The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-16

The State Fair.

The nineteenth annual fair of North Car
| DINA State Agricultural Society opened
| Monday 18th inst. The day, as usual, was
| devoted TO the arrangement of the articles
and animals for exhibition, and we are pleas
ed to state that the display exceeds anything
known Tor many years Ii was found necessary
to open the large hall at the south end of the
OF the Grand Stand TO accommodate the de-
partment for which there was no room in
Exhibition Hall. The improvements are
substantial. The stalls for stock have NOV
ed where the animals can be inspected By
the public with ease and comfort. Trees
have been planted for future adornment, adj
dltlonal wells dug, new and improved water
elevators introduced, and an additional road
built, TO give access TO the grounds nj the
Northeast gate, by the Society. All this has
been done since the last fair, and shows at
tentlOn TO the wants of visitors By the Off
GERS, which wins deserved praise.
The premium list for this fair exceeds
$500 IN cash, the greater part of which is
devoted to the department of the farmer,
stock raiser and mechanic, and that of house
hold industry. Floral Hall IS filled with the
exquisite handwork of our ladies. and
we are glad to note that every section OF
North Carolina is represented, from remote
counties in the East to those beyond the
Blue Ridge. The citizens of Raleigh de-
serve credit for a cash subscription of
nearly two thousand dollars to aid in the
payment Of these premiums
Visitors will find the donations to the
Society. received through the correspon-
dence Of the Secretary, on the Northern
and Western sides of the Eastern wing OF
General Exhibition Hall, and at Machinery
Hall, the latter mainly consisting of fertili-
zers and agricultural implements too large
for the hall. They are worthy or special
notice, containing many rare and novel
articles.
Premiums on trials of speed are restricted
this year for the first time, exclusively to
horses owned in State. This is to encourage
the raising and ownership of good stock by
our people. Although thousands Of dollars
have been offered in every conceivable way
for the privilege, the management have,
in every case, refused to allow any game of
chance or gambling apparatus Of whatever
nature on the grounds.
The Governor Of the State delivered a
brief address, and formally opened the
Fair, at II N. Tuesday, and the day
given UP 10 the final completion OF prepara-
tions, to tn parade Of stock, and trials Of
speed, &c.
On Thursdly the military companies of
the city, the Durham Light Infantry, and
it is expected some other visiting companies,
will parade at the grounds. The Bingham
cadets will execute their skirmlsh drill
from 1130 a IN. to l p. N. The target
practice for the Champion Flag, By the
teams Of the n. G. State Guard, will take
place on Thursday teams to be in line at
IL m. in front of Judges stand. The glass
ball shooting will be on Wednesday, Thurs
day and Friday, Col. j. Mcleod Turner in
charge The shooting by the Rife Club
for the champion medal will take place on
Friday Dr. r.. II. Lewis in charge. The
walking match for four hours, go-as-you-
please, will come off between a. III. and
l D. m. on Friday, and awakens much in
terest. The sales days are Thursday Fri
day and Saturday. Those who wish to sell
will give list to Maj w. B. Gulick. For
general information visitors should apply
to the Secretary. whose office is on the right
of the South entrance.