National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-09-10
FAIR IN MONTGOMERY co.
THE OPENING ExEROISEs KBSTER-
DAY At ROCKVILLE.

LARsE GATHERING AT THE ExHIBITloN-
GOOD PROMISE or SUCCESS FOR THE
FAIR-TBE EXHIBITIONS AND THEIR EN-.
TRIEs-TRIALs OF SPEED on THE TRACK
AWARDING OF PREMIUMS.
The tWenty-hrst annual exhibition Of the
Montgomery County Agricultural Society opened
yesterday a. Rockville, Nd, uuder thu mosl
aVorsble crcu1staneaE. The weather vas ali
that could be desired, with clear skies and q
1air breeze. Early in the morning large crowoi
could be seen vending their way towards the
grounds, and By 10 O'Clock at least two thousand
people were present. 1t was plainly evident that
most Of them intended 70 make day Of it, fof
upon their arrival at the park they set about 70
arrange for their comfort. at intervals the Rock
vile brass band disooursed good music, which
aided 10 willing the hours away until y M, when
the president Of the society, Elisha J. Hail, 10
company with the orator Of the day, Hon. a r.
BOteleT, approached the platform, whore Mr..
Boteler was introduced, and delivered the annual
address During Mr.. Boteler's remarks he was
frequently interrupted with applause, and on the
conclusion, the band played maryland, Ny
Maryland
Seated On the speakers stand were: hon. Mont
Eonery Blair R. 1. Bowie, J. h. Bradley, J. B.
Averett, Rev. Father Maehin, Col. john Ma
gruder, Rev. Mr.. Compton, Col E. w. Owens,
Rev. Mr. b Barry, and several other prominent
citizens Of the State. Amer the address was DE-
nvered the crowd separated, and strolled over
the grounds sightseeing.
TIE Articles on ExHIBITIoz.
The hrst object that meets the eye of the Wis
itOr on entering the gate are the agricultural i'm
plenents from the establishments Of F. L Moore
and @. T. Dunlap Of Georgetown, o. ]. KlEsol-
wing, John A. Baker and P. Mana Of Washing
ton. Here can be seen threshing machines, pat
ent rakes, mowers, plOWs, &C, OF the most i'm
proved plans. Further on comes the pens for the
seek, where are exhibited Durham, Devon, Al
derney AID Ayrshire cattle, working oxen, herd
cattle, ColtsWold and SouthdoEn sheep, Chester
and Berkshire hogs. Opposite the cattle pens are
the poultry houses in which are turkeys, geese,
ducks, chickens, pigeons, &C., all Of the choicest
breeds. Then comes the horse stables, IN which
are exhibited animals Of the best podIgrees.
The exhibition hall in the centre Of the grounds
was very attractive and the articles on exhibition
consisted CT seeds, vegetables, -four, tobacco, ma
ehinery and agricultural implements saddles and
harness, fruits, flowers, homemade fabrics and
musical instruments. The sewing machines on
exhibition are numerous and were much ad-
nsred.
Mr.. ". H. Chase, Of Washington, has on exhi-
bition bis patent trap and sewer combination, and
also a sewer ventilstor Around the grounds are
is sold. The wheel Of fortune and numerous other
devices &c make money may also be seen in active
operation.
TRIALS OF SPEED.
II accordance with the programme, race took
place a: two O'Clock p. n, being trials Of speed Of
horses from Montgomery county, trotting in har-
ness. For this race there we're two premiums Of
go and s2s The entries were Lady Pstchen, BY
@. p. Castle; Exile, by Mr.. Penn; Fanny, by H.
Bradley, jr.; Tom Exile, IT.. by G. F. Brooms. At
the signal the horses started of well and made
excellent time over the course, Exile winning the
$50 prize and Fanny the SIS prize. Time, 2:5s and
25T. The judges Of the race were W. Bowie, J.
II. GasssWaY. Colonel @. Dorsey, W. J. Cooke
and W. w. Blunt.
After the racing ceased the crowd dispersed,
some 70 the woods, where baskets we're opened;
others stroled over the grounds,
To-day trials Of speed Of four-yeaT-olds from
the county and District Of Columbia, trotting in
harness, viii take place and also trials OF speed
Of horses from the District Of Columbia, trotting
in harness.
In the evening the committee on examination
viii report the names Of the depOsitors entitled
TO premiums.
The following are the ofioers Of the society for
1874: President Elisha J. Hall; vice presidents,
Augustus e. Perry, Robert W. Garter, N. S.
lowell, Capt. z. W. Owen; treasurer, H. v. Tai.
bot; secretary pro TEN, Spencer G. jones' as
sistant secretary, R. Watkins; executive COM
mittee and committee Of a-rangements-Joseph
I. Bailey, John 7. DeselIum, E. @. G1pin, N. d.
Onut, William S. Brooke; assistants-Thomas
holland, Roger B. Farlushar, Joshua Q. Gilpin,
J. 2. LAID.
The fair viii continue to-day and tomorrow,
and # the remaining days are attended as wen as
yesterday there can be no doubt that this will be
The most successful fair held BY the society.
The of1esrs Of the association are untiring IN
their efforts to cause all who visit the grounds 10
enjoy themselves. The president and secretary
are especially attentive in this direction. The
arrangements for the preservation Of order are
complete, and TO prevent the chances Of pockets
being picked, Mr.. James. A. McDevftt. Of WASH
ington, is on the ground and keeping sharp
lookout on the boys. AS q further prevention Of
disorder no Intoxicating liquors are sold on the
grounds, and no drunkenness or disordsrly con-
duct viii be tolerated. Taking the fair on q
whole, It bids 70 be one that Will be remem-
bered with pleasure, and It seems that the ofcers
have len nothing undone to secure the best stock
and other articles for the exhibition as It is con-
eeded that the display this year is the best ever
witnessed.