Connecticut western news., 1901-10-03
THE GREAT HARRINGTON FAIR

The Most Successful One in the His
 tory of the H. A. Society. "Old
 Home Week'' we'll Observed.
 The Housatonic Agricultural So ciety's Goth annual fair was held at Great Burlington last week, and was the most prosperous one in the history of the society. The weather was per feet for the three days, the attendance large and the attractions numerous and interesting. The society secured ex- cursion rates on all railroads and more railroad coupons than ever were taken in. Gartland's 10th regiment band ar- rived early Wednesday morning, and rendered concerts during the three days. The society during the three days took in over SS000, which will net a good sum as there are no large ex, penditures for improvements. There seemed to be an unusually large number of "fakirs" at the grounds and the midway" teemed with excitement aud business of every description. There were seven tintype photographers pres ent, and many curiosity was shown under canvas Every "fakir" did thriving business, and not one com plained of the three days proceeds. WEDNESDAY,
 The attendance Wednesday was equal to that of any first day. The new systems at the gate worked to per 1 lection. Chief Nicholson of Pittsfield upon request sent Officers Hudner and Chapman to the grounds to assist the society. The financial showing of Wed nesday was as follows: Railroad tickets 320, 86 more than year ago. The members tickets sold amounted to Sl96 and S73 from drivers licenses was real | ized The total receipts at the gates amounted to $l073.85 and S199 25 was taken in at the grand stand
 The day, as usual, was devoted to the farmers, who. as usual. took great pride 1 in showing their stock. The exhibit was one of the largest and best ever seen on the grounds. During the after noon the cattle were removed as is tho custom.
 There was herd of 45 Jerseys shown by William Stanley of Great Barring 1 ton. Among the other herds in this class were Griswold farm, J. A. Griffith. Fairview farm, Oscar Hall. and by s W, Woodward of ockbridge.
 A fine display of Ayrshires was shown by W. I. Walker of Great Harrington. M. I Wheeler, breeder of Guernseys, exhibited his herd of about 20.
 | Tho mat ckoak uoro nh oun hv M H Hawley of Sandisfeld. 0. G Stevens of Sheffield. Fred Abbey, Austin Holian and W. P. Turner of Great Harrington | Some 20 milch COWS were shown. William Fl. Hawley of Sandisfeld had the finest display of oxen, there being seven pairs yoked together. The white faced animals were fine sight as they were shown on the track in front of the Smith had the entire charge and con sideYed the exhibit the largest which he had ever seen.
 The exhibition hall was another at traction for every one. There was great variety of fruits, vegetables, and fancy work of every description. Sever al new divisions were added to the lat ter which made the display for the ladies complete in every way. The public schools had fine display, the first of the kind ever seen at an agricul- tural fair The exhibit was very suc- cessful and will be repeated hereafter, under the instruction of Superintendent Gilman 0. Fisher.
 Probably the most interesting display was the one given by Henry Rudge. a professor in taxidermy. It included native birds of every description, em bracing over 100 varities of birds and animals. The exhibit embraced 12 cases. with frontage of AS feet, in which were partridge, qnail, woodcock, wild ducks, English and American snipe and pheasants. Overhead was 8 display of panel and shield work. In front were rugs made from various skins, including coon, wild cat and foxes. In one case was seen two large rattlesnakes captured on the Fenten Brook and Walbridge farms at South Egremont. Among the rare birds was a golden eye whistler, specie of wild duck.
 The display of sheep and swine was larger than eyer before and was arrang- ed in special pens. Captain H M. Johnson was large exhibitor, also R H Bradford and Charles W. Spur of Egrem ont.
 The poultry exhibit was about the largest ever viewed and included over 300 entries. W. M. Shaylor of Lee had fine display from his poultry farm of Pekin and white bantams, buff Leg horns and chicks. white Plymouth Rocks and chicks. and buff Wyandottes and chicks. John Q. A. Race of Great Harrington was an exhibitor of games and fowls including dark Brahmas and chicks. buff Cochins and chicks, silver gray Dorkins and chicks, red game chicks, black breasted golden duck wings and red pile games, Hasdens, Polish fowls and pigeons. Mason B. Kline of Egremont, was the largest exhibitor of chicks including most all of the varieties. Lester B. Gum of Lanes boro showed bantams of many varieties. Joseph Keefer of Lenoxdale showed light Brahmas. buff and partridge Cochins, Langshans, buff Leghorns, barred and buff Plymouth Rocks, Rouen and Pekin Ducks The Belgian hares were owned by E Fl. Dewey. D. W. Smith and James Briggs of Great Burlington and Roy Orcutt of Sheffield.
 The ball game between Lee and Ct. Harrington for an $85 purse was won by the latter, score 5 to B. J. and Will Mulhau were battery for the home team. Ward and McGee filled simila, positions for the opponents.
 The principal interest of the after noon was centered upon the trotting. In the 2:40 class there were five start. CTS out of IA entries. Timothy, Vt, seemed to be the favorite and drew the pole. After scoring three times the word was given. The race was won by St. Riga in three straight heats. Santaige was distanced in the first heat In the "A class there were four star. ters out of nine entries. The race was very close and much to the surprise oi the horsemen Young Ruler won the first ) two heats.
 There were 13 entries for the double k.