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mim The pace created A.TJ=l±uN*S, aEORGIA, TTJESDA.Y, jSTOVEMBER 16,1886 legitimate support 'Let her Ugh credit he mwMWed miitepreetiit honorable and enviable standard. Let the most capable of her sons realise that in the service of their State, in making her lava, shaping her policies, and advancing her material interests, are great hnnora-ahd fertile fields for usefulness. Let the wise care of her Christian charities ; the reforma tion of her prisons, and the still higher elevation of public morals, enhance the just pride and augment the self-respect of her people, and add new glories to the already splenc State. ilendid history of our beloved THE GRAMMAR SCHOOL rise ’Week Bjr Ska Boy a ant Girls talh) Raw Academy—Prel. Clay were be- >hn Jones, ich he elo- and gutdmee inistrrlion. 9 introduc- who deliv. ' Sumter; a bill to inspection of fer- l al! j'lices n con- I’utaski; To estab- r commissioners in sham; to amend act Licle 0, par. 2, sec. 18, rollon; to incorporate l and Northern Rail Ml, of Fulton; to incorporate Capital Cnv Land and Improvement Company. Also, To incorporate the Commereial Bank of Atlanta. Ity Mr. Featlierstone, of Floyd; for the relief of Samuel Morgan. By Mr Bawls, of Effingham; to amend the in a s governing el ctions in this State. AN >. to repeal the registration laws of Effingham county. By .V r Watson, of Douglas; to incor porate the Douglasville Ranking Com pany. I he hour of 12 having arrived, the lloyseand Senate went into joint session for the eluction of of officers. IS THE SENATE. of the splendid ad- p ordon, he signified his oath, and Chief Jus- Slvancing to the front of esk, extaadc 1 the Holy ! as follows : B. Gordon, do solemnly r you will faithfully execute the overnOTof the Stale of G* the best of you- nbiEty _ I'Otect, and defen,I f he Ooustifu ereof, and the Con-'i:mion of the I States of America.' he great seal of the State was then ded to President Davidson by the Sec- try of State, and passed by him to Governor Gordon, who, in his turn, again entrusted it to the keeping of the Secre tary of State. President Davidson then declared John 15. Gordon, of DeKalb county, duly elect ed Governor, and Commander-In-Chief of the-anny and navy of Georgia for the ensuing term. Benydicjion by Chaplain of House.— Adjourned. Gov. Gordon’s Inaugural. Just before lakeing thi oath of office Gen. Gordon said. Gentlemen of the General Assembly, Friends and Fellow Citizens: The con stitution of Georgia right fully declares that ‘public officers are the trustees ar.d servants of the people.” Custom which has ripened into an unwritten law, re quires a brief address from me, as one of these servants at the inauguration of this new administration. Called by the people to act as chief executive of this state for the two ensuing years, I submit some thoughts which seem to me worthy the most serious consideration. 1 he discussion will he confined mainly to one suggestion, both because of its pertinence and its commanding impor tance. That suggestion is this: The time has come in our progress as a nation when greater interest should ho felt in pnhlic affairs, and when the larger share of that interest should he centered in the state governments. My belief is that in the not remote future there are grave problems confronting us which will sub ject to'the severest test our American system. My object will bo to point out some of these dangers and to suggest that our greatest safety lies in the earnest support and upbuilding of our state gov ernments. After reviewing the growth of the cen trali/.ing spirit in the development of the United States government, Gen. Gordon said: TUESDAY. each square being a work of art. The various figures are as natural as if from the brush of the painter. Around one of these quilts is a wreath or wild roses. Amongthe squares we noticed Micado fans and figures, in nhhoii work, aro se le and silk embroidery. But one of tile mort attractive articles in Mrs. Pursuant to adjournment the Senate met at 11 o'clock. President Davidson in the chair, l’rayer by Chaplain Dr. Jones. Boll called and journal read. Message from House embodying reso lution adopted by the House on Friday, providing for joint session of both Houses for election of offiiccrs at 10 o'clock Monday morning. Resolution amended by substituting 12 fur 10 o'clock and then concurred in. l’.eports of joint committee op officers to he elected by the Legislature, and on programme of inaugural exc nulled and approved. (Con! ports covered in House repor By Mr. James of the doth, providing for the appointmi committee of three from Sent from House to look into ques er hills to incorporate ruilrf t.ics are general, special or lo Message from Governor M Dictat ion and Bookkeeping, The grammar school is one of the most interesting, as itis the most advanced of the public school system. The work is thoroughly done and the pupils- are studying some of the books which one would expect to find in m high school. Indeed, geod preparatory wont for the lower classes in college U perform efi in the grammar. schooL A short peep into the grammar school onJFriday, just before recess, revealed an interesting glimpse.; The boys and girls in