Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1859-10-07
The Fair at South Troy.

The first Annual Fair of the Upper
Aiissisquoi Valley was held at South Troy
on Tuesday last; and we can safely re-
peat the universally expressed sentiment
Of those who were there, that it was one
of the most successful fairs that has been
held in this county. In other words, the
valley has whipped the county handsome
v. The show Of cattle was quite large
and many Of those exhibited were excel
ent patterns of the bovine species. The
town team from Westfeld, consisting of IA
pairs OF oxen, made very fine appear
ance. That from Troy, consisting Of 10
pairs, was also very fine. There were
several balls entered for premiums, and
they were all deserving of them, espe-
cially the one belonging TO Mr.. David
johnson, Of Jay, which was a noble
specimen. There were others almost as
good, all worthy of the first premium,
though the Bull Committee probably
found it rather difficult to award it to
each. These animals were all young.
OF horses there was not a large show,
though there were some good ones. As
this was strictly an agricultural fair, there
were no trials Of speed, but the good and
noble qualities of this excellent beast
were noted down. Of sheep and cows
there were several, but we took but little
notice Of them. Of vegetables there
was a small, rery small show, and they
nothing extra, we should Judge, though
we saw one beet that was a monster, be-
ing about two feet long and Of proper
tional thickness.
In the ladies' department, there was
the greatest interest manifested on the
part of visiters, as their department
constituted the best part Of the fair.
Such an array Of fancy articles, of bed
quilts, ottomans, mats, aprons, hair-work,
paintings, &c, cannot be excelled by the
ladies Of any other four towns in the
county. We noticed a moss cottage, by
Miss Electa Wooley Of Lowell, which
well deserves a premium. Great skill
was diplayed in making it, especially in
the roofing. There was also a nice piece
Of hair-work, by Miss Viola Miller, Of
Westfeld, and another, neighbor TO it,
by Miss - Miller, Of the same town,
we presume. There were three or four
quilts, orc by Mrs. J. A. Richardson, Of
Westfeld, by Mrs. I. A Bailey, and an
other by Sophia Flint, of Troy, all good.
and exhibiting great taste, particularly
those by Mrs. Bailey and Sophia Flint
Upon the whole, the fair at South
Troy was perfect success, much more
so than was anticipated; but they could
have done a great deal better, and viii
do better the next time.
The people of Troy have done honor
to themselves in not swindling visitors
out of all they had, as is too much thu
fashion at many of our county and stat
fairs. A good dinner for man and hors
could be had at a reasonable rate. TIL
hotel keepers of that place did the mani.
thing, and we hope they have their re
ward, as every stall, nook, crack an,
Granny was filled with teams.
The address was delivered by MI
Samuel Sumner, but he will have t
excuse US for not staying to hear, as W
lived so far off that we were obliged +
start early for home but we know III
address was a good one, for Mr.. Sumne
is capable of making an excellent speech
In conclusion, we will say that whe
they next have fair in the Valley, "ma
are be there TO see."