A BABY SHOW.

Probably the first baby show in Monmouth was held January 23, 1877, under the auspices of the Ladies' Aid Society. The affair took place in the south room in the Centennial block on South Main, street and over forty of the finest babies in the world were entered for the prizes. The list follows:

For the prize for the finest blonde—Theo. E. Breed, Evan Porter, Downer Webb, Jimmy Eaton, Henry Nelson, Oral Dye, Carl Gampbell, Horace Mitchell, Gussie Eagle, Zelma Tinkham. Mabelle Chapin, Birdie Wallace, Nettie Mc- Cosh, Nellie McGaw, Missie Patton.

For the finest brunette—Arcnie Beecham, Edgar Moisan, Ruth Speakman, Ethel Snyder, Lucinda Johnson, Harry Swanson.

For the reddest head—Rose Keedle. Anna Gowdy.

For the best natured—Ira Boynton, Merton Gibson, Willis Mitchell, Edgar Moisan, Downer Webb, Ralph Hallam. Max Graham, Lu.cy.Tresham, Birdie W Tallace, Elsie Webb. Inez Bates, Katie Frantz, Busie Eilenberger.

For the handsomest—Willis Mitchell. Johnny Holliday, Robbie Johnson, Katie Frantz, Lizzie Cunningham, Birdie Wallace, Minnie Pat- ton. Mamie Frantz. Libbie Duer. Jennie Bates, Lucy Tresham, Anna Gowdy.

For the fattest—Willis Mitchell. Ralph Hallam, Hattie Whitcomb, Jimmy Child.

For the finest twins—Emma and Mary Gest.

The judges were Mrs. Chancy Harclin, Mrs. William Gibson, James Baldwin, DeLloyd Harding and M. C. Hamilton. They awarded the prizes as follows:

Finest blonde—Nettie McCosh, silver cup.

Finest brunette—Archie Beecham. silver cup.

Handsomest baby—Mamie Frantz. silver plated knife, fork and spoon.

Best natured babies—Willis Mitchell and Lucy Tresham .willow rocking chairs.

Fattest baby—Hattie Whitcomb, silver spoon.

Reddest-haired baby—Anna Gowdy. silver spoon.

Blackest-eyed baby—Ruth Speakman, dozen photographs.

Finest twins—Emma and Mary Gest (only pair entered), dress pattern for each.

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