Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1858-10-02

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other, the comparing of experience, and
the examination of each others products,
which was going on during the day, those
present could not fail to be benefitted.-
TO these who were not too actively engag-
ed it was pleasant holiday. Considera-
bic property brought to the Fair to change
hands.
The address of Prof Hoyt, unfortunate
~, in consequence of the strong wind and
noise, was heard only By minority Of
those present. His comparison Of the re-
suts of our farming and that Of England
and some of the European states, was a
valuable lesson. Some strong pictures
were drawn of the farmer as he too often
is, ignorant, toiling, oppressed. The way
to better, higher, more profitable as well
as pleasant life, was clearly pointed out,
and the need 10 the farmer Of more scien-
tifc knowledge, that he may be better
able to select and cultivate land Alright, to
conquer the various enemies he finds, to
improve his stock. &c, was ably urged
The farmers spiritual need and political
duty were well set forth, and the fact es-
tabliShed that a coarse, uneducat-
ed farmer is the greatest incoagruity in
nature. The truth was forciblv stated
that the farm is for The farmer, not the
farmer for the farm, and the application
made to those who rise up early and sit
up late, deprive their wives Of all comfort
and rest, and their children of education,
to gain few more acres or save few
more dimes That knowledge does not
make men mad was proved, and the i'm
por,ance of such studies as Botany, Chem
istry, Physiology, Geology, Natural His
tory, &c. shown. The address aboundcd
in happy hits and valuable suggestions,
was well written and well received. Pecu-
niarialIv it viii be seen the Fair was very
successful.
Inc Lancaster Cornet Band app pared
on The ground, playing appropriate music
before and after the address. This Band
is said to be composed of talented and
trained musicians, and though having
practiced on brass instruments but little
over year, they compare favorably with
old band musicians.
We give elsewhere statement Of the
receipts and expenditures, signed by the
treasurer-also, the premium iisi, signed
by the officers, and list of the officers e.
lected at meeting Of members same eve
ming Of Fair, WHO are to serve the coming
year.
The Fair grounds on the splendid farm
of MIR. G Holloway, are grandIy situated. |
We should here notice that Mr.. Holloway
has given much of his time and energies
in raising money for premiums and in ar
ranging the ground. Were generosity a
matter for reward, his claim would be
large.
In closing our remarks, we add that the
impression made upon eve>y mind bv
events Of the Grant County Fair must
have been exceedingly favorable. The |,
weather, the treatment Of attendants By
citizens of Lancaster, The annual address OF
Pref. Hoyt, the excellent order, the alb
sence of liquor and bad company-all
told we'll. Furthermore, the farmer and
artist was then and there taught this true
lesson, that the man who lahors stands at
she head, and that all are anxions for him !
TO maintsin his position thus high. But
TO stand there, lie must act the man, the
patriot, the citizen aud be tie patron of
schools and all practical learning. The
farmer of all men should be wise in learn
ing, aud coed in all things, for his exam
pie is initiated and his influence more |
powerful than tyrant, more potent than
President On him rests the hopes Of
our glorious country AMI with him the
happiness and virtue of the whole world.