Miss LiXsier Bacon's room wen engaged in a reading exercise. Strict attention was pud to emphasis and pro nunciation, and when a word was mis called the whole school corrected the reade". Sentences written npon the blacl ioard wore read by various pupils until ’.he proper emphasis and the clear meaning of the phrase was fully brought out lit this way, although the pupil is in the act of rer.ding, the whole class is really on trial. Pupils never leave their desk* in reciting. The old class form has b*-en abandoned. They sit in their | regular places rad are always under the ! eye of the teacher. In Miss Mamie Bacon's room an inter- - ! '-U ng exercise in dictation was engaged umeecos were read by the teacher ami tne pnpds were required to reduce it to writing, make proper capitalization and spelling, and properly punctuate the words. Sentences were road but once. No words wer- ever repeated—so that the pupil mus; pay strict attention to catch the words from the teacher’s lips. At recess the teacher corrected the sen tences as they ■ were found upon the slates at each scholar’s desk. Prof. W. L. Clay, who is principal of the grammar school, showed os some fine specimens .of book-keeping, which boys and girls hsd been writing np. Exercises in single entry were neat, or derly and intelligent. Double entry will cornc later on, and Goodman’s system is being mastered step by step. This fea ture is one of great value. The school showed op to fine advan tage. Prof. Clay was the - honor grad uate of lest year’s class at the U Diver sity, and the Misses Bacon are most, ac complished and faithful young ladies. The grammar school is most decidedly on the up grade. There are 156 pupils here. The rooms and furniture are neat ly kept, there being not so much as the scratch of a pin on the desks. DEAR LITTLE BAUDS. Dear little hands, I love them so! And now they are lying under the snow— Under the snow, so cold and white, I cannot see them or touch them tonight They are quiet and still at last, ah, me! How busy and restless they used to be! But now they can never reach up thro' the snow; Dear little hands, I loved them so! Dear li.tie hands, I miss them so! All through the day,wherever I go— All through the night; how lonely it seems. For no little h .nds wake me ont of my dreams. I miss them all through the weary hours, 1 miss them as others miss the sunshine and flowers; Dsy time or night time, wherever I go, Dear little hands, I miss them so! ■ses sub- i is of re- This I repeat is the great problem of . . our future—to secure stability amidst Dear little hands, they have gone from new and great perils and yet save liber- me now, , ty. Two roads are open; one towards ! Neveragain wtU they rest on my brow— centralization, the other toward local ad- j Never again smooth my aorrowful face, justments; which will you take? The Never clasp me tn a childtshembrace. one or the other will be chosen by the And now my forehead grows wnnklod people, and must be chosen quickly. I ??“ . j. Let it be again admitted in the argu-' Thinking of the little hands once resting ment that the plan of increased central I there; . .. pow-r at Washington would give stab e | But I know in a happier, heavenher government, vigorous social institutions and public order. But let it also be —— is the c-iv.-d, in reference to propo: d'ccnten mnl celebration of the adopt ■ m- notion of the United S r, commendation that the staj gin ukc a proper part and in; matter. ’ , Referred to committee on t - tiit* republic. Scaled massage from the Governor re memhered that these arc less than half the blessings promised liy ti e founders I of this republic. Stability ’ essential; evolution • hut stability through prigr-sive accre- ' tions to federal power, is exigencies arise, must end at last in alwdluti’ism or cen traiiza ion. Stability thus a-- death <-T our duplex sys .. destru Bon of state imh; • the dot ib of free govern l ( • here is.oiie way, an-l o , .. ■> of the secure in our moinenU)..- tes, with I Stability and liberty. That way ik to of Geor- j depend, as perils increase est in the j more upon the states and t> clime, Dear little hands, I will clasp you some time. of joint and six a wheth- enm pa- hills, 'nniol re- e It i-. America ■i .tv, io more snd nisi mote Dear little hands, when the Master shall call, I will welcome the summons that comes to us all— Wh.i my feet touch the waters, so dark and so cold. .nd 1 catch my first glance of the City of Gold, if I ’ cep my eye fixed on the heavenly .ate. ijycr the tjde where the white-robed ones wait, wonder, among the 8!.