The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1860-10-12
The ChariP>tOWn Fair.
CHARIISTOwN, y. H., Oct. 6. |

CHARIrsTowS, y. H., Oct. 6, 1860.
To the Editor Of Tie Caledonian
The fifth annual fair of the Connecticut
River Valley Industrial and Agricultural AS
ISOLATION was held at this place the I'd, Sd.
4,h and 9TH inst. The show was rather mod
crate. owing to various other fairs held in the
vicinity about the same time. The show of
horses was very good. The attractions were
increased by the presence of many noted
horses from different States. OF sheep.
good show was made-of cattle, a goodly
nnmber-of swine, poultry, &C., small. The
entries for Mechanics Hall were few. A
harrow by DR.. Colby Of Claremont, was one
OF The many varieties Of that implement, its
shape that Of the common harrow with the
usual array Of teeth, with two rollers parallel
with the diversing sides, armed with many
teeth, the forward motion of the harrow Civ
lug these teeth a curved motion through the
soil, pnlverzing it eHeotualy. a hay and
portable scale by X. +. Wolcott of Clare
mont, were the only entries of that useful
article. They showed finish and accuracy
commendable Moving machines, two, Buck
eye and Kirby.
The show in Floral Hall was very nice, but
limited. Mr.. Burt of Walpole, made show
Of lbs varieties of apples also, 20 kinds of
pears ; also, number of other entries in the
same class. Array Of ambrotypes, &C., good.
Mr.. Hunt, tormerl of the United States Ma
w, row of the Vermont Central Railroad EN-
tered a perfect model of the L. S. steam fri
gate Niagara, which was the grand feature of
attraction during the exhibition.
The most exciting features of the four
days show were made upon the track. -
Brown, Esq. of New York City, exhibited
his team of four horses in hand-aggregate
ages over 100 years. They moved with
spirit and precision that excited the warmest
praise.
The trials OF speed for the various purses
were exci.ing-the competitors being of the
best blood. Charles Ballard drew the two
first general premiums for tro;ting stations
The twelve dollar purse for trot;ing geld
ings and mares, was won by Bethel Maid
times go. Although the best time of the
race was made by Mr. Kinks sorrel horse in
/ a span.
SO purse for walking horses, five entries,
best tine 1919.
500 purse for racing horses, five entries,
won by Comet-best time 200.
Sloo purse for trottins horses,two entries.
Plato Of Bridport, w., and Black Hawk
Maid of Stanstead. won by Plato in three
straight heats-time 2.39.
5000 purse, two entries, Ira Allen and
kentucky Hunter, (by Ballard.) won by Ira
Allen iii 2.3G
Tie weather during the four days was
good, although the former experience of the
Sullivan Park Company led them to fear a
long storm. Tuesday was cloudy. Wednes-
dav was pleasant. Thursday forenoon was
to.erabiy pleasant, but about p. NJ. rain
began which continued through tie afternoon
ard night. Friday morning the clouds be-
tokened rain, but about the middle Of the
forenoon the clouds broke away and the day
closed with unusual warmth.
The annual meeting of the Connecticut
River Valley Industrial AID Agricultural As
ISOLATION. for the choice of officers, is 70 be
held L. Robertsou's Hotel, on Friday eve,the
l-th inst. REPORTER.