Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-09-09
The Morgan's crovs Exhibition.

VIM. l.. Wilson was also present, and
introduced the speaker and made a
few pertinent remarks.
The ladies' riding match was won
by Miss Emma Taylor, OF this vicinity,
who was awarded the handsome rid
ing whip, which was presented TO her
by DIR. Chas. F. Russell.
The crowd was considerably larger
on Wednesday than on the previous
day. 1t was most orderly and re-
spectacle gathering of people, too,
scarcely one drunken person or rough
character being upon the grounds.
An address was made by Hon. WIN.
A. MacCorkle, who spoke on the great
social problems OF the day. State
Senator Gerard G.. Brown, of York,
Pa, also made an eloquent and inter
esting address. in which there was
lots Of wit and wisdom. Both speeches
were listened to with more than or
binary attention by large audiences.
The speakers were introduced by
Hon Charles H. Knott.
The various deps rtments are well
filled. In the ladies building the ex-
hibit is the finest ever seen at Nor
gan's Grove, the many articles OF fan
cy work being unusually beautiful
and interesting. The display OF pre-
serves, wines, cakes and so on is al
so excellent.
The agricultural department has
many fine samples of fruits and veg
etables and farm products, although
the long continued drought has af-
fected the exhibit to some extent.
In the stock department there are
many fine horses and colts, while Jer
seys, Holsteins and other breeds of
cattle may be seen. There are not
many hogs and sheep exhibited.
The bench show is again one of the
most attractive features OF the fair.
Every kennel is occupied, and splen-
did lot Of dogs is exhibited. Bird dogs
are the most numerous.
The poultry department is very well
filled. A great many varieties are ex
hibited, and we think the collection
is the best yet shown at this fair.
Even the four-footed animals have
caught the spirit Of enthusiasm for
Morgan's Grove. Mrs II. NJ. Pendlc
ton has n fine Attorney heifer that
last year took a prize at the fair.
This year the animal was not placed
on exhibition. When she saw the
other stock passing along the road
she became excited and tried to fol
low. She was prevented, but finally
she broke through all barriers and
started for the grove at a full gallop.
She dashed through the woods and
never stopped until she triumphantly
stood in the stall where she had been
last year. We regret 10 record the
fact that her spirit was quenched
and that the intelligent beast was led
home and ignominiously locked in the
stable.
One of the noticeable features OF
the fair, and one which Is frequently
spoken of, Is the number of really
beautiful young ladies who are to be
seen everywhere on the grounds.
They seem have gathered here from
the four corners of the earth. It is a
pleasant sight for TO see.
The weather on Tuesday and Wed
nesday was simply perfect-clear and
bracing As we 60 to press Thursday
morning, however, the clouds look
very threatening But all the same
the people are going through town on
their way to the grove by the hun
dreds.
Uncle John McKeehan is here again
with his melodeon. and he entertains
big crowds. He stills justly complains,
however, that the people are much
fonder of listening to his music than
of buying his songs.
Friday, the last day Of the fair, is
the time for holding the baby show.
This is always very interesting fea
ture, and this year it promises to be
better than ever.
DIR. Hollingsworth has been giving
interesting exhibitions Of his method
OF breaking and tanning refractory
horses. His methods seem to be sue
cessful to d wonderful degree.
Lee & cambridge have the biggest
exhibit on the grounds, having artl-
cles manufactured by fourteen differ
ent firms. They show pretty nearly
everything in the way Of agricultural
implements and vehicles OF all sorts.
Wysong & Schoppert have also very
large exhibit Of the same line ofgoods.
There are so many hacks running
10 and from the grove that 1t is GER
tain that none Of them will make a
fortune at the moderate price they
charge-ten cents.
The REGISTER goes 20 press on
Thursday morning, so we are unable
to publish the list Of premiums
awarded at Morgan's Grove or to give
a description Of Thursdays proceed
ings.
Committees Amounted.