The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1882-10-19

pointed Fair Grounds of the Society
The heavy rain on Friday was not a
all an embargo upon the exhibition
but seemed rather to stimulate the at
tendance, for the throng of people wht
came from all the surrounding country
was estimated at from 5000 to 5000
and probably midway between these
figures may be found the actual mum
Der in attendance.
The EXHIBITION
was good, indeed, one of the best the
Society has ever enjoyed. The Floral
Hall was in charge of Messrs. Il. L
Deming and A. Dickinson and theil
wives, and the number of entries in
floral department was 12l, all very
tastefully arranged, and affording the
greatest pleasure to all visitors, so that
the place was constantly and densely
| thronged.
The Fine Art Department was in the
immediate charge of Mrs. Lora France
and Ed. Fenton. While the number
of entries was but II, the number OF
articles greatly exceeded, as for in
stance, Mr.. J. H. Oakley had fifty OF
his finest specimens Of the photograph
ic art on display. This exhibit was
certainly meritorious and interesting
Mrs. M. Stambaugh had charge OF
the Fancy Work, III which department
there were 42 entries, so that the aa-
mirers of the useful and the beautiful
had ample opportunity to see and dis
cuss the taste and skill of Randolphs
fair maids and matrons.
Mrs. M. A. Perkins found ample oc-
cupation in charge of the Kitchen De-
partner The entries were Al, and
the articles very tempting. II may be
imagined that the Committee had a
good time, and did not grow hungry
in the discharge of their duties.
Miss Cora E. Hatcher presided at the
display of Domestic Manufactures,
there being 10 entries in this depart
ment, which furnished its full share
to the general in interest.
In the departm ent for carriages and
harnesses there were % entries, and
the display meritorious.
The show of Agricultural Imple-
ments was very large and the progress
i've farmers appeared to find great
pleasure in the inspection of the vari-
GUS devices especially for their benefit.
Messrs. Lewis Hine and Geo. Brock
ett had charge Of the Fruit exhibit,
which was great credit to Randolph,
both in quality and quantity. The
entries numbered nearly one hundred,
and those who have made the rounds
of the Fairs say it was the finest col |
lection of fruit yet seen anywhere.
Mr.. Dan. Dibble found his time well
employed with 81 entries of grain and |
seeds. The samples of corn, wheat,
&c, said boldly that this is not a wear
of famine in the vicinity of Randolph,
not by large majority.
There were only three entries in the
department of stoves and hardware.
In the Miscellaneous Department
those fine exhibits of furniture by Fair
child, of Ravenna, Stanford, OF Atwa-
ter, Fancy Goods by Stiles, Jewelry
and Silver ware by Wait Bros. of Ra-
VIENNA, several Sewing Machine men
were constantly occupied, and alto
sether, the department was as busy
and enjoyable as any, There were II
entries. Julius Hoffman, Superin-
The show of sheep, in charge of
Fred. Reainger, consisted of So head,
including some rare specimens of the
Voolly tribe.
Il. II. Rogers found his time en-
crossed with the 28 entries of cattle,
md surely no Randolph Fair has ever
brought out finer collection.
JOS. Cooper had charge of the SO en-
ries IN the Horse Department, and
urely he ought to have been a very
proud man, for the exhibit, as a whole,
,quailed any ever made in the county.
he tlne third of mile trotting track
vas, owing to Friday s rain, too heavy
or speeding, but this was hardly
disappointment, for the other merits
If the display were ample.
Aiva Upson had charge Of the pouI-
ry, Il coops being on exhibition:
If Fair-goers care to see vegetables
Il all their glory, the Randolph Fair
S their opportunity. Lorenzo Austin
lad charge Of the long tables upon
which were arranged the ia entries.
complete in all the meritorious attrac-
ions OF the vegetable kingdom.
During the season new and COM
nodious sheds have been erected for
'attIe and horse departments, great
convenience and valuable addition to
he Fair Grounds.
Dinners for the multitude were SUM-
'lled at the refreshment hall, and S
mere were numerous eating and candy
'ooths besides. A more joyous con-
,fegauon of people than the one
'ssembled on the Randolph Fair
1rounds Saturday we have rarely ,
ooked upon. The arrangements for
he occasion were admirable in all re-
'ards, rejecting great credit upon +
japt. Simon Perkins, the able Presi-
lent of Society, and the Jealous and
ourteousSuperintendents Committees i
md other officers. So the Rand oIph
Eair of 1882 was grand success, and l
When next the Agricultural festival of
his sterling township is held, may We s
,e there to see.