Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-10-03

wagons they displayed. Among them was
the Dexter Spring buggy having the repu-
tation of being the easiest riding vehicle
extant. Mr. 7. F. Scion also had fine
two seated open buggy on exhibition.
Mr.. S. NJ. Eaton exhibited the Jackson
Spiral Bed spring which he manufactures,
said to be the best thing of the Kind in
market.
In the vegetable department Mr.. J. c.
Jordan madea display rarely fever equaled
HIS caboages, onions, tomatoes, potatoes,
caullftowers and beets were splendid to look
upon and doubtless still better when dshed
up.
Mr.. James Whalen exhibited Fl ne colec-
ton of different varieties of fruit from his
orchards.
The exhibitors in these departments de-
serve special mention had we space
In the cattle department the herd of al
loway cattle of Mr.. P. Davy of Alderly de-
serves notice. Also the sheep from the
stock farm Of the Jones Brothers. Hustsford.
The West India Chinese, Toulouse,
Hamburger and other breed CT geese on the
ground were greatly admired as we'll as
flock of wild geese.
Every breed of chicken was represented
as we'll as ducks and an endless variety Of
doves and pigeons.
Mr.. j. Forncrooks display of honey and
the curious work ings oGihe honey bee was
a novel sight and merted the attention it
received.
This cursory glance of the exhibition
does not intend to EN- brace anywhere near
all the articles on exhibition. and or
limited room prevents US from men
tioning the thousand and one different
things on the grounds, many OF them worthy
ofspecial notice. The needle work, wax
work and other specimens of the handiwork
of the ladies were numerous and would
certainly receive attention had we the time
and space.
Thursday was the "big day" of the fair,
the number on the grouds being
estimated At from 5000 to 1000. The
clouds and ominons appearances of the day
previous had cleared away and the weather
settled down to our genuine Wisconsin au-
I tumn fashion, clear, balmy and pleasant.
From all directions came teams bringing in
persons to the exhibition and there was a
constant jam al, day between the city and
the grounds. The railroads also contributed
their right to swell the crowds and taken
altogether the large numbers must have met
the sanguine expectations of the society
There was considerable falling off in the
attendance on Friday, the last day of the
fair. Those who did not witness the clos
ing races missed one of the finest features Of
the fair 1t may safely be recorded of the
Central Wisconsin Fair for 1877 that it was
complete. success and generally met the
expectations OF the society. With the pa
tronage that might reasonably be expected
from our own city the attendance would
have been twice what it was. II was quite
apparent throughout the fair that compare
lively few of cur own citizens W ere visiting
the grounds. There should be 10 cause of
complaint in this respect another season,
but every effort should be made to forward
the interests of the society and crown their
efforts with complete success. The Central
Wisconsin Fair is now a fixed fact with us
and let us in everything reasonable advance
is interests at each recurring season.
Good order was maintained on the grounds
throughout and nothing occurred to mar
the general pleasure of the visitors and ex-
hibitors. Ii the awarding of premiums, so
far as We have heard, general satisfaction
have beer given the judges performing their
delicate duty faithfully The officers of the
society were indefatigabe in their efforts to
make the fair this year a success and the
results achieved through their good judg-
ment and determination must be pleasing to
them. Too much praise cannot be bestowed
on the WORTHY President. Mr.. Jesse Stone,
aud tho industrious Secr'y, Mr. F. P. Brook,
for their exertions and abors in behalf of
the exhibition.
The races during the fair were the best
ever gwen on this track, in point of speed.
Below we give a summary of the races:
GENTLEMEN's DRIVING HoRsEs-pURsE $50.
Maggie, 5. NJ. Randall.
Lady Forester, J. J. ToupaiLt.
Lucy D, D. G. Davis.
Lady Fairfield, G. D. Doubleday.
Bay Frank, G. NJ. Bigelow
First Money-.Lady Fairfield, I'd Bay
Frank, Sd Lucy D.
$3.50 RACE-PURsE $50.
Billy, DR.. Smith, ............3 3
Frank, S. Drakely. l l. !.
Nellie Bar, D. johnson. 2 2 2
Brutus Clay, A. Gable, ............. 3 4
Time 3,06a, 3,O8, 3.07.
8 MIN. RAcE-PuRsE 500
Billy, DR.. Smith, Observation-Disclosures dis.
RUDY, Perry llsley. .................. Z
Fayette, G. D. Doubleday...... l l /
Frank, S. Drakely. Observation-Disclosures. 3 Z 5
Billy Bar, D. Johnson. ....... 1850. 8 dr.
Cooper, R. Drakely. ....... 5 3 6
Flora Gates, &c. Morris. 5 4
Seven Up, G. Smith,. -. 1880. 4 6 8
Johnny, f. Willard 6 s
Yellow Bark, C. c. Wood ......... 2 2 2
Time $50, 2,45, ALI.
$40 RAcE-PURsE $3.50.
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