Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1879-08-14
The Fairs.
EDS. HERALD:

EDS. HERALD:
1t is of no use for one to try to stop
the Fairs. When the people become mad
with these so-called pleasures, it is too
late. AS soon as the catalogue of premi-
ums are printed, and the first advertise
ment in large letters is posted, the excite
ment begins; and it goes on from bad un
til the worst is unknown to all except
those who take no part in them.
70 speak or write against Fairs is also
unpopular, for people in general hold up
for them, and will take nothing into con-
sideration that opposes their own theo-
ry concerning these fascinating amuse-
ments. There are some, however, who
are willing to sacrifice their former views
for better ones, and are also willing to
investigate for the purpose of just dis
elimination. If there are any of this
latter class who are willing to look upon
Fairs, with true Christianity furnishing
their light, they cannot fail to discover in
| them vices of such q nature as should be
oonsidered plaques to society; for they
are plaques to both morality and religion
To morality, because such things are en-
eouraged, and opportunity afforded and
fostered for doing such things as we all
know to be detrimental to morality. To
religion, because when the good morals
of society are depraved religion itself is
sapped by floods of immortality.
Fairs, under their present management,
are leprosy broken out in society. Those
who patronize them the most largely
might very properly remain with the
Christian camp and cry, "Unclean, un-
clean,'' until the sun of their goddess is
set. And is it really safe for 'Eclean''
person to venture there for one day?
1t is not necessary to name those things
in connection with Fairs which should be
denounced; they are well-known, OF
have, at least, been seen by most all who
have ever patronized them. Christians
should abstain from every appearance of
evil. They ought not even give theil
presence, thereby virtually sanctioning
them.
Fairs are great places for young folks,
to see one another; this is one argument
for their attending them. But does this
pay? How many young men, proud from
the fact that they have by their sides
|, ''damsels fair to look upon,' really are
!, proud of themselves when they discover
how they are listening to some auction.
eer pouring forth such eloquence ant
nonsense over buggy-whips, prize-boXe!
and brass jewelry! Or, does a youns
lady feel very much elated as she prone
nades around the grounds with a MAJ
, whom she has just seen trying hi
: strength at the lifting machine, THROWN!
, at poor innocent duck, or, it may be
. throwing at ''Aunt Sally" to see if h
, could turn her over! If this kind of com
pany is not yours, it certainly would b
f more consistent not to help make up tn
$ crowd which allows such things.
e Christian people are not the only peOpl
(but all ought to be Christians); there
!, fore, those people who try to set God-Hk
b examples, especially preachers, shoul
r consider the harm they are doing Will
= watching the rse-races-perhaps be-
:. ting on them, and giving their money t
i such society instead of to the support
e the Gospel, which is the power of God
,e save sinners. Many of the loudest prt
h fessors of religion are the chief men
J. carrying on these Fairs. If they eve
Of stop and consider such course, and the
m continue them, certainly their conscience
I'd are scared.
Ie Not many years ago, horse-racing WI
1T considered low thing-and is MOVIE.
re cept in the Playground. Why is it bett
d there? If you, my respectable frien
,s. would be ashamed to go out on some b.
h, way to horse-race, do you do a bett
nd thing when you attend public race, au
ne mented by all the other vices which {
,al with Fairs? When did public sin b
of come less offensive in the sight of G.
as than a private one?
= This is written more especially to t
w, Church going people. If they will 1
ect consider this subject we cannot expC
,te others to do it. ADELPHos
sit
o The Democrat that shot General r
OH is expected in Ohio soon to stump I
State for Ewing and Rice. He says
er almost feels to forgive these gentlem
os for their part during the war, as I'll
Us have come over and now stand on
ars same platform with hm.-AlleR Con
Rn, Republican.