The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1894-09-19
OUR TRIBUTE TO CERES.
THE GODDESS OF AGRICULTURE
RECEIVES THE TRIBUTE OF The
CITIZENS OF WELLINGTON.

CITIZENS OF WELLINGTON.
The Thirtyninth Annual Meet of the Wei
lingtOn Agriculture Society Held Sep
tember IL, 13 and IA.
The Wellington fair is over for another
year, Friday being the concluding day.
Visitors to the fair had every reason to be
satisfied with the weather which pre-
vailed, for it was sufficiently good as not
to interfere in the slightest degree with
those visiting the fair. Although threat
ening rain on the morning Of the second
and third days doubtless kept away many,
yet those who did attend the fair had
little or no reason to complain OF the
weather. The attendance perhaps was
not as large as at previous fairs, certain
ly not on the second day, although the
attractions in all the departments were
fully as numerous as on any former oc-
easion. Wellington fair gOers who alb
sented themselves simply missed a good
thing and missed an opportunity Of
spending day pleasantly by staying
away.
1t cannot be reasonably supposed that
fair can be managed in a way to suit
everybody, there are so ''many men Of
many minds" Solomon with all his
wisdom could not do it, and there is
probably not one among us but what
would suggest little points Of improve
ment. Necessarily, therefore, in getting
up attractions to draw the masses there
must be a series or compromises, the
same as in formulating tariff bill. No
one may set himself up as authority in
these matters. What pleases one person
may jar harshly on the aesthetic tastes
of another. The management therefore,
under the circumstances, are to be COM
mended. Theirs was no easy task.
Thousands Of people were to be pleased,
some of whom on entering the gates ex-
pecting to see spread out before them all
the bewildering attractions Of Colum-
bian exposition.
Much has been said of the show of this
year, and the exhibition generally, and
it has been generally admitted that this
years display was equal to that of pre-
viOus years.
FLORAL HALL
was certainly picture, full OF the
beauties Of the fine arts, showing the
taste and skill with which the ladies did
their part and contributed to make the
most attractive place on the grounds. as
beautiful as in all previous years. Ger
tainly, whatever skill for harmonious ar
rangement of exhibits to make the hall
a scene of beauty can do, the ladies did,
and the result was highly satisfactory.
Some Of the exhibits in this hall which
attracted most attention were the fol-
lowing:
Laundon, Windecker & Co.'S large dis
play Of dry goods and furs, which were
artistically arranged.
VIM. Vischer & Son, pianos.
A. G. & G. L. Couch, a fine display of
furniture.
The Elite Clothing house, Mrs. P. A.
Emerson, proprietor, a neat display of
fall and winter goods just arrived from
the east.
A fine display Of photographs by R. e.
Smith & Co.
W. F. Near & Co., drugs and notions.
Mrs. I. Doland, plants and fine paint
ings.
Mrs. W. H. Williams, millinery goods.
II. c. Harris, fine line of boots and
shoes.
The Singer Sewing Machine company,
of Cleveland, represented by G. F. john
son, of 0berlin, as agent. This company
spares neither time, pains or expense in
making an attractive display of their
goods
An artistic display in the Photographic
line was observed from the Novelty
studio Of H. W. Minns, Of New London.
Mr.. Minns is progressive and keeps
ohroo Of with thn timoc
AGRICULTURAL HALL
contained an exhibit of wares highly
creditable to the mercantile craft which
placed them on exhibition. There was
also in this hall display Of fruits and
vegetables, which were simply beauties,
in spite of the ruinous effects Of the
drouth on these products.
j. NJ. 0tterbacher had an unusual fine
handmade harness, which showed SUI
periOr workmanship than any in pre-
viOus years.
! W. f. Peirce, display of stoves.
j. H. YOcum exhibited cream sepa-
ratOr.
Scattered about the grounds was a fine
! display of all kinds Of agricultural ma.
chinery, while the carriage industry was
well represented by large display Of
carriages, put on exhibition by entcrpris.
ing dealers.
w. G. Weaver exhibited the most
thorough display Of agricultural imple.
ments. His display was interesting and
profitable to himself and those con.
cerned in improved farm machinery.