*!! I know von 1 upon the states and to '.rust mote bright bamla, lo al adjustment. WU»v .' nay hare wiJ1 becLon me over, oh! dear little stale of I been the wisest policy in I he past, it is hands? certain, I think, that in the future our —Courier.Journal, greatest safety, progress, permanence 1, and senate went into executive ’ end freedom lie in the direction ofen» NO VEST BEK. -ion to consider it. It wa' the nomi nation of Hon. H. P. Brewer as County ■I ndge of Ware county for 4 years, from April 24,1880, which was confirmed by the senate. Adjourned at 12 o’clock to enter upon joint session. , *» In joint session at 12 o’clock, Freni, dent Davidson presiding, the first elec tion was for Chief Jnstice. Chief Justice Jackson had no opposi tion, and was unanimously re-elected. Judge Branham, of the Rome Circuit, was defeated by Hon. John Maddox, by » vote of 106 to 104. For Solicitor of Chattahoochee Circuit, J. H. Worrill was elected over H. C. Cameron and A. A. Carson, on the sec ond liallot, receiving 107 votes. Adjourned till 3 p. m. Joint session re-convenied at 3 pm for J udge of the Uciuulgce circuit Messrs. F. C. Foster, John C. Key, W. F. Jenkins, and C. H. Crr wford were nominated. The ballot resulted Foster 32, Key 6, Jenkins 6, Crawford 32. Hon. W. F. •I enkins wsa declared elected for ensueing term. Judge T. J. Simmons of the Ma con circuit waa re-elected, without oppo sition. For Judge of the middle circuit, Hon. James K. Hines of .Washington was larged local administration, the freest government is that which is most con- The year is waning! Solemn ’sounds are trolled by homogeneous communities: heard and the strongest government for a coun- Amongthe branches of each wind-toss'd try like ont a is that which devolves upon tree; slates the largest responsibilities. As Brown looks the grass; no floral gems population becomes dense; as industries • we see; multiply; as interests conflict; as creeds' Forsaken nests by winds alone are stirr’d, clash and the discord of jarring theories j And- not by wind of bird, increases over this widely extended country, the more and more difficult will nominated, and Ju resent is left udge' Carswell pi incumbent was with-drawn. Tht no opposition to Mr. Hines, who received unanimous election for Judge of the North Eastern circuit* Judge John B.Estes, present enenm- bent, and ex-Jndge C. J. Wellborn wort nominated. The vote resulted Wellborn 145, Estes 70. For Solicitor of the North Eastern circuit Mr. W. 8. Erwin present incumbent snd Mr. Howard Thompson were nominated. The ballot resulted hompson 125, Erwin 93. I StoUs Joint session adjourned Wednesday at tentfdock. Senate and home adjourned to Thursday at ten o’clock. Shares Ur.—Capt. A. R. Bradaen, rormer street commissioner of Athens, was on the street yesterday, looking to thin that hia friends did not recognize him not recognize first sight. The Captain has been at work on a railroad in Newberry county, 8. C, and has been down with the chills. “ AJ»u to v _ Tho Captain berry; that I times down, with chills and Fever. Me. I.V. Mcheat.—Mr. X. V. candidate for alderman in the war.L states that he lias liot con and that he has no intention of >rom tho race, nor will he enter arrangement to settle the matt or the municipal election. Mr. M that lie waa willing at first to sub' mu to any fair system of nomination, of lh° < ' li ' resse ^ himself, but at this stage JJJho canvass the matter must he set- ject of peculiar am tied at the polls, and be encouraged through centra? administration at Wash' sTwaih The skies look oold—wind-driven clouds scad by. While fitful gales whirl ington; and the greater wul be the neces sity for entrusting to'the slates all ques tions with which they may constitution ally deal. Such a policy as I have sought to indi cate would make stronger instead of weaker the general government. in the confidence and affections of tho people. It would aid the solution of problems, which the general government can never solve to the satisfaction or communities with conflicting interests. It, would make secure forever the rights of tho smaller and weaker states. It would make Rhode Island as secure as Texas, Connecticut as Ohio, Florida as New York. Nor do the increased duties, which would thus devolve upon the local gov ernments transcend in any measure, the magnitude, dignity and importance of those already entrusted to the States.— There is scarcely a right of person or of iroperty; scarcely a relationship to fam- ly, church or society, that is riot now defined and protected by State laws and State courts. There is scarcely* barrier against crime, hr a law fijy the defence of away; Fair once, like friends who oomo to us one day, _ Creep to Ihe heat, bring love-light to the Yet, while winds chill and summer joys depart) A host of other pleasures now doth Brothers and sisters scattered, all come whHe foB a Then, curtains down, around the fire we To smgand jest, to ream and laugh and hojne, of reputation, of life, or of freedom, that ii not erected or enacted bjr your State governments. ■ There la scai one of that great body of rights exti: at Runnemede or in the “petition of K ta” by parliament, or one fori which ipden died, or Cromwell conquered, that are not now secured to the jAmei ’ can people by their local governments. To aid, then, in preparing thd States - — mural •tain has for -the still broader and more general duties of the future, becomes a command ing obligation u] “ ' * ' pmi all patrii Yielding to the Federal government the most loyal devotii ing it In all its cr - sheet anchor” Georgians resolve shall be prepared may have In store sal and most otic citizens, rernment the earnestly sppport- jal vigor as the and safety, let least sr&w, whatever tho future broad- leal education of her children be an phj-iet of universal con cern. Let her rich’ mental capabilities, her varied mineral, and manufacturing resourcs, and all her (ransportation facili- ties,be assiduously developed. Let her agriculture, which ft the foundation her prosperity, and ul her progress, in evei which depends direction be an ob- absorbing interest, .todbyererj l sere, dry !