and novelty
pieces.
There are eight classes in plain nee
dlework with. two premiums each.
These embrace three-piece underwear
suits, combinations, aprons, plain
hemstiching, darning sockS dress,
made buttonhel gorking,
swing on useful art
- making of a centerp4 runner
With crochet edge is a new class
lmong the i've offered this fall in the
'rochet and knitting competition, each |
With two premiums. The competitor
nay try her hand at knitting a swea-
er, hat, crochet work in wool or
otton, with laces and needlework,
tc.
In the miscellaneous contest there
re three classes of two premiums
ach, showing the skill of the child
different stitches, putting on hooks
nd eyes, tapes, making doll furni-
lre and clay modelling.
Seven classes with two premiums i,
ach are offered the competitor in
OILS equipment and haberdashery. I
here's a dolls dress, machine made {
nd hand made, sweaters, hats. CAPS. {
nderwear, in fact everything that a :
oil needs. Cloth, gingham, paper can
, utilized. o
Bead pendants is a new class of
ur offered in the bead work compe- n
lion. The contest comprises bead h
lains, purses, pendants and in fact d
~ bead work other than previously G
;ted. :,
Extremely interesting is the CONNIE
ion in drawing, painting and the
ats for children. There are really
ne classes for competitors in water
lors, pastels, pen sketches, pencil
etches, oil painting, painted flower a d
is, and painting on tin with classes "A "A
sets of not less than three pieces. W
There are seven classes for manual u
'rk in wood. These embrace flower r
xes, jig-saw puzzles, handmade puz- 81
IS, bird houses, boats, and aero 20
ines. The bird houses are to be at
med for the particular winged crea- -,
'e it is built for and the boats are u
to exceed three feet in length. IN IN