The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1871-11-16
FlOrence-Her Fair and Her Pee
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For the CITIZEN.
Mr.. EDIToR; 1t was our good for
tune TO be present at the Florence
Fair, during the last two days ofits
continuance. 1t was our first visit
to that place since the war, and we
were agreeably impressed with the
J evidences of life in the old land, "
that were to be seen on every hand
Though it suffered greatly during
the war, it wears a bright, business
look, and several fine blocks have
been erected on the sites Of the old
buildings that were burned then.
Though the town presents many
evidences of the architectural taste
of perhaps happier years, there are
many beautifully improved places,
many fine residences, and tasteful
cottages, ali heightened by an air
Of rural beauty, very pleasing to
the eye. But the greatest charm
this delightful town possesses for the
stranger, is the hospitality for which
its citizens arc so renowned, and
which was so generously dispensed
during the late fair. That occa-
sion will long be remembered by the
many visitors who were present,
and especially, sir, should the hearts
Of the middle Tennesseeans warm
gratefully towards the town and
vicinity, for the kindly courtesies
that were everywhere extended to
them.
The fair grounds are conveniently
located just outside of city limits,
and are easily accessible; though
there is a probability of their being
moved to a point nearer the depot,
from a consideration Of greater con
venience, which should have its
weight with other localities. The
present location is however, well
adapted, and susceptible of being
made very attractive, and though
the society is IN its infancy, yet
from the spirit and liberality of the
people, we cannot doubt that the
| promise of the present viii be real
led
There was a large crowd present
ON both of the days we were there
ent, and from the interest and en-
joyment, we are forced to regard
it as the success of the season.
Our limited space viii not allow US
to mention in detail all the objects
of interests that met our view, so
few must suffice, and we must
content ourself with a passing no
tice first of Floral Hall, which pre-
scented a scene of rare beauty in the
brilliant display and tasteful ar
rangement, of the arcticles on exhi-
bition, which in extent, variety, and
artistic excellence, were unsurpass-
ed by any we have seen during the
season. The hall was constantly
( crowded by a delighted throng,
whose admiration seemed never
satisfied. We pass very naturally
from this most attractive scene, to
those whose taste and skill gave to
it its beauty, and whose presence
completed its fascination,
THE LADIES.
We have seldom seen in a crowd
of its size, so much beauty, ele-
gance, and good taste, and so much
of that indescribable tact that ena-
bles them to make every one feel
happy who mingles with them, and
of those sweet womanly graces,
that charm all who come within
/ their influence. Whether in the
graceful amenities of social life,
or in the exercise Of a genuine hos
/ pitality, they challenged our high
est admiration. Whenever in the
future, our thoughts shall wander
in search of a spot illumined by
woman's brightest smiles, happy in
the practice of every social virtue,
and elevated by her most benign
influences, they will turn to Flor
ence.
THE STOCK RING
On Friday morning. presented
rare attractions to the admirers of
fine stock. BY the way, few com
munities can boast of more good
Judges than this. The sweepstake
stallion ring on this occasion, pos
sessed unusual interest made up
as it was, Of the best horses from
several counties in Middle Tenn,
and North Alabama. Conspicuous
among them we noticed our own
magnificent Rosseau, the incompar
able Muggias, and Bay Woodford.
! The owners of these splendid hors-
es, may well be proud of the adj
miration they excited. The noble
Rosseau seemed almost conscious
of the honor conferred on him as he
proudly Haunted his blue ribbon to
the breeze. Col Smith bore it like
q hero. Mrs. \, however, viii re
place the buttons.
i Later in the day there was
a splendid ring Of thoroughbred