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FANCY ARTICLES. 



A short time ago a pupil iu one of the pubhc schools, upon 

 being asked to name the important points of interest in Marsh- 

 field, replied : " The most interesting thing in Marshfield is the 

 Agricultural Fair." No one who was in town September 12th, 

 13tli and 14th of this year, would have doubted the child's 

 statement. Although the weather was far from being perfect, 

 the interest shown was all that could be desired. We, who have 

 charge of the fancy goods, were at one time becoming discour- 

 aged, but later our friends from Marshfield and the surrounding 

 towns rallied and the exhibition was, as usual, fine. There were 

 one hundred and twenty articles contributed by one hundred 

 different persons. These came from near and from far, and 

 proves that our influence extends wider than we had known. 

 There was less, in the way of novelties, than there has been for 

 many years ; but the work was well and neatly done, the color- 

 ing was harmonious and the arrangement of silks, satins and 

 muslins was, iu most instances, excellent. 



Miss Weatherbee, of East Marshfield, sent an easel scarf 

 which was exquisite ; it was made of old gold surah silk, and the 

 pointed ends were filled iu with a delicate design in crocheted 

 silk of the same shade. 



There were some beautiful pieces of Mexican work, several 

 pretty samples of crocheted and knitted edgings, the usual num- 

 ber of afghans, silk quilts, sofa cushions, &c., but nothing notice- 

 able as being new or specially well done. 



However, we wish our helpers to remember that "Small ser- 

 vice is true while it lasts. The daisy, by the shadow it casts, 

 protects the lingering dewdrops from the sun," and the articles 

 in daily use are needed as a background for the more dainty, 

 ornamental bits that we receive. 



