The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1871-10-05
The Annual Fairs.

The Annual Fairs. .,
The season is now opening for the an
nual Fairs of the South,s and state, and
local Societies, in Kentucky, Virginia,
Tennessee, North Carolina, South Car
olina, Texas and Georgia, are preparing
unusual Inducements to attract as well
exhibitors as spectators. The premium
lists were never larger, the preparations
more complete, and the promise Of sue
cess more encouraging. :r- ....
Northern Georgia will be represented
by tho Atlanta Fair which continues
from tho 10th to 21st Of October
Middle and Western, at the Macon
State Fair, Oct. 23-26-Westcrn
Georgia and Eastern Carolina at the
Augusta Fair, Oct. 31-Nov. 4. The
premiums at the Augusta Fair are
greater in amount than at tho State
Fair, being over $4,000, Besides,
there arc special premiums which af.
ford illustration Of the spirit enlisted.
In our last wo called attention to
our own Abbcvillc Fair, which comes
off on the 25th, 26th and 9th Oct.
We have good reason to DO proud Of
our past success, and the coming Fair
promises to equali if not surpass any
of it's predecessors. We arc sure that
lit will not disappoint expectation but
but vii reflect credit upon all con-
ccncd. n..-.. "
Two weeks later, comes off the
Fair of our own State Society which
will be held in Columbia, beginning
ON the 9Th and closing on the 18th
November. This is the third Annual
Fair, and promises to surpass all cf its
predecessors. \ large premium lis:
has been prepared, and with prcpara-
tions most thorough and extensive to
stimulate competition and to attract
spectators, VIC may expect brilliant
exhibition in Columbia next Novcm-
b,r. TO our people it appeals direct
ly for sympathy and support. 1t de-
ponds upon them for sustenancc, and
it. will repay tcnfold their contriIu-
tions. 1t has already done good
work in the State. 1t has awakened
US to an appreciation of agricultural
knowledge and industrial progress.
It has lcdssinto existence the local
Societies and given an impetus to the
County Fairs in Anderson, Abbc-
vile, Darlington, Orangcburg and
Fothcr Districts Of the State. In pa
tronisipg our County Fairs let us not
forget tho State Fair 10 which they
are valuable auxiliarics. Let all
wishing to be exhibitors apply to Col.
Aiken, of Cokcsbury, or ". II. Park
or, Esq, of Abbcville, for a copy Of
tho premium list. -@ ~..
Tho advantages of these Agricul-
tural Fairs are incalculablc. They
'impart practical knowledge. and stin.
Mate industry in every department Of
agriculture and the mechanic arts.
They give us the results Of u varied
industry, aud create everywhere the
spirit Of a generous rivalry. la, > ,,
This is manifest. But as shown BY
Col. Aiken in tho leading article in
tho Rurul Caroli~ian for October,
something more is still needed. 1t is
necessary to meet in annual coiwcn-;
tion, where proper scope may be
given to the exchange of ideas, and
to o full discussion. Here valuable
practical aud experimental knowledge
will be made most available. lie
recommends also the appointment Of
an agent or commissioner who will
cmbody tho results of the year sinvcst:.
CATION in his annual report.
Georgia has adopted system, like
this and its advantages arc apparent.
Each county club is suxiliary tothc
State Society, and is represented in
the annual conventions. The sub
iects discussed il these Last cnurc to
the benefit of all the local societies.
,Ehe example is worthy Of imita'
ten.