The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1870-10-29
THE STATE FAIR.
FIFTH DAY.


great as that of the day preceding, seemed
likely to be realized. Nor was this hope
delusive one, for the place was literally
thronged with eager spectators, all anxious
to get glance at the articles on exhibit
ton.
The approaches to the gate and ticket
Offices were crowded with people on foot
and PEOPLE on horseback, and hacks of every
description, kept pouring out their living
loads, only to return for more.
Inside every available space was occupi-
ed, and the Grand Stand was one sea of
heads; the youth and beauty of our great
State being there congregated. Several
schools which did not put in an appearance |
on Thursday, added their quote to the i'm !
mense throng.
About y o'clock the inspirating strains
of Skiff % Gaylord's beautiful band was
heard, and soon the Fire Department ap-
peared on the ground, presenting a splen-
did appearance. Both companies were out
in full force, and Hope No. 3 in their new
uniform, looking well. On hating before
the stand, the Department gave three en-
thusiastic cheers for the ladies, and then
dispersed.
Next came the trial of the Babcock Fire
Extnguisher, anew and formidable enemy
to the devouring element, which threatens
TO eventually do away with the necessity
for fire engines. A pile Of barrels saturat-
ed with tar were set on fire, and when
thoroughly ignited, a stream of gas from
the Extinguisher was directed on the baz-
ing mass, and in less than five minutes not
spark remained. The machine, which is
small and portable, is kept continually
charged with compound which forms car
bonic acid gas when let loose by turning
tap at the top of the extinguisher, and this
experiment conclusively proved that no
fire could live when exposed to its infiu-
ence.
After some promiscuous riding and dis
plays of Workmanship, the Baby contest
was announced, and the premium of $40
and the elegant silver wine service dona-
ted by e. A. Tyler & Co.. of New Orleans,
was awarded to Thomas Shackleford Priest
ly, of Canton, eight months old, he being
the only competitor.
Next came the Indian Ball Play, which
Yesterday was certainly the great day
of the Fair, both as regarded miscellaneous
attractions and general attendance, and will
long be remembered by those who were for
tunate enough to be present
SEWING MACHINES.
Awarding COmmittee-A. NJ. West, III B.
Bostwick, Mrs. Jno. Handy, Mrs. Smythe,
Mrs. Kausler, j. NJ. Wesson.
The Wheeler & Wilson took the premium
as the best Family Sewing Machine
The Empire Machine took premium for
best sewing on leather.
The Singer Machine took premium on
most useful attachments for tucking and
ornamental work and for general work.
The Grover & Baker is recommended fol
most simple and useful motive power.
FIELD CROPS.
Awarding Committee-A. P. Barry, Aus.
tin Nicely, D. j. Carter.
Best Cow-Pea, j. j. Cassil, of Kinds.
Best Sweet Potatoes, A. a. Saunders, OF
Kinds. Mr.. Saunders raised $50 bushels te
the acre. He also took the special premium
Best Irish Potatoes, Mrs. Joshua Robin
son, of Kinds.
Best Broom Corn, Geo. Rizer, of Ray.
mond.
Best Corn Meal, C. A. Brougher, O
Kinds.
Best Shelled Corn, c.. A. Brougher.
Best Corn in Ear. Richard Holmes, O
Kinds.
Best Pindars, Gen. 7. j. Holmes, of Kinds
FRUITS AND VEGETABLES
Awarding Committee-R. Kells, A. M
Rafter, j. Nj. Shaw, j. III. Ledbetter.
Best Pears, premium to Mrs. M. B. Sim
mons, of Madison.
Best Apples, premium to Mrs. L. G. Arm
field.
Best Seeding Apples, premium to Mr.:
l.. G. Armfield
Best Peach, honorable mention to E. q
Harris, of Kinds.
Best Luna Beans, premium to Jas. T. Les
ter, of Kinds.
Best Snap Beans, premium to Joshu
Robinson, ofHinds.
Best Sweet Peppers, premium to Joshu
Robinson, of Kinds.
Best Tomatoes, premium to F. E. Lusk, {
Kinds.
Best Turnips, premium to Joshua Robin
sou, ofHlnds.
Best Pumkin, premium (also special pre-
MUM of $5) to A. j. Classify, of Kinds.
Special premium offered by Capt. g. /
Bustamante for largest collection of Garde