Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1860-10-16
wellington Fair.
WELLNarox, Oct. u, 1880.


this morning for a ride on the G. G. & G. R. R.
and to see what might be seen at the Fair in
this town. A little over one hour and fifteen
minutes time brought mo here, and thus far
all pleasantly. The result Of my observations
however, to go more into detail, you are vel
come to.
The appearance Of the country demonstrate
to the observer that the Fall of the year with
all its glOries and inglOries, 4 have bOr-
rowed that last term,) o, perhaps I should
say with its second glory, is upon is. Al
ready the foliage of the forest trees are sssum-
ing the varied hues of Autumn, it is rapidly
passing into
''The ssrs and yellow leaf"
and falling to its mother earth. In very truth
the season of dying Yerdure has come. 1t is
one of beauty as well as one OF uncomeliness,
one Of pleasantness and of discomfort one
that is lovely and hateful, one exciting emo
tions of joy and sadness, one in fine in the
beautiful language OF the poet, Of
"sorrOw and the scarlet leaf
Sad thoughts and sunny weather,
All, me-this glory and this grisf,
Agres not well together"
In riding through the country at this sea-
son of the year one readily discovers that the
farmer has increased his means of supporting
his stock in later years. But q few years
ago, the corn fields were left undisturbed un-
til the corn was fit to husk, now, there is
scarcely patch even, that is not cut up and
shocked and the stalks saved and cured for
the feeding of stock. They are much more
nutritious than hay, and are eaten with great
er svidity.
noticed, in stepping from the cars here,
a frost was plainly to be seen and that upon
the boards where little had fallen, it had
been changed to ice. have seen none of
either yet on the lake shore.
But l must turn my attention to the more
especial purpose of the trip. This is town
ship Fair, as you are doubtless aware, thing
which l am not altogether certain involves
extent Of interest sufficient to render it a sue
cess generally. Ny first sight was a cOmpa-
ny OF Wide AWakes, denizens of the town,
domestic article and therefore a suitable one
on the occasion of an Agricultural Fair, as well
as one other. learn from the Secretary, that
the number Of entries is less than last year,
but that the receipts will be considerably
greater than last year. he regards this Fair
as more successful one than last year.
But now as to my own opinions, and these
are not Of course, formed by comparison
of this with any previous Fair. There is
very respectable show of agricultural imple-
ments, and a good one Of wagons, carriages,
&C. Whilst the people are here in crowd,
in natural, and in some cases quite crude con-
dition, and seem to feel as if let loose, and are
now rough, noisy, joyous and free.
Floral Hall had some attractions. In that
speciality, however, that gives it its name it
was sadly deficient, there were but few allow
ers, fair flowers" In the way of house plants
there was a passable display. The depart
ment of Photographs, Dsguereotypes, &c,
was filed to surfeiting; and in the depart
ment Of domestic manufactures, there was
liberal exhibition, and some commendable
samples.
But passing along to the Vegetable Hall, I
am inclined to express very favorable opin-
ion. The display was large and excellent Of
most everything in the vegetable line. There
was also q fne display Of fruit, which was
large and fair. Sundry machines of every
style and kind were there in abundance. The
stock are nearly all gone, so that I can't
speak of it. notice, however, that in the
line Of sheep there is quite large number of
entries still on the grounds; among them are
some of fine wool.
Just before noon the members were called
together at the stand and new set of officers
were elected. The new President elected
was presented and made the following con-
else speech:
GENTLEAEN-In behalfof the newly elected
officers return you thanks, especially in my
own behalf, forI had much rather be the honor
able President of this Agricultural Society
than the dis-honorable President of the uni
ted Suites.
The next thing in order was the report of
the Committee Of voluntary literary contri
buttons. he only read piece of poetry en-
titled "Mske Home Pleasant" which he sta
ted was written by young person residing
in this vicinity. The piees has been published
in the papers in this region somewhat extern
sively, and is 8 beautiful thing.
The Wellington Band liscoursed fine music
during the day. The weather was chilly and
cold, but all the proceedings were orderly
and the scene, for the most part, good 70 look
upon. TM CLIMAX.
P. s. understand that this is is q union
Of several tsWns instead of q Township
Fair.