The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-10-25
THE FIRST ANNUAL FAIR
OF THE
Monongalia Agricultural Society.

ongalia Agricultural Association was
held on the 14th, 18th 4 10th inst's
The exhibition was more successful
than the most sanguine Of its promo
tiers anticipated.
The display Of stock of all kinds
was very decidedly finer than was
ever before seen in this county, show
ing great improvement in horses,
horned cattle and sheep in the last
year or two.
The accommodation for horses and
cattle were insufficient for the entries
made, and a number were compelled
to find stalls elsewhere than on the
fair grounds.
Mr.. ID. c. Hotfman's herd of fine
Jersey cattle attracted much atten-
ton, and were greatly admired; we
hope our farmers will become more ia.
miliar with this, best breed of milk
and butter producing stock known.
The contest for premiums on short
horns was exciting; the magnificent
cattle shown by Thos. F. Watson,
Eek" Morgan, Thos. H. Watson and
others excited no little interest and
pride in the hearts of Monongalians,
as it evinced so great an improvement
in our stock, and awakens hope for
a rapid march Of improvement in the
near future. Thos. +. Watson cap
tured the first premium for thorough
bred short-horns. Fayette County.
Pa, was represented by some very
fine stock. We regret we are unable
to make more extended mention of
all exhibitors, rs all were we'll worthy
of special mention.
The four or five pens Of south down
sheep entered by James Watson and
Captain o. p. Jolliff' were fine speci-
mems Of their breed, being in the best
of order and shape.
The horse department we cannot
do Justice in sketch like this, and
have not the data to "talk horse"
knowingly. The liberal premiums
for thorough bred stations was holly
contested between Harrison County,
w. Va. and Washington County Pa,
and Monongalia County. The Mon
ongalia horse Hurricane" owned
by DC. Hoffman was the worthy
victor He is beautiful bay of
Hamblctonian blood and able to show
a $50 gate
The display Of horses and colts was
most excellent. Our farmers are ev-
identity waking up to the improve
ment Of our stock of horses and we
hope Monongalia may soon be famous
for fine well bred horses.
The trials of speed were unusually
exciting, and evenly contested, ex-
cepting perhaps the pacing race on
the second day. The scrub trot, be-
tween horses owned in Monongalia
County excited much interest and
was about as good trotting as was
ever shown by our scrub trotters-
time 3.05 or 3.0S.
The sweepstakes was an exciting
contest. notwithstanding the time was
unusually slow, the quickest time be-
ing made in 500; there were five en-
tries, the $60.was taken by STRANGER"
owned by Mr. Ross of Harrison Co..
Agricultural and Floral Halls
the former under the supervision of
Capt. A. Garrison and the latter I'M
der that of E. Shisler assisted by
Misses Gussie Dering and Callie Ha-
gans presented unusual attractions.
In Agricultural Hall more farm and
garden products were on exhibition
than was ever shown in the building
and the display upon the whole was
better than was ever seen therein.
Floral Hall was well filed, and I'M
der the tasteful eyes and def fingers
of the ladies, the arrangement of
beautiful needle work of all descrip-
tions, lovely flowers, fruits, pictures,
&C., DC. was source Of great pleas
ure to the throng Of visitors there
The display upon the whole was full
ly equal to that of any past year, and
in some respects surprising any pre-
vious exhibition.
We heartily congratulate the direc-
tors and officers Of our new Agricultu-
raj Association upon the success that |
has attended their management, and |
hope that their wisdom may be long |
manifest in the increasing success of |
all future exhibitions. They have,
as far as we know, worked together
tremendously and singly for the sue