The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1874-10-09
for they are among the most enterprs-


and Towering plants and cut flowers.
Mrs. J. 5. Powell and Mrs. g. NJ. Alex
uuder were the principal exhibitors. No
one can measure the pleasure such an
exhibition of flowers imparts. lmy
Floral Hall always be full Of such
beauties.
DOMESTIC MANCFACTURES
Although this class was not so well
represented, as on some former occa-
sions. Vet the articles enumerated III the
thirty tx entries made Il very creditable
display and the lady exii itors are en-
ti'.ea 90 credit, not only for tie display
but Irr he superior quality OF the arti-
cles themselves.
EMBROIDERY.
The twenty-six entries in this class
contained some very beautiful sDeci-
mems of workmanship, the patterns show
ing taste in design and correctness in
execution. The display added much
TO the general appearance of the Hall
PAINTINGS AND PICTURES
The arrangement of articles in this
i class was such es to gain the admiration
of all visitors. The oil paintings, ambro-
types, photos and crayons, on exhibition,
were fine specimens of art, and reflected
! great credit on the several artists. We
hope to see the number of articles in
this class greatly increased
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS.
Fred. Selbach, with his usual energy
| and good taste, exhibited a display of
twenty different kinds of musical instru-
ments, ranging from parlor organ to a
! whistle. Such exhibitions add materi-
ally TO Fair.
MISCELLANEOUS.
The entries in this class were not very
numerous, so well had articles been
classified. Having thus hastily gone
through the different departments, we |
would call especial attention TO the fine |
display of furniture, by \. Deitsch & Co. |
of our place. There was full set of as
fine furniture as one need want, and all |
of their own workmanship, and it was
only sample OF such as they keep at |
their rooms on Main-cross Street.
Messrs. Dochery & Jones exhibited |
some plows, which were novelty in |
their way, and attracted much attention. |
They are made of brass, and make a \
fine appearance, and are said to be an |
improvement over east plows, especially |
in the breaking up of wet or heavy lands. |
They certainly deserve the consideration |
of agriculturaists.
We also noticed machine which we |
heard spoken of as well digger. 1t |
seemed to be a mammoth post augur, |
sufficient to cut hole four feet in di- |
ameter, and was driven by horse pow
er. 1t certainly is an improvement over
took and shovel.
There was also on exhibition a ma
chine called hay loader, but as We did
not see it in operation, and heard no
description of its merits, we are unable
to describe it, or speak of its utility. 1t
received its share of attention from the
farmers.
We cannot close this sketch without
calling attention to the faithful manner
in which the Board of Managers dis
charged their very laborious duties
Every facility for the comfort and con
venience of exhibitors, consistent with
the finances of the society, had been
provided. The general superintend-
ency of the exhibition was under the
immediate supervision of President Phil
lips and Vice President Markle, who, by
their affabie department, were enabled
to keep the exhibition well in hand, and
to win many friends. Mr. A. Davis,
superintendent of the cattle department,
was taken sick on the second day, and |
the Board lost his valuable services. |
8lr. Rickets, his able assistant, took |
charge in his absence. So far as we
could ascertain, all exhibitors were well |
pleased with the conduct of the Super
intendents of the several department is
Mr.. Henry Greer filled the reponsible |
and trying position of treasurer, in a
most admirable manner We did not |
hear single complaint against him or
lis assistants, and when we take into |
account the rush and eagerness to obtain |
admission tickets, and the various char
acters with Nhich he was brought in
contact, it certainly tells of his superior
business qualifications.
We are under many obligations to the |
Secretary,D d. b. Bearsdley, for valuable
information. Mr.. Beardsley has held
this position for eleven years, and we !
think the Society has got the right man,
in the right place. He has the business
of his Office reduced to a system, and is
prompt and correct in giving inforIna-
ton, knowing just where each article |
for exhibition belongs, and so arranging |
and taking entries as to make it impossi-
ble for careful exhibitors to make mis-
takes. His Office is a laborious one,
being charged, as he is, with the distri-
button of premium lists, notification of
committees, Issuing orders, and the
thousand and one other duties connect
ed with the Office We trust the Society
may be able TO avail itself of his services
for many years to come; for, with his
long experience, and general knowledge
of the affairs of the Society, it wonld be
difficult matter to find successor.
y word to the people of the county.
Your Agricultural Society is ROW on a
square footing, and its exhibitions rank
among the best in the State, and with
such encouragement, on your part, as it
deserves, it will steadily increase in val
ue and interest. You farmers, stock
raisers and mechanics are directly inter
ested in its success. Should you@ fail
this year in receiving a premium, try
again. The various committees endeav-
or to DO justice in every case, but as they
are only human beings, they are liable TO
err, and make mistakes Do not be dis
couraged then, as every man. woman,
and child, who visit the Fair is a commit
tee TO determine for themselves as to the
relative merits of each article Come,
then. to these annual reunions and
bring with you some article for exhibi-
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