tCrntrc fJemcctat.
Thursday Morning, October 9,1879.
CoRKKttroNDENfB, containing Important newt, solicit*
H) from aiy nart of th* county. No communications
tuwrtnl unlm arcom t mni<Kl ly tho roal name of tha
writer.
Local Department.
—The night* are very dark.
Felt skirts at 46 cent* at Lyon At *•
Biack silks, 68 cent* per yard, at
Lyon A Co's.
—Tho cigar* *old by Harry Green aro
gaining a world-wide popularity.
—Splendid yard-wide eaahmcro for 20
cent* at Lyon A Co'*.
—Two hundred and sixty-eight persons
dined at the Bush Houso on Thursday last.
—Tho biggest line of ladies' and chil
dren's hats, trimmed and untriinmed, at
Lyon A Co's.
—Mr. Hamilton Otto and wife, of Mil
ton, expect soon to return to this place to
reside permanently.
Ho who loves a good cigar will do
well to patronize Harry Green. Ho keep*
nothing but the best.
Rev. C. F. Deininger, of Millhcm, is
attending the sessions of the Genern! Con*
ference of the Evangelical Association at
Chicago.
—Mis* Blanche Allison and Miss Ger
trude J. Bonnison, two of Clinton county's
fair daughters, were visitiag friends in this
place last week.
—Mr. A. G. Heckmnn, of Ohio, a former
resident of Penns Valley, is now visiting
old friends and his oid home. So says tho
Miilheiin Journal
—Our indomitable artist, Prof. Philippi,
is at Bedford, whore he is entertaining the
people by walking the rope and in sending
up hot-air balloons.
—Tho lecturo to ho delivered by Rev.
Dr. Fowler, in this place, on the evening
of October 23, will be an event *uch as is
seldom enjoyed by our citizens.
—An insane man by the name of John
Gates, of Walker township, was taken to
the asylum at Danville on Tuesday last by
Samuel Decker and Sheriff" Spangler.
—Among the numerous handsomo
young ladies who visit tho family of Mr*
Daniel Garman, of this place, none elicit
more universal admiration than the present
visitor, Miss Annie Kelley, of Philadel
phia.
—For large variety, freshness and general
superiority, tho stock at the grocery store
of S. A. Brew A Son is tho best sold in
this county. Both father and son ap|>arent
ly understand the art of keeping a grocery
store to perfection.
—We were pleased to meet that sturdy
citizen of Rush township, Mr. Barney
Coyle, manager of Reaver Mills, in town
last week. Wo were introduced to each
other by our mutual friend, R. O. Brett, '
of Ferguson township, and spent a pleas
ant hour together.
—Kev. S. O. Shannon, of Milroy, Mifflin
county, well known throughout this county
a* an able and exemplary minister of the
Gospel, was elected President of tho I.uth- |
eran Synod of Central Pennsylvania at its
recent session in New Berlin.
—Our friend Perry W. McDowell, now
of f*amar township, Clinton county, desires
to sell his two farms in Centre county.
One in Howard township and tho other in
Marion township. These farms are highly
improved and in good culture.
—Pr Mils* Kirk,of Kebershurg, brother
of the popular druggist and physician,
Dr. E.I. Kirk, of this place, was in at
tendance on the sessions of the recent Ec
lwtic Convention. He departed yesterday
for home to again give bis attention to hi*
patient*.
Mr. Frank MoCollum, formerly of the
Bu*h House, this place, and more recently
of Warren, is now located at Buffalo Junc
tion, near Emporium. He i* engaged in
the railroad office at that place, and is fast
winning for himself hi* usual number of
friend*. We wish him success.
—Mr. James Meyers, of Lock Haven,
lost by death a valuable trotting horse last
Thursday morning which he had brought
to this place to engage in one of the prin
cipal trials of speed. The animal is de
scribed a* having been one of great value,
and had already won a record of 2.28.
—When you want anything in the way
of pure drugs, fine toilet preparations, good
cigars, etc., etc., you should caR at the
drug store of J. /eller A Hon, on Alle
gheny street. That reliable, experienced
and accomplished druggist, Mr. William
/cller, will always give you satisfaction.
—The last few warm day* have seemed
like summer lingering in tho lap of fall.
The continued warm weather ha* been a
surprise to everyone, and the only thing
which cause* u# greater wonder is how J.
