Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1859-10-19
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The second annual Fair n the agricultural soelsiy
n Elis county came ~, according 10 arloih'mehi,
on Wednesday, Thursday and FRIDAY ~ The present.
week. The aiisndanee vas large, the weather all
that could be desired. And everything passed. on as
woll aud a. successfully ~ the most sangune could
have wished or hoped. was pleased 10 notice =
uumbsr Of persons from the lower portion u Dallas
county In attendance, ~ well A. some from Navarro,
Ilill aud other counties aud Nc hope that those OF
is who desire 10 see these societies flourish or al
least as many of them as can make II convenient
will visit the Dallas Fair on tho 10Th inst hear
nunher at this place speak Of doing SO, and am sat
ishel they will receive cordial welcome,
The Fair grounds are beautifully located In small
neck Of prairie extending into the creek bottom, some
half mile West Of town, and were supplied with
seats under the grateful shade OF wile spread
ing oaks" for the accommodation Of visitors. DeiRg
almost entirely surrounded by timber, the grounds
hardly neel an enclosure. though II 10 the intention
Of the society, by the time another year rolls round
To have them all substantially fenced In, The grounds
comprise acres, aud In, by far, the best place
that could have been selected any where near them
The ring in which stock was exhibited, u ON level
piece Of ground Immediately In front OF the seats
The entire arrangements decidedly ereditable 20
the management Of so young a society, and could
hear no suggestions u improvement. They have the
exact spot suitable for such occasion, aud rs the
society becomes older and richer improvements viii
be made IN enclosures, suitable buildings, 60
The exercises OF the first day, were, proceion Of
carriages &c, from town 10 the Fair grounds, pre-
coded by music, Arrived on the ground, and the
audience seated, opening address was delivered by
our friend j. En-. Hawkins, Esq in clear vnd dis
tinct manner suitable for tho OCCASION The speaker
was happy aud appropriate in his remarks, aud was
listened 10 with attention, he always is This day,
wednesday, was devoted principally to the articles
Of ladies' manufacture-neede-work, embroidery,
carpcting, &c of which there was tne display
Not being much Of judge Of such things lcannot say
nything about them, further than that the ladies
whom heard express themselves, pronounced the
work very superior and that perseverance and skill
had been exercised in great degree in many OF the
specimens. For instance-one quilt was said to have
contained, think, $4,000 squares and shirt con-
tanned about as many stitche. II is hoped that this
display will have the effect to induce others to exhibit
this handiwork ut the future Fairs. This day wound
up by exhibition Of various kinds VI fruits, vege
ables farming implements, &c. The display in these
classes good, though there were not many conf
potitors.
Tho second day was devoted to some stock, poultry
sheep, hogs, &C., of all which. there was good ex-
hibition. was particularly struck with the huge
months old and weighed considerably over 300 lbs;
another, years old weighed 4s0 lbs. This day
was closed by n rivalry among some 10 or w young
gentlemen, for tho premium for the best hofSeman-
ship. There was spirited contest Tor TINS premium
and after due consultation among the Judges II was
awarded to Mr.. Rob't. II. Turner, of Waxahache.
But.the greatest interest manfestly felt III the
third days. proceedings, at which time the me horses
| came into the ring. There was much more compeu-
ton in these classes than any other, and IT was IN
these that Dallas county was most Represented Inc
horses mares, colts, &C., which were on ekhoitioh,
would, without doubt, do credit to any FAIR IN the
country, and more especially was grained 10 see
that Dallas was SO ably represented AS each horse'
or other animal was awarded apremium, tho arr ruhg
with cheers, and general feeling Of ethas'asin
seemed to burst from the assembled crowd. oh uh's
K day. the annual address delivered, by DR.. WIN.
b. Moores of Fairfield, editor of the Pioneer at tat
place. The address of DR.. Moores was repete with
interest appropriateness and facts which every farm
err and stock raiser would do well to study he was
attentively listened to- by the assembage, and 1t Is
hoped that all who heard will profit by his words -
The society design soliciting copy for pu LEGATION,
and the public will thereby be enabled to enjoy the
rich treat that we listened to. The pride Of this day
was IN impromptu trial of skill as equ:strlennes'
among few young ladies. The trial. as in that OF the
day previous among the young gentlemen was spirit
edly contested, and all acquitted themselves In the
Maggie Marchbanks, of Ellis
] will not enter into detail Of the various Incl
dents and pleasant scenes. that trauspired,-that
would occupy too mnch of your space nor VIII
enumerate the premiums awarded-a list pt them
will be furnished to you for publication.
Suffice it to say,-for have not room to enter into
an extended notice of the many articles on exhibition,
that the second annual Fair of this association was,
| without doubt, decided success, and it is hoped,
that the society will be encouraged and continue in
| the course of progress, so happily initiated.
am stopping, while here, with our friend Rogers.
of the Rogers House, and might here add that both
hotels were crowded with guests during t,e whole
Fair, and it seemed almost impossible to dispose Of
them all. Mr. Rogers dispensed the table comforts to
his numerous guests in his usual pleasant maner-
He Yves not well fixed for the OCCASION having but re-
Gently commenced an extensive improvement in his
already largo establishment, which, when completed,
will make it as roomy and comfortable any hotel in
Northern Texas. But have already written much
more than intended, and have not given tou half
what wanted to, and will close by urgingh hearty
cooperation of all classes in the formation Rnd sus
tenance of these societies. That they are alvanta
eeous to the best interests of our community cannot
| be denied. l say God speed to them all. ]. ". s.