The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1871-11-12
CLOSE or tae st.te Fair.

Huu m6CnRn1Cal ASSOCIATION OF South
oarolina. which has been held in this
city siIoe Monday iast, came to close
yesterday evening" The day was exceed
ingly pleasant, and many visitors were
attracted to the grounds to take one
more look at the sight, and to witness
the races and the distribution of the
prizes.
The first race was haif-miie dash.
S50O side, between Kendrick, entered
by j. Crawford, and Belle of York, by
tludd. The latter horse won the race.
time, 53 seconds. The second race. q
half-mile dash, saddle horses. There
were three horses entered-Gentle An
ME. by 81. Brown, bay horse, by Boycs
& Pettingill, and gray horne, by Fludd.
The race was won by Gentle Annie
time, 1.O61a. The third race-a match
race for 5000 side, half mile, between
Tolbert's horse Lexington and Harper's
horse. The race was won by the former
horse.
There will be match race on Monday.
for 81 900 q side, which will doubtless
attract large numbers of those who take
pleasure in such sport.
The gross receipts Q. She Bazaar by the
patriotic and self-sacridcing ladies who
conducted its affairs 80 ably and salts
iactoriiy, were about sl,040. Oct Of
this. certain expenses will have to be
poid for oysters. poultry, and other sup
plies; but it is confidently believed that
the actual amount cleared by the Bazaar
will not fall much short OF 800. The
ladies deserve great praise for the man.
ner IN which they have conducted this
affair.
we were mistaken when wo said that
our old friend, Grayely, OF Charleston,
was not represented ut the fair; for we
lind. on closer examination, that, with
his accustomed energy and eye to bust
ness, he has no less than eighteen differ
ent agricultural implements on ezhibi-
ton.
A number of heads OF cattle and some
horses changed hands ut auction, yester
day, but the prices realized for cattle
were not very high.
Much interest vas manifested in the
distribution of prizos, which kept the
members of the Executive Committee
busy for several hours. From oil we
could learn, there seemed to be pretty
general satisfaction expressed with the
different awards. It is impossible to
please all, particularly where there are so
many superior articles, and some must
expect to be disappointed. Let not this
discourage them. however. but let it
serve as an incentive 70 do a little better
next time, SO as to be sure of the prize.
The following are the receipts 1T the
gate each day: November 4, $46; 6.
$248; 7, $S47; 8, Sl.457; 9, 81, 1876; 10,
1852; II, 1872. Total. 81 1857. In addi-
ton to this, were the receipts for entries,
rent Of portions of the grounds for
shows, &C.; 80 that there is every reason
to hope that tue entire receipts will more
than equal the expenses. It is the una
nimous opinion of all, that this has
been the most successful fair held in this
State since the war-particularly when
we take into consideration the present
unsettled condition Of nine of the Coun-
ties of the State, which are among the
best contributors every year, but which
this year have been enabled to do but
little. We sincerely hope that ere
another year rolls around, peace will be
declared between the United States of
America and the sovereign State of
South Carolina. and we will be permit
ted to live quietly and at peace with all
mankind.
at IL o'clock, permission was given for
the removal of goods and for the balance
W tuo uhJ, wagons were DuSlly occupied
In transporting all kinds of goods. wares
and cattle from the fair grounds to the
owners residences, or the railroad de.
pots for transportation to IL distance.
Thus the fair has come to IA close. It
has been one continued success from the
commencement to the Close Nothing
has occurred to mar the harmony or
cause an unkind word, and all who have
visited Columbia during the week will
return to their homes we'll pleased with
their visit, and with determination,
should their lives be spared, to come
again next year and bring everybody
else along with them they can.
Columbia has been q gay place, day
and night, for tho past week Tho hotels
were oil filled to their utmost capacity,
and tho private boarding houses also.
This has fully demonstrated the necessi-
ty Of more hotel accommodations, which
| will, no doubt, be forthcoming before
the next State fair assemblies.
An inquisitivc friend, who is always,
prylng into such matters, says there wero
twenty.one happy brides in the city dur
ing fair week. and he is fully convinced,
from the ardent attention bestowed upon
i A.