Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1860-10-12
Tho Farmers Festivals.
we,, Oxford Cattle Show and Fair.

West Oxford Cattle Show and Fair.
The West Oxford Cattle Show and Agri.
cultural Fair commenced 1t, exhibition on
the sOcie,y's grounds a, fyeburs Village
Tuesday the 9th inst. Theraln Of Monday
promised an uncomfortable and unprop''
tious time for the exhibition, but IL ceased,
and the cloud. cleared away, during the
night. and tuesday morning was ushered
m with eloudlc.. sky and refreshing
North.we., breeze. Tho commodious stall.
upon the ground were early occupied by
those who supply the wants OF tho inner
man. Large hams Of beef and pork. veal
and mutton, we're hanging in their aPpro-
pirate places. chickens and turkeys by their
side. while the shelves were loaded with
cake. and pies, white bread and brown, and
huge rots Of baked beans Coffee and tea
were sending their grateful aroma FROM the
brg pots on the vell.aranscd cooking stoves.
Hartman Of Porter, was there. not only
with the substaniials. in one Of the stalls,
but all kinds Of confectionery IRON hi. large
establishment. Thee stall. add much 20
the comfort aud convenience Of those attend
ing the fair, as one can a, any time at
down TO a good meal which would do eredI,
to any Of our hotels. both in substances aud
arrangement.
Passing from the stalls, We find sho
Marque Of the Porter Light Infantry,
fifty eight in number. under command Of
Capt Jane. French, Jr Tli' company.
during tho day. with their nea, and tasty
uniforms, their white plume' nodilne TO
the breeze, under the command Of their NC
eompli.hcd oficrr,. performed various mill.
iary eyolu,ion', &c, and added much to the
interest OF the occasion.
The North Briigton Ban had their ten,
upon tho ground. and at intervals during
the day cullycnci the occasion by their soul.
stirring music.
Passing on, To the stall. Tor horses, sheep,
and neat cattle. 90 found tho farmers had
taken q commentsble interest in their an
nuai exhibition. While Il il 90 he regretted
tha,A largo number bring nothing 10 m.
nual fairs. icaring they may no, h success
fol competitors for the soeieiy'' premiums /;
vet there ar those who show eommenda.
bic interest, and present such as they have
and help make up good show. without the
bops or expectation OF receiving premium.
Fir,, aud mo.t conspicuous, stand the
grade Durham. u josiah Davis. Of Dem
MARI. hi. sleek. and shining. Having
received the premium in all the difrrcn,
elA..c. ofthc Sorie,y'' Published notices.
heretofore. be now enter, ihem as a special
improvement.
TIE entries Of working oxen are made by
]. johnson, Joshua O.good. sam stevens,
Of fryehurs. =. Mhbry a Son. Hiram W.
r. DAVIS. H. T. French. " Robinson, j.
Moly. and James Whitney, Denmark. 4
herd Of cattle by r Mtbr- & S1n, Hiram,
and james walker. Frycburr. The entrie.
Of bulls, steers. and heifsr'. were crclimhle
both in number, and quality, to tho exhibit
orr. Z,uas Thorn, OF Frysburg, had upon
tho ground a pare Of beautiful Dcvon', three
ycar- old.
The town OF Denmark and the town Of
Frycburg bad each town team upon the
ground consisting Of eight yoke Of oxen
each. j l.. Kimh,ll Of Hiram, II. McNeal
Of rryehurr. ". Z. BrcEford Of Porter and
". q bradley Of frychurg each exhibited
some fno COWS. \ large number Of family
horses were entered iyr the Society- pre-
MUM o. well ~ tro,ting horses which We
,hall notice hereafter. A'pan OF black NOR
gan colt. YEAR. old. were exhibited by L.
aac Walker of stowe which Tor beauty OF
form, crAcslulnsss Of carriage. aud disci.
plne deserve commendatlOn. l,saying the
outside show Tor the present. we enter the
Sociciy's building Tor exhibition Of garden
products. farm products, handicrait &c
Upon the lower door John Southcr Of Frye.
burg ha. Nanny. and He,chum'. Mowers.
Kendall Whitney & Co. VI Portland under
the old City Hall. made a fine display Of
Plow.. Corn. Shelters, Hay Cutters, OK.
yoke.. Chains. Forks. rakes, hoes, in fact
all kind. Of farming Implements, hard ware,
aud cutlery 10 b. found in an agricultural
store. They deserve much credit Tor their
enterprise ard our farmers would DO we'll 10
rA,roni,c them when in want oi farming
implements. Mr. John Evans Of fryehurg
exhibited an elegant harness from his shop.
Russell AMI co leather from their nnnery
Mammoth pumpkins and squashcs from Va.
rious gardens. wheat. oats, rye, corn and
potatoes, from the field were there in abun.
dance. Apples from Col. J. Moulton Of
Porter in great beauty and 30 varieties,
as well as from other orchadis,s, will be
noticed hereafter. Not having time TO Wis.
it the upper hail before the mail leaves, we
mus, leave the remainder until next week