**▼< eye, Then droop and lade and die. s start, As heart responds to heart Below will be found only the opening glimpse of the fur. Tomorrow we shall give some special notes of etch display, and try^o particularize the fine points. Yesterday the day broke dark and threatening, butin spite of this a large crowd repaired to the fair grounds so soon as the gates were opened. Some of the exhibitois hsd been working nearly all night, in order to get their displays ready, but in spite of their industry much was left yet to do, and all day work was going on. Butin spiteiof this temporary drawback the halls seemed to have been touched by s magic j wand, and transformed from the bare wplls of yesterday into a wilderness of beauty. On every hand you saw bowers and nooks snd festoons wrought of the love liest fabrics of the laom and works of art On entering the main building you are confronted by a canopy formed of and furnished with carpets, curtains, rags and other beautiful goods in this line. This is one of the departments of the great house of M. Myers & Co., and is one of the chief attractions of the fair. Passing np the right aisle yon see on one hand a magnificent bed room snit, beau tifully carved and of walnut and the finest grade of Tennessee marble, that is exhib- ted by Edge, Dorsey & Co. Adjoining this is the secretary’s office, where Messrs. Griffcth and Morris are still busy receiving goods and making entries. From the way exhibits are coming in, it will take a day longer to receive and ar range the goods. We next stop at the department assigned to Messrs. Charles Stern & Co., the clothiers. They have formed an alcove of Mexican blankets and other attractive goods in their line, decorating the walls with tie*, scarfs, etc, etc. In this enclosure are life-sized figures of Gen. Hancock, Jefferson Davis, Grover Cleveland aid other ce'ebrites, arrayed in the most stylish and hand somest suite sold by this popular house Their guessing jar and register is here kept, and every boy that visits the fair enrolls his name and makes a guess at the jar of beans, hoping to win the nice watch and chain. Facing this display Messrs. Long A Taylor have a show case filled with the loveliest toilet articles, most artistically arranged. Their de partment is not as yet completed. Front ing the art hall Mr. H. K. Nicholson has built a pyramid of all manner of fancy groceries, and he has certainly displayed 1 great taste in their arrangement. Mr. Kicholson is one ol Athens’ livest yonng merchants. Between Nicholson’s and Long’s stand Clifton, onr artist, has a show-case filled with fine samples of work from his gallery. Mr. Clifton is one of the finest artists in the Sooth. But one of the most attractive places in the main hall is the display of that great mer chant, Mr. Julios Cohen, at the left hand of the entrance to the Art Hall. To de scribe this display, we have only to Say that it does fall jnstice to Hr. Cohen and his magnificent establishment In the beautiful fabrics there displayed all the colors of the rainbow are represented. Yon can linger for hours here examining the lovely display. Bush tc Eberhart, the live drug house, have fairly sur passed themselves in making their dis play. There is cot a more attractive spot n ths main hall than their exhibit, and it reflects credit not only on this enterpris ing firm, but the city of Ath ens. McDowell & Son are their old stand in the corner of the main hall that, they have beautifully decorated with fancy groceries, and while the visitors are admiring the display they are treated to a cup of coffee parched and made by this firm. It is served steaming hot, and there is constantly a string of visitors writing to be served. Hampton tc Webb occupy the space fronting the rear door, and it is not only the prettiest, but the sweetest spot on the fur grounds. They have a large space, surrounded by show cases filled with candy manufactured by the firm, while in the centre rises a pillar formed of candy and fruit Their fresh candy ia sold here, and two pretty yonng ladies writ npon customers. Among the many attractions at this place, ia a cabin made entirely of peannt candy. Messrs. Hampton & Webb have the candy and r privileges of the fair grounds, next turn down the other aisle, and found on onr right long rows of ■helves filled with preserves, canned fruit and vegetables, wines, honey, veg etables, apples and peaches, and, in fact nearly every article belonging to the nan try of a housewife. Most of these goods are contributed by Hra. W. S. Hol man and Mrs. T. C. Hampton, and we Stem’* display is an embroidered lam brequin, bordered with narcissaS and wild roves, and ribbon basnets. This . - bastols. This lambrequin will he sent to New York. It will attract attention at any exhibi tion. To look at the work from Mrs. Stern’s needleis like visiting a gallery filled with beantifnl works of art J amp to expect, to see their displays decorated with bine ribbons at the end of the fair. Skiff the