Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1893-09-02
Fair Echoes Clipped from the Inwood
Herald of Friday last.

One of the latest arrivals is a baby |
calf. We suggest the name of In
wood
Newton Buckles, with a little bay,
captured the second prize for single /
drivers.
Frank Enmert, of Hagerstown,
seemed to find great attraction in
the fair, at the Fair.
A handsome crazy quilt displayed
by Mary A. Farrin attracts much at
tention in Floral Hall. See it.
The mountain and the valley loaned
their charming girls to make up the
bevy of beauties thai filled the park.
Some people evidently questioned
the decision of the judges on thew inc
awards and sampled the bottles them
selves.
AT seven O'Clock a procession of the
exhibited horses caught the attention
of the farmers and all interested in
horsefesh.
John Staub shows fine lot of
Wyandotte chickens. OF course the
first prize was theirs and the ribbon
flutters from their coop.
c. H. Shaffer rode down the steps
of Floral Hall Yesterday on a Column
bia wheel, and mounted sideways at
that Martinsburg leads.
Miss Schultz, of Shepherdstown, as
sisted by her father, will give con-
cert in the NJ. F. Church at Bunker
Hill, on Thursday night, August FL.
We noticed couple Of young ladies
with their heads half-soled they
said that leather caps were all the
style, but-well, we are trifle old-fash-
toned.
w. H. Gilbert, with his gray geld
ings, captured the first prize for single
DRYERS; fine lirtle piece of horse
flesh that admirably sets off that red
ribbon.
Grant Pitzer is around wearing
tuberose. He asserts, however, that
he is very much alive. His compan-
ion bears him out mot on a litter,
thought.
Soft strains of music floated over 10
the HERALD booth all day long. They
seemed to be coming from fine lot
of instruments in Miller and Sons
exhibit.
The tennis players of Martinsburg
found fine court ready for them and
the way they used it showed that they
appreciated the enterprise of the
managers.
The crowd was evidently bent on
making a day of it. Lunch baskets
were everywhere Pretty girls filled
the swings; no chance for the boys
there at all
Stuart Boyd's little bay did not cap
ture prize, but she is driver Of
which he may we'll be proud. 1t is no
disgrace to be left in such an excel
lent exhibit.
There was no lack for amusements
Flying horses, bowling alleys, ring
tossing, courts. swings, side shows,
and host Of other things took up the
time of the multitude.
The Gerardstown Band, II strong,
under the able leadership Of Prof.
Gold Miller enlivened the Fair with
sweet notes that would make the
Marine Band pale with envy.
We were glad TO see Mr. Charles
Lambert on the grounds. He was on
crutches, but looking as hale and
hearty as though there never had been
a runaway horse in the world.
The sportsmen found a great attrac-
ton in the shape of shooting tourna-
ment All of the crack shots of the
county were pulling the triggerto the
great destruction of the clay pigeons,
Mrs. Ardele and Miss Susie Nc
Dowell certainly deserve the thanks
of the HERALD. The manner in
which they provided for our prodigal
force was truly gracious and thought
full.
1t was pretty sight, those noun
tain boys and girls with their fine old
time dancing to the tuneful strains of
the mouth organ. " Hands across
and down the middle - was the order
of the day in the large dancing pavil-
ion.
Midway Plaisance was the scene OF
many gay pranks all day long. Chill
dren romped beneath the trees and
gayly danced to the music of the
/ ONldldSlOWu DdllQ. IIbIlN WIS Alit
motto Of all.
Col. J. w. Mcdonald exhibits mare,
Rose Lee, saddle; bay mare. Braddock
gray colt, years old, Windy. They
are as fine lot as can be found on
the grounds and the Colonel is Justly
proud OF them.
Carloads on carloads Of people were
! pouring into the Park all day. The
grove across the railroad was crowded
with vehicles and everyone seemed
determined to enjoy himself as far
as the rules allowed, so there seemed
to be no limit to the pleasure.
Albert Pilgrim, aged II, born with
out hands or feet, is one Of the most
wonderful freaks Of nature we have
ever seen. All should improve this
opportunity to see how natural diff.
culties may be surmounted by patient
effort He is a prodigy.
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