Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1866-09-19
The MahOniRg valley Agr1cuI-
turaI Fair.-FITst Exhibition.

NAV IOA iAbLSs otpI. lie LOCO.
The first meeting of the Mahoning Valley Agri-
cultural Association just held in this village. has
proved a splendid success. Notwithstanding the
inauspiciOus weather of all the preceding days of
the week, and the unfavorable aspect Of Friday
morning. Our indefatigable board of Directors
prosecuted their.Work with great assidity determin-
sSS On aS Seslf tB Pss cI6 g H1 bTo fa P pTag an tbs c @oT1i6e
of the 18th it was regarded as an omen Of success,
which was fully verified by succeeding events
Hardly had the sky cleared of before people began
to arrive in crowds By all means of conveyance,
Except rail roads, and before noon every accom-
mediation for the reception of cattle, sheer, farm
produce and domestic. manufactured goods Of all
kinds, was more than overrunning full. Floral
Hall was a scene of beauty and luxury, so much
SO that one would, wonder where the evidences Of
so much skill and industry could come FROM
Quilts that were wonders of needlework and taste.
Tidys and Tablespreads, curious patterns and IN
ique in beauty. Carpets and mats of oriental splen-
dor. An assortment of Bear skin robes and blan-
kets. exhibited by Wagner 4 Dudley. attracted
much attention for their value and beauty. The
show Ofrsre boquetes was significant OF tropical
climes. and their arrangement of consumma ate
taste. Grapes and peaches. apples and tomatoes
Of rare size and quality, as well as potatoes, tur-
nips and beets, were in great abundance and un-
eQualled. while the show Of MELONS, squashes and
pumpkins, proved that this indeed is "goodly
land"
The droEes of cattle exhibited By Messrs Bald
win and A. K. q L. c. Merrill were worthy of and
received special attention. ss being Of the finest
quality and purest blood in Northern Ohio.
The farmers trot in the afternoon was quite a
feature Of the day, and created a great deal of en-.
thusiasm. The race was won by D.; Johnson, OF
Braceville, in 3 OF. Large and splendid as was the
show, it might have been rendered even more at
tractive if many who did not contribute had
their duty in this matter. 1t Is a source OF regret
that many who might add largely to the attrac-
tons of a Fair. are either too lazy or too selfish to
add their mite to the general contribution, and 1t
is too often the case, that these are the very per
sons who condemn the show, and Affect to be dis
satisfied with the exhibition, as they well might De
if others would do as they do, and exhibit nothing.
Premiums were awarded for speed as follows -
Stallion trot. to Philo thompson OF gohnsonI-
Trot of 3year olds, to d. Webster, HUBBARD. "a
eng match to Y.P. Hawly, Nelson: .
My time and your space torolq tne menll0n OF
many interesting features of the Fair; and where
All endangered TO render 1t .attraeuve, " "Ould
seem inYidious to make particular mention
The whole of Saturday was occupied with the
saoH q horses Of all classes ana mere can only
say the show was splendid. From the heaVy
9rait morse to the feet roadster all classes were
Inn. ana as one ofthe Judges remarked. among 50
IS the best, and many remarked that they had
as have been exhibited.
Inc ladies Of the Methodist church, with q view
to improve the opportunity, gave uxur;nns dinners
on both days OF the Fair, for the purpose az raiSinE
means 70 paint their church and make other need-
ed repairs, and ! am happy to state that their sne-
cess far exceeded the most s~anguine expectat;ons
ted church in a village conveys bad impressions Ia
strangers, as TO the enterprise and perhaps tbe
morality Of the inhabitants.
lWll observe In conclusion, that arrangement
are being made, in view of our Fair having sue
ceeded SO well. to secure a mere fitting ground with
proper enclosures and buildings, and establish the
Manonlng Valley Association on a permanent ba.
SIS, confident that we have not only the ability but
me disposition to make succeeding Fairs superior
even 70 tnis one. Its.