The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1869-11-19
THE STATE FAIR.

IuuOlt, una LnCn VIC were so tull q
it, that had we attempted des
cription, we should have writer
voluminously, if not interestingly
But now looking at it through IT,,
perspective Of Il weeks recollcctio,
it has lost something Of its hug,
proportions, AID present interest
and hence we shall spare our read
crs the inIliction Of a long essay
descriptive and reflective.
AS was said Of the Abbevillt
Fair, so every body says Of the Co
]umbia Fair, "it was a great sue.
cess"-not equaling the ontc-bCHu~
demonstrations in this way, bnt fan
exceeding public expectation in
the variety and Drilliancy of the
exhibition, and the large attendance
of spectators. The city was filled
to overAowing, the hotels and priv
ate houses crowded to their utmost
capacity, and thousands met togcth-
or daily at the Fair Grounds.
The Fair was held at the old To-
cation in the outskirts of the city.
OF the old buildings, only the Sec
retary's oRceremains--ther rest lave
fallen prey to Shcrman's inccndi-
aries. Instead of them, the city Of
Columbia, has erected a very COM
lnodious building and made a do
nation of building and grounds to
the Society,". Entering the gate,
we arst encounter the amphi-thca-
tre for the exhibition Of stock, dis
tribution of premiums, &c., which
as yet is only partially provided
with seats. Beyond is tic Fair
Building, a spacious two-s:ory
wooden structure with ccmuodious
wings.
Entering the right hand door,
we are launched at once into the
Agricultural Dopartmcnt-mau.-
moth cotton stalks, huge pump
kins, the best Of grain and the fin
est vegetables. Here Abbevillo is
we'll represented, and Col. D. w.
Aiken bears off the premium for
tho best bushel each Of oats, barley,
rye, red wheat, sweet potatoes, and
turnips--3fajor R. A. Griffin for the
best bale of wool. The premium for
the best bale Of upland cotton was
awarded to J. NJ. Crawford of Co.
lumbia, also the silver goblet pre-
scnted by the Charleston Chamber
Of Commerce for the best ten bales
of cotton.
Nearby the. Agricultural Depart
ment, was very choice collection
of the feathered tribe-Cocllin
Chinas, Brahma Pootras, ducks.
geese, pigeons, carrier, fan-tail, ard
muf-a very superior variety.
Beyond is the Household De-
partmcnt, with jams, jellics, pre-
scrvcs-the finest butter, the clear
est honey, wines, cordials, bread,
cakes and pickles-wherc sweets
md sours contended for mastery,
aud culinary skill and houscwifery
art bear off divided palm. III
this Department, Abbevillc is repre-.
sentcd by successful competitors in
Mrs. NJ. G.. Perrin, who exhibits thc
best sample of apple jelly, Miss
Emily Thomas, the best sample OF
apple leather; Capt. D. NJ. Rogcs
the best gallon of Chinese syrup.
Rotracing our steps wo next on,
counter our friend, DR.. J. w. Thorn as
plying away his famous knitting ma.
chine, and surrounded with all the fin
ished products Of the loom and the
needlo-smbroidcry and shcIl-work,
&c, &C.! Here arc exhibited some of
tho best If not the very best) cotton
osnaburgs, shirtings and yarns in tho
world. The Bivingsville Factory
took the premium for the bost bale of
osnabuFgs-ths BatosvilIo, for the best
si,irting-und tho Saluda for tho best
yarn. Tho Rock Island Company
bore of premiums for their beautiful
.joans and cnssimeres. Abbeville here
again was represented on the pre-
miBm list, by Mrs. r. A., Woodward,
fSr; tho best silk comfort, Mrs. D.
W.. Aiken for the best Laid work
qnilt, and bsst candle mats, Miss Mes.
sig Baker, best ehild's dress, Mrs. A.
A:"Morse, best child's sack, Mrs. w.
H. Coleman, best infants dress.
Other ftsstsfal fabrics, were upon
exhiAition here from Abbeville, which
were well worthy Of special men
.tiQfya 50 a'ca ,,' i....' '.!rf ~ r2I n
Standing hero and looking around
a,tHAho5S-uaS wS2ndT take in at /
glance tho rieh contributions ofour
friends J. SulzbacLer, r. c. Shiyor,