The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1876-09-21
FAIR AT LUDLOW.

Seventh Annual Fair of the Farmers and Me-
chanics' Union at Black River Driving
Park.
The seventh annual fair OF the Farmers
and Mechanics union, was held, as hereto
tore advertised, at the Black River Driving
park, midway between Ludlow and Proc
torsvillc, on Tuesday and Wednesday of
the present week. On account of the rain
which prevailed throughout the entire first
day, nothing was attempted other than the
making of a few entries.
The indications on Tuesday morning
were none of the best for fair weather, but
inasmuch as it did not actually ram, the
fair was got under way. The attendance
was somewhat limited, when compared
with some former occasions. OF course,
the inclemency of the weather, actual and
prospective, had very much TO do in shap-
ing the size of the crowd. Then the fact
that trottiug formed no part of the pro-
gramme this year, tended undoubtedly to
make the attendance much less than il
otherwise would have been. The show.
however, was very credtable in many re-
spccts
The number OF cattle upon the grounds
was marked feature. OF working oxen
there were nearly an hundred yoke.
Among those who had quite number
of different kinds of cattle, may lie named
Gen. Geo. f. Davis, of Cavendish. who
exhibited no less than thirteen head 81
thoroughbred Jerseys aud seven of graded
Jerseys. The generals entries of this
particular breed of cattle have always been
number one. Stoughton A. Fletcher, from
Indiana, who makes this place his summer
residence, and who takes lively interest
in every worthy enterprise, had on exhibit
ton sixteen head OF handsome Devons.
Samuel Abbot, Of Chester, bai a fine lot
Of graded Durhams, twenty head in all.
G. w. Stearns, of Cavendish, had a splen-
did Devon bull on the ground, perhaps
somewhat hard to beat in the entire county.
He also had one or more Devon cows, and
several younger creatures, all first class.
The show of fruit, especially apples, was
better, VIC think, than we have ever secn
at any previous fair on these grounds. One
man from Cavcndish, Mr.. Otis J. Hemen-
way, had no less than forty-six different
varieties of apples. the product of his own
orchards.
Very fine specimens of corn were con-
tributed by different persons. Vegetables,
enough to make Il fair showing, were ex-
hibicd by farmers residing in this and ad-
joining towns.
Floral hall prestntedit Its usual appearance,
wherein woman's handicraft was very well
represented. For the purposes of this re-
port we do not care to particularize: here
after we shall hope to again refer TO this
department.
The show of agricultural implements
was very meagre indeed scarcely worthy
Of being mentioned
The Hon. Ryland Fletcher, president of
the association, made a few remarks by
way of introducing the Hon. John Gregory
of Mortified, who delivered the annual
address. The address was entirely practi-
cal and wholly given to the objects of the
man "stuelS TO his text admirably, which
is more than can be truthfully said of all
who occupy like positions. Thanks to cur
speaker, who understands his business, and
comprehends the occasion he represents.
1t should have been named in its proper
connection that the exhibit of musical in
struments, in the shape of organs, was
''good enough" the Estey organ company,
of Brattleboro, having fine specimens on
the ground, in care Of G. w. Stewart, the
gentlemanly agent of the company he rep
resents. A. A. Mcguire, of Springfield,
was also present, with very fine toned
instrument, for which he is the agent of
the manufacturers for this section of the
state. Mr.. NJ. being proficient in the art
of music, is enabled to place his specially
before the public in the best possible light.
Mr.. NJ. played his instrument very finely.
The Altimont cornet band, of this place,
furnished the music for the occasion, doing
Themselves great credit by their efforts.
1t is proper to remark, perhaps, in the
closing of this hurried report of the fair at
this place, that the feeling on the ground
was unmistakable that the management
has not been in all respects what the in
terests of the institution required. A
live man needs to be at the helm of affairs.
Many of the officers are quite efficient, and
nothing disparagng should be taid Of
them. Make all of this descriptive and
add some new features to the fair, and it