jeweller, is at work near here displaying his stock of watches, silver ware, jewelry, spectacles, etc, and when in older visitors may confidently ex pect something handsome and attractive. Passing this display we walk through long line of miscellaneous household i show or HOBSIS. In the show of horses for the day the following were entered: . - Foi best stallion, four yean old and upward, C F Bishop, J C Price snd Pow ell A Davenport made entries. The pre mium was awarded to Mr. Price’s horse, “Bed Jacket ’ For best stallion between three and four yean old, the premium was award ed ta Mr. 0. F. Bishop’s horse, “Victor,” which was thson*y entry. For the best mare, over four years old—C.F. Bibb snd John B, White made entries. Ur. White’s mare, ’•Bess” waa swarded the premia m. For the best mare between three and nr years old. the premium was award ed to Mr. C. P. Bishop’s mare, “Poela,” which waa the only entry. For tiie best Combination mare, gelding or stallion, bvness and saddle combined, there were four entries. Mr. John R. Whites “Bean,” Mr. W. T. Branch’s “Beauty,” Mr E H Marne’s “Bro. Gas,” sods fourth entry by Mr. Branch. The prize was awarded to Mr. White’s, mare, “Bess.” For the best pair of mares in harness there were four entries: Mr. John ‘B. White, two entries by Mr C F Bishop, and one by Mr. G E Heard: The pre mium was awarded to Mr. John B White’s mares. For the best pair of harness geldings there were two entries: R E Branch and J H Re res* The prize was awaroed to Mr. Branch’s Charlie and Waxer. WHAT JBJGE THOMAS SAYS. A Rai se-, reporter asked President W. B. Thomas, of the Fair Association, what was the outlook for the exhibition. “Just as good as we could ask,” was the reply. “We have not room, however, to give proper display to one-third the articles s-ut in, and could fill a building three times as large. As you see, every inch of space is packed, and there is acareely room to wa*k around. Both our merchants and farmers have taken interest in the fair, while the todies surpassed themselves. We will have as creditable an exhibition as I ever saw. We have some of the fastest horses in the South, and hence the racing will be unusually interesting. The stock and fowl displays are also fine. We expect a large crowd the balance of the week and our fair will be on a firm footing.” THE BACKS. The first race was the running race of half a mile, two best in three. Joe Bland entered Red Jim, a beauti ful sorrel, and the favorite, Arteband, en tered by Mr. Butticks, of Nashville, was also a fine looking sorrel, and well worthy to contest with the Jackson county fly ers. Joe Thurmond entered a beautiful dark bay, under the familiar cognomen of Bill. Squealer came from Walton, and entered by Capt Smith. The horses got a bad start the first half, bat the judges let them go, and they all contested wellfor the first Red Jim came under the wire in length ahead of Artiband, with BUI and Suuealcronly a short distance behind SECOND HEAT. After rubbing and walking the horses they were called op for the second heat After three false starts they got off very well, and Ihe timber and steel were ap plied from the beginning to the end of the race. Red Jim came in first, with Arteband second, winning the race in good style in 64% seconds. TROTTING RACE. This was a very interesting race, and all the horses entered were good ones. Frank, a beautiful sorrel, was entered by Mr. Nichols, of Kentucky. Tumbler, a large and well farmed bay horse, was entered by Joe Bland, of NashviUe. Mils Cawley, the favorite with the horse men, one of the prettiest animals we ever saw, was entered by Anderson A McIntosh, of Marietta. Lucy Cobb; a sorrel mare from Au gusta, waa entered by. A. B. Cook. After' the horses were well wanned up the beU waa tapped, which brought them to the scene with Lucy Cobb first, Frank second, Tumbler third and Miss Cawley on the outside. They got a good send off* and all went to the Dick stretch in good style, with Lucy Cobb in the lead, but it soon became apparent to all that Miss Cawley was fast coming to the front, and before the half mile was trotted she took the lead and kept it to the end with Lucy Cobh second. Tumbler third Frank haU from an early hour and the passage ways about some of the more popular di* plays were continually blocked. • The committee on awards moved cautiously among the competing articles, while the prying reporters were vainly trying to catch all the points and take in all the merits stance. Even the horse men for awbUe made lingering tours through the halls. Such scenes are seldom seen in Northeast Georgia, and the fair is in every way astriking and a sure success. Below will be found pencil notes from our reporter’s books: MBS. CABLTOjt’S IS THE CBSOIT. Athens, Nov. 10th, 1886.