Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-09-27
FAXETTEVILLE FAIR.
sa.araar-Fiflh and Las, par.


To-day closed the most interesting anC
attractive exhibition held in Lincoln
county for some years The success Of
the preceding days had added greatly to
the general interest, and at an early hour
every avenue of approach to the grounds
was crowded with dense throng vending
their way to the commodious amphitheatre,
which was soon filed with a multitude OF
eager and attentive spectators many hav-
ing difficulty in securing eligible seats. The
number at one O'Clock was at least 5000,
VIII lie several estimated it as high as 1000.
Everything was life and animation. The
music by the band was inspiring, and
everything combined to make the day
most agreeable. The exhibition was
opened with rings of harness and saddle
stock, feature in which the people take
great interest and in which they excel. In
the former the following entries and awards
were made:
Harness mare, years and upwards,
five entries; premium, A McKimmon, of
Giles; certificate, Mason & Bro, of Ala
bama
Same, years old, four entries; pre-
MUM, S A Gordon, of Giles; certificate, W
F Keith, of Lincoln.
Same, 2 years old, four entries; pre-
MUM, A McKimmon, of Giles; certificate,
A Smith, of Lincoln.
Same, year Old, four entries; premium,
Andrew Cashion, of Lincoln; certificate, A
j McKiminon, Of Giles 90
Same, Sweepstakes--10 entries, premi-
nm ] McKimmon; certificate Andrew Ca
shion.
SPEED RINa-HARNEss.
In this contest Giles county presented
the only contestants-Mr McKimmon
bearing off the palm, and Mr. Gordon the
certificate.
elt YOUNG MEMS RIDE.
Eleven young gentlemen now entered
the arena for a. contest IN horsemanship,
which was by far the finest and most ex- |
citing yet Witnessed. The horses we're all
fine, spirited and fast, and the trial was
close and produced the greatest enthusiasm
among the spectators. The premium was
taken by T A Kercheval, and the certificate
cy 49, Goodrich, both of Giles. rrl
~I . NTERMIssIoN ....E
was now given for dinner, during which
The entire crowd was Toasted to the hearts
content, on the best the country afforded,
which was abundant for the purpose, and
10 spare. I'M. ...--- ..-- ~. -....-.
During the interruission there was a
juvenile ride. Little Miss Matte Cole,
i've years old, appeared on horseback,
With an exuberant suit of natural hair,
very beautiful flowing over her shoulders,
md made the circuit several times around,
With entire self confidence and grace. She
was followed by young knight and his
Willie Kelly, Of Giles, eight
7ears old, and Miss Clara Eddins, of Lin
,oln, somewhat younger, who rode with
he rapidity, ease and nonchalance Of ma
;urity. These performances ELECTED the
warmest admiration; all lips sounded their
praise.
SADDLE HORSES.
In this class, the entries were numerous
md would compare favorsbly with SINH
ar exhibition in any county In the State.
The following we're the awards;
Stallion, 4 years old and over, entries
Premium, C T Bright, of Lincoln; certif-
,ate, I'D Moore, of Bedford.
Same, years old, 3 entries-Premium,
lanes Cashion, of Lincoln; certificate, Jno |
U Hopper, of Lincoln
Same, years old-Premium, Joel Reese, |
# Lincoln; certificate, W W Fisbback, of |
Marshall
Same, 1 year old, entries-Premium, |
Tames Cashion, of Lincoln; certificate, |
stephen Hart, ditto.
Same, sucking, 5 entries-Premium, |
Tohn Dance, of Lincoln; certificate,
Iooney, of Marshall.
Same, sweepstake, 10 entries-Premium,
! @ Moore, of Marshall; certificate. Joel |
reese, of Lincoln.
lads UNDER THE SADDLE.
Aged mare or gelding, 10 entries-Pre-
B Simms, of Lincoln; |
ertifcate, s A Gordon, of Giles.
Same, years and under, entries =
'remium, Milton Scott, of Lincoln; certi-
cate, Geo. Stonebrake, ditto.
Ladys Horse, ridden by lady, five en- |
ries. premium, w A Willard, horse ridden |
" Miss Fannie HINES: certificate, W G
Goodrich, horse ridden by Miss Lizzie
Jole.
Horsemanship by Lsdy-There were
i've entries in this contest, all full of grace |
nd beauty, and each worthy prize, but |
he award was to the very best-Miss Liz
lie Cole, Of Lincoln; certificate, Miss Liz
lie Gordon, of Giles.
Boquet, premium, Miss Mary Drake,
light years old.
Boquet, premium, Mrs G W Stewart;
ertifcate, Miss Lou Gray.
Wreath, premium, Mrs Howard New
nan; certificate, I Farquharson-
Basket of Flowers, premium, Robt
arquharsOn.
Worsted Flowers, premium Miss Ollie
life, of McMinnville.
Wax Flowers, premium, Miss Kate Full
on, of Fayetteville.
After another speed ring the Sixth An
ual Fair closed, after one of the finest,
lost entertaining and useful exhibitions
yer made in Lincoln county.
cannot close these reports without a
pecial acknowledgement of thanks for the
inform kindness and courtesy shown to
be representative of the UNION AND AMERI-
AN by the President Of the Association,
Ir. H. f. Dusenbery; ]. W. Newman,
so Secretary; Mr.. B. Drake, Assistant
ecretary; Mr.. w. L. Snoffner, Treasurer;
Ir. Morgan, Marshal, Mr. Beavers, Ring
Iaster, and the Directors generally, whose
ssiduous eXertions made the occasion so
1ccessful and agreeable to all visitors
CoRRECTIoN-In the report of the first
az, the types gave the premium for apples
B. w. Goodrich. 1t should have been
Messrs. Houghton i Cherry, of franklin
,unty, who exhibited thirty varities, the
sst in the country They also received
70 premium for pears. Mr.. B. w. Good
Oh received the premium for peaches on
at day.