Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1854-11-02
the FAIR.

The weather during the Fair was hne. and
every thing for 40 excellent display was IProPl-
'tinus. butoNing 10 the drouih. the exhibition
was far shor. ia many particulars TO what Il
would have been, had The season been other
wise. Notwithstanding, the exhibition Of stock
was good better, we think. than last year
Cattle, sheep and horses were the principsl'
animals exhibited. The display Of horses was
good--mnch better than we expected under the
circumstances. The display Of poultry was
also good. The Floral Hall was well 6lled.-
The elegance with which the Halls were fitted
up, added much to the appearance Of things.
Through the good taste and extra exertions Of
the Superintendent Of the Fair Grounds, Mr.
Kennedy, everything was set forth in its most
attractive style. Ene rich display Of The han.
diwork Of the la'ies was treat 10 any one
who admires the products Of their delicate
hands. The splendid quilts, coverlets. counter
panes, ottoman covers, bonnels, artificial fruit
and Aowers, paintings. DC: de-, was eHough 'tC
eduet from the hardest mis- ogamist, feelings oI
delight. Owen Stems case Of curosiIies wal
srHre sight.
The Equestrianism and Driving was tolera'
bly, good. There we're entries Tor Ladies
Equeslrianism and for Miss. Ladies driving
, entries Gentlemen's Equestiianism, o entries.
TIE following premiu-s were awOrded them
Ladies' Equestrianism-lst premium TO Mrs
G.F. Kenedy, CsTro!lIon; end premium to Mrs
Jas. Patton, of the Patton House, Cauolllon
Sripremiun, Miss Harriet Hea,on, Salem. Ohio
and the 4th premium to Miss n. G. Harper 0
Peiryvlle. Carroll Co.
Miss Eqaesriansrn--i ist premium, Miss Anr
Arbuckle Carrollton; Cad premium. Mi IS Mis-
sour Kennedy do.
Ladies Driving list premium, Mrs c. H. Corn
well, Salem, OHIO; 2nd premium, Mn DaviC
Pool, Oarr0liton: 3rd premium. Mrs Jacol
Hewitt Of Washington TIP. Carroll Co.
GenIlemen's EquestriRnism-ls lst premium, Mr..
Z. II. Corpwell, Salem, Ohio; God premium
Mr.. Jas. Patton Of the Patton House, Carroton
Srd premium Mr.. Geo. Mcclure. SteubenvIlle,
Ohio. The trotting match come of in the even
ing Of the [3rd day. There were three entries.
John Richards owned by Dr. 6alhrie Of JET
fron, Harrison Co A. @. Hlemmons' Morgan
Colt, Of jefferson Co and T. S Buckias' stal.
lion Of Tuscsrawas Co
The contest was splendid. The purse was
taken by Dr. Guthrie.
The time made was not handed 10 us but
probably will appear IN the official report. The
foot racing and jumping did not come of, as
there were 10 entries.
The Attendance At the fair WAS less than
heretofore, no doubt owing 10 the state o {
health in the country and other causes COM
bined. The receipts at the gate were less thsn
the cost Of erecting the enclosure and other
Attenden! expenses SO thatto the Superntendant,
Mr. Kennedy, it was a sinking concern.
The premium list will be ready for publica'
ton, probably by next week .......'.....
On the second and third days Of the fair
the young fire engine Company, Hope. parated
which added much to the occasion. They had
their Engine finely decorated. Those ladies
who lent their MD in preparation of the wreath
have the company's grateful thanks, as well
as ours The whole passed of to the salts.
faction Of all so fer as we know.
ltIeeds but casual observation to appre-
ciate the advantage Of an agricultural Fair.
Compare the stock Of the county now wi hI
what il was before the exi,tance Of the Agricul
tural Society and the difference is manifest
Let the chief attention be turned TO his de.
partment ond the project will most Assuredly
pay.