Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-09-10
The Fair as Generally viewed,

IAe talT as generally viewed.
The Southwestern Wis. Industrial
Associations Fair for 1885 is over,
and thing of the past. 1t is a fit
ting tribute to its memory to record,
that the officers of the society, and
the people generally, are in com.
Portable and thankful state OF mind
and feeling over the result. Provi-
dence was propitious in controlling
the elements. We had an excep.
tional week, free from serious rain,
although the weather indications
caused no little anxiety in the early
part of the week. 1t is gratifying to
know that all participators are es-
pecially appreciative of the delight
fulness of a thoroughly enjoyable
time during the fair, and agree that
nothing better, more interesting,
satisfactory and self-sustaining, has
been held on any former year. The
receipts more than covering the dis
bursements Of premiums and ex.
penses, furnishing unmistakable ev-
idence of the growing popularity,
usefulness and prosperity of the
society.
An interesting feature added to
the many attractions, was the
"Wyant's Lake Geneva Museum"
secured by the Executive Com for
the occasion, consisting Of curiosi-
ties brought from distant parts of the
world, free to all, and well worth
the entrance gate money. Twas
pleasant and instructive to hear Pro.
fessor Wyant tell how he and his
assistants take advantage of the tide
to gather his curious shells, with
wierd songs in their ears, and to
watch the ever-changing colors Of
the jellyfish. How delightful it
must be to have ones thoughts
struggle, sometimes, with choncol-
ogy, ichthyology and kindred
sciences, the pursuit creates ideas
new, high, deep, divine and spiritual,
teaching us the ideal significance of
Gods wisdom and creative power.
In its deepest study it is wonderful
and awe--inspiring. Professor Wy
ant is continually laying the land
and sea under contribution and says
he will be happy to be with us on
every similar occasion, bringing
with him new phases Of beauty and
wonderment on each subsequent
visit.
Other prominent features to be
noticed in the thoughtful manage
ment and efficiency of the society's
officers, consist in securing the at
tendenee of competent and expert
enced judges for the several depart
ments Of the fair, closing the doors
of exposition hall, to avoid undue
influence and intrusion upon the
honest sphere of their duties. We
have heard it mooted that at no
time have judges been more impair
tial in their decisions of choice of
merit, so much so, that it has ST.
| lenced even the chronic faultfinder.
Still another feature presents it.
self for well deserved commendation.
1t is the society's social reform ar
rangement, in ruling out the sale Of
intoxicants from the grounds, a
movement supposed to threaten
harm to the financial success of the
| fair, but worked harmless under the
influence of healthy public opinion.
| Not the least remarkable feature
was the rule Of practice introduced
"pay As you go'-instead of holding
tickets Of admission, completely
squelching "dead BEATS and al
concerns Of that stamp Of kidney,
who develop propensities, which en-
title them to be sampled as hood-lum
fskin-hints.
We cannot hope to give IL ertenso
the many adjunct features Of the
fair, none the less pleasing and at
tractiye than those mentioned. Suf-
flee it to say, that a circumstance Of