Newman, Jr., our popular clothier, con
trive* to sell such excellent men'* and boy*
garment* so cheaply.
—Agricultural fairs, and similar other
out-door diversion*, will soon be numbered
among the thing* of the past, and in-door
enjoyment* of some kind will be sought
after. But remember we cannot enjoy
ourselves in-door* or out unless we make a
point of purchasing our clothing of J.
Newman, Jr., t the Eagle Clothing Hall.
—Fritcher, of tha Williarosport GateiU
and Bulletin, Heely, of the Jersey Shore
Herald, and Grow, of the Lock Haven
dally Journal, were among the gentldnen
of the press who visited our county fair
last week. Meears. Fritcher and Heely
called at our ofHoe, and we were much
|de*#ed to meet tbcßJ.
-—Tho concert for the benefit of the Con -
tonial Temperance Society of this place,
on Thursday evening lust at Reynolds' Hall,
was indeed an enjoyable affair, whether
viewed as to the character of tho intelli
gent and appreciative audience it culled
together, or tho excellence and beauty of
the music with which they were favored
ami the adtnirahlo taste in which it was
rendered. It was composed exclusively of
home talent, and where all acquitted them
selves with so much taste and skill, it is
diflleult to single out individual to com
pliment. The performance of the Orches
tra improvised from the best musical talent
of the town, aided by the accomplished
Mrs. Love on tho piano, would have done
honor to any entertainment, whether pro
fessional or amateur. Tho com
posed of the two Miss Lyons, Mr. Lyon
and Mr. Keller, maintained the well earn
ed reputation acquired on former occasions
as vocalists of very high merit and unexcep
tionable taste. The pieces sung by Mrs.
Magee, Miss V. Lyon, Bearly Bros. Mr.
Beck and Mr. llaupt, received much do
servod applause, and tho piano perform
ance of Mrs. Love, Miss Onrnacht, Miss
Snowden and Miss Green were greatly ap
preciates! by tho large nudienco present.
Tho '•Centennial Concert," in a word, was
a most decided success. Kvery one was
pleased, ami the evening passed oft' as one
of unalloyed pleasure, enhanced by the
knowledge that this pleasure was the result
of tho talents and skill of our own home
friends.
Best muslins at 0} cents per yard, at
Lyon A Co's.
—Tho Eclectic Association of physicians
of this Stato convened in this place last
Monday, with hut a small representation.
Tho time of the convention was forced
into two days, night session* being held
and the entire proceedings being charac
terized with much interest. All tho ses
sions, except that of Tuesday evening,
were held in the pleasant parlors of tho
Bush House. Because of the illness of
Chief Burgess Hastings, he was unable to
deliver the addrcas of welcome. At the
Tuesday evening meeting in Humes' Hall,
to which everyone was invited, addresses
were delivered by Drs. A. Piper, of Tyrone,
and L. P. O'Nealo, of Mcchanicsburg.
Tho Bellefonle hand was also in attendance
and drew quite a crowd with a delightful
openingserenade. Tbcconvcnlion through
out was considered to be quite satisfactory
by those who |*rlicipated in it.
—Tho biggest lot of entire new clothing
at Lyon A CVs.
—J. G. Kurtz, Esq., for many years the
well known and enterprising publisher of
the Centra/ I'rrju, of this place, has been
hero for several slays past with a number of
his useful and ingenious inventions, which
have been examined and admired by many
of our citizens. The models of Mr. Kurtz 's
fire ladder and fire escape are both exceed
ingly interesting pieces of mechanism and
seem to jwrform the work for which they
are intended to perfection. The fire es
cape seems to be especially adapted for use
on high buildings, and we understand has
received the favorable consideration of a
number of persons who contemplate the
erection of escapes upon buildings that
come under the provisions of the law of
last winter.
—Fancy alpacas, at 7 cents per yard, at
Lyon A Co's.
—We were much gratified to receive a
call last week from Mr N C. Wilson, of
I<ewisV<wn, formerly the efficient search
clerk of tho Itopartmcnl of Internal
Affairs at Harrishurg Many years' ex
je>rience in handling the land records of the
State had made Mr. Wilson's services al
most a necessity in the department, snd,
although a Republican, ho was retained
in service by General McCandlce# when
that gentleman assumed the duties of Sec
retary of Internal Affairs. As an illua
■ nation of civil service reform, however,
I a Republican administration of the office
' lias lately removed him to make way for
some party favorite.
