a walk around the Exhibition
Unfortunately, there seems to be no plan of the Exhibition on Race Course in September 1932 - at least I have not found one thus far! However, one can make one's way around the Exhibition by way of this long, detailed, list of the stalls, courts and other exhibits. It is no wonder people revisited the Exhibition several times.
Daily Gleaner, September 23, 1932 - pages 7/8
Hitherto it has not been made known the number and list of exhibitors, so for matter of record, that list is appended, in a general "walk around the exhibition" manner, as follows:
LIST OF EXHIBITS On passing through the gates or the grand stand one is immediately confronted with an array of samples attractive and beautiful. What must appeal to one and all is the booth across the stand enclosure with a group of blind students of the Salvation Army's Home at work on knitting and other things, while adjoining is the stall under charge of Adjutant Lewis, in which may be seen the following articles made by the blind students—shirts, runners, children and adult's dresses, mats, sheets, pillow cases, babies bonnets, underwear, coir mats, brooms, jute mats, rugs, baskets, sisal strings, etc. |
In the range to the north and also under the Grand Stand are to be seen plants on exhibit by Williams' Nursery; Mr. V. N. Blair's exhibit of woodcraft, mahogany bureaus, fancy dressers, etc., nicely inlaid with rare woods.
A splendid Standard Car stands ready for service it would appear.
Beside this is the exhibits of Mr. L. Weir of Montego Bay. He has a fine assortment of jippi jappa baskets, hats, and other industries in straw.
Another fine attraction is the court containing cane vinegar, pickapeppa sauce, etc., under charge of Miss L. Wilson.
Cassava and the many ways in which it can be put up is to be seen at the court of Mrs. M. E. Fray of the Pioneer Cassava Factory of Milk River. Here are to be seen several breakfast foods for babies and adults nicely prepared and parcelled. The breakfast foods include Eck-ker, Xtra, Sum-more, Banana Bliss, Caribbean Rocks, Tapioca and Farine; dried cassava chips now being sought after in car loads by the United States, cassava meal of flour; cassava wafers or lace cakes, pure cassareep and goosey gander sauce. There are also waste products for pigs, calves, poultry and a fine preparation of bran and cassava, prepared in boiling water with milk added, and a display of banana karamel, said to be as good as ovaltine.
A step or two further and there is C. B. Facey's court displaying liniments, vaporex, Khus khus toilet water, Icy kol, Bay rums.
Next is Miss Hilda Ellis' display of cushions, table covers, chair covers.
David Gemmel and Company are next with their showing of rubber stamps, transfers, inks, etc. These stamps are thoroughly vulcanized and mounted on brass or wood with ebony polished handles, or wood finger moulding over air cushions.
Mrs. L. J. Andrews of Princess Street has a fine assortment of hand embroideries as well as some cushions made by her daughter.
Messrs Solomon Armstrong are exhibiting healing oil, liver tonic, flavourings, Icy-kol, pomades, herb tea etc.
A splendid Standard Car stands ready for service it would appear.
Beside this is the exhibits of Mr. L. Weir of Montego Bay. He has a fine assortment of jippi jappa baskets, hats, and other industries in straw.
Another fine attraction is the court containing cane vinegar, pickapeppa sauce, etc., under charge of Miss L. Wilson.
Cassava and the many ways in which it can be put up is to be seen at the court of Mrs. M. E. Fray of the Pioneer Cassava Factory of Milk River. Here are to be seen several breakfast foods for babies and adults nicely prepared and parcelled. The breakfast foods include Eck-ker, Xtra, Sum-more, Banana Bliss, Caribbean Rocks, Tapioca and Farine; dried cassava chips now being sought after in car loads by the United States, cassava meal of flour; cassava wafers or lace cakes, pure cassareep and goosey gander sauce. There are also waste products for pigs, calves, poultry and a fine preparation of bran and cassava, prepared in boiling water with milk added, and a display of banana karamel, said to be as good as ovaltine.
A step or two further and there is C. B. Facey's court displaying liniments, vaporex, Khus khus toilet water, Icy kol, Bay rums.
Next is Miss Hilda Ellis' display of cushions, table covers, chair covers.
David Gemmel and Company are next with their showing of rubber stamps, transfers, inks, etc. These stamps are thoroughly vulcanized and mounted on brass or wood with ebony polished handles, or wood finger moulding over air cushions.
Mrs. L. J. Andrews of Princess Street has a fine assortment of hand embroideries as well as some cushions made by her daughter.
Messrs Solomon Armstrong are exhibiting healing oil, liver tonic, flavourings, Icy-kol, pomades, herb tea etc.
