Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1870-11-23


bring to the Fair the best he has, and if,
perohlnce, he hears the slightest remarks
of commendation about it he will feel that
he has been paid and will take courage,
and perhaps become the next year sue
cessful exhibitor. | believe fully in an
nual displays, for the great practical
truth and characteristic Of the present
generation" said Daniel Webster, "is that
public improvements are brought about by
voluntary association and combination.
The principle of association, the practice
of bringing men together for the same gen.
era object, pursuing the same general
end and uniting their intellectual and
phyical efforts to that purpose is great
Improvement in our age. And the reason
is obvious. Here men meet together that
they may converse with one another; that
they may compare with each other their
experience, and thus keep up constant
communication. In this practical point
of view the agricultural associations are
of great Importance Conversation, in
tercourse with other minds, is the general
source Of knowledge. Books do some
thing But it is conversation, it is the
meeting Of men face to face and talking
over what they have in common interest,
it is this intercourse that makes men
sharp, intelligent, ready to communicate
to others and ready to receive instruction
in return '
Public Agricultural Exhibitions are Of
early date, though they had various names
and the premiums offered and paid were
very different in kind and amount from
what are offered at the present day. These
exhibitions first became known about thu
first Of this century. They we're called
Fair, Market-doys, Sheep,shearings, and
Festivals.
The following are some Of the premiums
paid at cne OF these exhibitions, held ii
1909: r.. ".. " ..
" For tn" best tup-lamb of one year, a
silver cup, value $50. r.na J
"For best pair ewes, sambs age, silver
cup, worth $40. ...s
"To the mar (beipg native Ameri
can) who shall clip fleece in the short
est time and best style by clipping after
the English fashion, So. r. .-
For the best blanket of common size
$40.
For the best yds. flannel, to be al
wool, so.
For the best ball woollcn yarn, weigh
ing one pound, s.. g..
ITO that cultivator of the soil who
shall prove that he has manured most lane
from his own resources, in the last twelve
months, toll free at the Washington Mill
one year" .t.-.
A novel premium, indeed but off rec
for noble purpose.
For the best COW with her best calf
$50.
"For best piece Of fullcd and dressed
woolen cloth, $40" ...... ....
1t will be seen that these premiums wer,
liberal and well classed ..>. ..a a
These exhibitions have from that day
increased IN number, and many would
think have improved in character. As tC
this | will not express myself, but thu
conclusion | venture is correct, that thesc
Fairs have always been of great benef
to the farming and mechanical Interests
where located. hence, as l have said,
believe fully in Annual Fairs. Hu.,-
And the question | wish more especial
ly to bring to your attention is the man
ner AMI upon what basis they should BE-
established and conducted. There should
be system and an established policy, anC
that policy should be the one which vii
bring the best and greatest number ant
variety Of articles to the Fair for exhlbI
ton. 1t is a good shoao that brings o 4
the people the nert year. This years ex
hibtion or Fair, i'll my Judgment, gav'
the best satisfaction Of any we ever had
and this one fact will secure a good at
tendance next year ); but if next yea
gives poor show, the attendance will h'
lessened the year following, Now if tn
right policy is adopted "A good show and !
good atteudance can be secured ever.
season, And to this end allow me tqWe
sent 4 few suggestions, not my own u iull
but the result of inquiry AMI more or les
aopght: tar,e. ...
Erst-l believe the grounds should b
owned by an association created for lh
purpose 3 ail .00e.l "a 3f
Second-That they should be put an
kept in rood condition and well fenced,
Tbird-That they should be central an
near to good living or running water.
Fourth--That sufficient land should b
included or owned, to allow of uuIimite
exhibition for this county at least 10
20 years. Iat
| Flfth--At least two gates or roads b
which to approach or leave the grounds
sixth--A wide, perfect-shaped and fu