Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-09-25
County F'air-G eneral Remarks
Opinions of the Fair.

For the hurry of business on Fair days,
and the shortness of Office help, we are
unable to report rs fully as we could like.
The weather almost appeared to turn f.
vorably to accommodate people who felt an
interest in the Fair, as heavy rains pre-
ceded and followed close upon the 18th
and 10Th. The orders of Executive Con-
mittee, to have the stalls for cattle ard
horses improved and increased in number
and adapted for the respective kinds of
stock, had been nearly complied with; the
arrangements We're tolerably perfect,
though improved apartments are wanted
for certain articles. But little dissatisfac
ton about the management was heard this
year, much less than formerly; indeed we
have heard no complaints, except in the
horse department; some could not have
their horses in just such stalls as they
wanted, and some looked for more atten-
ton to be paid their stock, DC. On ac-
count Of the very general jealousy among
horse men, arising from the several breeds
of horses in which so many have heavy in
terests, it is almost impossible for commit
tees and managers to keep clear of being
suspected of prejudice. Indeed, all good
judges of horses have their choice Of breeds
therefore, they are scarcely unbiased
judges. Perhaps this department will al
ways be difficult one to manage.
Mr.. A. earns, Of Jamestown, suggests
the following as fair comparison Of the
several chief departments this year and
last:
Show Of horses but little better this year
than last, except in the number of Morgan
eolts-not so many colts Of other breeds.
Of cattle, a better show than ever, much
better; Of blooded cattle and mixed, very
large show; common cattle not so plenty;
difference SO marked between blooded and
common cattle, aud so much in favor ot
blooded that common stock must soon be
abandoned. In this department the coun-
ty has much to blag Of, the average of
cattle being greatly above any other part
of the State.
Hogs, hardly so many as usual and lit
lie visible improvement. Others consider
this department well filled.
Of Sheep, quality equal to any time be-
fore but not SO many on the ground. De-
partmcnt too much neglected by people.
Poultry none.
Fruit-best show ever seen; all varie-
ties well represented. Success in cultiya-
ting fruit is improving; apples and grapes
are being cultivated with little trouble, COM
pared with what was expected few years
since. Some me kinds Of pears appsqay f. sue
Roots aud vegetables, not so full as be-
fore. Department neglected
Machinery, visible improvement, espe-
ciaJly III the agricultural kinds; in general
mechanic products, the labor interest is
poorly represented; mechanics ought to
exhibit more of their wares.
Grain, neglected-none exhibited.
Wines, judged superior il quality-the
manufacture better understood in current
wine. Wine committee, Rountree, Rob-
bins and McGonigal, highly elated with the
quantity, quality and flavor. Examina-
tons accurate-eyery bottle uncofked and
well tasted, as the diminished quantity in
each bottle showed. All got premiums,
and the committee got 49,
Ladies' department of plain and fancy
works, scant in quantity, in quality very
good; department very much neglected
must be better encouraged another year
with higher premiums; never 10 to have
this department fail; as well have a wed
ding, tea party or dance without women;
let every convenience be provided ccg them
another year. and extend the premiums
then, look for revival.