The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1874-11-05
VOLUME X.---NO. II.
The State Fair.

On the 10th of November the State Fair will
open in Columbia. Are the farmers, farmers
wives, mechanics and merchants preparing for
this anticipated gala week? The proper au-
thorities are taking time by the forelock, and
are putting their house in order for grand
success. The grounds are being prepared, the
main building is undergoing repairs, the stable
and stock sheds have all been overhaued, the
Secretarv's office is receiving coat of paint
and the dilapidated fence on the street is being
replaced by new one Everything will soon
be in readiness for the reception of contribu
tions Is there farmer or mechanic in the
State who has not something that he can ex-
hibit, that will be interesting either from merit
or novelty? If so, let him bring or send it to
Columbia for the fair Then, again, is there
farmer. mechanic or citizen of the State who
does not feel sufficient interest in the success
of our fair to attend at least one or two days
during the week? Come one, then, come all
to Columbia, on the 10th November, and let Us
have a magnificent success The railroads will
bring YOU here and carry you home for one
fare; the hotels will feed and lodge you COM
fnrtaby and cheaply, and everybody will be
glad to see you. So come TO the fair and enjoy
yourself at least one week during the year.
Read what our correspondent, "a Visitor
says about the recent Abbeville Fair If half
the Counties of the State would each do half
As much for the State Fair as Abbeville did for
herself, we would have the grandest display on
the 10th November that was ever seen in the
South And why can this not be done? 1t
can be- if our people only nalf try. Then, we
say again, come and bring of your effects, and
let the world know what are the products of
the mechanical and agricultural skill of South
Caroinians.
We have often had occasion to remark upon
the advantages to farmers of meeting each
other in a general conference once or twice
year, They not only show and compare their
products but they exchange ideas, experiences.
These reasons for supporting fairs derive addi-
tional force from the circumstances OF the
times. The agricultural interest is more afec
ted by the social and political revolution
through which we are passing than any other.
1t has need to study and learn the best policy,
the most effective means required to meet the
trying cxi-encic< in which it is placed And
not only will enlightenment come from frater-
nal intercourse, but encouragement and stimu-
lus. The policy of diminution of the area put
in cotton, and increase of that in cereals the
importance of making on the farm everything
in the way of meat, bread and other food, and
of clothing, of raising stock, vegetables, fruit,
of improving and adorning the homestead of
becoming really and truly independent, is one
of pressing interest to consider in the light of
comparative experience No scene is so fit to
afford instruction upon these and kindred
points as the fair, where variety of products,
the inventions of mechanical skill, the varying
opinions aud practice of exhibitors and yis
tors, all blend in happy harmony, and make y
study Of the highest interest. The social
charms Of such an occasion, at the present de-
lighttul season Of the year, are not the least
attractive reasons for desiring that We shall
have fair worthy Of the State and people, and
which will be an honor to the noble pursuit Of
agriculture and its equally noble alies-the
mechanical and the fine arts.-Fh0nir.