The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1873-11-06
asixtir annual Fair in Anderson.

The anticipations and lively expectations
annually produced by the recurrence of our
County Fair have been realized, and the pleas
AMI, reunion Of our good people is now num-
bered amoag the things that were. The hum
dreds and thousands who were in attendance
sre back agtin to their homes, and are recount
ingby the ffreside the numerous incidents of
pleasing memory which transpired during the
festive occasion. The meeting of old friends.
and the making Of new acquaintances, arein-
termingled with the story Of exhibition proper,
which is ddiiated upon with exceeding zest, and
ina manner illustrative of each ones partic-
nlar fancy, prediction or prejudice. But it is
our business TO- announce the results of the
Eair, and to- psstray, the exhibition as it really
vas, which We propose to do very briefly, for the
reason, that the large majority of our readers
were either present or have enjoyed the descrip-
ton from some Of. their neighbors.
Wednesday was occupied in the entry and
arrangensnt Of articles for the exhibition, and
the Secretaay and his assistants were kept busy
from early morning until late in the afternoon,
while the superintendents Of departments we're
likewise steadily engaged in the reception and
arrangement of the articles. The array of
entries was exceedingly gratifying, and showed
an exeazs of fifty per cent over any previous
FairsssThis fact demonstrated an increased in
terest among the people, and augured well for
the success of the Fair. e. ......-a ., - 3..4
rs'Thnrsdsy morning the gates were opened to
the public and nearly ono Thousand persons
vere in attendance, although it was expected
thai. the: number of visitors would be compare
lively few, as the majority would await the
more exciting scenes of Friday. The principal
display of horses took place on Thursday, aud
every class was examined by the Committee, in
order to make their report at an early hour the
pext,day, andEfacilitate the progress of the ex-
hibition, which was necessarily hurried for
want of ample time. Other committees like
wise industriously engaged, and it was busy
time with the ladies and gentlemen appointed
to decide the merits of the various articles in
sheir departments. While they are puzzling
each other with this duty, let US take survey
Of; the: various departments in and around the
main building. ASST .aa sea
Near the entrance on the west side of the
building, We meet with handsome display OF
paintings and drawings, which is by far the
most extensive collection ever brought to on,
County Fair. With one or two exceptions, the
productions are those Of native artists, whose
talessss are worthy Of cultivation and improve.
n,snt, and their work rejecting credit upon
their instructors. A Photographic gallery Of
Andersonians, and drawings of the Baptist
Church and University building, are among the
notable features Of this department..
Next We come to the sewing machines, where
the operators are politely answering the nu'
rnerous questions of inquiring by.standers
then, fine collection Of tin ware, from the es.
tablishment of Gilreath & Burgess, of this
town, who are also exhibiting beautiful cook
ing stove. which is much admired by the
ladies. A patent bee hive attracts attention,
and we learn that Mr. @. Ellis, of Abbeville, is
the exhibitor. Some beautiful doors, made OF
native wood, are the workmanship of mechanics
employed by COL F. E. Harrison, of Anderson.
vile. AS We pass along, articles of domestic
panuiacturs are found in abundance, such as
countsrpaues, coverlets, woolen jeans, domes.
tic carpeting of beautiful patterns, and home
made socks fit for q king to wear, testifying to
the industry end skill Of our ladies, and reflect.
ing much credit for their excellent taste and
good sense in this particular branch of domes.
A;c frnnafitr and ecnlanT