At the gateway as the visitor passes in is to be seen a fine display of ladies hats, of the latest designs made at Mr. J. H. Simmons' Bee Hive Store in Montego Bay by Roland Russel. These are certainly attractive and have the milliners (ladles) much exercised in mind to see how the male intrudes on their line.
Mrs. Laidman has exhibits of lace bark and French feathers.
Mr. L. W. Lawrence exhibits cushions; Mrs. L. Williams hand embroidery and wool work; Messrs Williams and Swainson, boots and shoes; Mr. W. G. Goulbourne, a fine display of shoes; Mr. Otto Dillon hand bags, boots and shoes, riding boots, etc.
The Jamaica Coconut Producers' Association's court readily attract the eyes in that the name is laid out in coconut blossoms, the work of Mr. Stanley Harris. His wife, who is Secretary of the Association is in charge, and here the visitor sees samples of copra, coconut meal, refined oil. A fine model of the S.S. Jamaica Pioneer is to be seen—the idea being to bring out the fact that the combination between the organisation allows for the carrying of the Coconut Association's products to England by the Jamaica Banana Producers Steamship's Co.
Messrs Bert and Dunn of Princess Street have a fine exhibit of inks; Doncaster soaps are in evidence here as well as on the savannah proper. Then comes a variety of exhibits—paintings, fancy works, etc., etc., boots, shoes, with evidently no one in charge.
Miss W. Graham has on show mixed pickles, while Jamhookie rugs continue to prove a draw.
Miss Icilda Hyatt exhibits fancy work, machine embroidery, children's dresses, cushions, etc. Miss L. Clarke shows crochet work, and hand embroidery. Messrs Levlen & Sherlock's preserves, jams, pickles, make a fine show, and the south of the stand enclosure brings out in bold relief the exhibits of DeCordova's Agencies under Mr. Chas. Levy in which are such old names as Day and Martin's boot polish, Borwick's baking powder, Morrell's ink, and other items such as rubber works, cigarettes, ash receivers, pure drugs, Imperial records, etc.
Mrs. Marrett has some crazy cushions, ackee seed oil, starch, cassava, etc., Miss M. Scares has millinery exhibits; Miss B. Levy artificial flowers; and Bryden and Evelyn's, Jamaica sugar and rum exhibits.
Mrs. Laidman has exhibits of lace bark and French feathers.
Mr. L. W. Lawrence exhibits cushions; Mrs. L. Williams hand embroidery and wool work; Messrs Williams and Swainson, boots and shoes; Mr. W. G. Goulbourne, a fine display of shoes; Mr. Otto Dillon hand bags, boots and shoes, riding boots, etc.
The Jamaica Coconut Producers' Association's court readily attract the eyes in that the name is laid out in coconut blossoms, the work of Mr. Stanley Harris. His wife, who is Secretary of the Association is in charge, and here the visitor sees samples of copra, coconut meal, refined oil. A fine model of the S.S. Jamaica Pioneer is to be seen—the idea being to bring out the fact that the combination between the organisation allows for the carrying of the Coconut Association's products to England by the Jamaica Banana Producers Steamship's Co.
Messrs Bert and Dunn of Princess Street have a fine exhibit of inks; Doncaster soaps are in evidence here as well as on the savannah proper. Then comes a variety of exhibits—paintings, fancy works, etc., etc., boots, shoes, with evidently no one in charge.
Miss W. Graham has on show mixed pickles, while Jamhookie rugs continue to prove a draw.
Miss Icilda Hyatt exhibits fancy work, machine embroidery, children's dresses, cushions, etc. Miss L. Clarke shows crochet work, and hand embroidery. Messrs Levlen & Sherlock's preserves, jams, pickles, make a fine show, and the south of the stand enclosure brings out in bold relief the exhibits of DeCordova's Agencies under Mr. Chas. Levy in which are such old names as Day and Martin's boot polish, Borwick's baking powder, Morrell's ink, and other items such as rubber works, cigarettes, ash receivers, pure drugs, Imperial records, etc.
Mrs. Marrett has some crazy cushions, ackee seed oil, starch, cassava, etc., Miss M. Scares has millinery exhibits; Miss B. Levy artificial flowers; and Bryden and Evelyn's, Jamaica sugar and rum exhibits.
THE PADDOCK ENCLOSURE.
We pass through the northern gate of the grand stand enclosure and enter the paddock quarters. Here one sees the Edelweiss Amusement Company's display of games, electric ghost train, electric race course, Parisien show box, stock broker, jack pots, etc. These are under Mr. Vincent Mattos and Mr. Clinton Galllmore's charge.
Mr. Karl Bird's bazaar is busily engaged supplying the curious demands of young and old. Here is to be seen for the better part of the time Mr. Noel Hall, better known as "Deacon" pleasing and satisfying all queries.
