Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1871-11-16
THE ADVERTISER.
Edgeie,d, S. c., Nov. l6. 1871.
The Third State Fair.


The Third State Fair.
1t had become general impression
hat the third Fair of the State Agricul-
tural and Mechanical Society would be
failure, that the troubles in the up coun-
try ana the reported presence of large
body OF United States soldiery in Co
lurihia at the timo, would cause 1t to he
very sliu.ly attended and very poorly
contributed to. But this impression was
in 40 respect verified. There were no
u. 8. soldiers, there were thousands upon
thouesndsS of visitors, and the wonders
Of fnaturo end art on exhibition were well
worthy tbs attention of all intelligentin-
spectoas, In fact, of t,le three Fairs held
by the Society, we honestly consider the
Que jastPssttc to have been the most sue
cessful. And greatly successful as the
Fair has been, it is believed that this, its
third effort, is but the precursor Of a great
exhibition that shall equal in educattve
influence and in artistic effect any SINH
lar affair in the South. Each year has
shown that these State Fairs grow in the
public favor and the promoters are great
ly encouraged thereby. Three or four
days well spent at these Fairs will stand
tho calm reflection of the succeeding
year; -
THE AUXILIARY JOINT Stock COMPANY.
The State Agricultural and Mechani-
cal Society is so evidently prosperine
and so decidedly useful that an enthusi
astic plan is in process to add to its pow
er and permanence. This plan is to form
a Joint Stock Company auxiliary to the
State Society. BY this it is proposed to
augment the revenue derived from the
Society, by SO much as may be derived
from the joint stock investment. The
shares are $40 each. Subscription lists
were taheI through the crowd during the
last two days of the Fair, and. if we mis-
take not, very good beginning was
made. When our people shall. in future
be solicited for such subscriptions, we
earnestly hope they will not turn their
backs upon so praiseworthy an ally OF
their State Agricultural and Mechanical
Society.
EDeEp1ELD DEREL1cT AND REPREHEN-
SIPLE.
The industry, enterprise and domeshc
economy of our District were not at al
represented in the State Fair. In three
lines we can tell what was on exhibition
from Edgefeld: A Devon bull by Loe
Hill. Esq, Durham bull and a Grad
bull by VIM. n. Frazier, Esq, light
draft filly by the same gentleman an
a very valuable little labor-saving ma
chine, "The Household Pet" by Capt
Til Watson, jr. This machine is intended
to black boots, clean knives and forks
grind knives, scissors, &c. 1t was muci
praised and took premium. All tn"
bulls too took first premiums. The fiily
took second premium. Col. Bacon.
horses. "Nfozart'' and "Girl of my
Heart, carried all before them; in fact
they found no competitors worthy OF be-
ing so called.
In future the nienand women OF Edge
field must not so neglect the State Fair.
1t is not wise, it is not generous, it is not
in good taste. Look out, compatriots
we shall make every effort next spring
and summer TO stir you upin this impor-
tant matter.
THE BusTLE, THE CROWD, THE HOTELS,
THE BAZAAR, The Music.
Such crowd Such throngs at every
hotel! Such heaps of ladies, with theil
big trunks, packed into one small room
Such troops OF young fellows without
place to lay their heads! Such rushing
and roaring of vehicles from morning
until night! Such tramping OF feet,
and buzzing Of voices, and rushing OF
robes! Such public love-maklng, and
such frantic flirtations! Such an influx
of happy brides in lilac silks! Such AZ
sane betting on the horse races Such
weary plodding to distant sheds and
pens to see the big bulls and the big
hogs! Such fierce contention and envy
among the horse men! Such pranclne
of saddle horses and snowy young men
in'the ring! Such fearful steer races
Such tiresome ploughing matches! Such
an ignoble tournament! Such inspiring
strains of Strauss and Offenbach from
the music stand! So many streets, alsles,
corridors, spaces, corners, nooks, Dug
gies, carriage, full of curious, laughing,
chatting, bed:zened people, each giving
his or her opinion of the wonders and
Clories of the Fair! Such valuable sums
OF money wasted upon the :" fat woman"
and the educated pig" and the bogus
"Indiansv' Such raking in OF lucre at
Shiyer's and at Kinard's! Such blind
grabbing at false hair and flowers at Mrs.
McCormick's and Mrs. Reeds! Such
devouring of oysters and turkey, and
such pouring down of hot coffee, ut the
Ladies Bazaar in behalf Of the Soldiers
Monument! Such indiscriminate anu
criminal whacking of pianos! Such in
fernal clicking and clacking OF sewing
machines! Such enthusiastic shouts OF
applause over the exquisite and match
less portraits and photographs OF Wearn
and Hix: Such brightness, and gaycty,
and merriment, and color. all arounu
and on every side! Such-well, we might
90 on till the Day of Judgment overlook
Us. hut we think our picture tolcrabiy
complete.
The receipts at the gate for the six day
amounted to about $4,000. Tile patriotic
and indefatigable ladies OF the Monu
ment Bazaar cleared some 800. At one
of its last meetings the Society electet
the following officers TO serve ,orthe en-
suing year:-Pres;dent Johnson H'
good; Vice Presidents. William Wallace.
i. w. Woodward. w. II. Lawton, B.
Williamson; Executive Cp!n>nltiee,
p. Thomas, L. Mcintosh, j. y. u
R.O'Eeale, Jr., Il. D Dottcrct; Soc.e-a
~ and Treasurer, D. Wyatt Aiken.
The movement in favor of Join,
Stock Auxiliary Society met with favor
able consideration, and over 5000 was.
subscribed at once, and Commute
was appointed 70 canvass the city for si;iI-
Hriptions.
On motion Of Mr.. VIM. NJ. Lawton, ti.'
President appointed the following dcis
gates to the Agricultural Congress vii.
cnnvenes shortly III S.ln'. AIS, ;:ni
Wade Hampton, i. = = ,af :
Richardson, a. u. t,r!a. -"
y. B. Springs, N q. ..n.l, .: =. >. {,
ven, r. c. Weatacrny. &. NJ. sims L.
kcilt, \. NJ. Foster, j. y. LciIad. 4.
Clarke, Samuel Mc.iiiic:, t:.ii'.- : Et
A. u. Frederick. D. Wyatt -iii,ci:, '"
Duncan and j. Z. Thomas.
TEE BALI. OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA
CLUB.
Socially, this Dall was the great tas:i
val occasion OF the Fair week. TAe
Sonth Carolina Club was organized twc
wears ego Its object is the promoting