Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1882-09-07
STATE FAIR AT ROCHESTER.
Twenty-fourth Annual Exhibition OF
the State Agricultural Society-A
Magnificent Show-Its Great Sue


was formally opened to the public
Thursday last and continued for over
week. Reports state that the Fair is, in
many respects, the finest ever held in
the state. The stock exhibit is one of the
main features and far exceed the expecta-
tons. The display of dairy products is
large and artistically arranged. The exhib-
1t includes every detail of manufacturing by
the various processes known to the trade.
I e grain and vegetable exhibit is immense,
especially that of the Winona and st. Peter
railroad. 1t is impossible to notice, even
by name, the numerous attractions and
general idea of the exhibition can only be
given.
The great central exposition building is
situated directly in front of the main en-
trance and will attract first attention. Here
was found an unsurpassed display of all that
the developments of the domestic arts and
sciences and perfect skill can offer. 1t will
require days of patient study and examina-
ton to become acquainted with what this
school of instruction will afford. On one
hand was seen the triumphs of labor and
learning evolved from the state university
its triumphs in applied arts and sciences.
The entire north side of the west wing of
the main building will be occupied by this
exhibit, which will be the largest and most
attractive exhibit ever made at a Minnesota
state fair. The exhibit was divided into
several departments. There was depart
ment of mechanical engineering; depart
ment of minerology; department of agri-
culture, showing the devotion
ment Of flowers and seeds s,' etc.: a depart-
ment of drawing, sketches, etc. The exhibit
was carefully arranged by those having it in
charge
The exhibit under the charge of the
MINNESOTA BUTTER AND CHEESE ASSOCIATION
occupies the entire north wing, and admir-
ably represents the dairy resources of our
own and some other states. "A mammoth
refrigerator occupies one whole side of the
wing. The front of the refrigerator is of
glass, exposing to full view the many fine
exhibits within. Here were found butter in
quantities both small and LARGE specimens
made in every way, shape or manner and
from cream raised by every known process.
churned by every known method, and salt
ed by every standard brand of SALT butter
made in every season of the year. butter
made from the milk ofmany different breeds
of cows.
The display of "granulated" and ornament
al butter was very INTEREST," ng. A life size
representation of Jersey COW, made of but
ter is prominent figure. The cheese ex-
hibit is immense, and represents numerous
creamerieS. Some forty or fifty cheese are
nicely displayed in the form of a pyramid.
There are $40 offered in premiums by the
dairy department. and there are exhibits in
every class. Dairy implements of every de-
scrlptlon were in full operation during the
fair. Here, too, a fountain which might ap-
propriately grace the ideal garden of milk
maids heaven will squirt buttermilk inces-
sanity and indicate the locality of the dairy
exhibit Household manufactures. illustra-
tive of the taste and skill of the good wife
and worthy daughters occupied still
another portion of the generous
space within the hall. Luscious fruits
We'd with blooming flowers, added
color and grateful perfume, while the veget-
able world will demand acknowledgements
that prairie soil is the mother of wonders in
that line. If the sight inspires an appetite
the visitor passes through the main hall and
discovers that feeding facilities have not
been neglected, for number of lorg and
roomy booths are placed Immediately at
hand.
A few steps beyond towers the great pa
Wilton from which the racing contests were
witnessed. The grand stand has q
seating capacity for 5000 persons, and from
every seat the splendid track is visible
throughout its entire extent. The course-a
full mile-is one of the most perfect tracks
ever constructed in the west. 1t has clay
firm, yet elastic, as the most critical speeder
of horses could wish. 1t cannot be other
wise than very fast, and low records are GER
tain to result. A very large number of
horses are on the ground some of them
very fast
From the grand stand the long rows of
sheds show up to advantage, and stroll in
their direction will reward the observer with
an opportunity to examine some of the best
hInnHa1 IN or al,
First came the magnificent herd of Charles
DeGraff of GAINESVILLE, Waseca county. The
Lake Elysian' herd is the term applied to
the sleek-coated shorthorns.
The herd consists of twenty-one head of
thoroughbred Shorthorns, led off by the
9th Duke of Hillhurst." Among them, al
so, is '2d Duke of Moundale" whose ances-
try on the paternal side includes a great
grandmother in the 10th Duchess of Onei-
Lake Elysian herd is the splendid exhibit of
n. P. Clarke of st. Cloud. The herd con-
sists Of thirteen Shorthorns and eleven Jer-
seys, among which are some remarkable an
finals. The three year-old bull Baron
Gwynne" heads the herd and weighs $780,
He is choice specimen of the red Short
horn and is worth 81 1000.
Mr.. Clarkes herd at home consists of 100
shorthorns and fifty Jerseys. This gentle
d
Clydesdale seven years old weighing 1,S00
and a six-year old Hambletonian which
eeighs l, 160 pounds. The above described
he DIS were the principal ones at
the opening, but the number and character
of the cattle and horses was very large and
verv excellent.
George D.. Baker of Hustisford, Wis, at
tracted attention by his three herds of Devon
cattle. Gailbraith Bros of GAINESVILLE,
nvh tod %11s, So, lo,l 80 H.
deenshire cattle, and also contributed car
load OF Clydesdale horses. Another exhibit
or from Wisconsin is Mr.. Ellsworth of
Dodgeville, who has brought on two car
loads ofdraft horses. s. E .&5 A. E. Joiner
of GAINESVILLE, Wis, showed one of the best
pens of swine, which numbered fifty head
of pure-bred Suffolks. So far as sheep,
swine and poultry were concerned the ex-
hibit was simply one of the best and finest
Vulnerable and there was opportunity for
very attractive display.
In the machinery department there were
specimens of everything new under the sun
In way of labor-saving III yention. A large
number of entirely novel things are in posi-
ton. The machinery was driven by
twenty-five horsepower engine, and there
was double the number of feet of shafting
ever before supplied. Of course the various
inaCiIihe dSeHIS were III lorCe, anu Ine evil
dences of rivalry created ''fun for the boys"
especially the old boys-who enjoy the
quick-witted tongue contests between these
men of mighty powers.
/ One of the best exhibits was made by the
Winona & st. Peter division of the Chicago
d Northwestern, the intention being to dem
onstrate the kind ofcrops raised in the coun-
try traversed by the line of the road. An
entire building is given over to the purpose
and right well have the gentlemen in charge
utilized the opportunity. The entire int
rior of the structure is decorated in most
approved style with samples of the luxuri-