Here it would be well for visitors to take a walk down the extreme end of the line of stalls, those in that vicinity carrying some very useful articles, but seem so much tucked away from the popular routes.
Mr. Septimus Robinson of St. Elizabeth has on hand baskets, hats, Job's tears hand bags, etc. Next is professor John McCurrie's preparations—medicines.
The metal industry of Westmoreland is well brought out in Mr. C. A. Thompson's display of galvanised and tinware articles—bath pans and buckets, stove pipes, dust pans, garden pans, gutter heads, galvanised sinks, bed pans, down pipes, gutters, etc.
Mr. G. P. Campbell of Orange Street has 10 different kinds of inks on show, including green, blue, black, light blue, red shoe makers' ink, violet inks, etc. He displays several recommendations from City and other firms.
A fine painting of George Headley, West Indies' star bat, and cricket idol for the majority at any rate is on show by Mr. H. C. McPherson in his stall. This is Mr. McPherson's work, and with it are on show paintings and bamboo curios.
Miss Ethel Mullings of Saint Elizabeth has corn, annatto, guava jellies, thatch hats, cakes, pumpkins, mangoes, grapes, melons, fancy baskets, etc. These might seem very palatable. It is not the hundredth part of what is in store for the visitor, however.
Mr. J. W. Milbourne of the Enterprise Manufacturing Co, exhibits cloth, leather and metal work and other designs.
Mrs. Helen Ricketts of St. Elisabeth has starches, cassava meal, tapioca, corn meal, cashew nuts, broad beans, cow peas, black eye peas.
Here's a man of mystery—not quite. The St. Thomas Show room conducted by Mr. R. T. Fuller has moulds and carves of interesting in-things. This is really for the kiddies and grown ups.
Mr. Philip N. Morris shows mixed pickles, and Mr. Benjamin Richards pottery in the raw. Mr. J. Wilklns has some good shoemaking work on hand, and the Bee Hive Soap Factory has its exhibits of soap. Miss Daisy Blake of Saint Elizabeth has baskets, fancy works etc; Mr. G. E. Stewart, pottery and floors. All these on exhibit are Mr. Masri's work.
Here also is to be seen Mr. Beshara Khaleel with his rethreading of motor car tyres, bringing them practically new, while he has on show a fine display of fancy works and embroideries, done by his wife and daughters.
We pass through the northern gate of the grand stand enclosure and enter the paddock quarters. Here one sees the Edelweiss Amusement Company's display of games, electric ghost train, electric race course, Parisien show box, stock broker, jack pots, etc. These are under Mr. Vincent Mattos and Mr. Clinton Galllmore's charge.
Mr. Karl Bird's bazaar is busily engaged supplying the curious demands of young and old. Here is to be seen for the better part of the time Mr. Noel Hall, better known as "Deacon" pleasing and satisfying all queries.
Here it would be well for visitors to take a walk down the extreme end of the line of stalls, those in that vicinity carrying some very useful articles, but seem so much tucked away from the popular routes.
Mr. Septimus Robinson of St. Elizabeth has on hand baskets, hats, Job's tears hand bags, etc. Next is professor John McCurrie's preparations—medicines.
The metal industry of Westmoreland is well brought out in Mr. C. A. Thompson's display of galvanised and tinware articles—bath pans and buckets, stove pipes, dust pans, garden pans, gutter heads, galvanised sinks, bed pans, down pipes, gutters, etc.
Mr. G. P. Campbell of Orange Street has 10 different kinds of inks on show, including green, blue, black, light blue, red shoe makers' ink, violet inks, etc. He displays several recommendations from City and other firms.
A fine painting of George Headley, West Indies' star bat, and cricket idol for the majority at any rate is on show by Mr. H. C. McPherson in his stall. This is Mr. McPherson's work, and with it are on show paintings and bamboo curios.
Miss Ethel Mullings of Saint Elizabeth has corn, annatto, guava jellies, thatch hats, cakes, pumpkins, mangoes, grapes, melons, fancy baskets, etc. These might seem very palatable. It is not the hundredth part of what is in store for the visitor, however.
Mr. J. W. Milbourne of the Enterprise Manufacturing Co, exhibits cloth, leather and metal work and other designs.
Mrs. Helen Ricketts of St. Elisabeth has starches, cassava meal, tapioca, corn meal, cashew nuts, broad beans, cow peas, black eye peas.
Here's a man of mystery—not quite. The St. Thomas Show room conducted by Mr. R. T. Fuller has moulds and carves of interesting in-things. This is really for the kiddies and grown ups.
Mr. Philip N. Morris shows mixed pickles, and Mr. Benjamin Richards pottery in the raw. Mr. J. Wilklns has some good shoemaking work on hand, and the Bee Hive Soap Factory has its exhibits of soap. Miss Daisy Blake of Saint Elizabeth has baskets, fancy works etc; Mr. G. E. Stewart, pottery and floors. All these on exhibit are Mr. Masri's work.