—E. Llndley Oroy, a member of tho
editorial staff of tho Rellefontc Rs/nibtiran,
departed on Thursday last to spend some
| time with his former friends in tho New
' England States. K. Lindicy is a pleasant
j fellow and will be sadly missed while he is
j gone by his numerous lady friends in this
I place. It may be possible, however, that
J he will persuade some of the pretty girls
whom he may meet in his rambles that
"Grey" is an exceedingly nice name to
have for life, and that its owner, Kddio
will make a good husband.
—A splendid boy's suit at $3.26 at Lyon
A Co's.
—F. B. McLafferty, Esq., the gpntlo
manly agent of J. Richardson A Co. a cele
brated hand-made host and shoe manufac
tory, of Klmira, N. Y., gave our town a
call this week. He has met with great
success in the seven years he has been trav
eling, and bis skillful services have render
ed him of great value to his employers.
Ho was much ploased with our town and
the business men with whom he had trans
actions, and departed on Tuesday evening
to pursue bi business In other places.
—A splendid winter suit at S3.M) at
Lyon A Co's.
—Mis* Rosa Woods, wears pleased to
state, baa recovered from her recent severe
indisposition and is able once more to pur
sue ber accustomed tasks In the efficient
manner which characterises all her effort*.
PREMHYTEIIY or HUNTINGDON. — The
Presbytery of Huntingdon met in tho
Presbyterian Church, McVeytown, on
Tuesday last. The opening sermon wa
delivered by Rev. Thomas A. Robinson, of
Potter'* Mills, from tho textin it Corinth
inn* tt: 24, "80 run that yo may obtain."
Among tho minister* in attendance on tho
amnion of Presbytery aro itov. Wlllia"i
Laurie; He v. it. ii. Ilitmill, 1). I)., Boat*-
burg ; anil \V. <>. Wright, of Miloaburg.
M r. J anion )inrrfa,of thi* place, in alio pre*-
ont. Mr. Ilarria wan made a inoinbor of
tho committoo on Bill* and Overture*.
Kova. Dr. liatiiill and William Laurie
wore each represented in tho Judicial
Committoo. On tho Narrative Committee
wo aoo tho name of Itovn. W. <). Wright
and it. M. Campbell. During a iliacuaaion
which aroao concerning tho preparing of a
blank for tho narrative of tho state of re
ligion, Jtev. ilamill, D.D., said that for.
morly tho Committee on tho Narrative of
tho State of Religion made moat admira
ble report*. Tho committee uaed to tuko
aoatx at a table, and when tho statistical
re|>ort* wore road they took note* and pro
pounded ipioationa, and the roault waa
much more aatiafactory than can poaaibly
he obtained by the uao of blank*. Theae
blank* only took to rrjiort sucre**. \ er
hal report* would draw out tho want of it
und elicit sympathy and coun*el. Again,
the uao of thoao blank* would roault in
tloi>ding the committee with information.
They would suffer from a plethora of in
formation inatoad of a want of it.
RKII:M.I< AN Col" NTT CONVENTION.— '
A dozen or fifteen gentlemen met at the ,
Court Houao on Tuooiay afternoon ami
organized thomelve* into what they wore
pleased to term the Republican County
Convention, with Ooneral Jamo* A.
Reaver, President, and Colonel Jamo*
Stewart, Claude Cook and Cameron Burn
*ide, Secretaries.
l'jon taking tho Chair General Reaver
made a nhort peech taking tho position of ,
a stalwart amongst the stalwart*, entirely
contrary t hi* well-known and often-e*.
pressed view* again*t tho nsrrow section
ali*m of hi* party and in favor of [icace
ami reconciliation with the South.
D. W. Kline, of Hunton township, wa
nominated for Jury Commi**ioner, and
Dr. Jame* Thompson, of Snow Shoe, for
Coroner. Theo nomination* aro both
creditable to tbe party Personally there
ran be no objection to either. Of Mr.
Kline, a o:ie-armod soldier, wo may *ay
that we knew him in the army, and he
wa* a gallant oldier upon all occa*ion.
After paulng a serif- of resolution*of
the bloody shirt order the convention ad
journed. The proceeding* of tho body
aroused no interest in the community, and
were exceedingly tamo throughout.
