Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-04-24
Exposition.


A few weeks ago a communication
under the mona de plume of sStock
Admirer," appeared in the Spirit,
urging farmers and others to concert
a day of exhibit for implements, stock,
ct ceterd. Corelatively there appeared
q well written and well sconcocted
article, calling the. attention of our
citizens to the propriety of organizing
a stock company for manufacturing
purposes The enterprising indi-
vidual who projected the subject
awakened in the more enterprising of
our citizens an active response, and
it is likely that the necessary capital
will be subscribed to inaugurate- the
enterprise
While this is commendablei in them,
what are the farmers doing to foster
their interests Have no farmers en-
terprise, and why are they SO char
acteristicly obdurate and senseIess to
the interests and pleasures of their
calling? Is there no commendable
pride to stimulate them to class exer-
tion2 1t is not because they have
nothing worth exhibiting, for the
farmers of jefferson can, if they will,
show as fine live stock as can be pro-
duced anywhere; and if it ever comes
to be displayed, people will be sur.
prised. and exclaim: ssWe had no
idea that the farmers and mechanics
of Jefferson county could, get up such
an exhibition of their products.
OF course, to gef up successfully
what is contemplated in these COM
munications. will require system,
management. concert of action, and
perhaps organization But what of
that We have farmers and mechan-
let who are as competent as can be
found anywhere / do not project
for it direct moncy-making scheme.
but that will be an inevitable conse-
quence- will follow the display
of live stock, grain, fruit, vegetables
and manufactured implements. And
in a ladies' department there need be
no fear that it will lag in interest,"
No, the needle, the paint brush, the
household and culinary effects will
doubtless challenge admiration and
applause In ornate handiwork of the
ladies' department will be more than
q success Their skill in equestrian
ism may be feature. and many more
things not now thought of or contem-
plated. Among them might be men,
toned fioraculture and the artistic dis
play of flowers.
Well, suppose September or early
October should be fixed upon as the
time for this Jefferson county expo
sitiol- 1t should be determined upon
soon, so as to get ready. The sum-
mer would be short enough to pre-
pare for it. Things have to be reared
with objective care-extra attention
given to choice stock, grain, veg
etables, fruits and flowers, bees and
honey. milk products, preserves.
pickles, jellies, buffers, wines, needle
work, pictures, &c. Chemical dis
plays, geological and neurological
cabinets gathered, arranged and la
beled; specimens of taxidcrmistry
and biological cabinets, and in short,
anything calculated to interest the
beholder and show skill in manufac-
tory or scientific requirement.
do not say that there should not
be competent judges, to award badges
of first and second merit, but no pc
cuniary premiums Without awards
of merit, there would lack point to the
undertaking. and lack of significance
perhaps So it would be well to give
the fair all the benefits of competitive
emulation and value to taking first
honors. An animal or implement adj
judged the best, should so be desig-
mated by appropriate insignia. and
forever after honored as such How
many farmers and others will take
hold of the suggestions, and who will
be the starters. Who will sign call
for an organization. LET Us SEE.