Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1890-09-05
The Morsan's Grove Exhibition.
THE MOST SUCCESSFUL SHOW EVER
HELD-GRRAT CRowDS-FINE
EXHIBITS.

Grove this year. The skies were fair,
the zephyrs cool, all nature in sweet
accord with the outdoor festival.
The sixth annual exhibition of the
Morgan's Grove Association was the
most successful yet held, in largeness
of attendance, in variety and excel
lence of exhibits, and in the general in
terest manifested at home and abroad.
The exhibition was formally opened
on Tuesday morning with an address
of welcome by Forrest W. Brown,
ESQ.,, Of Charlestown, who made
what was considered by many one of
the very best addresses ever delivered
on a similar occasion. We have the
permission of Mr.. Brown to publish
it, and it will appear in the REGISTER
in the near future. Mr.. Brown was
introduced by Mr.. John Aglionby,
and was followed by Col. A. r. Bote-
Ter, who made simply few remarks
in his own happy vein. In the after
noon the ladies' riding match was
held. Miss Fannie Westenhaver won
the first premium, the Morgan's Grove
silver cup, and Miss Abbie Lyme was
awarded the second prize, hand
some riding whip. Both ladies are
from the Middleway district, and are
most expert horsewomen. They were
presented with the trophies at the
speakers stand by Mr.. }. w. Dodd,
of Martinsburg, who made suitable
address. At the boys riding match
in the afternoon, for the suit of
clothes offered byThompson & Tabler
of Martinsburg, Dudley Moler, son OF
Mr.. Geo. w. Moler, was the success
full contestant, and Paul Davis, son
of Mr.. II. H. Davis, was adjudged sec
ond
The exhibit in the Ladies' Depart
ment was very fine one-particu-
larly as to fancy work, such as quilts,
table covers, scarfs, embroidery, etc.
Some unusually handsome paintings
were also exhibited. Curiosities OF
various sorts and of the most interest
ing description were shown, and
these was the usual handsome display
of preserves, jellies, wines, cakes,
bread, etc.-all very tempting look
ing.
AS this has not been prolific year
for fruit it was thought the Agricul-
tural De partment would not come up
to its usual standard. But it was bet
ter than ever. There was good dis
play of apples, pears, and grapes
while the vegetables were a sight TO
see. The biggest of pumpkins, the
finest of potatoes, cabbages, beets,
beans. squashes, and so on are evil
dences that the earth has yielded
forth her increase this year. Splen-
did samples Of wheat, corn and oats
competed for the valuable premiums
offered, while the butter and honey
shown were enough to make any
body's mouth water.
In the stock department some very
fine animals were exhibited. The
horses and colts are always the main
feature of this show, and this year all
the stalls were full. The magnificent
horses and beautiful colts were neve r
without their throng of admirers.
Durhams, Holsteins, Attorneys and
other Deeds of cattle were to be seen.
and sheep, hogs, etc.
The dog show was an entirely new
idea that was one of the most interest
ing and successful features Of the ex-
hibition. 1t was we'll attended to by
its managers, and every kennel OF the
new house was, we believe, filled
Handsome speciment of pointers, set
ters, gray-hounds, bulldogs, beagles,
terriers and other breeds made up the
exhibit.
The poultry show was excellent.
Nearly all Of the fowls exhibited were
from this neighborhood, and were
satisfactory proof of the great I'M
provements made in the different
varieties Of poultry.
Wednesday was Farmers Alliance
Day. None Of the speakers who had
been announced were present, but
their places were filled by local talent.
Farmers from Jefferson and Berkeley
counties made addresses, explaining
the objects and principles of the AL
lance. Those who spoke were DR.. A.
p. Thompson, Daniel Hefebower j..
Henry Jennings, of this county, and
John J. Janney, of Berkeley. The or
ators all acquitted themselves very
creditably.
During the day there was a running
race, won by Mr. Jacob Knott, and
boys bag race, won by Edmund Lee,
son of Mr.. f. l. Lee. Miss Maggie
McGraw, of Harper's Ferry, was ad-
Judged the most handsomely dressed
lady on the grounds and wGs award
ed the set Of teaspoons offered by Jew
eler Hyde, of Martinsburg.
One Of the interesting features was
the cavalcade of stock. There never
has been seen in this locality hand
somer display Of splendid horses. All
who saw it remarked upon the beau
ty of the bIooded animals as they cir
cled around the grounds.
Thursday, Maryland Day, was the
big dav of the Fair. The crowd was
a tremendous one, and certainly not
less than eight thousand persons were
on the grounds, as careful estimate
accounted for that msny. The speech
of the day was made by Congressman
William L. Wilson, who delivered a