Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-10-13
Orange County Fair.

exhibition, win the ttH ground as our dcstina-
ton. Of course, besides being a fair day, It
raincd That was natural We had learned 10
expect rain on fair day ami 50 the misty moist
urc did not deter us from starting Nor did It
seem to have much effect upon the intentions Of
others for at almost every station along the road
we were Joined 10y those whose destination was
the same rs ours Passing rapidly through alter
nate wilderness and oasis--hy the rudest cabin and
the neatest cottage we came ut last into the pre-
cncts Of Orange county As we rode along, on
either side We saw evidences Of culture aud thrift
Well titled farms and attractive farm houses were
10 be seen ut every point, and from the appearance
Of the region We could easily believe the report
that the county fairs were always successful, and
worth attending While we we're busy with the
scenery presented to rs, our ears were greeted
with the cry Of " bradford" and We proceeded 10
elite" By this time the nn mad stopped, and
although the clouds had by no means cleared
away, there no prospect Of an Immediate wet
ting In company with the crowd we made our
way to the fair ground and were soon upon the
scene Of action Everybody WAS busy about some
thing and catching the spirit Of the crowd, we at
once set about seeing what was to be seen, and
hearing what was to be heard
Besides the towns ia Orange county, there are
included within the limits Of the association the
towns Of Groton aud Rycsate in this state aud
lIaverhiIl, Permont Oxford and Lyme, in New
Hampshire The society is in the most prosper
Gus condition. and is one Of the best in the state
It ha. earned a reputation for good fairs and GER
iainly il has every facility for holding them
Tho grounds are very finely situated, about half
mile from the railroad, and admirably suited for
the accommodation Of all concerned That part
Of the grounds on which stand Floral Hall and
other buildings, s situated on an elevated plain,
while the troiting course IL on q plain some dis
tlncc bclow-thus Attending excellent opportuni-
ties for observation rs to movements ON the
course and doing away with the rush for me-
served seats The highest portion NJ the
grounds commands splendid view of the sur
rounding country and many beauties of the val
les are visible from that point
The buildings on the ground consist of one
which is ascd for the agricultural display, ia the
lower part, while the upper pant b. used as the
Floral Hall large and connexions barn for the
keeping Of horses entered Tor exhibition; and
long building devoted TO eating houses and The
minor booths always to be seen un such occasions
Thus. everything il well arranged and suitable,
/ and we doubt II there is more convenient fair
| ground in the state.
OF the proceedings ON tuesday. the fr,t day.
we have nothing to chronicle save the usual pre-
paratory business-puttine things in readiness for
the reception Of the public The usual dampuoss
WIS pre,alcnt. and Of course retarded matters
| some. but entries were made to a. great an exc
| tent AS last year. ia most Of the deraitmeuts
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