The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1891-05-29
The Egis & Intelligencer
Bel Air, Md, May go. 1891.
THE DEER CREEK FARMERS CLUB.
Discussing the County Fair-A Special Pre-
MUM for Hartford County Horses.

Discussing the County Fair-A Special Pre-
MUM for Hartford County Horses.
Reported for The Egis.
The Deer Creek Farmers Club met last SatuT-
day at the residence of Mr.. William b. Hopkins,
near Rock Run. The active members present be-
phenson President James f. Kenly, Secretary;
James w. Hanna, VIM. ID. Lee, John MooreS. X.
Harris Archer, Thomas Lochary and r. W: Baker.
c. Hopkins of Lee, S. b. Hanna, Asel Tollenger,
John s. Dallam. Jos B. Hanway, Geo. E; Silver,
pington, VIM. C. Wilson, VIM. Stephenson Am
6rose Cooley John d. Worthington and j. M. Nc
Fadden, of New York.
ses were James +. Kenly, VIM. ID. Lee and James
w. Hanna. They reported saying that Mr.. Hop
of oats they had seen. His cattle look well and he
has some nice colts. His corn has come up well,
is OF good color and large enough to work.
The affairs of the agricultural society were dis
Mr. Hopkins said more active interest should be
taken in the fair by the farmers OF the county
The amount of money to be gained IN premiums
should not be considered so much as the benefit to
the county generally, by calling attention to our
John D. Worthington thought everybody should
feel that the of the fair depended upon his
individual efforts and thus by a united effort it
would be successful. We ought not look to the
money remuneration in the way OF premiums to
pay directly for what we exhibit, but remember
that even on selfish basis our exhibits serve as a
good advertisement of what we have to sell and
often give us a home market
Harry C. Lawder was of the opinion that the
premiums are not large enough to justify taking
good stock to the fair. but it requires money to pay
premiums, and where is it to come from? Before
he became director he wondered where all the
money went to. but when he went into the board.
he wondered where all the money came from that
was absolutely needed to run the fair: You can't
run the fair on cheap races or without races
Everybody likes TO see good races as well as good
stock but to secure the best liberal premiums must
be offered.
Thomas Lochary thought races could not be dis
pensed with.
f. c. Hopkins Of Lee was in favor of Offering
special premiums, as means of re awakening To-
cal interest IN the iar. these premiums should be
pete. He suggested special premiums for the best
colts in classes OF speed, general utility and heavy
VIM. d. Lee said the fair has been of advantage
to the county and ought TO be kept up: 1t is held
at a time when farmers can take holiday.
Jos. b. Hanway thought the farmers clubs were
moving in the right direction in offering special
premiums. The association will 60 down unless
additional interest is taken in it.
j. NJ. McFadden said he had had some expert
enec in athletic exhibitions at county fairs. and
little interest viii be felt. At county fair at
White Plains, New York, bicycle race, with VAL
liable gold watches, &C., as premiums, attracted
John Moores said the fact is staring US in the
face that the society is in debt and the debt will
receipts during the last four or five years have
been cut down by small attendance. This is
which the beet horses are not sent here The
races do not cost as much as is generally sup
posed If purse is 500 and ten horses enter,
the entrance fee pays the cost of the race. He
believed that restoring the privilege of free en-
trance to the grounds to stockholders would
have tendency to increase both the attendance
and the receipts. He thought the privileges had
been abused in issuing complimentary tickets
and the directors should look to this carefully
He approved the suggestion of the wilma club |
Creek club could offer from 800 to $3.50 in pre-
John s. Dallam was of the opinion that II more |
and better races were provided the attendance
good raceethe young and old Quaker women.
Presbyterians, Episcopaians, bald.headed men,
young men and pretty girls, all want TO see the |
colts would be an attractive feature of the fair.
II you abandon the races you Will abandon the |
Jas. +. Kenly approved the suggestion of Of |
fering special premium for colts 1t would at |
tract colt raisers and others, and this is good
being raised In Hartford than ever before. The |
races are the chief attraction. The display of |
lected, is also interesting to farmers.
DR.. John SappinRton suggested race every |
farmers professionals to be barred out of such |
races. They would add 20 per cent. to the re-
ceipts of the fair. They might be for two-year
races. We have some fine stock in the county |
and stimulus should be gwen to breeding good |
horses. He would make the premium $3.50. The |
entrance fees would more than pay the cost and |
the society would make something each day.
Ambrose Cooley approved of farmers races
every day, as well as special premium to
be offered in the name of the club.
K. Harris Archer thought the interest in the |
fair would be increased by issuing free ticket
to the grounds to each share of stock A large |
crowd one day would ensure larger one the |
next.
Geo. E. Silver said the success of the fair de-
ponds upon the whole people of the county. He |
opposed the resolution passed by the stockhold- |
ers. last January, to allow each stakeholder to |
20 in free. The stockholders have received the |
full benefit of their investment and ought now |
to pay as other people do and encourage others |
TO attend the fair. If they would do this the in
debtedness would soon be paid off and then they |
might have privileges over the rest of the people,
Special premiums will encourage people to ex- |
hibit and attend the fair. People should not |
think of what is to be made out of the fair but !
should consider the benefits growing out Of it to
the whole county. He believed in good races |
and amusements.
The club then resolved to offer special pre- |
MUM of 500 or $3.50, for Hartford county horses,
the terms to be seated hereafter. OF this amount |
S5l was subscribed on the spot. Messrs F. w. |
Baker, John Moores, VIM. B. Hopkins, Jas. F. |
kenly and VIM. d. Lee were appointed a COM |
mttee to solicit subscriptions from active and |
honorary members Of the club, as well as others |
who desire to aid the fair.
Mr.. James +. Kenly was elected President and |
Mr.. John b. Wysong Secretary for the current |
year. |