Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-10-12
Eastern Division Fair.
Increased Attractions Additional En-
tries, &C., &C.
SECOND DAY.

Yesterday was very unpleasant for those
whose business called them out, and IN COnse-
ouence the attendance at the Fair Grounds was
not near so large as 1t would have been had the
| weather been pleasant. -.-....
The Interest of exhibitors is undated and q
large number of entries were made yesterday.
The amount and quality of stock is unprece-
dented, and we are told by Judge Temple that
so fine collection of stock has not been seen in
Knoxville in twenty years.
| Mr.. L. a. Roberts entered two Durham bulls,
! one over and one under three years a Durham
COW three years a heifer two years, and cali
under one year; long wool buck and eve and
Berkshire boar and SOW
Prof. Nicholson entered jersey bull of pure
| blood
| We noticed two pens of fine hogs entered
| since yesterday, and pork raisers would be de-
lighted to witness the different breeds and
crosses.
Messrs Hough & Church exhibit fine va
rlety of white bread corn, which was grown on
the farm of Gen. Claiborne, Middle Tennessee.
The usual average of corn, we believe, Is lO0
ears to the bushel, but that number shelled in
the presence of a committee, turned out BUSH
Ell and three pecks, and took the premium at
the Nashville fair They also have choice va
rieties of wheat, oats, clover and other grain
and seeds.
Gaines Bro. s. Co. display specimens of their
manufacture, from Tennessee leather, pair of
mems kip boots, pair of mems calf boots full
stock, Scotch sole; lady's skating calf boots;
lady's goat boot, and pair of fine calf slippers,
tanned with the hair on, with rosettes Of the
same.
CLOTHS, &C.
Messrs. Lewis s. Scott. of the Doe River
Company, Carter county, exhibit pair of
blankets of their own manufacture.
ID Kirkpatrick, of Hawkins county, shows spa
cimens of fine all-wool cassimeres jeans, linseyS
and blanketing, which indicate degree of eX-
cellence most gratifying to witness.
MeSsrs. Rayl 81 Boyd, of this city, make
handsome display of Brussels carpets and rugs,
damasks, sc,
Specimens of silk embroidery on velvet and
merino by Mrs. Hugh Martin wero beautifully
executed and were much admired.
MISCELLANEOUS.
Considerable accessions were made to the veg
otable and also to the housewives department.
In the latter we noticed a roasted pig apparent
ly done to turn which looked quite appe-
thing. .. .....
Mr.. David Lee brough in an additional lot of
butter fresh from the churn and just as it APP
peared when taken out of it.
T. A. Burrier had a miniature boiler and
steam engine Insufficient power to run sewing
machine, which he intends doing during the
fair. This is his own construction.
Mr.. John L. Cole, of Jefferson, exhibited a
churn with patent attachment, whereby much
labor is saved
Owing to the rain, the track was very heavy,
tons at the time of this writing are that to-day
will be ine and the outdoor exhibitions inter
esting. The following
PROGRAMME
Was designed for yesterday, but was postponed
on account of the Indictment weather:
Examination of cattle, sheep and swine for
premiums by committee designated for the
purpose.
Examination of single harness horses.
Examination of Tennessee manufactures and
household and orchard products for premiums.
Pacing race and single dash of one mile du-
ring the afternoon for the Association premium.
There will probably be several other races
during the day, we are told.
Mr.. Asher, proprietor of the Bell House, is
running the dining hall, and sets splendid
table, as those who have patronized him can
testify, and for very small price compared
with the viands furnished.
The Mechanics Silver Band were on the
grounds, and made the building resonant with
melody.
The omnibusses will run to and from the fair
grounds from eight, An, till the last person
leaves, and those Messrs Bell, Kern, Lackey
and Keys don't carry, will be taken out by some
of the numerous hacks.