Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1877-10-03
WINDSOR co. FAIR.

ayers can fairly lay the success of the
Fair to the fair weather. They cannot
always rely on Providence for success
they will have to do little something
themselves by way of assisting Provi-
dencc The first day was glorious, and
the number Of entries far exceeded the
expectation Of the managers. Wednes-
day, the principal day, opened without 4
cloud in sight, crowds ofpeoplc kept pour
ing in, and by 10 o'clock the Playground
was ceU .flled-all on pleasure bent and
out for holiday. No, not all on pleasure,
many had business. There was the boss
man, the vegetable man, the sheep man,
the fruit man, the cattle man, the music
man, the mechanic and his works, the
haberdasher, the victualing man, and
last but not least the ubiquitous sewing
machine agent-all calling Justify for
inspection and patronage. The lover and
his gal promenaded arm in arm, making
observations on that ones looks or this
ones dress, or sat cozy in a nook eating
gingerbread or peanuts and forming
designations to meet again some day,
while the sold folks" travelled about the
grounds and buildings to view the pro-
ducts OF the house and farm until their
eyes wearied and their "rheumatics"
started up, and they too retired to rest
awhile. Once in while an unkcnRd
disciple of Bacchus might be seen repos-
ing on the greensward, with his face
turned up to the September sun, perfectly
obivious to the ills of life and to what
was going on around him-he was "unco
happy" The number of people present
in the afternoon of the second day was
estimated at from six to eight thousand
all happy and orderly. The display of
animals and articles was good. The
fine, warm weather had much to do with
this no doubt. We all feel better, look
better, act better, and see better in fair
than in foul weather. Floral Hall was
the center of attraction from the opening
to the close. Waters & Sons pianos and
organs, exhibited by j. f. Waterman,
Plymouth, took up considerable space in
the hall, attracted much attention, and
drew the first premium, (through some
mistake this fact is omitted in the report)
Prof. P. Jno. Gildmeester, gentlemanly
young man from the house in New
York, discoursed sweet music on them
during the Fair, to the delight Of all who
heard him. Mr.. William Vaughan, of
Woodstock, purchased the fine piano on
exhibition of Mr. Waterman. DR.. f. r.
Jewett, Of Woodstock, made fine exhibit
Of dental work, stuffed animals and birds,
including his large golden eagle. O. G..
Kimball had a fine display of rare birds
and fancy article, and "99 cent get ups"
A case Of goods from the clearinghouse
of Eaton & Pinncy attracted attention.
The ladies' display of handiwork was
numerous and very fine. The display of
fruit was large, considering the failure of
the apple crop in this section Joseph
c. Mckenzie, Esq, of Woodstock, cx-
hibited twenty-five varieties of Winter
apples that for size and rare quality had
no supcriorS on the boards or dishes he
also exhibited eight varieties of pears,
including the Jackson, Woodstock, Skin
less, Bridgewater, Flemish Beauty, etc.
Mr.. Mckenzie is one Of the most sue
cessful fruit-growcrs in the County. Mr..
William Mcintosh, of Mortified, agent
for a Canada nursery, exhibited nice
favored apple. Mechanics Hall was
pretty well filled. Isaac Newton Of Eng
lsh Mills, exhibited specimens of his
carriage work that can't be beat in this
section. The show of garden sas" was
good. Jersey stock was nowhere. Ok
en- light, Pomfrct bore off the palm in
this department. In the sheep line good
exhibits were made by Eben. Bridge, II. O.
Smith, and A. E. Fuller of Pomfret. The
show ofpoultry was larger than common.
The show Of horses was slim. When the
cavalcade Of roadsters were put upon the
track, the band was playing lively tune,
when one Of the Judges who has keen
relish for fun, asked the leader if they
were playing in honor of the procession.
He said they We're. "Well,' says our
friend, 81 wish you would play something
solemn, for they are Il miserable lot. u
son." said the leader, "you want dirge, u
and Immediately struck up one, to the
great amusement of all who understood it.
For all this we noticed some nice horses
on the ground, among them Il matched
span of Morgans, entered by A. Z. Will
Hanson of Sharon, in 9TH class in which
they drew the first premium For match,
speed and gentleness they had not their
equals on the ground. The races were
very 1alr-Speed not wonderful at all. Inc
officers of the Society, the Marshal, Col.
VIM. C. Danforth and his aids, Reuben
Parker and Norman Hoisington-all dis
charged their several duties faithfully and
well, and the Quechee Band covered it.
self with glory. We would like to par
ticularize farther, but we have only time
and room to say, look over the awards:
FANCY ARTICLES.
Addie B Churchill, Woodstock, card
case and worsted work, 40; Ella w Mar
tin, Woodstock, IL pieces fancy work and
embroidery, % each; Mrs Geo b French,
Woodstock, infants blanket and worsted
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