—Editors Banned-Watchmah: I see in your “Notes of the Fair" of this date, that yon pot the entry of agricultu ral products from farm in my name. This is an unintentional injustice to Mrs. Carlton. I having been absent from home most of the summer and fell, Ihe credit of the farm and its products is due to Mrs. Carlton and my son Johnnie, who have been the farmers this year. Please make this correction. Peace in a family, well as in a newspaper office, yon know, it a thing of great vaRle. Tours most truly, H. H. Carlton. picture, with cherries that are enough to make one’s mouth water. Mrs Charles Stern has not only made her own exhibit a success, bnt has assist ed'othere with her good taste and friend- should ly help. No one should visit the fiur without looking closely ather embroidery, which is superb. Her water lily and fine. PREMIUMS AWABDED. Best gelding,three years and under foni) in harness, H. N. Taylor. Best gelding two years old snd under three, G. S. Mayne, Best mare and colt, four entries, Dr. Hunnicut takes the prize. Best gelding three years old under four, under saddle, D. M. Stripler. Best pair mules in harness, W. S. Hol man, 1st Best single mule in harness, Granby Jackson, 1st Best mule, any age, John Carlton, 1st Best gelding, two years old,nnder sad dle, G, S. Mayne. Best gelding four years old,in harness, R. E. Branch. John Carlton took the premium for the best mule colt which goes to prove that a farmer can be a worthy son of a Congress man and raise fine stock and good crops. J. W. Daniel, of Oconee, captured the prize for the best mare and colt ed on the ground. STORES CLOSING FRIDAY AT NOON. We hereby agree to close our places of business on Fridoy at 12 o’clock so that our employees may attend the Fair. Hodgson Bros., Talmadge Bros., Tal- madge A BrightwelL T C Hampton, Ca- rithers, Betts & Smith, Jackson A Vin cent, Wm McDowell A Son, Moore A Elder, H. K. Nicholson, T Flemming A Son, C D McKie. This is a capital idea, and shows a gen erous and a hearty public spirit In this nearly every clerk and worker in the city will have a chance to attend the fur. There are others whose names have not been added bnt who will go into the ar rangement By ell means let it be done. Give all the boys a chance to see the fair. exhibit- ABT NOTES—WHAT THE LADIES ABE DOING. Mrs. Dr. Wade has one of the most in teresting cariosities, in the shape of a pic ture a hundred years olu.' It IS emhioi- long , m . tides, all deserving of mention,'when we found one of the handsomest displays of artificial flowers, mada of was and pape-, we ever aaw, contributed bjr Mrs. Wm. Lafferiy, wife of the progressive up-town merchant Mrs. Lafferty’a department is one of the most attractive features of the fair. On the opposite side of the ptasage the great shoe merchante,Measrt. Bddwih, Fleming A Co., have alurge space devoted to the display of their ’ — *-—certainly made a and Frank fourth. Time, 2:45J£. SECOND HEAT. After* rest of 20 minutes the horses were brought on the track with Miss Cawley first, Lucy Cobh second, Tumbler third and Frank fourth. A good send off was given, and all went well until the back stretch waa reached, when Miss Cawley commenced drawing away from the others, and finished the second.- heat in 2:44, with Frank second, Tumbler third and Lucy Cobb fourth. . THIRD HEAT. ““ This was the wind np of the trot, as Miss Cawley clearly had the best of it, and so it proved. She trotted the third heat in 2:47tf, wi Tumbler a dose i Lncy Cobb fourth, tend in this race were good years dered in very fine spool silks, and repre sents a landscape and several figures. The faces are all painted, and altogether it is very remarkable. There are several very clever pictures by two little grrltr whose eansee we did not lesrn, aged 8 end 13- yean, which should be placed in » more prominent place. MYs. Prof. Rutherford has a picture of henelf done in crayen, framed in a crimson plush frame, with a gilf frame outside, all made by her own hands. The likeness is excellent and the frame is made with coffee, rice, pepper, and other seeds gilded, and has a very attractive appear ance . This lady is a genius, and has made two other pictures which will be placed on exhibition, besides quite an elaborate bed built—all lince her house was burned. Mrs. J. H. Fleming’s exhibit deserves a great deal ef notice. She did not make any preparations until Tuesday at 11 o’clock, bnt has one of the best displays of srt, including some beautiful painted china. We are informed that she has taken very few lessons,but they seem si- most, if not quite as pretty as the im ported ware. This Udys embroideries are handsome, and she has knitted and crocheted work displayed with great taste. - We left before Mrs. F. Lucas had ar ranged her large and beautiful collection of preserves, jellies and other domestic articles. She has though, exquisite em broideries and a variety of articles done with the needle, with which implement she excels. Miss Maggie Morton has an elegant brass easel, on which is a lovely picture of M archil Neil roses, beautifully paint ed; she has also an exquisite figure tainting, and one of -the handsomest irais fire screens* framed in plash with . panel of ground gUra, decorated with birds. This young lady has beautiful taste, and her work displays mnch talent Miss Tiliie Morton, although her spe cialty is embroidery, is not behind in painting, and has several works, among which is s very delicate snd decorative panel of apple blossoms, narcissus in red plash, etc. Miss Tiliie, we are inform ed got (15 in premiums at the State Fair, in Macon, and she has the**' stone pieces on . exhibition.. Everyone should sea on exhibitioq. them. v ‘ Miss Callie