Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-07-26
SECOND GRAND REUNION.
Exhibition of Fine Stock, Fruits
and Flowers.

the past year, the growth and prosperity In
agriculture and fine stock breeding, result
ing from the reunion and exhibition at the
Cave lSst August, the officers OF the Farmers
Association having the matter in charge,
have determined to spare no means In ma
king the Second Grand Annual Reunion OF
the farmers of the GAINESVILLE District an
event long to be remembered and cherished
with pride by every farmer. While we pro
pose to bring together tho fruits of our labor
in o generous spirit of rivalry and emula-
tion:fo public entertainment and the fur
ther development of our resources, the So
clal feature is by no means the Toast in i'm
portance, for experience teaches that moth
ing is more inspiring and invigorating,
than a short season OF rest and recreation,
renewing fraterna1 feelings in pleasant So
cial intercourse and exchanging ideas and
methods in tho varied experience OF far
ming operations. There is no place In the
wide world equal to Dunbars Cave and
Idaho Springs for meeting of this charao-
ter. Therefore the farmers of Montgomery
and surrounding counties are invited to
come together at tho time and place above
mentioned, for such enjoyment and i'm
provement as the occasion may suggest.
Bring your baskets filed with good things
to feed the multitude of strangers who may
honor the occasion with their presence and
there exhibit that splendid hospitality
which characteTizes our people.
REGULATIONS. '
The mouth of the Cave, calculated to ac-
commolate 1000 people in open daylight,will
be devoted to The use OF the young people
for such amusenents as they may see
proper to engage IN, and for all who may
wish to enjoy the InYlgoTating air from the
wonderful cavern. The Cave proper, calcu-
lated 10 mold 1000 people, is reserved by
Mr.. Rico the proprietor who will furnish
trusty guides for tie accommodation OF
those who may wish TO explore Its mighty
cavcrGs and behold natures wonderful
works, for whicn privilege g small fee will
he charged.
All fruits, flowers etc, win be exhibited at
the mouth of the Cave. For want of sulta-
bic space and Recommendations, the conf
mILtce' has abandoned the exhibition of
farm products, vegetables, seeds, Ladies'
hand work and culinary articles, until the
fat stock and seed show In December, and
win now make arrangements only for flow
eTfS, fruits and such articles AS will not then
be IN season.
Stock of all kinds and agricultural imple-
ments win be exhibited In the grove along
the creek below tlc Cave. Pens VIII DO
provided for hogs and herds of shCcp. Sheep
however win show better haltored, and
ropes viii be stretched for ha;Jering sheep,
cattle, horses, mules &c.
Every exhibitor will be expected TO pro-
vide and care for his own stock Us is custo-
mary. There VIII be an abundance of straw
aud feed on the grounds and pastures con
venIent tor stock at night If desired.
Exhibitors staying over night, win ind
excellent entertainment at Idaho Springs,
a few hundred yards below, with neighbor-
citizens. or enjoy the delightful benefits OF
camping In the mouth OF the Cave.
All stock coming by rail, should be ship
ped 10 Cherry Station, tho nearest point,
one mile from the Cave. Stock coming by
river should be shipped to GAINESVILLE, O
Committee VIII be Mt both points, to give
instructions, provide conveyances, etc.
All live stock should be accompanied by
owner or agent, who Will be expected to
food and care for same. ..-
All stock, or articles for exhibition, must
be reported TO the Secretary tor entry by
Monday, tho 18th, and not later than 8
o'clock Tuesday morning the 10Th. a ring
VIII be constructed for the exhibition OF
stock, and all stock contesting for honors
must be carried into tho circle ia their re-
spective rings Of entry.
No entry fees will be charged (the show
will be free to every exhibitor) and no
money premiums win be awarded, by the
Association, only certificates of first and sec
ond honors, by competent Judges rs evil
dences of merit, will DO given. Certificates
of merit viii DO issued by the Secretary on
the ground. .t c.srE
Parties viii be allowed to offer special pre-
miuns as an advertisement in any ring
specified, or on any article desired, and such
premiums will be advertised by the AEsocla-
ton. r.. .....
Farmers Will be allowed to organize spec
ial rings for any kind of stock or article,
with specified entry fee, the fees all go to the
animal 10 which Is awarded the highest
IGnor. r
II Is not the object OF tho Association To
mako money by the exhibition; but to
stimulate and encourage the development
and improvement of the live stock and ag-
rlcultural interests OF this section as set forth
elsewhere.
It is absolutely necessary however to raise
means in some way TO iefray the expenses
necessary TO making the entertainment and
exhibition one worthy of our people There
fore MFR. Rice the proprietor hay generously
promised to donate his customary gate fees,
of ten cents admission to the grounds, to the
Association, which sum viii DO supplement
tel by the contributions of our liberal spir-
Itcd citizens. 4
Tickets for admission costing ten cents,
will be placed on sale at the gate and toll
gates for the convenience ofstII.
A band of music viii be engaged and
everything possible provided for the COM
fort and enjoyment of visitors.
VuhicIGs Will he run from the city and
from C'herrys Station for :he acconnmOda-
ton of people coming by rail. Cherry's
station the most convenient point, being
only Il short mile from. the Cave
Trains from Louisville, Nashville and
HopkinsviIle, viii arrive ut Oherry's sta
ton at SD a. W., and Il. IN. Returning
leave at S:lO a, M, and 9iesl.AAnn. aa
Trains from MemphA Southern Sta
TONS will arrive stCh6s Station at S:le
a. H., and G2O p. Ia. Returning leave at $50
u IN, and p. III. ... ...
The first day viii be devoted TO the exhi-
billion and award OF certificates, and all
stock or articles for sale win DO offered ON
second day. .l Wed
Tho sale will be strictly under the auspi-
ces of the Association and live per cent win
be charged 10 pay auctionoers fees and other |
eXpcuSc5. ..s
HORSES.
Best stallion yrs. Old and over.
-" 3" "n!'f j. !.
I W.
under VI. old.
+" OF any age, |
Best marc A yrs. old and over,
81 under T.
8.