Here also is to be seen Mr. Beshara Khaleel with his rethreading of motor car tyres, bringing them practically new, while he has on show a fine display of fancy works and embroideries, done by his wife and daughters.
ON THE SAVANNAH.
We now pass through the eastern gate and across the race track to the portion of the Savannah fenced for the exhibition grounds. In front of you is The Little Green Spot—a miniature House of Myers—with its plan of Jamaica in bold relief, the counties and parishes calling attention to their products. Here also are Morton's marmalades, Pickapeppa sauce, Robinson's barley, Colman's mustards, Gilbey's port, and who said Myers' rum? Here are to be seen at different times Mr. Horace Myers, Mr. Eustace Myers, Mr. A. D. Wright, Mr. D. MacMillan, and don't forget Battling Johnny, ex-heavyweight champion of Jamaica.
We start northwards, on the western side of the ground, and here's Mrs. D. E. Kitchin's trade exhibit. She specialises in ladies' dresses, and has on show fancy lamp shade, cushions, machine and hand embroidery, crochet work, and other novelties.
We now pass through the eastern gate and across the race track to the portion of the Savannah fenced for the exhibition grounds. In front of you is The Little Green Spot—a miniature House of Myers—with its plan of Jamaica in bold relief, the counties and parishes calling attention to their products. Here also are Morton's marmalades, Pickapeppa sauce, Robinson's barley, Colman's mustards, Gilbey's port, and who said Myers' rum? Here are to be seen at different times Mr. Horace Myers, Mr. Eustace Myers, Mr. A. D. Wright, Mr. D. MacMillan, and don't forget Battling Johnny, ex-heavyweight champion of Jamaica.
We start northwards, on the western side of the ground, and here's Mrs. D. E. Kitchin's trade exhibit. She specialises in ladies' dresses, and has on show fancy lamp shade, cushions, machine and hand embroidery, crochet work, and other novelties.
The Alpha Industrial School has among its exhibits in the stall above a rnahogany wardrobe with glass doors—these are made by the boys of the institution—a miniature house of two stories, on the upper floor are three bedrooms, bathroom and toilet, and drawing room. On the lower floor are dining room, kitchen, pantry and a spare room. Two porches are in front, the entrance being tiled; one rear balcony, and verandah in front. Fan lights are set in the upper and lower floors, glass windows, and glass doors. Concrete steps lead to the main door, and at the top of these are flower pots with palms. Green tiled shaped shingles adorn the roof, and the walls are sand-dashed. You will like this house as the thousands who have already seen it do. Here also are to be seen a record cabinet in mahogany, with satin and mahoe inlaid; mahoe side table with veneer back, shelves at bottom and two drawers with glass nobs. There in also a cabinet book case of mahogany with satin wood and mahoe inlaid; two shelves and doors. A nest of tea tables in mahogany, with satin wood inlaid attracts the eyes. These can be put one under the other. Pictures adorn the walls of this court in which are many other attractive things reflecting credit on boys and tutors, Mr. E. Lammie is in charge here.
Under the same management (Alpha) with Miss Whittle in charge are to be seen a display of Job's tears flower pots, hand-made Maltese lace, hand embroidery, hand paintings, dresses, pyjamas, hats, handbags, boys' suits, shawls in wool—the work of the girls at Alpha. Earlier in the week one of the little girls was actually at work knitting a shawl.
Under the same management (Alpha) with Miss Whittle in charge are to be seen a display of Job's tears flower pots, hand-made Maltese lace, hand embroidery, hand paintings, dresses, pyjamas, hats, handbags, boys' suits, shawls in wool—the work of the girls at Alpha. Earlier in the week one of the little girls was actually at work knitting a shawl.
Above this is Mr. H. P. Headlam's cabinet display. Here is an illuminated combination bed of carved mahogany and yacca, inlaid with various native woods and mother-o'-peal, and a convex inlaid combination wardrobe, vanity dresser, bureau, chiffonier, table and stool. There is another model with carved and inlaid mahogany bedstead inset with mirrors, also a concave mahogany wardrobe, vanity dresser, bureau, chiffonier, stool, etc. The chief attraction here is the bed with rare carvings, ropings and carvings in dark mahogany inlaid with brazilletto and satin wood, two arms to keep up the mosquito net attached. The work on this bed occupied Mr. Headlam for some six months, and at this others assisted. The feet of this bed, as well as another rare piece of work are of a dove holding an apple. There is also a combination ward-robe to match the bed. This is of mahogany with satin wood inlaid, mahoe and brazilletto with centre cupboards from the root of the mahogany tree, drawers, a centre cupboard for hats, a department for hanging ladies' materials, and another cupboard for hats etc. Tho carvings, on the legs, are also of a dove holding an apple.
