The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-14
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pecial from a STAFF Correspondent.
wallsville. Sept. 13.-The third day
OF the Maitland fair, held in this lit
tie country hamlet, was ushered in
with serene skies and a perfect, peace
full calm. That is, the calm existed
for a brief space during the very ear
ly morning hours. AS soon as the
gates were opened to the public at
o'clock cavelcade, such as is to be
seen only in the county fair times, be-
gan to wind it's way up the sloping
hillside, and every kind of vehicle from
trotting sulkies to mammoth stages
and omnibuses drawn by four and six
horses, commenced to line up. During
the day there was an attendance es-
timated at between seven and nine
thousand, and It was a crowd full of
good humor, that sauntered along idly,
pausing to gaze at everything of in-
terest and speculate as TO the probab-
ility of this and that exhibit winning
a premium.
The wind that did so much to cause
discomfort and postpone the balloon
ascension yesterday had blown itself
away this morning, and aside from the
prevailing dustness Of the roads lead
ing to the grounds and the heaviness
of the track, the conditions for n day
of enjoyment were never excelled by
a previous fair, the refreshing crispi-
ness of the air adding a zest to the
plea sure seeking.
The fair grounds nre pitched well up
on the hills of Benton township and
the view from the grand stand is in
spring, the sky line being broken up
by interesting peaks and valleys COW
cred with verdure Of many shades Of
green and yellow and In the far dis
tance the hazy blue hues of the Elk
mountains mingle with the lighter blue
of the sky, dotted with the soft, feecy
clouds of summer.
Around the main hall the crowds
were thickest all day. and there the
enterprising "fakir" pitched his little
stand, sometimes protected from the
sun by a small canvas tent, handker-
cherished, or else out in the open air,
where his stentorian cries called a
halt in the slow procession winding
in and out of the building. Everything
under the sun, new and old, common
to county fairs, is here, from the man
who dislocates his hips and shoulders
for your amusement, to the country
brass band. which industriously tries
to render the popular airs of the day
so that they may be recognized. And
even outside the gates Ahere is a
chance for the man with little money
to increase it, but it is only a little,
VIDE chance, and those who have
been there" before pass on with a
knowing smile. But others pause,
hesitate. and the rest is easy to guess
too easy
AN EXCITING RUMOR.
1t was rumored around the grounds
that something a little stronger than
ginger ale was being secured by those
who "knew the ropes" but a diligent
search carried on by many a thirsty
man did not meet with success to any
extent Everything else but liquor
could be procured. however, from a
dainty bead finger ring to a grand
piano or three-story stove.
One of the best exhibits in the main
hall is that of briggs & Quick, of
Nicholson, who display a fine line of
horse goods. blankets and stoves. For
those who pride themselves on their
deXterity there is plenty of chance TO
display it, as there are ball-toSsing
games galore, from the cane and UNI
brella man to the more ambitious fell
low who has a sign reading: "Kill
the coon and have no mercy on him."
There are five or six of these games
of SKILL two of them being run by
blind men. The merry-go-round's s
tuneful (O strains enliven the still air
and vie with the band from Factory
Vile, which occupies the stand in the
center OF the lawn inside the track
The directors of the fair are doing
all IN their power to make everyone
attending feel at home and President
Hopewell, Secretary Smith Treasurer
Hulslander and Directors Messrs. Pot
ter, are personally directing all their
energies TO minister to the comfort ana
enjoyment of their many thosand
guests. The fair is entirely free from
the many Objectionable features u.s.
ually found at agricultural and racing
exhibitions. No drunkenness can be
observed, games of chance and betting
on the races are barred and the whole
show can be commended as one emil
nently suited for the attendance of
ladies and children.
The judges of the different depart-
ments started in on their task this
morning. Some of the awards will not
be announced until tomorrow. but n
large number have already been made
The decisions that have been given ont
follow:
POULTRY.
Z. +. Tiffany, Brooklyn, first premium for host
collection and nineteen first prizes and seven SOC.
ond prizes
George Stevenson, Waverly, second award for
BEST collection OF pigeons; also nineteen first
prizes and three second prizes.
j. J. Dryden, Pittston, ten first prizes, three
seconds.
E. w. Brundage, Lenoxylle, nine first prizes,
Owe second prizes.
W. $. Hulslander, Scranton, one first, two sec
pnd prizes.
Earl D. Hobbs, Marsh Brook, one first prize.
Hugh Barney, Pittston, three first prizes.
kirt Lyman, Lenoxdae, one second prize
Judge OF Poultry--George Pryor.
SHEEP.
L. L. johnson, Clifford, Shropshire and South
Towns, first prize.
d. L. Stevens, Elkdale, fine wool sheen
SWINE.
O. G. Stevens, Lenoxyille. four Hrst prizes.
Owing TO not receiving any entries
Tor the wheelbarrow and sack races
.hese two events did not take place
The procession around the course of
horses and cattle entered for competi-
tion, which was set down for 10 a. m.
was interfered with by the unwilling.
ness Of their owners to take them
around the dusty track just before the
official visit of the judges.
The first trial of speed was the 2.4C
class, trot and pace, for a purse OF
500. and was called at 2 o'clock. Thf