Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1860-10-03
rhe Approaching State Fair.

In company with several officers of the Society
visited the Fair grounds, near this City, We'd
nesday last, to observe the preparations which are
being made for the approaching State Fair
new building has been erected between Floral
and farmers Halls, for the exhibition of fruits con-
diments, &c. This building is 30 by 60 feet and
will afford ample room for exhibitors and visitors in
this department. 1t will also leave more space in
Floral Hall, which has been heretofore too much
crowded with articles and visitors.
Floral Hall will also be so arranged as to render
it more convenient to exhibitors and more comorta-
able to visitors.
A new building is also to be erected near the en-
trance to the grounds for the accommodation Of the
President and Executive Committee of the Society.
This building is much needed. It will constitute
the headquarters" Of the Committee, where
they will receive delegates from other Societies, and
where some of them will always be found to respond
to the questions and complaints Gf any of the lat
ter) of exhibitors and others.
The new building for fruits having been erected
on the ground formerly occupied by seats for the
audience seats will be provided at point west
of the old location, from which better view can be
had of the grounds and track for trotting
The track is already in excellent order, and those
who may bring fast horses to the Fair as well as
those who take an interest in the performances of
that noble animal, may expect excellent sport The
grounds generally are in good condition, being
cred with grass thus preventing dust if the weather
should be dry.
Eligible grounds for camping may be occupied
the Fair grounds. We trust, however, that
citizens will make arrangements to entertain as
many visitors as possible. The public houses will
not only be crowded but overrun, and in view of
this some steps should be taken to entertain those
who may not be able to obtain admission to the pub
lie houses And the sooner steps are taken the bet
ter, so that persons who contemplate attending the
Fair may be assured in advance that they will be
entertained
Weunderstand that the Salisbury Brass Band has
been engaged for the occasion. This Band enjoys
high reputation for its superior music, as we'll as
for the gentemanly bearing of its members.
We give the names of the Officers of the Society,
as follows: Dr. ". R. Holt, of Davidson President;
E. A. Crudup, of Franklin, S. F. Patterson, of Cad-
well, R. R. Brdgers,. of Edgccombe and w. B.
Wadsworth, of Craven, Vice Presidents; j. F.
Hutchins, of Wake, Treasurer; John H. Bryan, Jr.,
Secretary. The Executive Committee consists of
W. R. Poole, Charles L. Hinton, r. S. Tucker,
Needham Price, and W. R. Cox, of Wake; James
E. Williamson, of Caswel, ]. W. B. Watson, of
Johnston, Peter E. Smith, of Halifax, F. E. Fries, of
Forsyth, and W. j. Hawkins of Warren. W.
W. Whitaker, of Wake, Secretary to the Committee
The President of the Society, DR.. Holt, has been
in Raleigh during the present week, displaying his
accustomed energy and good taste in the prepara-
tions which are being made for the Fair. He is
well sustained in his labors by the Secretary of the
Committee and those members who reside in Wake
The Fair will take place on Tuesday, Wednesday,
Thursday, and Friday, the 18th, 18th, 18th, and
10th of October. We hope to see large exhibition
of stock, machinery productions Of the soil, and of
articles of all kinds, with thousands of visitors