Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1860-10-12
Black River Valley Fair.

Black River Saiicy Fair.
The first cattle show, and exhibition of
the Black River Valley Agricultural Asso-
citation was holden at Proctorlville on the
I'd and Sd of Oct. hasten to give a gen.
eral statement, and outline of the character
and proceedings of this young Association,
in its first attempt to bring out the products
of this Valley, and to excite laudable en-
ulation, to increase and improve those pro-
ducts. | trust that more detailed account
comprising the Reports of Committees, will
be given to the public The day preceding
the fair was very stormy, which prevented
the bringing forward of many animals and
articles which otherwise would have been
presented. On the morning of the first day,
the Cavendish Town Team of one hundred
oxen made ifs entree upon the Fair ground,
under the command of Capt. Parker, led
on by Chester Band. Most of these oxen
were of bright red color, and were well
matched, drawing large wagon filled with
Cavendish farmers carrying high over their
heads an appropriate and beautiful banner.
This was grand and imposing spectacle,
exciting the liveliest interest and extorting
the heartiest cheers of the crowd assembled.
Capt. Parker is entitled to much credit for
his laudaole zeal in raising and drilling such
respectable, strong and invinci5le army
Soon after a team Of oxen appeared from
Andover and Ludlow, No. "a, led in by
the Band amid the hurrahs of the multitude
This team was composed of fine oxen, re-
fecting great credit upon the hardy and en-
terprising farmers Of Andover and Ludlow.
AT later hour, a splendid team from Ches-
ter consisting of 1l2 oxen of great size
and beauty made its appearance, calling
forth the animated shouts from the delighted
throng. This team might well be proud in
marching to the tune of It's own popular
and celebrated Band. A splendid car was
attached to this magnificent team laden with
more precious cargo than was ever shipped
| from California, to wit +: about 100 ladies.
These splendid Teams in detachments or in
solid column, performed skillfully some ev-
olutions presenting an exhibition, in all
things equal, and in some respects superior
to anything ever witnessed in New England
A very large and fine team was expected
from Ludlow and arrangements to that eff.
feet were there made, but the heavy storm
on Monday it is supposed prevented the ac.
complishment of the object, which was
deeply regretted by all interested in the
Fair. The show of cows and calves, heif
erS and steers of various races, was of q
high and commendable character. The
show of sheep was not large but of superi.
or merit, affording proof of decided i'm.
provement. The exhibition of horses was
large. There were several studs with their
progeny following them in the order Of
their ages, presenting new and interesting
display. ] leave it for those who are par.
ticularly interested in the sports of the track
TO do justice to this part of the exhibition
I The display of vegetables and fruit, Il
was concluded, was very creditable to the
soil of the Valley, and to the husbandry Of
| the dwellers therein. They were of su-
perior order. The show of poultry was
small it gave evidence that those having
fowls were too hen-hearted to present them
or that the hen-fever had turned There
was but one coop of chickens, but they were
far ADORE bant'tns. One coop of larger
fowl that seemed to talk Turkey" some
and one of qnacks that appeared far more
worthy of patronage than their profession.
al namesakes. The swine were of the hest
class. The dairy department was ably rep.
resented. The cheese was not hard and
impenetrable like an old bachelors heart
but rich, mellow and melting, as if made Of
the unskimmed milk of human kindness. {,
The butter was Of bright golden hue
and as sweet as roses bathed in dew
The display of Agricultural implement,
was not large, but eyinced great improve.
nent and skillful workmanship. The great
gathering of intelligent citizens witnessed
the specimens of inventive genius, and the
products of mechanical skill, with the high
est qualification, and most cordially wished
the inventors, and manufacturers long III,
and great profits. ! trust that the day viii
never come in Vermont, when the dust ana
smoke of the workshop, shall obscure til,
honor of the mechanic, nor the seorcbin,
influence OF the sun, hide the dignity of th,