The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-10-09
SIXTH ANNUAL FAIR
OF THE
Minnesota State Board OF. Agrl-
culture. IL
FIRST DAY.

there having been good deal of mizzling
showers-Scotch mists-which prevented those
visitors who were present from enjoying them
selves as they doubtless would have done,
under more favorable circumstances
The fair ground is the very best that could
be selected ip the State for the purpose.
board fence twelve feet high encloses o
space of several acres in extent. The length
of the fence is 2,2OO feet. Report says that it
has been constructed with view to the safe
keeping of the conscripts.
1t is not generally expected that much of
Importance will be seen on the first day OF
fair. The opening day is but setting the house
in order for the visitors expected on the second.
The building in which the exhibition is held
is what has heretofore been used as the cavalry
quarters. All the partitions have been remov-
ed, and range of tables running down the
centre of room considerably over u hundred
feet long, contains the goods which require
protection from the weather.
At one end of this hall is the refreshment
department, of which we will say word or
two in passing. 1t, as well as all the other
places on the grounds where refreshments are
to be obtained, is under the supervision Of Mr..
S. 0. Hemenway, of the Nicollet House, Min
neapolis, to whom the reporters are under con-
siderable obligations for the courteous invita-
ton extended to them by him to partake freely
of all the deicacies of the season, during the
continuance of the fair. Mr.. Hemenway sets
first class table, both as regards quality and
quantity, and we trust he may be extensively
patronized.
The number of entries yesterday were about
three hundred, and the list will be kept open
until this evening.
The Awarding Committees meet on Friday
morning, when the various premiums will be
allotted.
We annex partial list of articles entered
yesterday:
There was not much of display in this de-
partment yesterday but good many more
are expected to arrive during to day.
Geo. Baker of Champlin, Hennepin county,
exhibited n two-year old bull. a cross between
the Devon and Hereford breeds. Weight
1,4S5 lbs-a very fine animal
Mr.. Layman. of MinneapoIis-a three-quar-
ter breed Devon bull.
MIR. Prescott, IIennepin county-a cow and
splendid pair of twin calves-Jim and Jerry
-four months old, the calves being nearly as
large as the mother.
large quantity of stock is expected to be
entered to-day.
The show of sheep is considerably above the
average and shows conclusively the peculiar
capability of Minnesota as a sheep-raisng
State.
Mr.. Munger, Cottage Grove, has On exhibit
ton Spanish Buck two years old, which pos
sesSes all the points regarded by sheep judges
in determining blood and Ol-prOducing quail
tiles. This stock stands high with sheep rails
ers. The buck on exhibition shears 1891 lbs.
of wool.
L. w. Gibbs, Crystal Lake. buck of the
Spanish Merino breed, shearing twenty-five
pounds and thirteen fine specimens of ewes
Notwithstanding on an average ten pounds !;
also, three more bucks, price S75 each.
VIM. Hardy-a fnll-blooded Southdown
buck, valued at $50.
J. d. BilIingsley, St. Peter-full -blooded
Spanish Merino, four years old; shears 2311a5
pounds,--valued at 1928.
j. P. Plummer, Brooklyn, Hennepin county
twelve ewes and one lamb-Wade South
downs. ...
Mr.. Downes, of Rchfeld, Hennepin county
twelve Grade MeriDOs.
SWINE
The display In this department, SO far is
meagre.
Captain Broome exhibits specimen boar, of
the - Chester VI hite,' SO called from Chester
county. Pennsylvania. which is worthy OF no
tice. 1t weighs over 400 pounds, is less than a
year old, and is valued at over 5000. This
breed stands among the first in the estimation
Of farmers, and the pigs command high
price.
MISCELLANEOUS.
Barnard Brothers, st. Anthony-specimens
Of furniture Of very beautiful description
among others whatnot beautifully finished.
Miss H. Godfrey, Minneapolis-wild flowers
In glass case, from Minnehaha--121 different
varieties.
Fl. NJ. Shaw St. faul-some very finely fin
ished specimens of hats and caps in an orna-
mental SHOW case.
Miss Julia c. Cady-a we'll executed picture
in needle work, ON canvass. of Rebecca at the
Well.
Oliver Canfil, St. Paul-s beautiful specimen
of ornamental sign painting.
Henry Schroeder, st. Paul-case of stuffed
birds.
VIM. Haskell. st. Paul-elegant combna-
ton specimens of penmanship.
VIM. Henschen, Bloomington, Hennepir
County, new improvement on bee-hives
Claims to resist variations of temperature bet
ter than any other beehive now in use.
Three very clever pencil crayon sketches b.
Miss Goodrich OF Belle Plaine.
Mr.. j. Healy, of Washington street, st. Paul
exhibits some as fine specimens of painting
and granting as we have ever seen. doc
exhibited by him is a masterpiece OF oak grain
ing.
Hechtman g. Grethen, St. Anthony-soap o
various kinds. +er
Mrs. Charles Colter-bed spread, beautifully
worked in fruits and flowers