Sosnowski’s exhibit, al- goods, and they have certainly made s magnificent exhibit There is nothing verv gaudy or attractive in a pair of •JB. the fan goes round, each heart can'say, “November brings Thanksgiving, Lord, we bless Thee for onr happinessl” Now I know thee— Thou artshe . Whom Pygmalion, long ago, Carved him from Olympian snow— Know, that once the Grecian day . Saw thee blood fall, through the clay. Saw the pulsings of thy heart, And thy perfect lips apart Goddess of youth’s; Mother of pale passion’s tears! Dim as dawn thy birth and death— This I know—that once thy breath Came and went as dots mine own. Thou wert Hesh ami not a atone. Why we love thee? Tliou hast lived; Why we love thee? Thou hast loved— What we suffer, or what we know, Thou hast known, long ago. Mrs Rutherford’s picture and home made frames were much admired. The art of making picture frames will save lots of money, and Mrs. Rutherford- has reduced the art to a fine point. - - The young ladies of the Lucy Cobh Institute will be on the grounds today. Mrs Reese's pickles were missed at the fair this, year. very gaudy or attractive in a pair shoes or a box of polish, yet this firm has so artistically arranged their goods, that this section is one of the most at tractive in the building. Whatever Charlie Baldwin undertakes ia bound to be a success, and he has taken tins dis play in his own hands. Mr. G. F. Watson, jr, representing Church's Arm and Hamner brand of cooking soda, has secured s space for the display of hia company, ana is rendering it very attrac tive. He will give every visitor a half pound package of this splendid soda He expects to distribute five *' -> pounds during the week. Mr. Smiths, our new marble man, is decorating one section of the main hal " lign's of monuments and tomb- id.they are really beantifaL Klein A Martin have in this building a very fine buggy and rock*- way, "ifd* to order. The main hail is filled to overflowing with many other beautiful goods, that we will mention from time to time. MRS. CHAR. STERN’S DISPLAY. No one person has added more to the iccess of the fair than Mrs. Charles Stern, of this city. This lady hss taken sn entire corner in the Art QaU snd fill ed it with beautiful fancy work from her needle. This display alone is worth the price of admission to see, and would be a splendid exhibition within itself. In a large upright showcase, on one side is shown an embroidered pil low sham; on another a sofa cushion anl spin cushion. They are most beauti fully worked in flowers,fignres,etc. Also in tnis case is displayed a 'sofa cushion in ribbon work, most beautifully done, while the st isand surmounted by a screen in ribbon work. In another show-case is displayed silk embroidered tidies; also some arosene work (morning glories) that is beautiful indeed. Mrs. 8tern has a table corer, with a border of for get-me-nots, golden rod and trumpet vine, perfectly true to nature, while the centre is worked with silk a peacock’s eather, So natural tiiat the visitors are only convinced by a touch ef the finger that it is not plucked from the fowl and sewed an to the doth. Mrs. S. has also on exhibition two beantifnl crazy quilts, though not as large as last year, is none admired. Her Countess Potolsaka winning the race, with i second, Frank third and* rth. All the horses,,en- and we hope to see them again track. PROGRAMME FOB TO-DAY. the less on a placque in china, |a unusually fine, as is also a study of brush roses and white lilacs in a copper bronze frame. • Wi on the PROGRAMME * OB TO-DAY. , At9)4 the premium forthe beat .pair mules will he given. At 10 o’clock a. m. entries for 1 are and colt will be called, followec apecial colt ring, given by R. E. A J At 10)$ o'clock jacks and jennets will he shown. 11 o’clock hones entered in saddle ring. * - ■ > r 11J £ o'clock- harness ring. At 12 o'clock will be the dog show. At 1 o’clock promptly the pacing race, heat 3 in 6, followed by 3# minute trot ting race, and apecial Georgia raised trotting race, beST2 in 8. POOL SELLING. In the pool aelling last night Jones” sold the favorite in' tM paring race. In the 3X mile trot “Mix* Caw ley" sold against the field. Udds of five to three were generally given on both horses. In the race for Georgia raised colts “Mack” and “Little George” sold favorites. e notice a very lovely and graceful ground glass panel of lilacs, done by lias Ids Schaller and a very fine minia- There is'also a very pretty tambouaine ' brass by Miss McEntire. Miss Sosnowski is too well known both as a teacher and artist to enlarge further on her collection. Among the scholars of Miss Jennie Smith who have exhibited their work THE FAIR WEDNESDAY. Yesterday the clouds broke and the son bunt in all beauty and brightness upon the fair. It made everybody hap py and the grounds were crowded all day. It looked like a carnival. The schools emptied themselves. into the halls and the grand stand was crowded long he-, fore the hour of the races, to view the entries in the cattle ring, which were shown in front of the judge’s stand. The streets were crowded from an early hour, and the string of people and vehi cles to and from the grounds made al most a continuous procession all day long. Visitors to the hall yesterday morning found new entries everywhere, The hall waa filled up on all aides, and new tick ets of exhibits were issued by the secre taries up to noon yesterday. Every sMor- frs. Sid with hers are Muses Comer, Mi ton, Tiliie Morton, Mra.’Omer, Hughes, .Misses Katie Rutherford, Blanche Lipscomb, Nevitt, Effie Howell, May Johnson, Louis Johnson, Cordelia Watkins, Janie Stephens, Blanche T water, Maud Barker, Mattie Hnnnic.