The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-10-12

and have heretofore BEEN The machinery gen.
orally is not as diversified, and the number Of en-
tries on exhibition. far below previous years.
Why this is so. we cannot say for certainly there
is a more general disposition to purchase labor
saving machinery than ever before. A few wag-
ons bugges, several horse powers, and other ma.
chinery are on exhibition. but not in such varie-
ty as we should like to see. Poultry sliuly rep
resented Lynn's game chickens were the greatest
attraction.
In the Round House. we noticed a beautiful set
of walnut home made furniture. and superb bu-
rial case. made out of Augusta walnut manu-
featured by J. A & Y. NJ. Bicke. Price Cline
have very creditable display OF hardware and
cutlery, Mr.. Trenary, handsome collection OF
flowers. There are also some neat specimens OF
needle work. but very little OF the farm product,
The attraction Of the day was the Trotting race
for purse Of $3.50 to the lst. S25 to the end
and $40 to the 3rd horse. There were four entries
]. H. Snapp, Augusta, Willie B. j. C. Garnett,
Culpeper Black Chief J. H. Bradshaw, Lynch
burg, Tempest. J. s. Craig. Augusta. Champagne
Charley.
JCDGEs.-Mai. Ed. Mcmahon, DIR. W. B. McChes.
ney, Col. NJ. G. Hartman, D, 0'Conner and ". B.
Crawford.
Black Chief won the track, with Champagne
Charley. Willie b. and Tempest in the order nam
ed After several Intellectual efforts. fair start
was made with Black Chief in the lead. which he
well maintained, until the home stretch. when he
broke, and was passed by Willie B. winning the
heat IN minutes and 10 seconds. as announced
from the stand. Tempest end, Black Chief 3rd
and champagne Charley 4th. The second heat
was warmly contested, Willie B. coming out in
the lead. with Black Chief 2nd Tempest 3rd and
Champagne Charley 4th. Time minutes. as an
and 1oct hao hr,W H.
lie B. followed by Black Chief. Tempest and Cham
payne Charley In the order named. Time, min
utes, as announced.
There were not very large number of persons
IN attendance, but considerable interest was man
Tested and some old confederate money, 800
bills, changed hands.
There were very few side shows on the ground.
The wheel of fortune, QUOT target and q hob
by horse, all that attracted the iders. while
the ladies' of the Catholic, Lutheran. End Presby-
terian and Baptist congregations, furnished ex-
cellent tables for the hungry. J. E. Taylor's con-
dictionary stand, is quite conspicuous and liber-
ally patronized.
Receipts at the gate to-day. about $500. larger
than at any previous Fair on the first day.
SECOND DAY.
Like yesterday, the day was beautiful. clear
sky and invigorating breeze stirring. The cere-
monies OF the morning were commenced in the
city by the West Augusta Guards in full uniform,
corning in procession, with detachment OF the
Richmond HowitZers, Monticello Guards and the
remnant Of the old Staunton Artillery, and march
ing to the Fair Ground, to participate in the I'M
vaiIing OF the Bust of the late Gel. John b. Bald
win. 1t was expected that Hon. J. B. Barbour.
would be present, to deliver the address on the
occasion, but failing, Col. James H. Skinner, OF
this city. was assigned this duty. His address
consisted in brief review of the life OF Colonel
Baldwin, following him through his early man
hood and maturer life to the close Of his exist
ence. 1t was chaste and elegant in style. beau7s.
full in sentiment and gracefully and impressively
delivered Statutes were fired, and music by the
StonewaIl Band.
There were, as estimated, about three thousand
persons on the ground. Every one seemed to be
In fine spirits, and. but for the meagre entries OF
farm and mech nical PRODUCTS, the Fair might
reasonably be considered success.
A Trotting race for purse OF $500 WAS an
nounced for o'clock-$l75 for the first horse
$50 for the snd-$45 for the 3rd. Entries as fol-
lows
j. H Snapp, Willie B. w H. Harvey, Gen. Love.
D. j. Harvey. Bay Horse. A. E. srrague. Nellie
Gray.
Nellie Gray won the race in three straight heats
ey, $50; Willie B. 2rd, s4s.
The military presented very attractive and
creditable appearance, and their exercises were
fayorably remarked upon by everybody. West
Augusta Guards, Capt. Bumgardner; Richmond
Howitzers, Capt. Carter: Monticello Guards, Capt.
Wertenbaker.
We have not time or space to give more ex-
tended notice of the third days exhibition.
ENTRIES
Taylor Dunlap-Stallion yrs. old.
WI. Finley-Onehelfer Is mos. old, one heller
mos. old.
CA Churchman-Match horses, brood mare,
mare best single harness
w. II. Peyton-1 bull between and 2 yrs. old.
Special entry-Floral ornament-collection OF
f. Trenary-l bushel Irish potatoes.
Dock C. Swartzel-1 colt yrs old.
c. R. Davis3Stallion for saddle.
Miss c. A. Black pieces OF specimens Of en-
J: A. Z Y. NJ Bickle-chamber sstt. walnut
Samuel Frank bull 8 yrs. old, ALBERT Ed
ward, bull under yr. Duke Grundale, Cow
Of cows over two yrs. old and bull heifers
under yrs, i long wool buck, Royal Richard"
sow , and pigs, pair Muscovy ducks, pair Ko.
man ducks, pair bronze turkeys, pair pea
cocks. bushel Irish potatoes ,..
John A. McClung-StalliOn for general utility.
VIM B. Crawford-Thorough-bre stallion.
trottng horse, best saddle horse dog trotter, pen
Special entry-Best bread No. ., best cake No.
g. best butter MOI.
A. D. Tribbit-l pair draft horses, breeding
SOW, washing machine.
Jos. B. Trimble-1 barrel of flour.
Wm Rohr-2 bantam hens, l game rooster
G. A. Mowry-Stallion for general utility.
Cyrus Brown-Heavy draft colt, yrs.
S. n. McCue-Stallion for saddle.
Geo. Chrisman-4 COWS, bull, yearilng,
Russell & Co. Ohio-l portable engine 10 horse
power, l threshing machine, separator, sweep
horse power, clover thresher and huller.
II. 7. SwartZell-Brood mare.
Jas. II. Campbell set Of two horse harness,
dozen whips, carriage double harness.
A. A. Grubert-Cooking stove, chamber stove.
j. A. Turk-1 bushel Irish potatoes.
s. II. McCue-Specimen lard, lbs.
Henry Harrison-Lfght draft horse
G. w. Koiner-Fat bullock under 4 yrs. best
cow yrs. old, heifer between and VS., heifer
under yr.
Special entry-Butter, lbs.
Staunton Iron Works-Portable engine. saw
MILL corn cob crusher, plows.
Briscoe Tams-l mule.
G. w. Fauber-l stallion general utility.
J. P. Key-l pair mares. light draught.
G. Bolton-1 bull calf months old.
J. D. G. w. Trimble-l yr. old colt heavy
draught.
Jos. A. Trimble-l stallion light draught.
J. D. g. w. Trimble-1 thoroughbred mare,
Engineer
81. Ker-Honey in csmb 10 lbs, best bushsl
smooth wheat.
A. M Hamilton-Faust's hay loader.
J. Treavy--A dozen machine made brooms.
I'M. Bare-Fat bullock. :.
C. B. Koiner-Saddle horse.
Miss Fannie dgtll-Specimens of ironing.
Special entry-Embroidery No. 6.
James Rigby-Middling's Purifier.