The Council Bluffs nonpareil. [volume] (Council Bluffs [Iowa]) 1857-1867, 1857-06-06

The SecrstarY appends u IL do = -
|published list q premiums. ~ foilov;s.,
general Remarks, which We also publish:
0ENInAx nxNAaKs.
The Board Of Dis1ctofs have an lI 1E|
Messrs. Joseph A. Grsen, Geo. Pei
committee, to make the necessaey
ments ON the grounds and nefs
the city for the accommodation
visiting the Fair. And this commit1
w an unqualified assurance that q j
discharge faithfully the duty imposed
them; and 30 far a. it is practicable
houses Of private citizens viii be throw
open for the public accommodation. AID
as the policy Of the Society appears to bsto
save expense to al those employed in doing
its work, it IS especially desirable that COM
mittee men, superhtendents, officers, &c.,
who prefer private lodgings, should report
themselves at as early an hour ~ possible
to this committee. lis presumed the OfiOe
of the committee will be in the same build
ing in which the Secretary's Office is now To-
Gated. II committees and other officers do
not report themselves early, they should noe
complain if they are not accommodated %
they would desire, as in such crowd the
old rule ssfrst here first seryed'' will have
to govern in most cases.
sUPERINTENDENTs AND CoxNIrrEE-xES
Occupy the most responsible positions OF
any body Of men connected with the Society.
As upon their efficiency, capacity and integ-
rity depend the reputation and standing Of
the institution. 1t is very important that
they should be ON the ground before the ex=
hibition opens, especially as the Superinten-
dents are expected to receive and arrange
the animals and articles in their respective
departments. Upon arriving it is hoped
these gentlemen viii at once call ut the Of
fee Of the Secretary, who will put them un-
der the direction of the local committee in
procuring lodgings.
THE TICKET SYSTEM.
Has been the source of more dissatisfac-
ton than oil the other arrangements for car-
rying on agricultural exhihsssenss IL hlsnst
only been SO in our State, but in all others
with which the writer is cognizant. The
system adopted this year by the board, is
the same that Ohio has been using for sew.
eral years, to their entire satisfaction. By
reference tothe regulations, this system will
be readily understood. Rule End implies
thut an extra charge will be made for the
entry of matched and single horses; and, in
order that there be no misunderstanding, it
is proper to state here, that the Directors
intend to charge two dollars for each entry
by the last two prizes in No. IL, and for
each Of the prizes in No. II. The object Of
this provision is to prevent the grounds
being over-run with animals Of this descrip-
ton when the owners have NO expectation
of drawing premium. 1t will be further
observed that the ticket system is intended
to bring out and encourage exhibitors.
FACILITIES FOR REACHING THE FAIR.
No positive arrangements have been made
with steamboats, as to their charges for car
rying stock and visitors to and from the Fair,
| but it is presumed that at least as favOra-
bic terms can be made as those of last year
viz: discount Of twenty-five per cent on
| regular charges. An excellent scheme was
set on foot in Dubuque but was prevented
being carried out by the low stage Of water.
A steamboat was chartered to bring thep par
! ty board them during their stay, and car
nv them home again. This scheme would
have been economical and afforded the
greatest amount of comfort, if circumstan-
ces had not rendered it impracticable.-
Every town of any considerable size should
adopt this plan, and then they will avoid all
annoyances incident to crowd, and yet en-
| ioy the occasion to its fullest extent. We
would most heartily commend this plan to
our friends on the river, and if looked after
in time, it will not only add much to their
comfort in making the trip but also promote
the interests of the society, in thus securing
the attendance of many who otherwise VOID
not think of attending.
| The Burlington and Mt. Pleasant Rail-
road we presume, will do as they did last
year, carry stock and passengers bound for
the Fair, at half price. The Mississippi
and Missouri Railroad will carry passengers
from Iowa City and Davenport to Musca-
tine at half price and stock for n0thing.-
The Secretary is not yet in correspondence
with the other companies which, already. or
may be BY that time, have roads running
from the river into the interior, but there is
no doubt they will cheerfully conform to the
custom of Railroads on snch occasions.
The thousands that will come from the
interior will find no inconvenience by leay-
ing their teams at whatever point they may
strike the railroad. They will not need them
at Muscatine, to carry them back and forth
to the Grounds, as train of cars will leave
the city every few minutes, and stop within
forty rods Of the gate; and the cost will be
but triaing.
THE GROUNDS
Are the same that were used last year, and
are unsurpassed by those of any other State.
having cost upwards of $1,000. Several
improvements have been suggested by one
years experience, which will be made. The
seats will be free.
THE REFRESHMENTS a
Did not give general satisfaction last year.
The whole privilege unfortunately was in
the hands of one party. This year booths
and stands in considerable numbers will be
erected and rented to different parties, there
by securing a healthy competition both in
the price and quality of the refreshments
furnished. .za -
THE HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
Received and perhaps in many instances,
merited very severe condemnation, last year,
with regard to the high prices charged,
more particularly the beds. This evil will
receive the careful attention of the citizens
of Muscatine, and every effort will be made
not only by them but the City Council, to
prevent frauds of this kind. The posters
which will be issued some time during the
summer. will give definite information ON
this subject. .s%
THE ENCAMPING System
Has been but little tried, but that little
with the most satisfactory results, and it is
hoped that more will consult their own com-
fort and economy and try it this year.
EXHIBITORS,
Your stock will look much better to have
them on the Grounds few days in advance
of the exhibition. If you wait and arrive on
the first day of the show, the roads will be
crowded by teams, and probably rendered
very disagreeable by dust-your stock will
look bad, and will unnecessarily show to
great disadvantages. Abundance of food,
proyender and water will be at your com.