Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-11-01
HUMPHREYS COUNTY.
A Successful Fair at waverIy.sW

A Successful Fair at WaverIy.EW
To the Editor of the Union and American.
WAvERLY, Oct. 27, 1872.-At O'Clock
on Friday / might have been seen (by any
one who happened to be on the same train)
sDugly ensconced in the first class passenger
coach ell route for this pleasant little village,
where we arrived, as all trains do, in due
time. We were met by our hospitable
friend, W. w. H., and conveyed by his
premium horse and buggy to bis residence
about two miles west of this, where We
were cordially welcomed and entertained
for the night by bis estimable lady.
The Humphreys County Fair had been
going on here since Tuesday, but the
"eather had been very unfavorable up to
this time. The sun came out on Saturday,
dispelling the clouds from the skies and also
from the brows of the Directors, as the
prospects for gate fees frightened with the
morning, and l must say, that if we had
had day manufactured for the occasion,
We couldn't have had more suitable one.
The premiums in the Floral Hall had
been awarded on the day previous and
consequently most of the articles re-
moved, yet there were enough left to speak
well for the taste and industry of the
ladies of old Humphreys. The first thing
on the programme was the "Old Gentle
mans Ride" none being admitted who
were over one hundred and fifty years Of
age. There were eleven entries, and the
gentleman who received the blue ribbon
in this ring has good reason to be
little conceited about his style Of riding.
The next was riding ring for the benefit
of the yOtng gentlemen, the premium Zone
half of the entry fees) to be given to the
one making the most elegan1 appearance,
combining ease and grace. There were
thirteen entries, all OF whom acquitted
themselves handsomely; the premium was
awarded to Mr.. j. Griner, of Hickman
county, yet large number of the audience
were decidedly in favor Of Mr.. D. Cornell,
of this county.
The prize drawing, which was conducted
in a manner creditable to the Association,
and also satisfactory to those holding tick
ets-eSpecidIly lucky ticketS-cTeated great
excitement. The beautiful and accom-
plished Miss A. Larkins, of Waverly, drew
the capital prize, one hundred dollars in gold,
the second, seventy-five dollars, was uucere-
mOniously forced into the pockets Mr.. RUg
ers, a substantial farmer Of this county
The extra riding ring for ten dollar bri-
die was very attractive. There were only
five entries, and all the superlative adjec-
tives in the catalogue that could be appro-
pristely applied TO Workmanship would be
inadequate to describe that of the contest
ants for this premium. The judges were
considerably perplexed for some time, yet
they finally decided in favor of Mr.. James
White, of Fowler's Landing.
The balloon ascension was THE event of
the day, and contrary to the custom of bal
looms in general, it actually "went up be-
yond where the "woodbine twinetb," and
came safely down again to the great surprise
Of all present, about half q mile from the
grounds.
We bad the pleasure of attending party
in the evening where Humphreys ''capital
had gathered there her beauty and her
chivalry," and sail went merry as a mar
riage bell" (You never knew one to so
otherwise, did you?) And, Messrs. Editors,
if you ever have occasion to desire to feel
agreeable for at least a week | advise you
to attend the Humphreys county Fair and
sop with our hospitable friend who, by the
way, happens to be the "Mr. President" of
the association. Respectfully yours,