New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-09-30

Island and other amateurs add greatly to the variety
and attractiyeness OF the show FRUITS. po.n oa
feesional and amateur production. are representeu
In GOOD force not the least numerous ana consplcu-
ons specimens coming from Yineland, New-Jersey
A COMPLIMENTARY CONTRAST.
Asa whole the Fair-In itself, and standing upon
its own merits-is highly creditable in all It's depart
ments and appointments; while by contrast Win
such an Objectionable exhibition rs is annually
made by the England Society, 1T rises 10 an un
usual standard of excellence. There Is, for example
none of the offensive catchpenny claptrap and side
show which too frequently throws Fictitious ana
vulgar Glare upon a display which Is genuine and
pertinent to the beat interests OF tho race. Inc
double headed monkey not invited to put IN an
appearance; the wretch VINO swaiaws i've op isono
and pills True the inevitable peanut and popcorn
man is here albeit with ardoT suitably restrained,
hut this much of concession il seemed necessary TO
make to the requirements of the rural youth The
total abstinence people, however, VIII see less eX-
cuse for the cider and lager beer facilities whlcn
have been supplied for the urban visitor But the
feature which distinguishes this Fair-which raises
it head and shoulders above nlnetenths OF Its CO.
empOTaTies-is the entire absence OF the Jockey eie-
ment. There are premiums Tor fat cattle ana Ior
fine stock of all sorts for achievement IN
invention or with crops and for products OF Skin,
but for the fast horse, as SUCH nothing, against
$4,000 at the recent NewEngland Fair. and equally
large amounts at hosts of other so-called agrlcui-
tuTal exhibitions. The effect OF this notable aO-
sence is remarkable in many respects. but III none
more so, or agreeably So than In tne CHARACTER
of the visitors in attendance In the one case, they
were largely of such as seen at second rate
races in the other, they of the solid. tough,
headed, substantial class, upon whose Efforts an
progress and all civilization depends. NOrl tins
State Society made political machine for folsting
aspirants for Official hOnOrs into positions when
thew could not win by merit There are no words OF
learned length from the lips of lawyers who make
boast of their ignorance of agriculture. The public
talk here is by actual farmers most of the evenings
being devoted to discussion upon live topics ana
,elucidated by the statement of what on trlal mas
hbeen found true, and wise and trustworthy.
EDUCATIONAL INFLUENCES or THE EXHIBITION.
After ALL however the chief of the show is not
in the inspection of articles or implements, though
this must of course have its educational advantages
but in the results which of association OF any
great class of men engaged in one common occupa-
tIon 1t is proverbia that farmers are too exclusive
their lives are too humdrum and mOnotOnous: Year
in and wear out it is with them too much an a-w0rk-
and-no-play business. They will serve themselves
and their generation by tOlerating instead OF re-
pressing the social instinct; by giving AID ana en-
cOuTagement to the sweet cOurtesleS.n 10 tnis
end they should meet Others of their guild; IT VIII
brighten their ideas, round their aDgularltles nor
will the fruits of such association be altogether
aesthetic they will be practical as well and show
fayOrabY on the credit side of the annual account
Let farmers's festivals and merry -makngs multiply
nav their tribe increase. Ghe husbandlnen OF
New-York certainly let 60 by golden opportunity
when they fail to CLEAN from so broad a field as
this State Fair much that is fresh and helpful