To the north of this is the stall of the Tudor' Rose Tea Room, and next the First Aid Tent, conducted by the Litkirk and 16th Kingston scouts. They have been proving useful. |
THE NORTH SIDE.
To the north of the ground is the court in which are exhibits from the General Penitentiary, the Stony Hill Industrial School, and the St. Catherine District Prison. These exhibits were arranged by Mr. W. Shillingford, Director of Prisons, and the staff on duty at various times is Messrs. Beckwith, Wickers, and Bird, with Mr. Smellie of the Stony Hill institution. This latter place exhibits Mahogent side board, mahogany chiffonets, iron gate, mahogany dining room chairs, mahogany folding cake stand, mahogany inlaid tea tray, mahoe walking sticks, concrete reinforced fence poet, bananas, pumpkins, grape fruit, limes, corn, pimento, cocoes, kola nuts, nutmegs, tobacco, honey, beeswax, bee hive and stand, canes, chochoes, avocado pears, breadfruit.
The General Penitentiary exhibits bricks, white limes, bananas, potatoes, Morris chair, mahogany, folding chair, pumpkins, peppers, cow peas, cassava, mats, mahogany tea trays, vanity dresser etc.
Along the route eastward are two refreshment booths and then comes the Mowatt Co-operative Society Ltd's stall of everyday requirements, showing the value of advertising co-operative enterprise. Messrs. H. A. White and H. Leo Brown are in charge here, and almost everything in the line of household daily requirements may be seen.
There are in this vicinity several food shops, which seem to do a roaring trade.
There is also the Cigar Makers Tobacco Co.'s booth run by Mr. Joseph Hall, in which are to be seen cigars and cigarettes of special types. They seem to smoke well, judging by the interesting callers.
Some more restaurants, they are called, and the Hartland's Dairy and punch etc. complete the eastern end of the northern line.
To the north of the ground is the court in which are exhibits from the General Penitentiary, the Stony Hill Industrial School, and the St. Catherine District Prison. These exhibits were arranged by Mr. W. Shillingford, Director of Prisons, and the staff on duty at various times is Messrs. Beckwith, Wickers, and Bird, with Mr. Smellie of the Stony Hill institution. This latter place exhibits Mahogent side board, mahogany chiffonets, iron gate, mahogany dining room chairs, mahogany folding cake stand, mahogany inlaid tea tray, mahoe walking sticks, concrete reinforced fence poet, bananas, pumpkins, grape fruit, limes, corn, pimento, cocoes, kola nuts, nutmegs, tobacco, honey, beeswax, bee hive and stand, canes, chochoes, avocado pears, breadfruit.
The General Penitentiary exhibits bricks, white limes, bananas, potatoes, Morris chair, mahogany, folding chair, pumpkins, peppers, cow peas, cassava, mats, mahogany tea trays, vanity dresser etc.
Along the route eastward are two refreshment booths and then comes the Mowatt Co-operative Society Ltd's stall of everyday requirements, showing the value of advertising co-operative enterprise. Messrs. H. A. White and H. Leo Brown are in charge here, and almost everything in the line of household daily requirements may be seen.
There are in this vicinity several food shops, which seem to do a roaring trade.
There is also the Cigar Makers Tobacco Co.'s booth run by Mr. Joseph Hall, in which are to be seen cigars and cigarettes of special types. They seem to smoke well, judging by the interesting callers.
Some more restaurants, they are called, and the Hartland's Dairy and punch etc. complete the eastern end of the northern line.
THE POST OFFICE.
Before going down the East side it stay be well to retract some yards to the west, where commanding the route of the many courts and opposite Mr. Headlam's court stands the Post Office conducted by Miss Mola Bonitto, with assistants Miss Beryl Townsend, Miss B. O'Connor and Miss Doris Lawrence. This is proving quite a hit at the Fair, hundreds of letters being written and mailed by patrons to their friends and admirers on the grounds. A delivery fee is charged when the writer forgets to pay at the office. From this centre also the fine display of fire-works is
given each night.
Before going down the East side it stay be well to retract some yards to the west, where commanding the route of the many courts and opposite Mr. Headlam's court stands the Post Office conducted by Miss Mola Bonitto, with assistants Miss Beryl Townsend, Miss B. O'Connor and Miss Doris Lawrence. This is proving quite a hit at the Fair, hundreds of letters being written and mailed by patrons to their friends and admirers on the grounds. A delivery fee is charged when the writer forgets to pay at the office. From this centre also the fine display of fire-works is
given each night.
DOWN THE EAST.
