The Press., 1883-09-27
The Coming Fair.


 Ar STAFFORD STRINGS, Ger. 10TH AND 11TH.
 The society now makes announcement of the securing of Hon. Geo. B. Loring, chief of the department of agriculture at Washington, as the orator. Dr. Loring is finished scholar and orator, versed h farming lore, and no selection could have been made more satisfactory to the farm CTS of Eastern Connecticut. His presence, with that of Gov Waller and staff, and of Lieut-Gov. Sumner, and other distinguish ed gentlemen expected, will help make the fair attractive to those who like to see and meet the prominent men of the day. The address will be good feature of the show.
 Once more The Press appeals to the people of the vicinity to help make the show creditable. The officers are giving time and spending money, to make this great farmers and artisans holiday suc- cess. It needs that there be a local pride in seconding their labors. The fair at tracts visitors from a wide area of territo- " inConnecticut and Massachusetts such, gatherings as have never been known In Holland county before it's day. These vis- itors will pass judgement upon Holland county by this exhibit. If it is what it should be it will be great display of pro ducts and produce of farms, mills, shops, households Of cloths, machinery, wag- ons, paintings, needle-work and cookery. Of vegetables, grain and fruit Of cattle horses, sheep, poultry and swine. Of de- vices to tighten and to save labor. Of the useful and decorative, There is no one who cannot contribute something.
 Reserved seats for the new grand stand will be on sale, from plan, at Medbery' s next week. On this stand seats cost 50 cents and belong to the buyer for the en- tire fair, to be occupied at his pleasure.
 The sole right of catering and selling to- bacco, and all eatables and drinks on the ground for the fair has been sold to Jacob Lyrer of Norwich, with exception that for the Congregational ladies' society has been reserved their usual privilege of running a dining tent. MT. Lyrer is experienced in catering at large gatherings, and will be quite sure to take good care of the thou sands of hungry people who will be his charge. The ladies' society meanwhile will second his efforts in the very satisfac- tory manner of past years.
 The entries in trotting classes given be- low embrace the finest field of horses that ever trotted in Holland County: Centennial, c. s., D. c. Bull, Center Brook. M. J. B., b. m., Henry Burke, Rockville. CanadaJack, b.g., G.B. Rathburn, Colchester. Gambler, b.g., A. Needham, Stafford Springs. FannieAllen, b. m. HI. H. Garter, ,Chicopee, Mass. Green Girl b. m., Daniel Green, Providence. William K., b.g., EF. King, Hardwiok, Mass.
 2:5O GLASS:
 Empire, b. g., c. A. Bailey, New London. Centennial, c. s. D. c. Bull, Center Brook M. J. B., b. m., Henry Burke, Rockville. Susie s., b.m., FL. Sturtevant, Warren Mass Gambler, b.g., A. Needham, Stafford Springs Baker Boy, c.g., Dana Gary, Stafford Springs. Green Girl b. m., Daniel Green, Providence. William K. b.g., EFF. King, Hardwick, Mass, 2:40 CLASS:
 Empire, b. g., c. A. Bailey, New London Susie s., b.m., IL. Sturtevant, Warren, Mass Gambler, bg., A. Needham, Stafford Springs Surprise, b,g., Chas. Hatfield, Chicopee, Mass Syphon, c,g., Joseph Goddard, So. Brookfeld Deceit, b. s., R. Benson, Brookfeld Mass Idlewild, blk m, Thos. Blanchard, ,Southbridge Merrill Boy, b. s., J. T. Stevens, Monson. Tommie, c.g., w. H. Wilson, Stamford, Mass MorseYel'wDock colt, c.m., M. ID. Co.,, Prov. Star, b. g., Geo. E. Jordan, Willimantic. Vision, b. m., H. Brewster, Newport. Kate Harris, b. m., H. H. Carter Chicopee. Louise, blk m., M. B. Myer, North Adams Frank, c. g., c. Bush, Stamford. MorseY YelwDock colt, en-, MID. Co.,, Prov. George w., c. g., w. s. Miller, Springfield. Nellie Bryant b. m., J. s. Brown, Westerly.
 OPEN TO ALL:
 Vision, b. m, H. Brewster, Newport. Black Prince, b.g., M R. Bellinger, NewYork. Hersey, br. S., 0. B. Tanner, Springfield. George w., c. g., W. s. Miller, Springfield. Louise, blk m., M. E. Myer, North Adams.