The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-09-06

preparations Tor the Fair.-There was
| quite large gathering on Monday at Timonium
of the managers, vice presidents and other officers
to bring things into smooth shape for tho coming
fair, and all reported that throughout the county
| a more than customary concern was manifested IL
the event, and that all the signs pointed towards
the exhibition being the largest and most attrac-
| tive that has ever been held. A number of sug'
gestions were made by those present looking to
making a success of this annual gathering, and
no doubt with the hearty cooperation of the peo-
pie generally, exposition of the fine stock
farm, garden and orchard products of this section
will be brought out which will do us honor, whilst
the ladies, as always, are to be depended upon to
add to the beauties and attractions of the fair by
thousands of articles of taste and utility the pro-
ducts Of their hands, which will be deposited in
the household department. The liberality of the
offers in the dairy class will this year show its
wisdom. Such an exhibition of butter as was
held at TimOnium last year was probably never
before witnessed in Maryland, and this year it
promises to be even greater-the prize given by
member of the society for the best six pounds Of
butter made by boy or girl under sixteen years
being this year continued.
The award of the eating house, temperance bar
and confectionery privileges was made to f.
Runge, of Baltimore whose bid was tie highest
submitted and the contract to furnish the music
for the fair was given to the BeckleysHlle cornet
band, this being combination of the wo bands
formerly existing in that place and numbering
now some twenty performers. The band is hand
somely equipped with new uniforms aid is led
by band major of gorgeous appearance. A
number of privileges for amusements we're also
given out, and as usual, there will DOUBTLESS be
many attractions to the curious in the way of side
shows and diversions. The basis up0r which
these permits are given is that no gambling games
are admitted. Such are classed games OF
skill or science are allowed. This year, as fire.
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set up "wheels of fortune" have been declined, the
Board of Managers having set face against these
temptations to the young and unwary.
Several changes and additions were made to the
premium list. In the trials of speed the purse for
four-year- was restored. This event not hay
ing filed for several years it was withdrawn, but
the application of several persons it has been
renewed. The animals must be owned in Ba,t-
more county, trotting mile heats, best three in We.
The herds competing for the special Jersey herd
prize will be required to consist of one bull
and four cows or heifers, and not five females as
the published schedule calls for. In the swine
class first prize of 81 and second of 50 was
added for sows under two years old of each breed.
Judges in all the sections authorized to
give the societys diploma to articles brought to
their attention by the superintendent which pos
sess real merit but which are not enumerated in
the premium list. This gives some encourage
ment to exhibitors to deposit articles outside of
the regular schedule.
Mr.. Richard II. Woollen, of the Sd district was
added to the track committee; Mr.. William B.
Cockey, of the Sd, was made superintendent of
horses, in place of Mr.. James G. Kane, whose en-
gagements compelled him to resign; Mr.. A. j.
Jessop was made deputy marshal, and Mr.. Thos.
B. Todd, Jr., Of the 18th district, an aid to the
president.
Much interest is expected to result from com
petition for the premium (given by member of
the Board of Managers) of $50 for the best grade
dairy COW. The condition is that either the dam
or the sire shall be of an improved breed and
registered animal; but no exhibitor of registered
stock can compete for the prize, the object being
to encourage the farmers who do not raise what
is styled fancy stock, but who have animals of
absolute merit, to exhibit them.
The policy of the society, indeed, is, as shown
in many ways, to stimulate the smaller farmers.
1t is they who make up the bulk of the agricul-
tural community, and improvements adopted by
them reach farther and are widespread in their
influence and useful results.
Entries of stock, etc, are coming in quite salts
factorily 1t will be noted that in the live stock
classes the entries close at 6 p. m. on Monday,
September 22d. This provision is to give an OPP
portunity for the assignment of stalls and the gem
eral arrap cement of the fair