Off the beaten track is the sea plane hangar, in which the plane built in Montego Bay is kept. A fee is charged for seeing this, it is understood.
Down the straight line are to be seen some more food stalls, as well as a booth selling iced cane juice, and other delicious flavours. Then comes Mrs. Sarah Brown's booth of baskets; Mrs. Gibbons' table cushions, night dress bags for ladles, and other items; Mr. John Johnson's native straw chairs, fern baskets, etc.
Mr. C. Henry has cob-web brushes, hand brushes, and floor brushes; and Mr. M. G. McCormack coarse and fine flat brooms. Miss G. Goffe has fancy work, dressmaking and embroidery; Miss R. Fox, wool-work, antimacassar; Mrs. A. Francis, guava jelly, and pine jelly; Mrs. Jane Smith of New Green, Manchester, has potatoes, oranges, coffee, peas, pears, limes, grapefruit, cocoa-meal, starches, castor oil, honey, rice, kola, corn, honey, banana meal, plantain meal, potato meal, head sugar, parched corn, kasareep, arrowroot meal and starch, ko!a powder, breadfruit meal, pimentho, chocolate, native coffee, native cornmeal, Jerusalem peas. The majority of these are also exhibited by Mrs. Charlotte Thompson of George's Valley, Manchester, both of whom are in the same booth.
Mrs. H. Dadd has guava jellies, guava in syrup, dried guava dolce, guava cheese, tamarind balls, crystalised orange, mixed pickles, pine apple jam.
Mr. L. A, Lennox has trays of yacca, inlaid with cocoanut, mahoe, candle-wood, fustic, naseberry, satin wood, He also has hat racks, etc.
Miss B. Cardoza shows her handcraft in woolen items made from mammas seeds, handbags, belts, necklaces, bracelets, from John Crow and Mamosa seeds.
Mrs. I. Cassanova of Manchester has starches, eggs, cocoanuts, breadfruit starch, plantains, peppers, limes, grapefruits, antimacassar, pines, annatto, cassava bread, corn, tapioca, breadfruit meal, cassava meal, etc.
Mr. N. Johnson has fancy baskets; Mr. James Gayle of Salt Spring, Black River, has a fine display of fancy baskets. fans, handbags in straw, and other nice articles.
Mrs. Eva Harrison and Miss Julia Graham show straw hats, baskets, door mats, table mats, sansilk[?] materials, sisal hats, corn, popcorn, cassava bread, cassava wafers.
Off the beaten track is the sea plane hangar, in which the plane built in Montego Bay is kept. A fee is charged for seeing this, it is understood.
Down the straight line are to be seen some more food stalls, as well as a booth selling iced cane juice, and other delicious flavours. Then comes Mrs. Sarah Brown's booth of baskets; Mrs. Gibbons' table cushions, night dress bags for ladles, and other items; Mr. John Johnson's native straw chairs, fern baskets, etc.
Mr. C. Henry has cob-web brushes, hand brushes, and floor brushes; and Mr. M. G. McCormack coarse and fine flat brooms. Miss G. Goffe has fancy work, dressmaking and embroidery; Miss R. Fox, wool-work, antimacassar; Mrs. A. Francis, guava jelly, and pine jelly; Mrs. Jane Smith of New Green, Manchester, has potatoes, oranges, coffee, peas, pears, limes, grapefruit, cocoa-meal, starches, castor oil, honey, rice, kola, corn, honey, banana meal, plantain meal, potato meal, head sugar, parched corn, kasareep, arrowroot meal and starch, ko!a powder, breadfruit meal, pimentho, chocolate, native coffee, native cornmeal, Jerusalem peas. The majority of these are also exhibited by Mrs. Charlotte Thompson of George's Valley, Manchester, both of whom are in the same booth.
Mrs. H. Dadd has guava jellies, guava in syrup, dried guava dolce, guava cheese, tamarind balls, crystalised orange, mixed pickles, pine apple jam.
Mr. L. A, Lennox has trays of yacca, inlaid with cocoanut, mahoe, candle-wood, fustic, naseberry, satin wood, He also has hat racks, etc.
Miss B. Cardoza shows her handcraft in woolen items made from mammas seeds, handbags, belts, necklaces, bracelets, from John Crow and Mamosa seeds.
Mrs. I. Cassanova of Manchester has starches, eggs, cocoanuts, breadfruit starch, plantains, peppers, limes, grapefruits, antimacassar, pines, annatto, cassava bread, corn, tapioca, breadfruit meal, cassava meal, etc.
Mr. N. Johnson has fancy baskets; Mr. James Gayle of Salt Spring, Black River, has a fine display of fancy baskets. fans, handbags in straw, and other nice articles.
