On the grounds was a pet fawn, sent as a present only the day before to our contemporary, Cadet Taylor, Esq. Prof. D'Orville, performed acceptably upon a rope in the way of walking, turning somersaults, wheeling a barrow thereon, etc. Trotting and racing were also important features among the attractions of the occasion. It is unnecessary for us to go into details. The fair was well patronized both in entries and receipts, and a success beyond that of last year.
Nothing is left undone in the details.
We are glad to see the advancement made and that everything was upon so sound a basis. During our stay we were made welcome by Mr. John O. Dent and his family, who were entertaining nine beside their own folks. Mr. D. is one of the pioneers of that part of Illinois, and perhaps has done as much for railroads and the building up of his section as any other one man. He has a very large beautiful home, nicely furnished, with every convenience that taste and comforts dictates. He has much landed estate, and is one of the most successful business men of the town.