The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-06-20

~ The recent meeting Of the Board OF
/ Directors Of the Baldwin District Fair
Association, the resignation Of Mr. }. H.
Harsins the eldest member Of the Board
| III time Of service, having been continuous
| ly reelected since 1872. was presented.
and the Secretary Was instructed IN ac-
eepting the resignation to express the re-
greet OF every member in severing the
pleasant and profitable relations which
have existed between them, and to suit
ably acknowledge the zeal, fidelity and Elf
cheney which have characterized the SER
wees of Mir. PafkiDs through an unusual
! y long term of official connection with
/ Tire Association.
| Iii. NJ, Eskimo Miller was then unani-
m0usiy elected to til the unexpired term.
/ The premium list WAS considered and
! many improvements made looking to in
| creasing the interest, adding to the eX
! hl0lt. au! preparing for the position of
I Exponent III the State in the annual Fair
OF 1889. which will occur Oct /. 2, 3, 4.
MIR. Z. Nj. Nettleton, of Allegheny, was
elected Chief Marshal, and Messls. j..
Alex Bumgardner. of Augusta. and Clar-
etace Good loe. of Nelson. Asst Marshals.
1t was determined to make a special at
TRACTION for each day-and it was decided
TO invite the merchants and others of
St&unton TO unite in Trade s Parade"
| Oh the opening day. In addition to the
societles' offer Of a challenge cup, and in
order to produce healthful competition, in
| a general displayof resources, first prem
ium of 500 and second premium of $50
S offered to the county, other than Au-
gusta, for the largest and best exhibit
tcOllectIoD). This general exhibit not to
bar exhibits in the classes, but the same
article not to be allowed to compete in the
classes. The Bazaar feature, permitting
exhibitors TO sell at their stands under
proper restrictions, it is believed, will re-
suit in handsome contributions from the
stocks of our merchants, who thus secure
the most favorable advertisement OF their
business and become identified with the
Fair.
In the Cattle. Sheep. Swine and Poultry
Departments all premiums for grade ami
mails were stricken out. The result of this
step is to present only the best specimens
OF The different pure breeds. and elevate
the character of tie departments.
Arrangements were made to erect new
Grand Stand suitable to accom- NJ odate the
increased crowd and give them comfort
able view of the races and athletic games.
1t Is also the purpose of the Association to
provide pavilion, and music, that the
young people may enjoy dancing to their
hearts content.
The Dairy tests will tie made upon the
ground, so that the skeptical Can be- con-
vinced of the splendid yields of milk and
butter which constitute TIE value of ami
mails competing for these honola.
This exhibition will afford splendid OPP
portunity to display the great resources Of
mineral wealth with which our State
abounds and to that end competent per-
sons will arrange and classify all minerals
sent 10 The Fair not personally represents
ed.
Let US determine that this exhibition
shall establish the fact that we are en-
titled to wear the mantle which falls from
the shoulders of the old society and with
our splendid resource s and facilities there
is no reason that we should not, No doubt
is felt Of the liberality of our merchants
Fair by their special premiums.