—We have not received the proceeding*
of the meeting of the Borough Council, on
Monday evening Wo understand, how
ever, that with the aid of a few gentlemen
outide of the board, the snorting was do
voted princi|*lly to the pleasantry of what
has been aptly termed s "mutual-admira
tion-society." Prom what we have heard
there wero a number of speeches—im
promptu, of course—glowing, fervent,
warm-hearted, sucb, in fact, a* only occa
sions of the kind can inspire. At this
writing wo can only express our profound
sorrow and regret that so much elo
quence *bould have been wasted upon a
favored few within the narrow confine* of
[ho council chamber, and that, jut as we
are going U> pre**, it only rcache* an ad
miring public in a second-banded way
through the printed column* of our neigh
bor of tbo Hr/'uhlifan. Suffice it to *ay
that the ccno throughout must have been
a most affecting one to all who look j>art
in it. When they parted it was no doubt
with wet eye* and gushing heart*, each
one sighing to himself:
I in #l
H ith ills' il. •( •ara p* fontr*>U<n ,
*♦ wtrw'4 a Iaf-nu, naier li.rg+ 1.
A I*4 lh<*r tuw l lh liinss ar* rim.||n|,"
—An Immense stock of new good* at
Lyon A Co'*.
Mr. J. 11. Myers, formerly of this
■ [dace, but now residing in Ohio, i* stop.
|dng with hi* family at the Rush House
for a few week*. Mr. My era i* an enter
prising, plea-ant gentlemen who can count
his friend* by the score in thi, his native
place. Sine* leaving tlii* place he ha*
been living in New York, Ohio and ev
oral other Slate*, and ha* been connected
a* general busine** agent for a celebrated
reaper. Ha own* considerable property
in this town. Wo hope hi* visit while
here may be pleasant.
—Tlii* week wo arc again reminded of
tho uncertainty of lifo by tho death, on
Tuesday evening, of Mr. William Riddle,
an aged and respected citizen of I'leaaant
flap. Ha wa* about "6 year* of age. Mr.
Riddlo had been in feeble health for a long
time and his end wa* momentarily expect
ed. He leave* a wife and several children
to mourn hi* loss.
—The finest overcoat* at Lyon <SP Co'*,
cheap.
—Mr. and Mr*. Harry Teats are now
visiting relative* and friend* In various
place* throughout the West. Letter* ad
dressed to them any time during the next
two week* at Dublin, Wayne county, Kan
sas, will reach the proper place and be reed
with pleasure. We wish them much en
joyment.
—Best calicoes, 6 cents per yard, at Ly
on A Co'*.
RKI.I.KHINTK DEI.KQATEN AT THE STATE
CONVENTION OF THE Y. M. C. A.—Tho
dolightful warm weather and cloudless sky
which prevailed last week added greatly
to tho enjoyment of the three delegate*
who left thi* place last Wednesday even
ing for the State Convention of tint V. M.
C. A., at Krle. After spending the night
at the Fallon House, Lock Haven, they
hoarded the ! A. M. train, and reached
their destination about ten o'clock that
night after a long Journey spiced with
abundant adventure. Upon reaching tho
little village of Westport, a short distance
west of Renovo, a wail of glowing lire bur*t
upon tlie view of tho passengers, leaning
with angry vengeance toward tho vault of
Heaven, and sending from it* top rolling
cloud* of thick, dark smoke. Rut a* word
wa* received that a few hour* bolero live
men had been burned by the exploding of
oil lank* which were now being consumed
and that several other tank* were ox|>clod
to explode, there wa* a feeling of terror
mingled with admiration IU the passengers
realized that they must pan* the dangerous
spot. Many chose rather to cross tho river
on boat* and rncros* again to exposing
themselves to the great peril. Tho dele
gation from Ilellefonte determined to en
dure tlie ordeal of lire and presses) with all
speed to the train which approached from
the other side to carry the passengers
further on their journey. J. Harry Orbl
sun displayed hi* wonderful faculty for
making tlie acquaintance ol young ladie*
and his gallantry in waiting on them, by
assisting an unusually.fair member of that
sex to reach the train in safely.
