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| NEW HAMPSHIRE IN AGRICULTURAL HALL - The pavilion
of
New Hampshire in the Agricultural Buiding was south of the main east
and west aisle, and resembled the State Building in the simplicity of
its architectural effects. Visitors learned of New Hampshire that
it is considered by its sons and daughters to be the Switzerland of
America, an inviting place for summer visitors, and a land of
liberty. The chief object of interest at this display, and one that
drew sight-seers to the entire Agricultural Building, was a large
wooden plow, on which was the sign: "This plow was made by Daniel
Webster, and was used by him on his Marshfield estate." In the case,
in the rear of the house, were shelves of maple syrup, and scattered
about in the outer area were rustic benches, an ancient churn, and a
spinning-wheel such as became the emblems of matronly economy,
loyalty and industry in the homes of the young nation. There is,
perhaps, more satisfaction in the study which a picture offers than
in beholding with a casual eye the medley of incongrous structures
reared by sovereign and oft-times willful States in close proximity
with each other. Again, the camera sees all - it looks steadily -
leaving the reminiscent eye to fill its owner with regret that he did
not examine with more care when he had the opportunity. The State
officers at the Fair were Charles H. Amsden, of Penacook, President;
George F. Page, of Concord, Vice-President; Thomas J. Walker, of
Plymouth, Secretary; Frank M. Rollins, of Manchester, Treasurer; and
Elijah M. Shaw, of Nashua, Executive Commissioner. |
