The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1846-10-06
THE GALAXY.
MIDDLEBURY. VT.
Tuesday. October 6, 1916.
MIDDLEBURY. VT.
THE FAIR.

The people of Addison County were
among the very first to appropriate the bOun-
ty of the Legislature in the formation Of an
Agricultural Society. The noble gathering
and superior specimens Of The productions Of
their farms and workshops. displayed at the
last Fair, evinces an undiminished interest as
well as great impr ovement in the arts by
which they earn their daily bread. IL is rru-
ly delightful to find that an entertainment
like that of an Agricultural Fair, which min
giles so completely tho useful and profitable
with all that is pleasing in social intercourse,
is growing so fast into popular favor. Upon
has there been so many Of our good people
assembled in the County. Our streets were
crowded with thousands Of the toil-worn
fathers and their vigorous sons, clothed in
handsome apparel; while the showroom of
domestic manufactures in the Court House,
was thronged by the fair sex. whose smiling
faces attested their interest in the success of
this grand holiday Of our rural population.
1t seems TO be conceded by all that the ex-
hibition Of sheep, foi which our County has
hitherto been so justly celebrated, was the
best that has ever been made. 1t was very
apparent that r1pid advances are making in
attaining that iincness of fleece, strength OF
constitution and freedom from oily inpur-
ties. which are so desirable TO command
ready sale in the market.
The show of neat cattle was very fine, and
in strength and beauty. were just what might
have been expected To spring up fronif the
rich sallies of Outer Creek and Lake Cham
plain. Among the large. sleek fellows
which we're paradrd before us. we cannot for
bear mentioning the OK OF Hydrr Barnes ESQ.
Of Addison, which VIC are Inclined to believe
the m"sr portly and voIuminous in his pro-
portions Of any to he found in the IS States
OF the Confederacy.
| That noble aninIal-the Hurse, seems to
he getting upin our county. The younger
stock are doing great honor TO thsir sires and
grandames. Many Of the two ysnrs old year
liugs and colts were far mors attractive to
the admirers of this animal than any which
have hitherto been exhibited. This is Just a.
IT should be. IN the depression Of prices on
the productions Of the farmer, no more
profitable stock cal at present no raised.
| The specimens Of art and domestic manu-
features Witnessed in the Court Room, were
not so numerous as they ought to have
been, or would have been, had our mothers
and sisters continued down to this day. in
spite Of the factories, at The heel and the
distaff, eInployments in which their sex has
been renowned as far back as tho earliest
records Of our race. Yet those which were
shown were very commendaLls to the skill
taste and industry Of the fair fabricators.
The specimens of farm and horticultural
products seen in the town room, we're many
fihem highly ,,creditabIe, arho' not so nu-
merous as they might have been had the
composition been as spirited as i: should be-
The butter and cheese could not be betterad.
The apples and pears looked very luscious.
The Honey Box of M. Weeks appeared as
tempting as ever. The maple sugar Of Mr..
Lane was as delicious in its flavor as could
well be imagined. But we have neither time
nor space 10 specify among all the fine things
WHICH were exhibited at the Fair. In the
minds Of all who we're present, it will be rec
objected with delight. No Agricultural Fair
has come of, as near as we have learned.
more to the satisfaction Of those in atten'
dance. Those who competed for premiums
seemed to have no object but generous
emulation. Thanks are due to Messrs
Brown, Shaw and Field, who made the best
possible arrangements Tor The accommodation
of the public on this occasion.