The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1877-10-12

Tho IWonty-soveutu Annual HAn'o's'SA 49,
Far OF the Van Buren, County Agricultural
Society was held last week. The first two days
the weather was warm and pleasant, but the
remainder OF the time 1t was quite unpleasant.
Nevertheless, the attendance was very iarge'
and the number OF entries amounted TO ABOUT
thirteen hundred, consequently the receipts
must have been liberal.
There was some good stock exhibited, and
notably 20 in the cattle department, We
noticed some fine horses and colts, but these
are rarely shown to the best advantage, owing
to the fact that the general run or exhibitors
are 30 thoroughly imbued with the notions and
IDEAS Of the race-track that they have become,
in measure, incapable OF exhibiting an ordi-
narlly good horse or colt 30 as to show its real
points OF merit, because it is desired to make
every exhibit appear to be either a trotter,
racer, or extra roadster, when, in fact, the
chief merit lies in it's fitness for the everyday
work OF the farm. The N0rmans are shown as
servicesble animals for the ordinary uses for
which the great number Of horses are desired,
and for that reason they are looked upon with
favor by people who have no great ambition to
own and incur the great expense OF keeping
fast horses.
A marked Improvement in horned cattle,
sheep, and swine, ID observable. Although but
few new animals have made their appearance,
yet those that have show points Of superiority
over those formerly shown OF the same breeds.
The younger Durhams or Short Horns that
have come under our observation, show points
OF such decided superiority as to excite the
wonder OF the beholder at the skill and judg
ment OF the breeders OF fine stock. AS an ex-
ample OF just what we mean. we may be par
doned for particularizing, and mention Young
Prince, a four year old short horn bull; bred
by Elisha Durkee, Esq, but for the past two
years on the farm OF G.. f. Harrington, three
miles west OF this village
Floral Hall was hadsomely decorated and
did credit to the taste OF the committee who
had charge OF the work. The fine collection Of
flowers and statuary by W. C. Mackellar, the
specimens OF iron aud copper ore, and building
stone from the Upper Peninsula, by j. J.
Woodman, and collection of stones from the
southern shore OF Lake SUPERIOR by Mrs.
Woodman, added much to the appearance o,
the hall.
A stove range. with nickel plated knobs, ETC.,
from the hardware store OF Free d Martin,
attracted considerable attention.
The good display OF trunks. valises, harness,
ETC., from the establishment Of Rooms 81 Ros-
seau, was credit to that firm.
James Hutchins had fine showing OF cab
met ware.
l.. X. Woodman, son OF J. j. Woodman, ex-
hibited bracket and scroll saving machine,
(his own invention), together with specimens
OF its work.
We cannot begin to epumerate the many
beautiful articles OF fancy work in the ladies'
department. 1t was impossible to obtain
close view, or learn the names OF many OF the
exhibitors. Mas Jennie Bennett had two ele-
CANT pm cushions and several other fancy
articles, which elected much praise. as did Miss
Rosa Daveys fine collection of wax work. We
noticed handsome tides, toilet sets, feather
and hair wreaths, notices, etc., all Of which
we're greatly admired by the crowd.
There was good showing OF counterpanes
quilts, carpets and rugs.
Miss LYDIA Hunt had a nice collection of
portraits IN water colors which did her much
credit as an artist. Pictures we're also exhib-
tied by K. Salisbury, and others.
Miss Maggie Maguire had well filed case
OF millinery goods, and Mr.. S. Sbiefer case
OF boots and shoes.
M. "A. Vining, of this place, and s. L. White,
of Kalamazoo, showed some excellent speci-
pna Of ra1poanship 10 hat
Der of the SCHOOL girls went away well supplied
with calling cards
DIR. g. w. Ward and DR.. A. Robinson each
had specimens OF dental word.
The display of fruit was quite extensive,
embracing all the different varieties usually
raised in this section.
There were some mammoth vegetables ex-
hibited, such as pumpkins, cabbages, etc. Al
though the quantity was not 80 great as we
have sometimes seen, the quality would far
surpass some previous exhibitions.
The splendid collection of grains by ID.
Woodman I'd, was worthy of more than pass
ing glance. 1t contained every kind Of grain
that he has raised on his farm, nicely displayed
in glass cans, and also specimens of the same
in the straw. 1t was indeed large addition to
the exhibition.
One OF the interesting features OF the Fair |
was the baby show. There were thirty-two
entries-twelve irst-class aud twenty second
class. The following received premiums:
Firs-class.-1st premium, s15, John Cook
I'd, $40, E. G. Jones Sd, s5, II. Z. Logan.
Second-class.-1st premium, els, Mrs. Lot
tic Randall; I'd, $40, Mrs. Lethe iced; Sd,
S5, Mrs. j. Collins.
All the others were given Centennial medals. |
Next woek we will publish report OF the baby |
show in rhyme. 1t was received too late for |
this issue.
Cassopolis had tremendous sensation early
Saturday morning. The First National Bank