The New York herald., 1875-09-24
THE WAVERLEY FAIR.

A GREAT DAY AT wAvERLEY, n. NEW
JERSEYS AGRICULTURAL DIsPLAY--A TOUR
NAMENT BETWEEN KNIGHTS OF THE WOODEN
sPEAR-vIsIr OF THE AMERICAN RIFLE TEAM.
Yesterday a great day AT waverley, N. j. The
fifteenth annual fair of the New Jersey State Agrcu
tural Society has been held there all this week. and
yesterday the grounds, which beautifully
adapted for such purposes, crammed with people.
Everybody said that it of the largest crowds
ever seen such occasion The people swarmed
like bees in a hive, and it estimated that
fully $4,000 persons the fair grounds.
Tho special trains by all the railways
to Waverley unable to accommodate the throngs
ofvsitors Hundreds of people among them many
women, had to stand during the ride from New York
and other places Many special attractions contributed
to swell the attendance. The races described else
where the tournament in imitation of the courtly pas
time much in vogue the South; and last but
not least the promised presence Of the American rifle
team, were all instrumental in drawing this great null
ttude.
A PICTURESQUE SCENE
A large number of distinguished people were on the
ground in the morning before the arrival of the Amer
lean team among others Governor Bedle whose pop
ulary procured him ovation wherever he VENT.
exG Governor Joel Parker and Senior Adofo Ibaney the
Chian Minister just arrived in this country and for
mery Minister of Foreign Affairs of Chilli sc. An in
spection of the grounds was well worth the trouble.
peculiarly picturesque aspect impaired by the 100
little booths fruit and oyster stands The pedlers
curiosity mongers. who always improve such
occasions divert some of the peoples money
into their own pockets, were not wanting. The
exhibition itself was held in numerous COM
modious tents. 1t showed great advance on previous
fairs in all departments and reflected much credit upon
the managers. There were in the fruit and vegetable
and cabbages that mortal eyes ever behed. Some
markaby fine grapes also exhibited and the wine
made from them the subject of general commenda
tion. In this department Monmouth county showed
pre-emnent Hon. A. S. Rice, the manager, seemed
devoted great proper representation
of the county.
THE OTHER DEPARTMENTS.
The cattle show was probably the finest in the
hibition. The Ayrshires, Hosteins, Attorneys, Dur
hams, Devons and Herefords were splendid specimens
of rare breeds There was large display of house
hold fabrics, waxwork, harwork, bread, butter,
cheese-in fact, it would be difficult to say what
not at this country fair. The machinery depart
ment, although not large those covering moro
within the proper province Of agricultural show,
was also interesting some very novel and ingenously
constructed mowers and reapers being displayed The
tents were so filled that it was rather dicu to obtain
good view of these things but those that them
were highly pleased The pride which the managers,
Amos Clark General A Halstead and Others take in
these annual shows and their deep socudc for their
have been amply repaid by the thorough appre
citation of their labors by the people Of New Jersey
TOURNAMENT.
Everybody the qli vive for the tournament,
! which was TO begin at one O'Clock; and soon after
twelve the tents booths and lager beer sands-ager
beer have taken the place Of Jersey lightning
were everywhere deserted Everybody made for the
! grand stand which packed. The parapher-
MALTA Of the 'tournament were very simple Opposite
! the judges stand in the middle of the race
track, little IRON ring was suspended
! from hook at height of about six feet and a
half from the ground, and number of horsemen,
ing sashes OF different colors were seen gaoping up
| and down, each holding wooden lance in his hand
was the dextcrity with which each rider or knigh
could spear the ring while passing under it full
speed which was TO decide the victory. The knights
mostly young, unbearded men, who evidently never
levied blackmal from the castles the Rhine,
not clad in medieval costumes, but simply in that of
American citizens. The only things that
minded one Of knight were the wooden
lances above mentioned. Alas the victor not
be crowned by fair hands himself crown the empress
of his heart Queen OF the Fair in reward of his VIC
tory, but only receive a very beautiful and chastey
wrought silver jug from the hands of General Kllpat-
rick the Grand Marshal of the tournament II is to be
hoped that now this pretty pastime and knighty sport
has been introduced INTO the North the graceful feature
! OF coronation will be added in the future.
MODE OF PROCEDURE
The competitors took up their positions some 800
feet from the ring and by galloped forward.
As they neared the judges stand they made quick
dart with their ances If they caught the ring there
instantly a whrlwind of applause, but II they
missed it, or only knocked it down. there always
outburst of laughter The tournament lasted about
hour after which j. L. Marvih the 'Knight of Es-
sex;n p T. Quinn, the 'Kught of Waverey" and Dr.
L. ID. Shafer the knight of Chile, declared vic
tors The following was the score, each having lvo
thruss with the lance:-
T. quinn ....'.''........,..........
Ie0ige Mc1ee' .......................... D
D. ID EusaT. ..''..... ...''''..................
l. L. Sutpheh. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. U o
r. +. Edgar ...........................
j. L. Marvin. Observation-Disclosures. l
This gave the first two prizes to Marvin and Quinn,
and there was a second trial between those tied in
rtpd OFT tha ri Tho iref