The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1869-12-02

there by the magnificent array of articles on ex-
hibition.
Among the chief features of the morning, we
may mention the "dog- power" belonging to Mr..
NANCE, of Honea Path, which was highly amusing
and instructive. By the aid of this power, the
owner stated that for two years his family had
been enabled to churn with The utmost ease and
facility. The power can be applied to anything
within its scope, and is quite novelty.
Another simple and useful contrivance, intended
to save labor in churning, was exhibited by Mr..
w. T. BROWNE, of this neighborhood. Being his
own invention, and certainly adapted to the pur-
pose for which it was intended, it attracted much
attention, and was highly complimented.
The exhibition of horses began about one
o'clock and lasted for several hours. Every class
enumerated in the premium list was represented,
we believe, and though the entries we're compare
lively few, the display was indeed creditable The
committee took their stand upon the public square,
and each class of horses required to "pass in re-
view" before them. The square was thronged
with ladies and gentlemen, and great difficulty
was experienced in keeping back the surging tide
of people. The best horses were decorated with
the blue ribbon, and the second best obtained
badge of red ribbon, although the committee were
authorized to award premiums only for the best.
During the progress OF the horse-show, the An
dersou Brass Band enliveped the occasion by in
spring strains of music, and added much to the
exhibition. Indeed, on both days these clever
gentlemen contributed no little to the Success and
pleasure of the occasion by furnishing music at
proper intervals. It is conceded that we cannot
do without the Band, and its members always
evince cheerful disposition to accommodate the
public.
The closing exercises of the day took place in
the Court House, when the doors were opened 10
the public generally. Maj RUSSELL called the
meeting to order, and made few appropriate re-
marks concerning the Fair and its results, not for
getting TO- thank the people for their interest and
assistance, and urging farmers to connect them
selves with the Association, either as anna&1 life
or perpetual members. 4 number of gentlemen
enrolled. their names at once, principally life
members Upon motion, Maj GEORGE SEABonN
was unanimously elected an honorary life member
of the Association
The reports of committees were then read, and
the premiums awarded. which interesting cere-
mony concluded the Fair ani the immense audi.
ence dispersed.
We cannot close this has,y and imperfect repo1.
of the Fair without alluding to- the energy and
public spirit manifested by the Chairman of the
Executive, Committee. 3. g. CnAYToN, ESQ.,, TO
whom in great measure is doe the inception and
successful completion of the enierPSise, ana upon
whose shoulders fell the greatest responsibility.
He proved himself fully equal to- the occasion, and
in every respect secured the best possible arrange
meLts for visitors and exhibitors. 1t will be re-
membered that onlY three weeks ago tiEs affair
was really begun, anu the Association was then
without funds 3As money for premiums was
subscribed by our citizens, and they have nobly
responded with their united energies ir,makinC It'll
success and we are gratfed' TO state THAT the
arrangement has been such as to leave n balance
in the Treasury, to forh nucleus for future ope-
rations
Our limited space debars tho list of exhibitors
and articles, which may appear next week. We
append the reports of several comuG&essr and
others will appear ae=st week.
REPORT ON FIELD CROPS:
The Committee appointed to examine and award
premiums on Field Crops have performed that
duty, and in accordance with their best judgment
and disposition to do justice to all competitors,
make the SSllOwing awards:
Best sample Ginned Cotton, G. McLees.
DR.. W. G. Brown presented beautiful speci-
men, indeed-eeual to The former except in the
fault of the Clint Wis worc moty. All the spec
linens exhibited are wopthY Of premiums, but only
one was awarded, which the. committee regret, Us
on other articles that came before them.
Best half bushel white Wheat, j. p. Moore, Of
Greenville.
Best half bushel red Wheat, Col. C. S. Mattison
Best sample of Corn-s0 busleie per aare-B. F.
Crayton.
A number Of excellent specimens were e1hibi
tcd-the Crawford considered second best.
Best half bushe Sweet Potatoes, d. j. Shcrard.
Only one specimen eshisited.
Best half bushel Tuunips D. q, Cox
Best sample Of Tobacco on the stalk, - Nc
Lees.
Best 10. of Beets, Mrs. Major SeaBorna'
Best half bushel field Fcas, d. F. Craytons
Best half bushel Barley, s. NJ. Crayton-
Best half bushel Oats, A. McLces.
Best half bushel Carrots, G. w. Miller.
Best half dozen Cabbage heads, Mrs. j. P. Reed
Best sack of Flour, Mnj T. B. Lee.
Second best sack Flour, j. Provost.
Best sample of Brooms, j. D. Smith, new
article, manufactured in our own county, and
should be palronized by every true-hearied South
ern man. Respectfully submitted,
GEO. SEABORN, Chm'n.
REPORy ON CATTLE AND SHEEP.
The Committee on Cattle and Sheep beg leave
TO report that they have discharged the duties i'm
posed on them to the best of their ability, and
awaujed. premiums to the following persons:
F. w. r. Nance, for best Durham Bull under 3
years old This is handsome animal Is months
old, very large and we'll formeu
Kennon Breazenle exhibited fine Grade Bull
over years. which being the only aniuoy of that
kind exhibited over years old, your committee
beg leave te recommend that premium be award