The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1877-11-16

Mr.. EDITOR: 1t appears that my "Sugges-
tions" surpassed my expectations il awaking
active thought on the subject of our Agriculture
al Fair. Having excited interest upon the sub
ject; having supplied the spark that ignied the
finder all ready TO be kindled; in other words,
with random shot having drought him. at
the first volley, satisfied with my success would
naturally now subsidc in silence; but knowing
my statements true and my motive good, l will
not even in the obscurity OF general signature
be charged with classifying and misreprescnta-
ton. We are happy to learn that G. W. A. is
SO well read in the incidents of remote antiqui.
ty, indicating that his art education was started
on the foundation stone; but the statements
regarding the mistake made with the painted
leaves rests on the testimony of reliable persons.
1t did not occur, rs G. w. A. seems to suppose,
at our last exhibition, (our words would not ad-
nit OF such constructon,) but several seasons
ago, when we may suppose him yet engaged in
perfecting outlines by laying the objects upon
the paper and marking around them, and not
yet arisen to the dignity of the fine art judiciary.
(By the way, pretend to no knowledge in these
matters, but | would like to ask him how he
manages it when the edge of the leaf is to be re.
presented as folded over) l say this mistake
did not occur since e. w. A. was appointed
judge, unless indeed, we may suppose him to
have permanent appointment in this depart
ment; and if this he so, we hope he will go on
improving until next year he will be able to
distinguish chromos from oil paintings
As to our orators audience on that occasion,
| can refer G. w. A. to those who will substan-
tiate all stated in the previous article. count
a speakers audience those who assemble to hear
him, and not those who passing in the street
may chance to catch word through the open
windows. While G. w. A, may not be a school
master, conclude that he is lately from under
one, and cannot get his long drill on "audio"
out of his mind. These remarks will explain
the words in my article, which he CONSTITUTES to
be self-refutatIon. He bases his charges of
Misrepresentation on no higher grounds than
this. Why does he not come boldly out and
state that he saw thousands about the speakers
stand, and wos one of them himself? Simply
because he did not see them. They were not
there and the Inference is unavoidable that he
was not there himself.
In his political reference to the Centennial, |
am reminded that there are great many in this
country to whom the celebration of the Nations
birthday was a hateful thing, because they had
labored that she might not live to see it; but Il
merciful heaven has vouchsafed TO them
quiet homes, where they had better now remain
and be content.
Now here some facts i'll regard to my other
suggestions, and of which have taken care to
inform myself within the last few days. The
fair held at Rockville, the county town of Mont
gomery county, Md, distributed S2, 800 in pre-
miums this year. The premiums were amour
ced by the Secretary on the ground, and paid
Immediately after, then and there. The time
consumed did not exceed two hours After the
premiums were paid tickets were attached TO the
articles. They have fine race course, but no
grand stand One admission fee paid, once with
IN the grounds everything is free. No side
shows OF any kind are permitted | know an
other fair that has llourlshed more than quar- tel
of century and distributed rising Of 81, 900 in
premiums tho past year. It's buildings are now
complete in all respects. 1t has perfected race
course but no grand stand Its premiums are
announced and paid as at Rockville, upon the
ground, and more surprising still, it has porches
TO its exhibition buildings, which overlook the
ground.
Finally claim as much interest in our fail
as almost any one. 1t has certainly been a great
success; greater than could have been hoped fol
or expected, and considering its yet brief cXis
tence, few have probably ever surpassed it,
This success is due to the energy and the unself
sh unremunerated labors of its projectors and
managers.
q. W. A. has mistaken or purposey misrepre
scented the whole spirit of my communication
Still, our fair can be improved, and hints from
those who have been familiar with successful
fairs may be profitable. SToCKHoLDER