Mrs. Eva Harrison and Miss Julia Graham show straw hats, baskets, door mats, table mats, sansilk[?] materials, sisal hats, corn, popcorn, cassava bread, cassava wafers.
THE SOUTH SIDE.
We pass over some more lunch rooms doing good business and come to Mrs. V. Davis' jippi-jappa baskets and hats, also Job's tears and sisal baskets and hats. This is on the south side.
Mrs. Charlotte Smith of Mandevllle has a stall with starches, tapioca, grapefruits, etc.; and Mr. P. H. Marrett's prepared ground coffee nicely put up in jars attract a number of people. Here a cup of warm coffee Is sampled from time to time.
Again some more eating shops, and we are proceeding westward along the southern side of the savannah. Here's the enclosure in which Gerardo Leon and the Edelweiss Follies have four audiences interested each evening with their programme of singing, dancing, and anything. It's good fun.
Mr. E.A. Bernal's motor bus is to be seen in the booth bearing the name United Motors Ltd. Next is the Apiary Exhibits, conducted by Mr. H. H. Coote, Bee Instructor of the Jamaica Agricultural Society. Here are Choice Jamaica honey, and other interesting things. Bees are also seen at work—a good idea for some people to follow.
Rae Brothers exhibits of Morris Motor Cars fill in at the south western corner of this area and turning northward we see the Desnoes and Geddes booth with their drinks; the Valentine Bakery demonstration and show room, with Mr. L. A. Aiken i charge.
A little to the east is the miniature of Jamaica, laid in the earth, which was constructed by Mr. A. L. Aiken.
Mr. C. I. Escalia is in charge of the Ford exhibits of cars, Fordson tractor, Ford batteries, oils, dough brakes etc.
Mr. J. N. McKenzie's furniture exhibit is opposite. Here is a desk which won a special prize from Sir Thomas Roxburgh Kt. It is of pure mahogany, has 9 drawers the centre opens first, and is the last to be locked, controlling as it does the other 8 drawers. Beds, bureaus and other fine bits of work are to be seen here.
Miss A. Preston is in charge of the Lowney's chocolate stall; and Mrs. H. M. Shaw has art ambroidery on show.
The Meltonian stall has polishes, jams, tooth paste, etc. Messrs Williams and Henriques are in charge.
Doncaster soaps, Mr. L. C. E. Nunes' are on show in a near by booth; and Mr. W. D. Aiken has some fine specimens of art pottery. He also gives demonstrations.
The Jamaica Biscuit Co. Ltd has on hand a good assortment of things and across the way is a big stall with the following exhibits guavas, etc. by Mrs. Bernal; cushions, lamp shades, hand embroidery, shirts, by Mrs. R. Hinds, fancy work by Mrs. A. L. Bailey; paintings, machine embroidery, paper flowers and wedding bells,
by Miss A. W. Morgan; raffia work by Miss V. Williams and Mrs. B. Harding; cakes of all descriptions and other exhibits by Miss Carrie Davis; cakes, etc. by Mrs. Llewellyn and Miss Morris; textile art works, cushions, sea fan pillows, curious paintings on stone pictures—by Mrs. Joseph Kennedy; handkerchief cases, night gown cases, lamp shades, etc crochet work, lace bark and ferns, fans by Mrs. J. B. McPherson; Mrs. Rufus Shaw has sisal hats, flour mats, cassava wafers, crochet luncheon cloth, fancy inlaid trays, baskets, nightgowns, hand embroidery etc. The Diamond Mineral Water Co. shows its waters; and nearby is Messrs Bryden and Evelyn's court with Mr. Wooler in charge. Here are seen Peak Frean's biscuits, Chivers jams, jellies, Mazawatee tea, McEwan's pilsener, Meltis' chocolates, Diploma milk, Sunlight soap, Pascalls dainties, etc. This court entertained a number of girls from Wolmer's School and had a drawing of a large tin of Peak Frean's biscuits, which was won by Miss Clara Peterkin.
Messrs B. and J. B. Machado's fine court is near by and here are to be seen their well known brands of cigarettes, cigars, etc. Two competitions for guessing the length of a cigarette and the number of cigarettes in respective cases are on.
Next is the Nestle's Milk Co's stall, with their miniature cow moving his head and swinging his tail. But it might not be a him.
Across the way is Taylor's mirror works, with Mr. K. Satchell assisting. Here are samples of stone, marl, sand, different kinds of pea gravel for concrete work, road building and other works; stones.
Fenton's Cabinet making is south of the Post Office and here also is to be seen a very fine assortment of household furniture in mahogany and other valuable
woods. Beds, bureaus, tea trays, stools, chairs, etc.
Geo. B. Washington showed a ram goat, aged 1 year and 5 months Half Egyptian pedigree. He was awarded 1st prize—the Judges W. F. Bailey, E. O. Bernal and C. E. Levy considering its care.
