The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1874-05-22

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IwENTY-ssCo>D tl IfRirpN.
The i,riWs State nDsrl az 4 grirnl
ture. curauri rod bv the grand success
ofihe state Ftir aud Exposition of l,13
have completed arrangements 10 hold
the Fair and Exposition tor 1874 w,ii
more extended facili.ic. Tor ihe couvrn-
fence aud accommodation OF exhibitor
and visitors aud extend cordial inv-
tation TO agricniurists stock breeders.
manufacturers. aud artists. every herr
10 co-operatc with them In promoting
the industrial interests OF the country.
The Fair Grounds contain thirty-siN
scre- laid out with walks. drives. anl
shade trees. and furnished with cOmmo-
dious halls. dihing-rOomS. stalls pcns y
larg" arnphilheaire, and the best time
track in the State.
Elegant and spacious Exposition build
ding Were erected lat YEAR at cost ot
Sl5o0oO. They are 900 feet IN length.
the central portion two stories Of 20 feet
each Ia height. with veramia in front
aud containing two galleries extending
the entire length of the building. re-
curing in their construction l.aO0OO
brick. f59No feet of lumber. 1000 cubic
yards OF stone. and 40 kegs of nails.
aud ailordipg more than 100000 square
feet OF space. arranged in the most mod
cin STYLE. aud adapted 10 the display of
every branch of industry.
Power will be- furnished free of charge
for the exhibition of machinery in mo
ton.
y uperabundance of water j. Eur
ni>hed on the grounds and in the build
Ing for the numerous fountains, closets,
grottos. and for general use.
Articles NAV be entered either i'm com
petition for the premiums offered. or for
exhibition only, al the option of the ex-
hibitor.
The grounds and buildings are beauti-
fully illuminated at night by gas-lightI
from 1900 burners, and made attractive
bv music and other special entertain
ments Visitors cen reach the Exposi-
ton by means of the street cars and
hacks. AZ little cost.
The railroads centering at Indianapo-
lis and connecting lines Cover which
eighiy-five regular passenger trains ar
rive and depart from the Unicn Depot
daily) will carry passengers and freight
TO and from the Exposition at reduced
rates.
The Fair and Exposition il under the
Management Of the State Board of Az
riculture created bv statute-law to pro-
mote aud improve the condition of az
riculture and mechanic and household
arts.
All communications. and all boxes.
packages. and articles for the Exposition.
should be directed TO Indiana State
Fair and Exposition" indianapolis. A \
detailed statement Of the contents OF
each box or package should be Enclosed, I
and duplicate sent by mail. accompan-
led with full instructions how to be en-
tered. whether for exhibition or com (
peiion, and for what premiums. In case
the owner or agent be not present at the \
opening of the Exposition (unless other 4
wise direcied.) the management viii 4
have the right 10 unpack. at the owners \
risk. and place them on exhibition. aud I
10 re-pack aud ship Of the owners risk
and expense, AT the close OF the Expo>i- 1
ton.
Open for the reception of articles.
August 10th.
Animals for exhibition will be adj
mitted to the grounds on and after sep
ttfuUtf ftD.
The exhibition in the live stock de- !
partment. for the award OF pre- NUNS.
will take place OH aud after the 18th of
September.
Trial of farming implements will
commence September %. and continue
until completed.
Premiums. increased 50 900 over last
year. and amounting 10 $4,000 PAYABLE
IN cash. gold and silver medals. and di- I
plemas OF new and elegant designs. are i
offered 4. the several departments.
The premium list, 18th rules and reg
ulations and information for exhibitors,
together with blank applications for.
space. may be had by addressing "Sec-.
rotary state Bcard Of Agriculture" In
dianapolis. indisna
Hon. Jonn Sutherland. President:
Alexander ieren. Secretary: Carlos
Dickson. Treasurer: n. j. IIowland,
General superintendent: ExecutiveI
Board = The Hon. john Sutherland.
William Grim. II. Caldwell. w. Is. Sc
ward. J.. II. Martindale, DR.. III. II. AL
len, Z. A. Ilowiaad.