Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-08-07
MORGAN'S GROVE.

the exhibition will hear great men
talk on all four days OF the fair. {.
A. Little, Esq, one of Hagerstown's
brightest young men and a born ora
tor, will make the opening address on
Tuesday. Hon. Mortimer Whitehead'
the national lecturer of the Grange,
and one of the most brilliant men in
that organization. will talk on Farm
ers' Organizations" on Wednesday,
and that day being set apart As
Grange and Alliance Day, there will
also be a prominent speaker of the
Alliance present Thursday Governor
A. Il. Fleming, West Virginia popu-
lar executive, will be present, and
Hon. VIM. II. Hatch, of Missouri, who
is always eloquent when he talks to
farmers, and our own Senator Charles
J. Faulkner, whose good work in the
United States Senate has made him
popular in more States than West
Virginia, will speak upon the impor
tant questions that are now claiming
the attention of the farmers. Thurs
day is Maryland Day, and it is expect
ed that General Felix Agnus, OF Bal
timore, will come up from that cityto
help our friends of the other side of
the river and receive the hearty wei
come always extended them by the
managers OF our exhibition. Friday,
the last day, will be as interesting as
any of the former days Of the exhlbi-
ton. DR.. John a. Myers, the Director
OF the West Virginia Agricultural EX-
detrimental Station, will talk in the
morning upon the work the station is
doing, and at night, if suitable ar
engagements can be made, DR.. Myers,
assisted by DIR. Milspaugh, the bota-
mist of the Station, will give lantern
exhibition, to which the farmers and
the public generally will be invited.
DIR. Il. G.. Stotler has the bench show
in good shape, and this will be great
feature of our fair. Owners of dogs
from other States have consented TO
send valuable dogs for exhibition, and
we understand the superintendent of
this department has determined to
challenge gentleman from Martins
burg to enter his dog for field trial on
the grounds. DR.. Stotler will give the
bench department his personal super
vision, which is as much as to say ev-
cry dog, whether he be a Scotch ter
rier or II "bone-setter,' will be we'll
taken care of and perfectly safe.
Mr. Newton Walters has contracted
20 build the new box stalls, and the
committee will also push the other
improvements contemplated. The
poultry department will be another
feature that will be improved, and
persons desiring space or coops should
apply at once TO the Secretary. The
live stock department will be up to
the standard and number of stalls
have been engaged even at this early
date.
The managers have made very good
arrangements with the railroads, and
all trains will stop at the ground. a
Western Union telegraph Office and
an Adams Express office will also be
conveniently located in the grove.
In conclusion, let us add that Nor
gan's Grove Exhibition will be just
what the people of this community
make it. If the people are careless
and indifferent as TO its success, it will
fall short of what it was in former
years; but with the united efforts Of
the people there is nothing to prevent
the coming exhibition from being a
greater success than ever before. We
appeal to every citizen of Jefferson
and adjoining counties to come for
ward and lend a helping hand, and
let us work to make this the best eX-
hibition we have ever had.
On Tuesday, after the formal open
ing of the exhibition, the ladies riding
match. under the management of Mr..
n. S. J. Strider, Of Uvilla, for the Nor
gan's Grove cup, will take place. The
Association will also give handsome
riding whip to the lady who wins the
second prize. 1t is hoped that many
ladies will contest for these prizes, as
this match is always an interesting
feature of our exhibition.
Wednesday, besides the speeches of
the representatives of the Grange and
Alliance, there will be riding match
for boys under ten years old. Mr..
Geo. w. Show, of Hagerstown, will
give five pounds of fine candy to the
best rider The exhibits will be Judged
during the day, and a grand caval-
cade of stock will take place in the
afternoon.
On Thursday the grand trap shoot
will take place. Contest at blue rock
target for Morgan's Grove cup, under
the direction of the Shepherdstown
Rod and Gun Club. Members of clubs
from Maryland and Virginia as well
as from all parts OF our own State,
will be present. There will be a cav
alcade Of the stock in the evening, as
well as other amusements.
Friday, as usual, will be sales day.
The premiums will be awarded during
the day The famous baby show will
take place in the afternoon. The
wheelbarrow race will be run and the
Associa ton will give the largest wa
termelon to be had to the one who
wins.