The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-08-21

BOARD wasIheld in the room OF the Court
OF Appeals on Friday the 10Th. There were
prese Mt Charles Grattan, S. G.. Wilson, Capt.
Fulcher, T. P...Wilson, W. A. Hanger, VIM.
Withrow, Dir. Davies, A. S. Turk, 7. S. Hogs
heao and Saml. Forrer. The accounts of
the Clerks OF district boards and of the Urea.
surer were examined and found correct, and
several accounts for advertising ordered to
be paid. After the regular business had
been gone through with, several subjects oc-
cupied the attention OF the board. Among
other things it was resolved that the Supt.
be requested to urge upon the district boards
a strict compliance with the law in select
ing aud employing teachers. The object of
thisresoution was to bring, if possible, prom
inently to the view OF the patrons OF schools,
| that these boards have the ultimate deter
mination OF these matters and TO throw cold
water upon any electioneering by teachers
among patrons for schools.
| BADLY BRUIsED.-Lsst Thursday evening
as Daniel Crohan was driving hack from
Stribling Springs, containing Mrs. NJ. Mitch
ell, of Washington, D. c., the tongue broke
whilst descending steep hill, and the vehi-
Gle was upset. Mrs. Mitchell was badly
bruised about the face, and it was at first
thought that the injuries were serious. She
was conveyed to the residence of the late
Col. w. A. Bell, near by, and DIS. Fauntle-
roy and Donaghe summoned. Her wounds
| f,,1 n aDH 1ofo
in the evening she was brought to the resi-
dence OF Capt. Baily, in this city, and is
now rapidly recovering.
The driver, who kept his team under per-
feet control all the time, was also considera-
bly, bruised, but not seriously hurt. The
place at which the accident occurred is one
Of the most dangerous pieces of road in the
county. The grade dcsceLds about one foot
in two, and being on smooth soap stone for
nation, it is almost impossible for horse to
| keep his feet and the driver to maintain con-
troll. The Superintendent of roads in that
section should see that the necessary grading
and repairs are made at once. 1t would take
but little work to pat this portion Of the road
in excellent condition, and delays in this
case are dangerous.
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THE BEST OF TIE SEASoN.-When the
good people of Arbor Hill determine to get
up an enterprise they always ma g sue
cess of it. This is true OF the men, and
when their efforts are seconded by the ener-
gy and taste OF the ladies, it needs no
prophet to foretell that the under taking will
approach as nigh to the perfect as mortals
often reach. Upon this premise we bate
the prediction that the festival and
Thursday morning and night, will be the
handsomest and most elegant entertainment
Of the season. Preparations are being made
on an elaborate scale, and from the we'll
known capacity of those who have the
affair in hand, it can be safely said that
nothing will be left undone that can con-
tribute to the enjoyment Of the OCCASION
The committee have instructed Mr.. lesser,
the famous baker OF this city, to put them
up the handsomest cake his skill can turn
out. This Will be voted to the prettiest la
dy, and in addition there will be number
of other honors distributed. A great many
novelties in lawn parties, which we are not
atliberty to mention, will be introduced.
The lawn will be brilliantly Illuminated,
three hundred Chinese lanterns having al
Band will furnish the music for the occa-
sion. Everybody is looking forward to a
pleasant evening, and we hope number OF
the town people will be present.
THE RACES AT THE FAIR.-Tie commit
tee seem determined to leave no stone I'M :
turned that will contribute towards making
the next exhibition of the Baldwin Augusta
Fair surpass all of its predecessors. Es-
pecial attention will be given to the races,
and to the end that this feature may be made
particularly prominent and attractive, it is in
tended among other novelties to introduce
the hurdle, and also a flat race for English
men only and unframed horse. This last
race will come off on the second day of the
Fair. The distance will be one mile, weight
$50 pounds and entrance foe So. The fol-
J lowing horses, with their coors, have al
ready been entered
IA. Nichols s'Lemma,', light blue jack
etand cap.
II. L. STAGES 'srrue Blue" dark blue
jacket and cap.
r. II. Huns ''Chl rlemont," blue body
and cap, red sleeves.
St. j. Benn's 'sVeva," blue and white
jacket and cap.
o. W. Wilkinson's "Kangaroo, black
and scarlet jacket and cap.
W. II. Holmes ''Nannie," pink jacket and
!. cap.
G. S. Gauntlett's Crock" yellow jacket
and cap.
There will probably be other entries for
this race.
The Hurdle race will take place on the
third day Of. the Fair, the distance one mile,
six flights OF hurdles, weight $50 pounds
and 50 entrance fee.
In addition to the regular prizes, Mr.. Jno.
D. Crowle, proprietor of the Virginia Hotel
will give handsome silver cup to the WIN
ner of the second days race.
Much general interest has, even at this
early date, been manifested in the exhibition,
and the promise is most fa:terng indeed
The entries in almost all OF the departments
will be numerous, and from the indications,
it is thought that the character of the art-
} Giles exhibited will be improved.
A PROSPEROUS SPRINGS SEAsoN.-The
unusual number of visitors to the mountains
this season is sure Indication of the pros
porous condition Of the country and the feel
, ing of confidence that is taking hold of the
people. All the springs on the line and
contiguous to the railroad have been liberal.
ly patronized, and the various summer re-
sorts in the mountains have been attended
by large number Of pleasure and health
seekers. The White Sulphur-the central
and most attractive of the oprings-has had
most remarkably prosperous season, and
the company in attendance is composed of g
class Of people noted for their business sue
cess, intelligence and general worth. Prob
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