Those who crossed the river, jerhap*,
felt mure free from danger, but for their
precaution they had a long, tiresome jour
ney which occupied over two hour* and
completely exhausted those who under
took it. Rut at length the fresh train
started on it* journey, when Mr. John
Mason Duncan produced a capacious box
which contained one of the mot delicate
and u|serh lunche* of which weary travel
er* have ever partaken. It was certainly
worthy the fair lady friend who put it up
for him. There wa* sufficient for dinner
and supper, and for gencrou* donations to
the hungry looking passenger# with whom
the delegate* were surrounded. After
forming tho acquaintance of other dele
gate* going in tbe same direction and
spending some time in singing, the journey
wa* brought to a ch#e by the arrival of
the train at Krle. All the weary travelers
were conducted to the many pleasant homes
for which Krie i* famous and which had on
this occasion ojs-ned their door* (or tbe re
option of the delegate*. The following
and all succeeding day* were *[>cnl by the
delegate* In attendance on the session* of
what i pronounced by all to have iseen a
very pleasant and lucceMful convention.
Mssr*. J. Harry Orblon and John Ma
ton Duncan took an active |>art in all the
exerrisM, the addrc#* of the latter gentle,
man in the park Presbyterian church Sun
day afternoon being a principle feature of
the convention. In addition to these du
tie* the usual nutntar of conquest* over
the impressible female heart marked the
course of these two gentleman while in the
Lake City.
In response to an invitation, the conven
tion on Saturday morning, procwled in a
body to the wharf and embarked in one of
the taaulilul boat* for a sail on Lske Krie.
A visit wa* made to the light house and
the government llle-Mving department,
tin Monday morning the kind ho*t of the
two younger delegate* from thi* place en
gaged a handsome carriage and three hour*
of the morning were spent in the lovely
drive* and in viewing the many attraction*
which Krie offer* to the tourist. A visit to
the immense haft which force* water
through the city and a climb up it* dizzy
height of two hundred and eighty feet
opened to them a beautiful view of I*ko
Krie. A visit to the famou* Rurdettc Or
gan Company * work* and al*o to the car
work*, the latter employing six hundred
| hand*, displayed a busy scene of great in
terest. Krie'* cemetery, which wa* also
viewed on the route, contains many hand
. some monuments. A visit was also made
to the immense reservoir, which contain*
sufficient water to *upply the city for two
weeks should the machinery at the *haft
get out of repair. The delegate* were
1 forced to decline the pressing invitation of
. their host to remain longer and see more
by the near approach of the train which
was to convey thcin again to Lock Haven.
Again Mr. John Mason Duncan was met
at tho depot with that wonderful lunch
box well laden, showing that in Krie a*
well a* at home hi* attraction* are sufficient
to induce the feir lediee to exert themselves
to their utmost in contributing to hi* com
fort. The sixteen delegates all made a
most satisfactory dinner from this collec
tion, and passed a vote of thank* to the one
who had supplied it. The remainder of
the journey was passed without incident
except that "John Mason'' went through
the interesting operation of bestowing on
a cat the lseautifol name of "Katrlna,"
much to the delight of Katrina'a fair
owner, and it wa* with great difficulty
that "Hal" waa aroused in time to make
the early morning train from Lock Haven
on Tuesday morning. "John Mason" also
Mid that his dream* on Monday night were
of Krie and it* inhabitants, which i* not
surprising, for "Where your heart Is there
will your thought* be also."
—During the fair Miss Nannie Mann, of
Aitoona, wa* tbe guest of MIM Mary Tip
ple, of this place.
—A woman'* warranted shoe, 98 cents,
at Lyon A Co s.
Tho County Fair,
The twenty-eighth meeting of tho
Centre county Agricultural Society pass
mi off amidst the most auspicious circum
stances. The signal service bureau
kindly lent a hand, and a* a result, the
weather wa* everything that could be do
sired. On Wednesday the stream of ex
hibitor* flowed steadily toward the grounds
of the Association, and the numerous clerk*
wero kept busy recording the article* that
were to attract and challenge the admira
tion of the multitude, who would throng
the ground* and building* during the fair.
Although there was a good attendance on
Wednesday, it was reserved for Thursday
to show up the big crowd of the week. At
an early hour on Thursday morning, all
the avenue* leading to Ikdlefonte were
crowded with vehicle* and people, on their
way to the thow. Allegheny street, from
Howard to Bishop, wa* literally jammed
with wagon*, carriages, people on horse
back and [atopic on foot. It wa* a fine
igbt about ten o'clock in the morning, to
stand near the Court Houo and survey tho
moving mas* of humanity and horse fl"b
that [tacked tbe street. One wa* forcibly
reminded of those pictures which tnakv us
familiar with the road* that lead from
I/ondon to tbo Derby or Newmarket races.
