Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1872-09-25

1rumDuli county Ealr."-IHe heaJner
UnfavOrabIe.--A Vast COncOurse on
the Grounds. .-Splendid Exhibition
OF Stock and Farm Products.
The twenty-seventh annual exhibi-
ton of the Trumbull County Agricul-
tural Association opened under ex-
tremely ~unfavorable circumstances.
The drizzling rain on Tuesday morning,
the 18th inst, did not tend to engender
the most pleasant anticipstions of an
ultimately successful or largely attended
fair on the contrary the ~foreboding
aspect of the weather rather dampened
the ardor of those who had looked for
ward to the occasion with pleasant
expectations, and induced serious appre-
tensions as to the result. N-Otwithstand'
ing, active preparations were begun at
an early hour. An unusual interest
seemed to animate those identified with
the enterprise, in consequence, doubt
less, ofthe adverse opening and from a
general attractiveness which should
counterbalance the detractiou incident
upon the i~nclemency of the weather.
The managers had labored with indefa-
tigable energy to make this fair 4 literal
exponent of our agricultural interests,
and the hearty support so cordially
extended them by our people fully
attested that their endeayors to render
the exhibition sufficiently attractive to
induce a largo attendance. despite the
unpropitious weather, were fully appre-
cisted. The attendance was remarkable,
considering the incessant rain which
fell throughout the two last days of the
fair.
Like on all similar occasions, the first
day was devoted to the making ofentries
and the classification and arrangement
of articles and stock for exhibition.
Ample accommodations had been pro-
vided for exhibitors in every depart
ment, and in and around the halls and
about the grounds the utmost activity
prevailed. Oar readers are already
familiar with the many accommodating
improvements made for exhibitors and
the better entertainment of those in
attendance on the fair by the managers,
consequently recapitulation is unneces-
slry. Suffice it thai everything was
done in a manner eminently betting
the increasing growth and substantial
success of the enterprise.
FIORAI HALL.
This feature of the fair was attractive
beyond precedent. At no former time
had so fine an exhibition of the beautiful
in nature as seen in the tasteful arrange
ment and disposition of rare plants and
flowers been vouchsafed the admiring
crowds attendant. In the center of the
hall was a large pyramid on which was
displayed the greater portion Of the
choice horticultural productions; but
around the sides of the apartment were
also rare collections of dollhouse and
garden plants. Under the supervision
of Messrs. W. f. Porter and Philip
Dennis, Floral Hall was invested with
an attractiveness which elected the most
flattering encomiums from appreciative
visitors.
FINE ART HALL.
The beauties of nature and art are
closely allied. In the provisions made
for the exhibition Of works of fine AIT
the managers had anticipated the public
taste by the erection ola place of exhibit
ton Immediately adjoining and entered
from Floral Hall. a stroll from one to
the other was but in accord with the
natural fitness of things. Here were
displayed the portraits of several of our
well known citizehs, from the studio of
our resident artist, Nj. j. c. Crawford,
who also exhibited some other very fine
paintings, quite noticeable among which
were The Valley of the Shadow of
Death, 'and a large portrait of Gen. Grant.
Some very fine landscapes and collec-
tons of fruit, by Mr.. w. f. Porter, of
Warren, were on exhibition.
F. i. Leroy, of Youngstown, ex-
hibited avery fine collection of photo
graphs.
IL. a. Potter, Ofthe well known "Star
Gallery" Warren, displayed some ele-
CANT photographs, noticeable both for
style and finish.
A picture of an ancient castle, made
entirely from natural leaves, moss and
corn husks, attracted no little attention.
1t was quite a curiosity.
Some very fine specimens of writing,
pen drawing and of-hand hourishing
were exhibited by Mr.. n. P. Jones, of
Warren.
Mr. P. f. GOist, of Warren, exhibited
fine specimens of penmapship I;
also specimens by Mr.. C. Roose.
FRUIT HALL.
The display of fruits was far better
than any previous year. The canned
fruits were conceded to be far superior
both in quantity and quality to any
heretofore exhibited.
DOMESTIC HALL.
Here were displayed many evidences
of the work Of def fngers-elegant en-
broidery, a variety Of crochet work,
carpets, yarns, ETC., etc. The
articles shown in this hall were, withal,
very creditable to the exhibitors.
MECHANICS HALL.
Se1Cing MdchiRcs.-New Wheeler 81
Wilson and the Domestic entered by
n. NJ. Linton. The keystone by agent,
- McPhee. The Philadelphia, by n B
Tyler.
Stores. C & A L Jameson, Warren,
had on exhibition a line of stoves and
tin ware. The Plymouth Rock" was
noticeable. James Reed 81 Sons, Warren,
exhibited anumber of stoves. Kirk &
Christy, Warren. an attractive lot of
stove ware.
Knitting Maehine.-The Franz & Pope
was entered by the agent, Mr. Warren
Chalker, Of Freedom.
Carriages and WdgoRS.-Sman exhibit
ton; Seigfried & Lemley, Youngstown,
brought one top, and IA open buggy.
Herrick & Richards, of Baconsburg,
exhibited a fine two-horse wagon.
AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS