, 1894-10-20
THE FAIR Al NISKY.
(St. Thomq Tidendo IS Oct.)

On Thursday last the Country Far, to the
opening Of which people had been looking
forward with expectancy, became an accom-
plished fact. aud after n days show, must
now he counted among the have beens'-a
glal "Reminiscences not only to its praise
worthy protector and organiser, the Rev.
Edw. b. Foster, and his helpers, but to all
those who derived pleasure from i. A Fair
in St. Thomas. us everybody knows, is by no
means an unknown quantity, almost evory
year Witnessing something Of the kind but
u Country Fair, with its concomitant en-
joyments-long walks, plea ant drives,
charming vistns, balmy air, and en-
ervating sea-breeZe-ls something of but
rare occurrence. 1t is not. however, the first
occasion on which Il similar idea has been
carried out at the Mor2vIun count y-station,
for there are many who recollect having pass
e1 a most enjoyable day there on the Goth
of December 1890. But though this conception
of Thursday was similar in many respects, it
differed from the preceding one III many es-
seutial points. The Show in question moreover,
was what created and universally encouraged
the successful agricultural and Industrial
Exhibition opened shortly after in the Thea
tire, wherein was displayed to such advantage
the fruits of the earth and the handiwork of
the men, women, and children Of St. Thomas.
And it is pleasant 10 know that that great
practical christian Worker, who was a NOV
ing spirit in The former schemes, has, through
his own initiative, caused another memorable
event to be added to the annals Of the island.
But while Rev, Foster is to tie given full cred
it for the interest he takes in all matt ers
land agricultural pursuits particularly, tend
ing to the welfare of st. Thomas, as well as
to the successful carrying out oil this Fair, n
need OF praise cannot he withheld from his
staff Of co-religionists and friends who by
their combined efforts ensured the good re-
suits, and it must prove gratifying to pastvr
and parishioners alike to- know that the bcne.
VIOLENT objectf for which the Fair was started
namely, for building a large c'stern Mt
Nisky, and recovering the mission, house
roof-has been Sill Substantially advanced.
Wednesday was the day originally fixed
for opening, but 1t was ultimately decided to-
post pOne it for the following day. The morn
ing however, opened murky. continuing dull
and threatening until midday, when it rained
aud the clouds subsequently dispersed. From
that moment the success of the Fair was en-
sured. Intending visitors then began leaving
town. and at 2 o'clock, the hour appointed for
opening. quite a concourse of PEOPLE was on
the grounds. His Excellency the Governor
had been asked to perform the m but
having been unavoidably prevented from do
ing so, there was no formal opening, but His
Excellency as we'll as The Policcmaster later
visited he Fair for. awhile. People continued
coming in groups all the Afternoon, Int at five
o'clock a steady stream poured into the en-
closure, until at 8,o'clock the number of visi-
tors must have totalled, at a rough estimate,
about 900. Ample eating accommodation
was provided all over the grounds for This as
Nemblage, but the attractions made visitors
rather ndispos ed TO REMAIN inactive. 1t was
q continuous sit If up the hiil0ck into the res
freshmen and cake rooms, and down the level
into the spacious tent where the extensive
show of vegetables and fruits was arranged.
Incidence found no ~votaries at the Fair, and
those who did take a seat did so only to enjoy
shoft rest. AS for the sellers, officers, and
messenger boys they were kept busy through
out, and when the closing hour came at half
past ten, they could not have regret led tha
their labour of love was over It is not lie
cessary to mention that the most interesting
and busiest portion of the grounds was under
the awning; where the Fair prOper VI as held,