The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1875-10-15


The department of domestic productions
was one of the most complete in the exhi-
bition. Here in bewildering and tempting
array were stored choice specimens of all
the good things which careful housewives
are wont to provide for the comfort of their
families. There were butter and bread,
cakes and pies, jellies and jams, pickles
and preserves of every imaginable variety,
and something good to drink withal, in
the shape of domestic wines. The largest
contributors were Miss Nelly Oldham, of
Cecil county, and Mrs. s. s. HAYS, of
Uniontown, Chester county, Pa. The last
named lady exhibited upwards ftwo hun
dred articles, all good of their kinds, and
carried off number Of premiums.
The display of the handiwork of the la
dies, such as neeGlework, fancy work, &C.,
was not very large but contained many
beautiful specimens of the ingenuity and
taste the depositors.
Among the miscellaneous articles there
were several fine paintings and drawings,
by Mrs. 5. G. Davis, which were really mer-
itorious, and received, as they deserved,
premiums. A rustic chair, exhibited by
Andrew Boyle, and made VIM. Carter, of
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liable piece of workmanship. Mr.. Boyle
also exhibited collection OF Hartford
county minerals, which, although not EN-
bracing all the valuable minerals found in
our county, afforded some idea of the re-
sources OF Hartford in this direction. The
iron ore, chrome and field spar were from
Broad Creek. A specimen of marbleized
slate, prepared by Coil & Bro, of Balti-
more, was also shown by the same deposit
tor.
This department also contained hand
some specimen of the serpentine rock, now
being quarried by the Havre Iron Company
near Broad Greek, the like of which does
not exist anywhere.
Mr.. VIM. GLADDEN. exhibited IL patent
movable fence, which combines many use
full and desirable qualities, A patent au-
tomato gate, shown by Mr.. r. r. Carman,
seemed to work ensily and to be all that
could be desired in gate of that kind.
The collection Of flowers was not very
large, but embraced some choice varieties
of cut flowers. In this department Capt
Charles II. Snow was prominent contrib
utor. His collection of verbenas contained
some of the rarest varieties, and his dab
las were superb. Two moss baskets and
other floral designs, exhibited by the pu-
pills of the Bel Air Graded School, were
very crcditable indeed, and were deserving
of premium. There were also fine speci-
men plants in this department, for which
no premium had been assigned, but which
were fully worthy of notice.
In the fruit department, Capt. Charles
H. Snow was the largest contributor, ex-
hibiting upwards of thirty varieties of
pears. There was also fair display Of
apples, but no peaches for competition.
There was fine display of gentlemen's
clothing, by Messrs. Rosenfeld & Bro, of
Baltimore, in which line there was no com.
petition.
A self-waiting dining table, invented
and exhibited by James Stansbury, was
an ingenious device for helping yourself at
meals.
TUESDAY-FRST DAY.
The attendance on the first day was not
very large, owing principally to the raw
atmosphere and the forbidding skies.
At 3 o'clock, p. NJ, trial of speed for
the best walking horse took place. Four
horses were entered, by j. r. Street,, B. F.
Ayres, Henry Wilson and James Amos
The 1st premium of So was awarded to
Henry Wilson, and the 3D. $5, to John
Rush STREET.. Time GIG.
Then followed n trotting race for horses
owned in Hartford county. S. j. Nor
rison entered stallion "Nicodemus
George w. Wilson entered gelding "Ma-
jor;" Corbin Amos entered gelding Frank"
r. J.. Morgan entered stallion "Plutus. -
Two heats were trotted, Plutus coming out
first both times, and his owner receiving
the premium of $40. Time, 3:Os and 2:54.
WEDNEsDAY-sEcoND DAY.
On the second day at 10 o'clock there
was grand cavalcade of all the horses
and movable machinery, and trials of ma
chinery. At II o'clock the husking match
took place. Five colored men entered for
the match, and they made corn fly faster
than they are accustomed to do in the re-
gular way in the corn field.
FLAG PRESENTATION.
At 10 o'clock, q very handsome flag, the
gift of the ladies of Dublin district, was
presented to the Agricultural Society,"
The presentation was made on behalf of the
ladies by Col. Edwin H. Webster, who
said:
Mr.. President and Directors-The ladies of
Dublin district have requested me to present
this large and beautiful national flag to the Az.
rcutural e Mechanical Association of Hartford
county, and while know it would have been
much more agreeable to you had the fair donors
come in person for this purpose yet as their
native delicacy has prevented it affords me great
pleasure to comply with their wishes, and for
this occasion to become their mouthpiece. do
not wish to occupy the time of the distinguish.
ed gentleman who has kindly consented to de.
liver the Grafton to-day, and consequently only
express one or two thoughts, las to what prompts
those fair daughters to this presentation. In The
first place, they desire to express their great in.
terest in the Association which you represent.
and their high appreciation of its Importance
to the agricultural and mechanical interests of
our county, and also to show their approval of
your energetic and successful management.-
They rejoice, in common with all our people,
in the grand success which has attended your
labors, and in the bright prospect which the
future holds out of still further and greater
usefulness and success.
Beyond this there Is sentiment in the
breasts of these fair donors, which think
ought to express, although it finds silent utter.
ance in the folds of this beautiful flag. They
were, more than our sex, the sufferers during
our long and unhappy civil war, and when it
ceased they rejoiced in the return of sweet
peace; and as year after year has since passed,
they have in their inmost souls been glad to sec
returning good will and brotherly affection
springing up and extending among the people
OF the lately warning States, and now, on the
eve of the Centennial celebration of our nation.
al independence, they desire, by this beautiful
emblem of national unity, to express their
fondest hopes that its close will witness a
complete restoration of fraternal union among
all the people of all the States, n consummation
which doubt not you and all of us here as.
sembled devoutly pray for
And now, gentlemen, take this flag and fling
it out from The top OF your large Exhibition
Hall, for which it was Intended, and long may
it
"Kisscd by the sunshine
And woocd by the breeze"-
float over successful and useful exhibition,
and in a political ornament never more dis.
turbcd by domestic clouds and storms.
q, 4 L., TT