The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1871-09-29
MAURY COUNTY rAIR.
First DAY.

Il
| First Day.
Last Tuesday, the FIRST day ofthe Fan,
opened beautiful, the sun shining bright
ly, and crisp atmosphere making IL
very pleasant for outdoor exercise
The enthusiasm Of our people was un-
bounded, which sugured well for the
Fair. Never In our Life haye we WIT
messed such large and splendid display
of stock. 1t was feared by some that en-
trance of stock being free, much ragged
and scrub cattle would be shown; but
such fears were groundless. Not only
was the ground covered with stock, but
they were Of very superior quality. The
three Bull rings were never equalled, in
tins section. The cows were also very
fine, and the ring Off years old heifers,
full blooded, was pronounced by our
best stock men as superb.
1t was announced that between the
hours Of II and o'clock, persons hav-
ing cattle for sale would be allowed to
sell them at public auction. The sale is
conducted In an honorable manner by
the Directors, and no by-bidding is al
lowed. 1t is 9 very important and in
teresting feature Of the Fair, and the Dr.
rectors deserve great praise for its intro
duction.
The accomplished and very efficient
Secretary has had his Office greatly inn
proved. Major j. II. Akin, Marshal Of
the Stock entries, discharges his respon-
sible and arduous duties in a most ad-
miisble manner. AB MoMEKNs, d. d.
McFsll, Marshals inside the amphithea-
tire, did their work well. The Directors
had the good taste and judgment to get
for criers, Sheriff SIMS LATTA and Major
BACON ANDERSON.
The Rock City Band, of Nashville,
discoursed soul stirring music. 1t has
IL horns.
The President ofthe NJ C A, NJ, II, q
L s s, was present everywhere, direct
ing affairs and welcoming strangers in
his hospitable manner. The vice-Pres-
ident, j. L. WILLIAMS, and the Direc-
tors, were also at their posts.
Maury countians always show their
large beartedness by their dinners. The
good wives know SO well what and how
much to have for hungry people, and
the men have such an invincible way OF
inviting strangers to cat with them.
Long may they thus keep up the good
old custom.
When some twenty-five or more young
men entered the ring, for saddle horses,
q celebrated stock man at our elbow re-
marked, "You always strike Maury
county weak spot when you name sad
die horses" This fact was fully demon
strated py the large number Of cavalry
regiments from our county during the
late war. On the present occasion, the
display Of good saddle horses was 90
good that it was delicate and difficult
mater for the accomplished Judges TO
decide which was the best.
But by far the most exciting contest
was the last, the ring for the fastest pac-
ing horse, mare or gelding. Some diff
Guilty and confusion occurred before the
the award of premium was made, but it
was finally adjusted.
The dust was not near so troublesome
as was anticipated.
second Day.
The weather continued to be pleasant,
and much larger crowd was present
than on the first day. Our farmers have
gone to great expense in importing fine
Berkshire swine, during the past year,
and we expected to see a splendid dis
play of fine hogs on Wednesday, but we
had no conception of the real truth.
Half an acre of ground was nearly COW
cred with hog pens, containing hogs,
some having taken many premiums in
Canada, and the United States; others
bred in Maury county, and all sustain
ing fine pedigrees. Very few had any
common blood in them.
The Jack Rings were also well sus-
tanned. But the "Baby Show" caused
the greatest sensation among the ladies
and sentimental bachelors under IS.
Fourteen pretty babies were entered, and
bachelors Of uncertain age, widowers
and young married men, were the judy
es. The ladies crowded around 80 that
it was impossible to do anything, and at
last the nurses went into the ring, and
stood up with the babies in a row.
The votes were very scattering at first,
and no decision was arrived at. The
majority were ruled out, and the tug
was between three. At last No Is, Cap
A @ HICKBY's child, beautiful, black
eyed girl of6 months, was declared the
victor. The Premium Baby carriage
was brought forward, and the child's
happy grandfather placed it In, the blue
ribbon was tied on, the servant carried
it around the ring, and everybody was
happy except thirteen disappointed ma
mas, each of when thought her darling
ought to have the blue ribbon.
The Trotting Race was also very
exciting, although Black Prince and
Rather on account of lameness did not
take any part init. Prince came inside
the amphitheatre, and did some splen-
| did trotting, although his lameness was
very apparent. Bay Woodford, prop
erty of FLoURNoY, CLARK & Co., Idol,
| property ofSCorr d CHEATHAM, of Sum.
ner county, and Ben Lomond, run, and
Bay woodford won.
Deer Hunting.
Gen. A. BOWEN has returned from the
Barrens, where he killed three fine deer.
The following persons were with him:
JOHN, BLAKELY, j. W. b. THOMAS,
WALTER PARKER, JBPP. REEVES,
THOMAS BARRETT, MAN DAWSON,
Moss FUSTKR, JANIS Cox, WILL Con-
NOR. DAWSON Cox, and HUNTER each
killed deer.
The following gentlemen killed deer