We pass over some more lunch rooms doing good business and come to Mrs. V. Davis' jippi-jappa baskets and hats, also Job's tears and sisal baskets and hats. This is on the south side.
Mrs. Charlotte Smith of Mandevllle has a stall with starches, tapioca, grapefruits, etc.; and Mr. P. H. Marrett's prepared ground coffee nicely put up in jars attract a number of people. Here a cup of warm coffee Is sampled from time to time.
Again some more eating shops, and we are proceeding westward along the southern side of the savannah. Here's the enclosure in which Gerardo Leon and the Edelweiss Follies have four audiences interested each evening with their programme of singing, dancing, and anything. It's good fun.
Mr. E.A. Bernal's motor bus is to be seen in the booth bearing the name United Motors Ltd. Next is the Apiary Exhibits, conducted by Mr. H. H. Coote, Bee Instructor of the Jamaica Agricultural Society. Here are Choice Jamaica honey, and other interesting things. Bees are also seen at work—a good idea for some people to follow.
Rae Brothers exhibits of Morris Motor Cars fill in at the south western corner of this area and turning northward we see the Desnoes and Geddes booth with their drinks; the Valentine Bakery demonstration and show room, with Mr. L. A. Aiken i charge.
A little to the east is the miniature of Jamaica, laid in the earth, which was constructed by Mr. A. L. Aiken.
Mr. C. I. Escalia is in charge of the Ford exhibits of cars, Fordson tractor, Ford batteries, oils, dough brakes etc.
Mr. J. N. McKenzie's furniture exhibit is opposite. Here is a desk which won a special prize from Sir Thomas Roxburgh Kt. It is of pure mahogany, has 9 drawers the centre opens first, and is the last to be locked, controlling as it does the other 8 drawers. Beds, bureaus and other fine bits of work are to be seen here.
Miss A. Preston is in charge of the Lowney's chocolate stall; and Mrs. H. M. Shaw has art ambroidery on show.
The Meltonian stall has polishes, jams, tooth paste, etc. Messrs Williams and Henriques are in charge.
Doncaster soaps, Mr. L. C. E. Nunes' are on show in a near by booth; and Mr. W. D. Aiken has some fine specimens of art pottery. He also gives demonstrations.
The Jamaica Biscuit Co. Ltd has on hand a good assortment of things and across the way is a big stall with the following exhibits guavas, etc. by Mrs. Bernal; cushions, lamp shades, hand embroidery, shirts, by Mrs. R. Hinds, fancy work by Mrs. A. L. Bailey; paintings, machine embroidery, paper flowers and wedding bells,
by Miss A. W. Morgan; raffia work by Miss V. Williams and Mrs. B. Harding; cakes of all descriptions and other exhibits by Miss Carrie Davis; cakes, etc. by Mrs. Llewellyn and Miss Morris; textile art works, cushions, sea fan pillows, curious paintings on stone pictures—by Mrs. Joseph Kennedy; handkerchief cases, night gown cases, lamp shades, etc crochet work, lace bark and ferns, fans by Mrs. J. B. McPherson; Mrs. Rufus Shaw has sisal hats, flour mats, cassava wafers, crochet luncheon cloth, fancy inlaid trays, baskets, nightgowns, hand embroidery etc. The Diamond Mineral Water Co. shows its waters; and nearby is Messrs Bryden and Evelyn's court with Mr. Wooler in charge. Here are seen Peak Frean's biscuits, Chivers jams, jellies, Mazawatee tea, McEwan's pilsener, Meltis' chocolates, Diploma milk, Sunlight soap, Pascalls dainties, etc. This court entertained a number of girls from Wolmer's School and had a drawing of a large tin of Peak Frean's biscuits, which was won by Miss Clara Peterkin.
Messrs B. and J. B. Machado's fine court is near by and here are to be seen their well known brands of cigarettes, cigars, etc. Two competitions for guessing the length of a cigarette and the number of cigarettes in respective cases are on.
Next is the Nestle's Milk Co's stall, with their miniature cow moving his head and swinging his tail. But it might not be a him.
Across the way is Taylor's mirror works, with Mr. K. Satchell assisting. Here are samples of stone, marl, sand, different kinds of pea gravel for concrete work, road building and other works; stones.
Fenton's Cabinet making is south of the Post Office and here also is to be seen a very fine assortment of household furniture in mahogany and other valuable
woods. Beds, bureaus, tea trays, stools, chairs, etc.
Geo. B. Washington showed a ram goat, aged 1 year and 5 months Half Egyptian pedigree. He was awarded 1st prize—the Judges W. F. Bailey, E. O. Bernal and C. E. Levy considering its care.