Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1885-10-09
Next Weeks County Fair.
WHAT IS GOING TO BE DONE THERE.

WHAT IS GOING TO BE DONE THERE.
The next Baldwin Augusta Fair, whose
Eighteenth Exhibition begins next Iues-
day, 18th inst, will, wind and weather
permitting", be the most successful eA-
hibition of the Association. The manage
ment have been unremitting in their Ell
forts to afford an occasion of interest, and
the "bill of fare'' as presented in the pro-
gramme, is exceedingly attractive. Au'
gusta county, owing to the public spirit
of her people, furnished the means ana
organized the Fair, but in reality it IS the
exponent of the agricultural and indus
trial interest of the great valley OF VIZ
GINA. Her central location, her railroad
facilities. ant the enterprise Of her people
bring together on such occasions an eA-
hibition which is the best illustration or
its resources.
Interesting trials of speed each day
will! afford amusement to those who ENJOY
this sport. On the 14h, Wednesday, the
BABY Show" takes place, which, we ap-
prehend, will be enjoyed by all save the
Juveniles themselves and the disappointed
mothers.
Thursday, the Re- union of Confederates
and Mexican veterans will make the Gay
one to be remembered. Distinguished
Confederate officers will address their OLD
comrades. The programme gives you
the names of many old con manders VINO
are expected and everything will be done
by the authorities to make this, as IL
should be, one of the features OF the Far.
Capt Chas. S. Arnall of Augusta, Ga, ID
to be Chief Marshal of the Reunion.
Friday, the 10th, will be crowded with
interesting features. The trial of horse
manship for the handsome special premi-
ums offered to the girls and boys, WILL
take place. The shooting match for the
Society IS gold medal and the 500 Parker
gun Will take place. and the whole will
conclude with a Balloon ascension, by the
distinguished lady @ronaut. Nine. Car
lotta-the cloud queen. The Augusta
knights will close the Fair of 1885 with
Tournament, succeeded by ball and the
exercises Of GROWING the Queen of Love
and Beauty and her Maids of Honor.
The Valley railroad has issued special
rates for round trip tickets to the fair
which include admission at the gate. The
train leaves Harrisonburg at A. M. and
arrives here at 1885 A. M, returning
leaves Ssaunton at 4:35 p. M. each day.
The rates are-f1om Harrisonburg, ST. .35;
Pleasant Valley, $1.20; Mt. Crawford
$l.1O; Weyer's Cave, Csc; Mt. Sidney,
85c; Fort D fance, SOC; Verona, SOC.
Exhibitors will fad the clerk ready to
RI ceive and record their entries, at the
eff ,e of Col. A. w. Hartman, nearly op.
poslta Oljgier's book store.
GAME LAW.-Partridge OF quail can
be shot from October 18th to January 1st,
except ia certain specified counties, and
in them from November LIST to February
13t.
Woodcoek can be shot from July LIST to
February 1st.
Robins from November LIST to April 1st.
Deer from September 1st to January 1st
Ducks can be shot from September LIST
TO April Ist, except the summer duck
They can be shot at any time. No gun to
be used in shooting ducks or geese that
cannot be habitually raised and feed
from the shoulder. No shooting at ducks
allowed between dark and daybreak.-
No sloop or other decked boat is allowed
in shooting wild fowl at any time.
Wild geese may be shot at either day or
night, provided that no light, lamp, or
floating reflector of any kind be used.
Song Birds-No nocking bird is to BIZ
caught for sale, OR sold, fer six years; or
at any time any brown thrush, cardinal Or
red bird, house wren, oriole, wood robin,
or house martin.
Eggs and NesJs-Persons taking the
eggs or disturbing the nests of the forego.
ing are liable to all the penalties.
Fines-Any persons offending against
these Jaws are fined not less than $50 nor
more than $40, or sent to Jail for not more
than thirty days.
Proof-Any person having in his posses
sion any bird. fish, animal or eggs during
the prohibited period is prima facie evil
dence of it's violation.
Nothing is said ia any Of the laws Of a
penalty for shooting squirrels or rabbits,
leaving the inference that it is lawful to
capture them whenever you can.