The Press., 1884-10-16
THE STAFFORD FAIR.
FIFTEENTH ANNUAL FLAIR AT STAFFoRI
 SPRINGS Cor. 9TH, 9TH, AND 10TH.

ford Qate Holland County East) Agrlcultu- ral Society.
 The fair of 1884 without any one great attraction, aimed at many new features and excellence in all ;-and hit the bull's-eye. The experiment. of extending the fair over three days was decided upon last spring, be- fore hard times began to cast its somber shadow over all enterprises, and the man. agers faced the new order of things with considerable misgiving. But the results will guarantee further experiment.. The attendance on
 WEDNESDAY, THE FIRST DAY, was about 1500, which is about the average attendance of opening days in past years. The cattle exhibit on this day was the best in many respects that ever was seen upon the grounds, except in variety of blood stock. The display of Devons was fine, Gov. Hyde showing in his numerous herd some especially good bulls.
 There were over 100 pairs of oxen and steers shown, and the stock department and exhibits of trained and draft oxen held the attention of the major part of the visitors during the first day. E. J. Worth ington of Stafford showed hog of 760 pounds weight, and in other pens were sheep and calves, there being close compe- tition in calf and yearling steers.
 Near by was the display of farm imple- ments, the best collection ever seen on the grounds, which are further mentioned in the committees report elsewhere.
 THE POULTRY SHOW
 was made of 60 coops. The Woodlawn poultry yards had eight coops of fowls A. s. Eaton of Staffordville, three GOODS of game fowls; H. Kibbe of Stafford, wild geese; S. O. Miner of Brattleboro, some beautiful silver spangled Hamburgs; J. M. Culver of Irvoryton, IA fowls valued at $50; H.A. Jones of Worcester IF GOODS of pigeons J. A. Works of Rockville, brown leghorns. This department was cared for by Wm. Lee of Stafford, who had de- clined to take the position of supeYintend- ent, for lack of time, but finally at earnest request took charge on the day of exhibi- tion, and did we'll, arranging all details satisfactorily. Both the bench and poul- try shows are enthusiastically spoken of by attendants at the fair, and next year these departments, not content with hav- ing beaten fairs where these specialties have been longer established, will aim at something much better in thls line.
 A. s. Eaton, Staffordvile, one pair red Pyle game fowl 1st premium one pair black breasted red game fowl, 1st; ditto chicks, 1st and special; one breeding pen black red games, 2d and special.
 c. c. Paine, East Bethel, vt., two Wyan- dotte chicks, 3d premium one breeding pen white crested black Polish, 1st and special i; one pair white crested black polish chicks, 1st and special; one pair ditto, 2d.
 John O. Works, Rockville, one pair brown leghorns, 1st and special.
 s. O. Miner, Brattleboro, Vt., one pair sill yer spangled Hamburg chicks, 1st and spe- cial; one breeding pen silver spangled Ham, burgs, 1st and special.
 J. M. Culver, Ivoryton, one pair Wyan- dotte fowls, 1st, and special on cock; ditto chicks, 1st, and special on bullet; ditto chicks, 2d; one breeding pen Wyandotte chicks, 1st and special.
 H. A. Jones, Worcester, Mass, one pair penciled Hamburgs, 1st and special, and hen special; ditto colored dorkings, 1st; ditto white guineas; ditto pearl guineas; ditto black game bantams; ditto red pyle bantams ; ditto black red bantams, and special; one pair black rose comb bantams, 1st; one pail red wing turbit pigeons, 1st ditto blue; dit to yellow; ditto black; one pair silver tur bits, 1st; ditto blue; ditto white ditto black, and special for best collection of tur bits one pair blue owl pigeons, 1st; ditto black; ditto white ditto white, 2d; ditto silver, 1st, and special for best collection oi owls one pair black barbs, 1st ditto blacl English carriers, 2d; ditto black magpies 1st; ditto black fan tails.
 Exhibition under regular society entries
 Fred E. Kellogg, Stafford Springs, one pair guineas, 2d premium.
 John A. Foster, Stafford, one pair bronze turkeys, 1st.
 B. Belcher, Union, one bronze turkey, 2d
 Ezra Witherell, Union, one pair white geese, 1st; coop Pekin ducks, 2d.
 Woodlawn poultry yards, one pair single comb white leghorns, 1st; two rose comb ditto, 2d; ditto brown leghorns, 1st; one pair dorking chicks, 2d; one pair Plymouth rock chicks, 1st one pair langshan chicks, 1st
 F. l.. Upham, Union, one pair white Pekin ducks, 1st.
 Harlow l.. Kibbe, Stafford, one pair brown China geese (young) 2d.
 Judges-Geo. s. Pratt of Bridgeport, Lew B. Coe, Meriden.
 THE DOG SHOW
 was new feature, but may be considered as having come to stay. A large tent was put up for the dog and poultry exhibit, and was great center of attraction. There were many entries of dogs for premiums, and still move for exhibition only. Among these latter were one of beautiful white Italian greyhound bitch and puppies by H. 0. Burdick of Springfield. Warrer J. Wood of Greenfield exhibited seven dogs and puppies, and Henry s. Wood of the same place 15. The Chequasset Kennels of Lancaster, Mass, showed St. Bernards, rough and smooth coated, and pugs. One of the latter was champion, as also was the noble St. Bernard, Hermit, valued by his owner at $1,OOO. ] It was 8 fine show. w. O. Partridge of Boston showed two black spaniels of fine breed.
 The judge was Dr. G. Walton of Boston whose declsions stand high as authority and his rulings and the systematic con duct of the fair by Superintendent Bisset and his assistants gave fullest satisfaction to dog owners and visitors. The full pre- mium list is:
 Champion rough-coated St. Bernards Hermit" Chesuasset kennels, Lancaster Mass, 1st.
 Rough-coated St. Bernards, 'sJoyous," Che quasset kennels, 1st.
 Smooth-coated do, ''Idstein," Chequasse kennels, 1st.
 Berghund, 'Iion," E. c. Dennis, stat ford, 1st,
 Newfoundlands, ''Smut," George Beard Stafford, 1st; "Duke," !" Dr. David, Stafford, 2d
 Greyhounds, Beauty" J. H. Watson