The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1885-07-16
The New ENGLAND Fair, 1885.

THE FAIR TO BE HELD AT BANGOR, ME-.
As was announced several weeks ago, the
next annual fair of the New England Agricul-
tural Society is to be held at Bangor. Maine
urged her claim to the exhibition in manner
that proved irresistible. The Eastern Maine
State Fair Association is to hold its exhibition
conformity at the same time and place, thus
rendering it douby certain that the occasion
will meet the largest expectations Few New
England cities can successfully rival Bangor in
the number and quality of the attractions which
she offers for AN enterprise of such Il character
If 1t should be objected that Bangor is some
what far away from central New England. the
same objection might be raised to every other
city with the exception of Worcester The rec
ognized centre and heart of this section But
on the other hand, the access to Bangor by boat
and rail- Is unsurpassed by that enjoyed by any
other city, Portland alone excepted. Ii is only
little further to Bangor than it is from any
given point in New England and to Boston, and
the facilities for transportation are all that
could be desired.
1t affords us great pleasure to state that we
are in receipt of assurances of the most author
ltatlNe character, that the prevalent feeling
throughout Maine in relation to the coming Fair
of the New England Society, and the Eastern
Maine State Association is one of earuestness
and enthusiasm All the agricultural interest
OF the State are in combination to make a dem
onstraion at Bangor IN September that will
give permanent emphasis to the agrcult ural
standing, and Influence vi that great and pow
erful State. That of tselt is sufficient to assure
a notable success for the next New England
Fair. One sentiment overrides all other. there,
and 1t Is for the honor and glory of the State as
one of vast agricultural resources The fixed
purpose is to bring out as fully as possible to
the public view the forces that 90 to make
farming the important occupation il is in that
State. There are no chickering's. no differences
no hesitationS; but all interests appear rather
to be ready to Vie one with the other to see how
best to promote the common reputation hv
presenting the most worthy exhibition of the
agriculture of the State.
Maine is noted for its breed of horses it,
sheep. and its hay crop. These three features
of farming are quite enough to establish rep
utatlon for any state. lis farmers are As Il
class men of industry and Superior intelligence,
who are capable of turning their hand to Il
variety of occupations. Visitors from the other
New England States to the Fair at Bangor will
not fail To get an interesting and adequate view
of the agricultural resources and prosperity Of
! the State. They Will be a>toni>hett at the vast
ness of territory, the persistent industry. the
genuine enterprise and energy, and the univer-
sal thrift which will encounter their view
| everywhere. If Labor indeed conquers all
things. il certainly does il in Maine 1t is into
such farming community that the New Eng
land Society invites all the farmers of the other
New England States a. its guests. They will
he richly repaid for the visit. More than this
they Will realize that they have done what they
could to encourage and stimulate their brethren
IN the extreme eastern State of the Union in
solving The great agricultural problem which
presses for solution there as it does every where
else. And il successful! exhibition of agr;cui-
ture ind + Such conditions will be lis own great
reward. Mass. Ploughman.