Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-09-29
FAIR NOTES..
Things Seen and Heard in stroIIs About
the Grounds.

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Fred Miller was bitten through one hand
by vicious dog.
Hank White, the veteran minstrel, off
ciated at the ticket office.
One of Mr.. Woods premium coach dogs
was bought by L. S. Higgins.
Calvin Reed of Putney made an exhibit
of five coons, all killed in one day.
Col. Hooker as usual enjoyed himself by
iollying the crowd in his inimtabe way.
Charles Brasor was busy, note book in
hand, and secured several good character
sketches.
Even the county court adjourned for the
Valley fair. The judges, jury, lawyers
and clients couldn't stay away.
Nathaniel Herrick, who drove team to
and from the fair ground, had horse die
on Organ street Wednesday night
The japanese day fire works furnished
rare sport for the little folks, who tumbed
over each other in the rush to secure the
bon bons.
Emma F, the winner of the 300 race,
was bred at Chesterfield Factory by Fred
Pierce, and is now owned by Mr.. Hopkins
of that place.
One of the ''cosiest corners" was that in
vegetable hall where j. II. Chamberlain
made very choice exhibit of harness and
horse clothing.
An enthusiastic Worcester man pro-
nounced the fair larger and better in every
feature than was seen in the New England
talr in that city. Another man said there
was more in one building than in the state
fair at Burlington.
The judges of the trotting were c. A.
Chapman of Ferrisburg, II. w. Drake of
Burlington, and Arthur Potter of Green
field, Mass. Mr., Chapman is treasurer of
the Vermont Breeders association. He
gave great satisfaction as starter.
In introducing" the cattle display on
the track Thursday afternoon President
Hooker made well-deserved recognition of
ii. G.. Clark's efficient and gratuitous SER
vices in securing the presence of so many
notable animals and herds, and Mr.. Rich
ardson's contribution was not forgotten.
W. F. Richardson was the happiest boy
on the grounds. First and second pre-
miums on the best five pair of oxen, first
premium on the best pair, and a scoop on
fat cattle were enough glory for one day.
May he show the other boys how to do
things at many Valley Fairs to come.
II. w. Keyes, whose Shropshire sheep
and IIolstein cattle attracted so much
attention, is the old Harvard oarsman who
rowed on the varsity crew few years ago,
and who is often called upon to act as
coach. Mr.. Reyes has represented Haver-
hill in the New Hampshire legislature.
The hotels were crowded to overlooking.
Mr.. Harvey at the American House fed
600 people at dinner Thursday, had 100
rooms for guests at private houses and was
Obliged to send away many. The Brooks
House furnished AL people with lodgings
Wednesday night and during the two days |
served over $500 meals.
Main and Canal streets responded gener- |
ously TO the call for decorations. Last /
years Republican campaign flag was hung |
between the Crosby and Houghton build |
ings, and another large flag between the |
House and Milestone block. /
All of the business buildings were hand .
somely decorated, the Brooks House lead .
ing with its mass of red, white and blue.
c. f. Allen deserves a specially good .
word for the important addition which his .
floral display made to the attractions of .
horticultural hall. His large exhibit of
ferns and palms produced a rarely graceful
and pleasing effect Madame Crozy can
mas, begonias, asters, gladolii, carnations,
pansies dahias, and lilies were also
shown in profusion, besides a large variety
Of bulbs for bedding and winter Towering.
No previous occasion is recalled when
such trainloads of people were brought into
Brattleboro. On the specials 80 came
from the north, $50 from the Connecticut
River, $50 from the Ashuelot and 400 from
he New London Northern roads. Besides
his all the regular trains brought many
extra carloads. On the New London
Northern 5l6 people came in six cars.
Four hundred came over the narrow gauge.
These figures are for Thursday, of course.
G. W. Pierce's fox hounds are registered
stock. F. H. Miller thought to have some
Jun with the veteran judge, |. X. Felch of
Natick, Mass, and he led him up to "look
It some Vermont mongres.n Mr.. Fech
ook one glance at the dogs, when he re-
marked, "Mongrelsl won't you say that
'gain?" Then he made careful inspec-
ion and remarked, Here's the place for
'our first prize; there can be nothing bet
err" This shows where the work of an
Expert judge comes in.
While everybody is talking about the
magnificent success of the fair it is a good
ime to recognize the able, constant and
lnsparing service rendered by j. A. Tay-
or, the general superintendent. The
grounds and general arrange
nents were all in his charge, and it was
through his personal attention to every
etail that everything was in perfect shape,
nd success was made possible. Tell your
riends that Mr.. Taylor is the right man in
he right place.
The arrangements for feeding the crowd
'ere much better than ever before. The I
of the long lunch counter i'm
he grand stand building proved both a
uccess and a convenience. 1t reduced the
ining-hall receipts somewhat, but it add S
d greatly TO the comfort of the crowd. g
'ver 5000 was taken there Thursday-a
Irge sum, where the sales were nearly all
SEE &c cents. Everybody praised the good ,
~ served in the dining hall. The .
IL of it all is due to Col. Harmon and
Narr, who were in charge for the asso-
IN. a
u 'e finest stock was shown on the track
cen the heats of the races each day.
VRichardson's four sons, Lucius, Cas- il
Fred and Ed, in white frocks, appear 5
drivers of the premium oxen. Mr.. a
leigh's COW that has taken first prize
= Ae milk test three consecutive years, =.
champion butter COW, DIR. :
DIS brood mare, handsome Peters Nor p
and much of the other prize stock,
thus seen from the grand stand Gil .