Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1860-09-21
The Fair.

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We cannot give this week full report Of
the Fair Of the Cedar Valley Agricultural and
Mechanical Association, held in this place on
the 18th, 10th, and Goth, Of the present
month, on account of our lack of time and
space; but will merely give an abstract ac-
count, together with the promise that in our
next issue we will furnish our readers with a
report in which shall be contained list of all
premiums awarded, the address of DR.. GEO
SrRAcuE, and as complete an account of
every important feature as possible.
Nothing Of particular importance was done
the first day Of the Fair aside from the
making of entries and arrangement Of
stock, vegetables, and grain, which came in
rather slowly on account Of the rain, and the
prospect for successful exhibition lay rather
dark before the friends of Agriculture and
Mechanics; but Notwithstanding the disa-
greeable state Of the weather, by night very
respectable number of entries had been made
and a good display of stock, grain, and vege-
tables had been placed upon the ground; but
what can an agricultural and aaechanical ex-
hibition amount to without pleasant weather,
or, in other words, what success can there be
expected for an exhibition of this kind if held
in rain storm? .....s ....-..... y. %.
\ But the 10th, the second day Of the Fair,
dawned with much brighter prospects, and
the sun in shedding his warm and genial
rays that day warmed not only the atmos-
phere, but the hearts of many who had looked
forward to the recent Fair with high hopes
and expectations. " g
On account of the rain the previous day, it
was resolved to receive entries up to II o clock
NJ of this day. IN a.a.r
Early in the morning the horses, cattle,
grain, vegetables, and almost an innumerable
quantity of articles of most every description,
designed for place in the Floral Hall, began
to pour in upon the ground in such quaint
ties as to warrant the Directors that the
Fourth Annual Fair of the Cedar Valley Ag-
ricultural and Mechanical Association was to
surpass by far anything Of the kind ever be-
fore held in the Cedar valley,-yes, and we
are not afraid Of contradiction when we say
in the State! .,. sr.-. ,a.. ..,.*
at 2 o'clock r. N. tn, committees were
called, and the remainder of the day was de-
voted to the examination of articles on ex-
hibition. 1851 "er Ttj 5a
The Trial of Music which was announced
to come off at Overman's Hall on the evening
Of the second day did not take place on &C
count of no entries-but one, the Cedar Falls
Brass Band having been made in this class,
which was great disappointment to all. This
feature heretofore has been one ofthe most in
tercsting of the exhibitions, and its failure
this year is entirely on account of a shameful
nonperformance Of duty, and lack Of interest
on the part Of the citizens Of this place. We
hope this may never be chargeable upon our
citizens again.
The morning of the goth, the last day of
the Fair, dawned cold, windy, and with a
good prospect of rain before night. But not
withstanding the disagreeable state Of the
weather, throngs began to flock from every
direction and soon the Fair Ground presented
a most happy spectacle Of the largest gather
ing we have ever witnessed in the interior of
Iowa. On this day the examinations of the
committees were continued till completed.
At 8 o'clock P. NJ, DR.. Geo. SPAGUg, Of
Butler Co., delivered the address, which was
listened to with great attention by ALL Next
week our readers may expect the pleasure Of
its perusal. ewszsSs-
After the address the election of officers
for the ensuing year was in order. 1t was
moved that 2. MELENpY be chosen by accla-
nation for the office Of President iF66r the en-
suing year, which was quickly seconded. Mr..
MELESDY rose to reply, but was prevented by
call for those in favor of the motion to say
~" which resulted in such q universal
shout of "I'' as to make our heads echo :" T.
for hours subsequent. This no sooner over
than three cheers were proposed for the wor-
thy President, and three cheers assembled,
loud and long, finding their echoes in the
hearts of the whole people, throughout this
Eden Valley Of the West. Here the Band
| struck up and played lively tune, while Mr..
MELENDY took his seat, doubtless coming to
! the correct opinion that the people would not
listen to any objections which he might make.
NJ. L. TRAcy was chosen Secretary, and Geo.
G. DEAN Treasurer, together with board Of
Directors, which will be found in our issue
Of next week. Too much praise cannot b.
! sivpn to the officers Of this association, and