Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-23

bv the roll of balls in the bowling alley,
which was very like the rumbling of distant
thunder heralding the approach of the
storm. Thus all were kept on the anxious
seat-there were not enough chairs to go
around-all day and were fully rewarded
for their watching by the light showers
which began al 6:30 and continued during
the evening.
The grounds are most beautiful and ro-
mantle, situated as they are in the beautiful
valley of the Ohio al the base of steep
green-capped hills High trees are in
5erspersed through the grounds and furnish
delightful shade for hot days. In good
weather members are wont TO lie on the
grassy carpets beneath the inviting shade
and laugh at the capers of the thermometer
as it takes its upward flight.
THE GROUNDS NEATLY DECORATED.
Yesterday was not one of those davs, but
before the rain came few could resist the
temptation to ignore the benches and accept
the hospitality of Old Mother Earth 1t is
seldom that the quiet grandeur of nature
can be improved upon, but the decorations
there were of the sort TO please the eve
overdone. Instead of profusion of flags,
bunting, etc, there was just enough not to
ruin the beauty of the scene. EVERYTHING
was on the primitive order to suit the ideal
country fair and only the fat oxen and
heavy draught horses were wanting to carry
one back into the provincial districts where
our country cousins are annually made
happy by the pride they can show in their ex-
yf F,,11
kinS.
The Country Store" with a sun-bon-
neJed, maidenly clerk had a prominent
place and attracted much attention, like
Wise quarters and dimes. \ large water
melon carved into liberal slices was on the
bill Of fare there. No country store would
be natural without small counter where
cheese and crackers and sich' could be
had in homeopathic doses. A rosy-cheeked
pumpkin stood beside another which hooked
as though it had been plucked rather young
and small sheafs of straw, presumably for
binding fodder, were for sale Rich red
apples and large sized potatoes found
place on the counter and invited purchase.
THE LADIES IN HIGH FAVOR.
\ booth constructed with evergreen and
flowers sheltered beautiful young lady
who. for a small consideration was prepared
TO beS1Ow her gracious favor and bouquet
upon all comers, and the sweet smile which
went with all flowers caused a throb of
pleasure in the hearts of her gentlemen
customers. Thus they were lured back
again and again, some good fate causing the
bouquets TO disappear wonderfully fast
The candy booth WAS ALWAYS surrounded.
showing what a regiment OF Young ladies
have the sweet tooth. In fact Sewick-
ley is noted for her beautiful daughters. and
they were present at the country fair in all
the beautiful simplicity of white gowns and
rcd slippers
They noyered around the candy and ice
cream booth, watched with breathless in
tere>t the gallant young knights as thev
rode swiftly up and down the race course,
and in the end the majority stood by and
looked with envious eyes upon the favored
few Of their number who had the honor of a
dance with the victorious warriors. There
are numerous pleasant hooks for quiet
chat and there are always young people who