The Press., 1888-09-20
The Bay State Fair.

The second exhibition of the Bay State Agricultural Society, which is to be held in Springfield October 411, pronires to be the grandest affair of the kind ever attempted in New England This society was organized two years ago last winter by few of the leading farmers in the stae for the sake of securing
 series of first class agricultural and industrial exh bions which shall be independent of the numberless slde shows which have been considered necessary to draw crowds to the average cattle fair The first ex hbition in the building of the Mechanics Association at Boston, 1886, proved wonderful success and was hardly over before the people in the western the state began to talk about securing the second for themselves.
 A guarantee fund of 1000 was eventually secured from the citizens Of Springfield for the season of 1s8s and the preparations for the fair have already been under way for some months. The display of cattle horses sheep, swine, poultry and implements will be made on Hampden Park, adjoining the Connecticut River Railroad and connected with it by spur track The city exhibit will be located Bridge Street. un- adjoining it, and one or two annexes.
 Cattle, sheep, and swine will be placed in buildings opposite the grand stand There will be central fr structure for the offices of the secretary treasurer and superntendents from which the sheds for stock will radiate like spokes from a wheel These sheds will be 4O feet wide the length depending upon the placed in double row, facing aleyway in the cen ter, through which visitors pass. The sides of form part of the roof while at night they will be fastened down giving the animals the protection of
 The four hundred horses which are expected will occupy the north end of the park,-two permanent stables each containing twenty box stails being pro- Vlded for their accomm modation, well as three or more sheds, each 400 feet long. The mile track will be used for the exhibition of the animals in tber va
 large tent will be pitched at the south end of the park for the poultry Considerable part of this sec chines for which each exhibitor will provide such shelter he fit. A horse shoeing contest will be from m. to 6p. m. Water supplied from the city service. band will be in attendance during the day snS 6G T bo oe a een g aampden Park good weather will prove an ideal exhibition field. devoted to the display of domestic manufactures. Opening out of it at right angles is the horticultural ha winch runs along Hilman Street 300 feet. and is 12 feet wide. Here will be found flowers fruits plants vegetables, grains and seeds in greatest profusien. Fronting on Bricge Street. parallel to the link is an hlbltion which shall include some of the prominent Springfield manufactures: Is is quite probable that other buildings connected with these three will yet may wish to make displays of their own These build dng e 10 % SRg % a them will be twenty-five cents.
 All railroads running into Springfield will sell tick cts at special rates during the fair which will include admission to the grounds. On some of these roads still lowet ratee so that the city expects to entertain more visitors than have before enjoyed it's hos pitality during any single week of it's history
 The officers of the Bay State Agricultural Society are as follows:
 President Congressman Edward Burnett, of South
 secretary-Winslow s. Lincoln, of Worcester.
 Chemst-Prof c. A Goessman, of Amherst. field. -s
 Cattle Edward s; Brewer, of Springfield.
 Sheep-C. Minot Weld, of Boston.
 Implements and machines-F. H. Appleton. of Pea body.
 Dairy-N. B. Douglass, of Shelburne.
 Treasurer-J. D. W. French of North Andoyer. Veterinary surgeon-Dr. Austin Peters, of Boston, Advertising and excursions-Caarles H. Thayer, of Boston. Horses-L. J. Powers, of Springfield. POultry-W. F. Bacon, of Cambria e. Grain and vegetables-B. L. Bragg, of Springfield | Plants and fOwers-J.H H .Demond, of Northampton | land.
 The entries for the hall exhibits close Wednesday evening, October 3. Application blanks and premium lists will be furnished by the secretary WfnsloW S | Lincoln, 28i Main Street, Springfield.