There wa* not a conveyance of any kiud
or description, capable of seating [.messen
ger*, that wa* not brought into use. There
would come the handsome carriage and
prancing horse* of some oppulent farmer,
only to If followed by a shambling old
wagon, devoid of springs and seat*, drawn
by a hore that recalled tho gaunt and
poctral steed on which Don (Quixote made
hi* chivalrous campaign. These latter
appeared, and doubtless were, jual as hap
py a* their more luxuriously equi| j-d
neighbor*. About this time music would
be iieaid in the distance and si-on a full
fledged brass band, from some of our atu
bitious country \ illage*, would make its
appearance. And thus the scene shifted
and changed until six or eight thousand
people poured through our street* to the
fair ground*, and after consulting the gd,
who presided over the ticket office and
gatoi, found themselves in the vast natural
Amphitheatre, which i* One of the chief
charm* of these grounds. Here the spec-
U le almost beggars description. Standing
on ihejudge-'stand, during tin- horse-racing
on Thursday afternoon, the *pecUtor wa*
confronted by a bill side, that wa* actually
black, white, blue and green, with [leople.
The gay dresses of the ladies, blending
with tbe more suMuod colors in tbe dress
of their male escorts, countless carriage*
filled with lovely women and brave men,
formed a picture that wa* at once imposing
and interesting. It i to be regretu-d that
our people tak'- so little interest in im
proving the character and quality of tbe
exhibit*. With tbe magnificent farming
• pacity of Centre county, it* large manu
factories and countless* business enterprise*,
these annual fair* should reflect the pro
gress of trade, farming and manufactory.
As it is, the exhibit deserve* but little
mention, and with few exceptions, no
praise.
TIL X FIRST HAT.
Tbe amusement department this year,
was placed under the direction of Mr
Frank Chamtariin. It is but just to say,
thsl Mr Chamberiin, was unremitting in
his endeavor* to make thit part of the fair
a success He had after great labor, suc
ceeded in getting entries for a corn husking
inati h, *ar k race, climbing a greased pole,
running and jumping, and so many more
similar contest* that we fail to remember
all. The Archery match was a feature
of this day and resulted in Mr* Baldwin,
of Williamsport, wife of Sup't Baldwin, of
the I* A K. R. R., taking the ladie*' prize,
and Mr Ouyon, of Tyrone, taking the gen
tlemen * prize.
SECOND MAT.
Thi* was the red letter day of tho Fair.
The parade made by the College cadets,
the military company and the two fire
companies of Bellrfonte, wa* a moat im
posing pageant. The different deug-h
-ment* forming the procession massed in
the Diamond in front of the Court House,
and marched down High street and then
1 to the ground* of the Agricultural Society.
! Here, after making the circuit of the track
: they wero disbanded. The cadet* here
gave an exhibition drill, and then Frank
McCoy, from the Judges' stand, rang the
bell and the assembled thousand* were
treated to a fine display of fa*t trotting.
In the free for all, Susie Barker won in
three straight heal*. The county race
wa* quite exciting, Dewitt Johnston *
Katie winning in the end. Tbe glass
bail match resulted in Sober, of Milton,
taking the flrit prise; Foter, of College
township tbii county, the second ; and
Tintman of Williamsport, the third.
THIRD DAT.
Perhap* the least Mid about the amuae
menta on Friday, the tatter for those hav
ing the management. Whether it wa* the
intention of the director to imitate tbe se
vere simplicity of ancient limes in his
programme, we do not know. Suffice it
to My tbe amusements on Friday did not
commend themselves favorably to the
average observer. There are limit* to such
matter* that should be religiously observed,
and a proper sense of propriety, we think,
should have suggested the omisaion of at
least a part of Friday's list of so-called
"amusemenU."
AMOXU RM RXRIRITOR*.
As we before remarked there was little
to attract attention in the exhibiU. Messrs.
Wilson, McFsrlane * Co., and U. K.
Ilick*, made * Uuty and commendable
display of hardware*, stovgs, 4cc. K. A.
