Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-10-09
The County Fair.

kindly lent II hand, and as "A rcsult. the
weather was everything that could be de-
sired. On Wednesday the stream Of ex-
hibitors flowed steadily toward the grounds
| OF the Association, and the numerous clerks
were kept busy recording the articles that
were to attract and challenge the adnira-
ton Of the multitude, who would throng
the grounds and buildings during the fair.
Although there was good attendance on
wednesday, IL was reserved for Thursday
10 show up the big crowd Of the week. At
an early hour on Thursday morning, all
the avenues leading TO BeIlcfonte were
crowded with vehicles and people, on their
way 10 the show. Allegheny street, from
Howard to Bishop, was literally jAmmed
with wagons, carriages, people on horse
back and people on foot. 1t was "A fine
sight about ten o'clock in the morning, 70
stand near the Court House and survey the
moving mas Of humanity and horse ncsh
that packed the street. One was forcibly
reminded Of those pictures which make Us
familiar with the roads that lead from
! London to the Derby or Newmarket races.
There was not a conveyance Of any kiud
or description, capable Of seating passsen-
gers, that was not brought into use. There
would come the handsome carriage and
prancing horses Of some oppulent farmer,
only TO be followed by Il shambling old
wagon, devoid Of springs and seats, drawn
| by horse that recalled the gAunt and
! spectral stced on which Don Quiroie made
his chiyslrous campaign. These latter
| appeared, and doubtless were, Just NJ hap.
ny a their more lu1uriously equipped
neghbors. About this time music would
be heard In the distance and soon "A full
/ Hedged brass band, from come Of our an-
bi,ious country villages, would make IT.
appearance. And thus the scene shifted
and changed until Fix or eight thousand
1 people poured through our streets 20 the
/ fair grounds, and after consulting the gods.
who presided over the ticket Office and
gates, found Themselves in the vast natural
Amphithcairc, which Il one Of the chief
charms Of these grounds. Here the spec
tacie almost beegRrs description. Standing
on the judge stand, during the horse-racing
on Thursday afternoon, the spectator was
confronted by "A hill ,ide, that WAs actually
black, white, blue and green, with people.
I Tho gay dresses Of the ladies, blending
with the more subiuod colors In the drcss
/ of their male escorts, countless carriages
oiled with lovely women and brave men,
! formed 4 picture that was ST once i1npofing
and interesting. 1, is 10 BE- regretted that
our people take 50 little interest in i'm
/ proving the character and quality Of the
exhibits. With the magnificent farming
capacity Of Centre county, It's large manu-
/ faciuries and countless business cnterprifes
thcse annual fairs should reflect the pro-
grcss Of trade, farming and mandatory
As It is, the exhibit deserves but little
mention, and with few exceptions, no
praise.
THE TfEsT DAY.
The Amusement department this year,
was placed under the direction Of Mr..
Frank ChAmberlin. Ii is but just TO sAy,
that Mr.. ChEmberlin, was unremitiing In
his endeavors 20 make this part Of the fair
q success. He bad after great labor, sue
cecded in getting entries for corn husking
match, sack race, climbing creased pole,
running and Jumping and 80 many more
similar contests that We fail TO remember
all The Archery match was n feature
Of this day and resulted in Mrs BAldwin,
Of WilliAmspor,, wife Of sup'i Baldwin, Of
the 7. 4 Z. X. r., taking the ladies prize,
and Mr.. Guyon, Of Tyrone, taking the gen.
,lcmcn prize,
SECOND DAY.
This was the red letter day Of the Fair.
The parade made by the College cadets,
the military company and the two FIRE
companies Of Bcllefonte, was a most i'm
posing pageant The different detarh-
mCnu forming the procession mAssed In
hhf 1a"hs'AN W ieAA VI tue 1NhEA HOUSE.
and marched down High street and then
10 the grounds Of the Agricultural Society.
Here, after making the circuit Of the track
they were disbAnded. The cadets here
gave An exhibition drill, and then Frank
Mccoy, from the Judges stand, rang the
bell and the assembled thousands were
treated TO fine display of fast trotting.
In the FREQ for all, Susie Parker won in
three straight heats. The county race
was quite exciting, Dewitt Johnston's
Katie winning in the end. The glass
ball match resulted In Sober, Of Milton,
taking the first prize Foster, Of College
township this county, the second and
Tinsman Of Williamsport, the third.
THIRD DAY.