The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1872-09-20

The first day of the Fair, last Tuesday, was
as beautiful as dream, and there was moth
ing but the dust that any one could object to.
Usually there is a small crowd present on the
first day, and the large number present last
Tuesday gave US much reason to hope that this
would prove the most interesting Fair ever
held in Maury. This day wa: mainly set apart
for the exhibition of cattle, and nobody had
any reason to be ashamed of those shown by
our enterprisinG stock men. By reference to
the list Of premiums awarded, it will be seen
that great many thoroughbred bulls were
exhibited. Since our last Fair Maj. Ben Har-
Ian and Josh l.. Williams have purchased q
magnificent bull, which took the premium
over Walker SCOTS Thorn" who bore of
the blue ribbon triumphsntly at the last Fair.
Ayoung bull of Davidson county, and another
of Giles county, belonging to Robert Rhodes,
took tine premium and certificate in the sweep
stakes ring. The ring of herd cattle, exhib-
tied by Capt. Thomas Gibson, Major Ben Hsr-
Ian, Col. G. W. Polk, and Walker Scott, was
acknowledged to have been the finest display
ever made at the Maury County Fair. Indeed,
there are those who believe it could not be
beaten anywhere. .l. $50.
The second day was also as bqautiful as if it
had been "madc TO ORDER" but the crowd WAS
not much larger than on the first day. The
exhibition was very good. A number of
prominent hog raisers did not enter the con-
test, and the rings were not as full as last year,
but those exhibited were very superior. Much
credit aud honor are due those of our enter
prising fellow-citizens who are trying to i'm
prove the hogs Of our county. They should
not fail to exhibit their hogs at every fair, how
ever. The display OF Jacks, Jennets ard
Mules was very fine.
The third day, Thursday, was as beautiful
as autumn ever gets up, and the ladies turned
out in full force. A large crowd was present,
and this made everything much more interest
ing. The exhibitions were all good. .-.5
We have no disposition to brsg on our coun-
ty, but it would De dereliction not to speak
Of the splendid hospitality of our people. Ia
it not something to be proud of? Strangers
speak of it, aud it IS known all over the State.
II Fairs did no more than to keep alive this
noble characteristic Of our people, ard cult
vate spirit of human sympathy and affection
which is so closely allied to religf6n-it
would be doing great work. .,r......-., ...-..
Experience is a great teacher. Each
succeeding year develops some new feature
worthy of praise in the conduct of the Fair
every fair approaches nearer that perfection
which will never be attained. Much of this
wisdom may be attributed to the very com.
mendable practlve of retaining efficient
men in office. The principal change is that
of making Nick Akin Secretary in place oil
J. q. Bailey. Mr.. Bailey was as good a Sec
rotary as could be found anywhere, and in
saying that Mr.. Akin is worthy to succeed
him, ii is intended rs no mean compli ment
The county does not contain nicer gentle
man, or one that would more Conscientious
ly and efficiently discharge the duties of the
office, The President combines in a pre-
eminent degree the high qualities of fine ad
ministrative ability and suavity of manner
belonging to a cultivated gentleman; and he
is ably assisted by the Vice President and
Directors. The familiar and portly forms OF
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missed with regret, but this is not meant as O
reflection upon Capt. Fietch Barnes, who
does almost as much work as half a dozen
men. He has as much energy as steam
engine and Is astireless as an electrical bal
terry. His position OF Ring Master Is a labol
of love to him. 'r.s-.. -yr..... al. sal.