Smith ciolri'lllthwl the section In the main
building uoed by the f)ret named firm with
an ingenuously gotten uj> tin man, which .
at least had the merit of novelty. John
Power* 4c Hon hie I an elegant display of
boot* and shorn, and ltunnell 4c Aiken*
with their uua) enterprise had a full lino
of piano*, organ* and sowing machine* on
exhibition. There was the usual amount
of corn, cabbage and big pumpkin* to bo
een, and a rather sujn-rior floral display.
Mia* lleckie McOinley hod a lovely
basket of flower* in the building which at-
traded much attention. Mis* Lizzie Fos
ter had a beautiful lot of water color*
and crayon* on exhibition, the work
of her own hand*, which drew fortli
universal praise from all who appre
ciatcd the fnilhful and artistic manner in
which the picture* were executed. Hhe
ha* a delicate and finished touch, a* well
as a correct and natural method. Mr*.
Jack McC.'lellan had on exhibition In the
fancy work detriment a beautifully em
broidered white shawl that received much
praise from all lover* of fine embroidery.
Mr*. Holiday and Mr*. If. M. Wagner ex.
hi In ted two of the handsomest lambrequin*
it wa* ever our good fortune to see. They
were real beauties. The work was all done
by hand and showed great skill and taste.
Mis* Sallie Hurnside and Miss Kate Jack
•on also l.ad a very handsome display of
oil paintings, crayon* and fancy work that
i attracted much attention and received
great praise. The picture* in oil and also
the crayons were executed with artistic
' skill and were arranged for exhibition with
; rare taste and judgment. J. ft. Kurtz,
. Esq., now of Milton, formerly of this place
and one time editor and ]>ubli*her of the
Crn/raJ /'ret*, bad on exhibition ono
! of the most complete and thorough in
i venlions in the way of a fire escape w
have ever seen. Mr. Kurt* lias sjent
| mudi time and money on thi* offspring of
| hi* fertile brain, and we have no doubt
; that be will before long reap a substantial
reward for the skill and genius which ho
ha* show n in j rfuxting this model. Tb
'lock to 1> Men was with few exception*
I scarcely worthy of notice. Harbison Holt,
of Know Shoe township, bad a beautiful
pair of black horss tbat took the first
premium, as walker*. We think thi* jeir
of horses* cannot be excelled in the Slat"
either lor beauty or sje-od as walker*. Ho i
| also bad a magnificent jiair of draught
I horses tbat challenged the o-j mi ration of
every lover of horseflesh. Mr. Holt ho*
•several pairs of fine horse*, but with hi
usual modesty he only entered for exhibi-
I tion, the two teams we have mentioned
Altogether the fair, taken a* a whole, was
a rucce**. The attendance was large and
the management satisfactory. We hope
j next year will find our {•eopie more fully
! aliTe to the importance of making these
annual exhibitions a reflex of the enter
! prise and thrift of Centre county'* inhab
j itant*.
| —Canton flannels, 6 cent* jer yard, at
; Lyon 4c Co *.
j Ci.r.*FiELliCot art FAIR.— The Clear
fi' Jd County Fair for 18T'. promise* to be
a grand success, and the officers are mak
: ing eTery effort to make it attractive.
They offer premiums for every product of
farm and workshop, and in the amusement
j line glass bail shooting and a five-hour
walk, go a* vou please, will be prominent
features. Excursion tickets will be sold
from aU point* west of Huntingdon and
east of Altoona, on the Pennsylvania rail
road, and from all point* on the Tyrone
, and Clearfield, and ltald Eagle Valley
| road* and on the Philipsburg and M<>.
shannon hranrhe*. These lickeU will bo
<>ld on October ltlh, 14th, 15th, 10th and
ITlb, and will be good for a return trip
until the 18th. Admission to the ground*
at Clearfield ha* been fixed at the low
price of 25 cent*.
PLRAK KxTias.—lf the gentleman who
took from a little boy on the judge*' stand,
at the Fair race* last Thursday, a knotty
tea-wood cane, will leave the same at thi*
office, he will confer a favor upon the
owner, who value* it a* • gift.
—Wo arc informed that Kev. John
Hewitt, rector of the Kpi*copal church,
will start next week on a tour to Kansas.
While absent he will visit his brother who
reside* in thst Slate. We hope that the
trip will be beneficial and enjoyable to
him and are quite sure that the many In
hi* congregation who *o much value hi*
ministerial labors will wait longingly fur
hi* return.
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