Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-10-10
BALDWIN DISTRICT FAIR
GOOD WEATHER AND A FINE EX
HIBIT.

Resignation of Secretary Pratt-Military
Drill-Baby Show and Premiums-HOrse
| manship of Misses, Youths, and Ladies'
| Athletic Contests-Officia1 List of Premi-
ums.
The 9th exhibition of the Baldwin District
| Fair was held on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thurs
| day, and Friday last the End, 3rd, 4th, and
| 9TH of October. For the first time for some
years the weather was favorable and the ex-
hbition was much better than was expected
under the adverse circumstances with which
| it had to contend. There were more exhibit
ors and more entries than at any former ex-
hibition of that Association, an increase of
| about 80 per cent. Some persons who do not
take the trouble to make examinations are
heard to say that the exhibition was not a
good one but this remark is never made by
those who have taken the pains to see what
was on exhibition. The exhibit in both
quality and number in some important re-
spects was better than at any exhibition here
tofore. If the livestock men and farmers
generally of this county would cooperate
with this Association, instead of warning
against it. they could make the Fair a success
that would be of vast benefit to the county
and district This is what should be done,
and then, in the future. there could be no
doubt of the success of the Fair. and it would
attract exhibitors and spectators by thousands
from a distance, as we'll as from the county.
At the election of officers for the Associa-
ton Thursday, Capt. Lewis Hartman was
elected President by reclamation, Capt. G.
Julian Pratt was re elected Secretary by &C
clamation. The only change in the other of
ticers was the election of Samuel Parkins of
Augusta, Vice President, and John H. Par
kins director. E. A. Watson of Bath, was
elected member of the Local Executive
Committee.
RESIGNATION OF SECRETARY G. JULIAN PRATT.
To the regret of the Directors of the Associ-
alton, Capt. G. Julian Pratt offered his posi-
tive resignation of the office of Secretary, in
the following letter:
STAUNToN Va, Oct. 4th 1884,
Gentlemen of the Board of Directors:
After twelve years of arduous service feel
that l am at liberty to tender to you my res
ignation as Secretary, to take effect at the
close of my official term. | am induced to
take this step for many reasons which are
unnecessary to recite, but in doing so l wish
to emphasize my appreciation of the kindness
and warm friendship which has been so re-
peatedly manifested by every member of this
Board of Directors. From first to last | have
had but one inspiration-loye for the institu-
ton, and anxiety for its welfare. In the fu-
ture as in the past my unpurchasable, but
hearty and loving service will be at your dis
posal, but my decision is final.
Yours truly,
G. JULIAN PRATT.
The Board of Directors adopted the follow
ing complimentary preamble and resolu-
tons =
again been unanimously reelected Secretary
of Baldw District Fair Association, has de-
clined longer to serve, and has expressed as
final and unaterable, his determination to
sever his connection as Secretary of said Asso-
citation, Therefore be it
RESOLVED 1sT, That in accepting the resign
alton of Capt. Pratt we, the Board of Directors
of the Baldwin District Association, do desire
to place on record fitting testimonial of our
appreciation of his long, arduous and poorly
requited services in behalf of the interests of
said Association.
We recognize the fact that Capt. Pratt orig
mated the scheme and to him in a large
measure is Justly due the credit of advancing
our County Fair to a district organization and
that to the interests of these, he has dedicated
and devoted twelve OF the best years OF his
life. Through misfortunes above and beyond
the wit of man to control, and trials that
would have discouraged a less vigorous and
enterprlsing spirit, he has presented to the
world an undaunted front.
And now in retiring from the office he has
so long and ably filled he can with lust and
pardonable pride, as the result of his indefati-
gable work and influence, point to an exhibit
though it be in a time of financial depression
which would be an honor to any State Fair,
and is tribute to his merit as secretary.
2ND We deem that the uniform courtesy
and consideration that Capt. Pratt has ever
extended to each and every member of the
Board of Directors, demands cordial recog-
milton at our hands.
BIRD, That whilst Capt. Pratt has severed his
relation as secretary we rejoice that he will
be with us in our deliberations as Directors
for we are persuaded that our Fair Association
is near to his heart, and that his deep and
abiding wish is for her success.
4TH, That these resolutions shall be inscrib
ed upon page of our record book, set aside
for this purpose, and copy be given to the
Staunton press.
October 9Th, 1894
A. f. WTHRow,
JNo. w. CHURCHMAN,
B. f, TERRY