The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1873-07-17
The Fair.

MI EuItOI'-
Ism gratifcd TO 6ud that The much talk.
ed Of Agricultural Society Of Mason Coun'
", has at length assumed such q shape,
that it may now be regarded asa fixed
fact, aud the wonder is, that we have 80
ling delayed 10 taking this, as conceive
important step; possessing, as We do, agu'
cultural, mechanical and mineral wealth,
uncqualed BY any other COuDtY 10 the State
The society has certainly been fortunate 10
the selection Of its officers, they are oil gen.
tlemeu Of ability, experience aud Onergy
the right men 10 The right place, and all
that is nov required, is for our citizens to
render them their aid and assistance, and
they may rest assured that it will prove q
complete success, that they will do this,
there is scarcely o doubt, for our people
have become thoroughly aroused, and in
this section, at least. the only topic WC
hear discussed is "tbe county fair" and
you may depend upon It that Robinson will
do her duty, and il lbe other districts will
come forward 10 The same spirit, | feel con.
idcnt that we will have q society Of which
VIC may well be proud, aud can safely
say, whose exhibitions will be second to no
other county 10 the State.
But, Mr.. EliiOr, now that our society is
in working order, the first, aud perhaps
most important thing, is the selection Of
suitable location for a fair ground, and
upon this rests to q great extent, the sue
cess Of the enterprise. hear several 10.
cations spoken Of, all Of which may have
their advantages, but | would respectfully
call the attention Of the Board Of Directors
to the grounds Of Mr.. j. Capehart, just
above Point Pleasant, on the West Column
bia road aud taking all things 10 consider
alton, consider this by far the most
suitable place in the county, Here we
would have q beautiful grove, furnishing
ample shade for thousands Of visitors, which
is q. luxury that can be appreciated BY
those, who like your correspondent, have at
tended the exhibition d societies whose
grounds we're devoid Of shade trees, and
have been compelled to swelter for hours
under burning sun, with the thcrmomi.
tor Ot--well, thought about 1875 This
would also be much more convenient for
those living 10 tho upper par! ofthe county,
than would o location on the Kanawha, as
it would save ride ofat least three miles,
which is quite au object on dusty road,
while at the same time it would be equally
as convenient for those living on the lower
side Of tue Kauawha, as they would ueCess.
arily have to cross at the ferry at the mouth
Of the river.
This location, is as you are aware, tOler.
ably high, aud the soil Of such character
as is least liable to become muddy should
We be favored (') with rain during our 40.
uual.,meetiug and believe it does occasion.
ally rain during the months Of September
and October, the time usually for such meet.
i1gs. am not informed as to whether
there are any springs upon the piece Of
ground Of which | have spoken, but should
there not be, | apprehend that there would
be no difficulty 10 getting supply of wa
ter BY sinking wells, aud I would suggest
the prOpriety Of sinking several as it is
rather dry in the noigbborhood Of Point
Pleasant just now. | do not know whcth
er Mr., Capehart would be willing to grant
the society the premises Of which l have
spoken, but tho directors should at least
make 90 effort to secure this site. But
am perfectly willing to leave the whole
matter to the Board Of Directors, and
wherever they may see ct to locate the
grounds will be satisfactory to
ROBINSON