The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1859-10-07
Our County Fair,

OE MoHudI anu 1uesOaF vi lnlS week,
the Manitowoc County Agricultural Sect
ETY. held its first Annual Industrial Exhibi
ton and contrary to the expectations of
is projectors, it proved to be entirely sue.
cessful, and augurs well for the future pros
poets Of the Society and the advancement
of the Science Of Agriculture aud its kim
bred interests-those of the Mechanic arts
and Manufactures.
For several days before the Fair, the
weather had been warm and dry, and the
roads were in excellent condition, while
during the continuance of the Fair we en-
joyed the brightest and balmiest of In
dian Summer days. Everything was ia
vorable for large attendance, and the PEG.
pie of the county took advantage of the
good roads and fair weather, and the Fair
grounds were thronged with the most in
telIigent and enterprising of the rural pop
ulation Of the county. 1t was estimated
by those who were competent 10 express
correct judgment in the matter, that there
were twice as many people in the village
as upon any other occasion.
The Fair grounds were neatly fitted up
and enclosed under the superintendent OF
Henry BERNER, Esq, whose energy and
good taste are worthy Of commentator !;
but to CHAs EssLIsGER, Esq. the Presi-
dent Of the Society. and to Wa. Bach, Esq,
the Secretary, credit is chiefly due for the
perfect success which crowned this first
public exposition Of the Association. UP
on these officers-for want of more per
feet OF ganization of the executive forces of
the Observation-Disclosures mostly the laborious
duties of preparing for the Fair, and con-
Quoting the arrangements, and we must say
that they performed their respective parts
admirably throughout. We give below
the Report of The Secretary, which he has
kindly furnished Us in lime for this issue,
giving a List of the Premiums awarded.
One of the best features of the Fair was
the Address of Professor HoYr, Editor Of
the Wisconsin Farmer, published at Mad
ison Prof. HoYr is thoroughly acquant
ed with his subject, and when we say that
he spoke in the open air for two hours, and
that from first to last his vast audience was
fully entertained and interested, it is good
evidence that the Address was perfectly
adapted to the occasion. In fact, it has
never been in our experience to listen to
an Address at once so instructive and anu
sing--one SO replete with happy hits, and
Astounding with appropriate and amusing
illustrations. The man that made that
speech knows how to conduc. good Agri-
cultural paper. Let our farmers make
note Of that.
Of the Premiums awarded to JACOB
LEUPs, Esq, that gentleman has donated
to the Society leu Dollars. This donation
is consistent with the well-known charac-
ter of Mr., LErps for hberality and public
spirit, aud among the members of the As
ISOLATION he has proved himself second to
none in practical effort for the advance
ment of the cause of agriculture and the
success of the society.
There were many articles on exhibition
deserving of special notice, and which we
shall speak of hereafter. At present we
have barely time and space for the official
Report of Awards and few general re-
marks. The number of articles exhibited
was far greater than was anticipated; and
like the very large attendance of visitors,
was an agreeable surprise.
We must not omit to mention the exhi-
bition of Female Equestriaushp. There
were four contestants for the prize, which
was awarded to Miss EMMA BoRcHERDr.-
We hope, hereafter, to see more emulation
IN this department, as it is decidedly one
of the most attractive and graceful exhibi-
tons which have been recently introduced
at our annual agricultural gatherings. We
look to see it encouraged here, as else
where.
Altogether, the Society and the County
have abouading cause for congra,ulation
at such an unlocked for favorable result
| from their first effort The chief obstacles
are removed, and hereafter there will be
only smooth sailing.
Below we give the Premium List, divi.
ded under their respective heads.
PRE- NUNS