Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-10-02

I l29. Light Brahmas.
l45. Bantams.
132. Houdons
133. Houdon Cockercls, very pretty.
l@5. Silver Pcncillcd Hamburgs.
l34. do do do (This cage con-
tanned i've mems and one cock. They were pro-
cured last February, and since the 22d of that
month, one hen laid 175, another IA, another
! -, another ljG, and the other Us cggs-total,
S3G,)
l4G. Dark Brahmas Cochin.
l27. Silver spangled Hamburgs, very pretty.
l2S. Ilatched Chicks.
12G Dark Brahmas, ) months. extra large.
130. Silver Gray Dorkings.
127. Chicks extra large, mos. Old.
l3l. Silver Gray Dorkings, very pretty.
122. Cockerels, very large.
13S. Game Bautams, beauties.
l2l. Pulets, 3 months old, weigh ing from 10
to Il pounds.
14l. Game BIntams.
l2S. Dark BrahmaS.
l4O. Game Bantams, very small.
Ia. Partridge Cochin, very large.
l39. Bantams.
i20. Pallets, Partridge Cochin Cockcrcs.
There were other fine specimens Of poultry cy-
hbitcd that would compare well with Mr.. Tag
gcrt's except IN number and variety. We notic-
ed several coops Of fine geese, ducks, Black
Spanish chickens, pigeons .cr., that were wor-
thy Of notice. but We were Unah" toasccriain the
names of the owners.
THE FAIR.-The second annual Fair Of the
Union Park and Agricultural Association, com
menccd on Tues 5ay last at this place Owingto
the unfayorable weather, the attendance was not
SO large. Oa Wednesday there was a large at
tendance, and a large number Of entries were
made for the exhibition. The display Of articles
was magnificent. The different departments
We're well represented, a large number Of articles
Of merit exhibited that deserve special notice,
but owing to the names Of the owners not being
attached TO them, we are unable to give proper
credit. among the embroidery and needle work
there we're specimens of patch work, shaw,=,
cushions, afgHans. crOtchct work. &c. that At
tracted great attention. Canned fruit and pre-
serve department was well flied, and some cy-
ceilent specimens were exhibited. The fruit de-
parment was excellent, and We noticed a
number Of fine specimens OF apples, pears, quin-
ces and grapes. The grain and vegetable depart
ments were well represented with excellent spc-
cmcns, and large varieties. The cattle depart
mcnt contained some fine specimens offull brcds.
4 fine herd belonging TO Col. Taggart was motto
ed, among which Is COW that got her first calf
when l3 months old. Chester hogs exhibited by
Geo. Gaul. Barnhart and Forester, are the best
ever seen aJ Fair ia this part OF the State. The
floral department was principally made up by
Mr.. ClifIe Of Riverside, and Mr.. Rhodes and Mr..
}. Washington Of Sunbury. Other fine speci-
mems were entered, which added greatly to the
beauty Of that department. The floral house
which is well filed, has been much enlarged.
The ladies, we noticed, were particularly into
rested in this department, and commented large
ly upon the different varieties.
In the races on Tuesday, the first was won by
the black mare Of Watsontown, and the second
premium by bay horse Of Mr. Slear.
Second race, purse $50. 1st horse S25 "a
horse SIS; ID horse SO. Open to 4-year-olds
and under, from Northumberland county.
Eutrics-'Rail'' ''Bay Prince" ''Pastime."
lst HEAT.-Time 3.O5. Dead heat. Bay Prince
WAS ulSlduCtu TINS litdt anu lulCH buN.
Cd HEAT.-Won by Rail in sos.
Sd HAET.--Pastime took this heat in ;;.OGI.
4th Heat.-Won by Pastimc in 309sI.
5th HEAT.-Won by Rail in 3.O5I5.
9th HEAT.-WOn by Pastime in S.0J.
The ground was well covered with attractions
suited TO the tastes of vsitora. The stone cater,
sword swallower, etc, occupied large tent. The
siv laurcd r,i,, aud tlra. l.r0pi chicl-np n,fhrr
tent. Rockwell d Herbert, horse trainers held
forth or the ground. Flying horses were afford
ing entertainment: to the lads and lasses at one
end Of the field. The bogus jewe!ry man, the
cheap pencil vender, petty gamblers were doing
business on the sly wherever they could catch
grceny. The tobacco chewer aud numerous 9th
er attractions were on hand. The farcy goods
on exhibition, which is very large, have been ar
ranged most beautifully by the committee who
are deserving Of the thanks of the exhibitors
for their good taste in the display oC their arli-
clcs.
The success Of the fair up TO the present writ
ing has been equal to the most sanguiHe cXpec-
tatiOn Of the managers.
On Thursday the weather was favorable. and
the result was that from five to eight Thousand
people were in attendance. The whole is q
grand success, and all who visited the fair
ground pronounce il the best ever held in the
county, in attendance as well as display.
WE copy the following extract from tie Dam
vile 1uoicca to show busnes, men in our yici-
nifty how home protection : cuardco in our
neighboring towns
''HoME PRoTECTION.-W have been informed
that two or three business men IN town have
been sending oil to Eet circulars. cards &c.