^, M E Yancey, Mary Harris Brumby, Mrs. Stroud, Mrs Jim King, MT Davis, Mrs Hugh Taylor, Mrs Sandy George C Thomas. nnng the most admired of all the pictures, are those done by Miss Comer, who seems to have a very. dainty tench with her brush. Her large study of mag nolias and water lilies, also red and pink roses, have attracts 1 much attention and called forth much admiration. We are told when she began to paint, only six or ight months ago, she could not hold a •rush. Her placque, with face, is wor thy of notice. (TV •. |£ Miss Sosnowski’s picture, “News' of uperl morning glories are excel We noticed a painted lamp ing (tool punted on top, with gilded legs and how of ribbon. This is intended for a parlor ornament, but some One sug gested its being used to milk the (10,000 Jersey cow. THE POULTRY DISPLAY. Every coop belonging to Zhe fair asso ciation la filled with improved breeds of .poultry, and thia department is one of the ‘ most attractive on fne grounds, as mani fested by the constantly moving crowds passing among the coops all day. Judge S M Herrington has a trio of undoubtedly the finest Plymouth Rocks we ever saw. The hens were hatched May 2, and are now nearly as large as grown turkeys. Judge H -has alio a coop of. beautiful tittle Golden SeaDrights, that attract a great deal of admiration. ' Mr E T Campbell, a poultry breeder of Hartwell, Ga, has on exhibition coops of the finest Plymouth Rocks, Partridge Cochins, Brown Leghorns, White Leg horns and Silver Polish, all very supe rior fowls. The Silver PolMh are the otilv fowls ol that breed on the grounds, and are beauties. Mr Frank Rhodes is certainly entitled to several premiums. He has s row of coops filled with white snd speckled Wyandottes, White Leghorns snd White Cochins. Mr Rhodes bought his fowls from the most noted breeders North, and ey are kapt perfectly pure. Mr. James Comer has added no little to our poultry show by his contributions of Tolouse geese, CSyuga, Raven, Pekin and Atsbury ducks, Longsho-is and White Bantam chickens. The coops containing these fowls are surrounded constantly by admiring group. Hr Tobe Hamilton has on exhibition some beautiful Wyandottes, while an un known party has sent in a pair of fine games. Master Yancey Harris has slso some Wyandottes. Bnt Judge Howell Cobb, the great chicken man of Goorgia, has fairly sur passed himself in his display of fowls. He has sent in sixty picked breeds, val ued at (300, including three coops filled with Brown Leghorns, Game and White Bantams, Light and Dark Brahmas, .Wy andottes and a pair of snow white guineas. Judge Cobb’s display of chickens is splendid. He will sell them to parties wishing to purchase. A SAD STORY. In a tittle out of the way nook in the ait hall is a picture, worked with silk thread and exhibited by Mrs. R. M. Wade. It is of a lovely young girl, sit ting in a pensive mood, and a tittle dog springing at her skirts. In the back ground is a horse and carriage. Attach ed to the picture is the following writ ten description: “This picture in silk embroidery was executed over one hun dred years ago by the young lady herself known as “Crazy Jane.” The carriagi in the background was there to take- he! sailor lover to his vessel. The vessel was lost at saa, and the picture was exe- l- cuted after she had lost her mind. It waa intended as a likeness. EDGE* DORSEY. This popular fa ■nitj-’e house has a ligua and elegant display. One is not infused by profusion or dazed by flashy ware. There is the same sensa tion as npon enterings handsome parlor. A few well appointed figures, hut each one solid and all handsome. There is a chamber set of French walnut, hand- somrly carved. The tables toilet stand and bureau are mounted with roan mar ble. A beautiful cherry table composes one of the articles, a superb red and drab plnsh easy chair and a Russian leather lounge make up the entry. The graining of the furniture is exquisite, e, Dorsey AJCo. have given a striking beautiful insight into their store by this display. M. myers a co. This stud and substantial house has a striking exhibit. At the southern en trance of exhibition hall a carpet pavil- ion rises nearly as high as the roof. Car pets of Wilton velvet and body Brussels are displayed in the centre piece, while the pavilion ia guarded by lace curtains and chenille portiers. The line of rugs ia very handsome and am. tic—the fig ures inwro ight looking almost lifelike. There are hand-painted shades, brass and ebony polls, blankets and comforts and hassocks. This display was put up by Mr. Philip Stern and is certainly a model of taste and discloses a wealth of fine stock. In another part of the building is the display by H. Myers A Co. of the bisque statuary, Fancy figures, Venetian, Bohemian and Floreutino wo-k. Taken altogether the exhibit of this house is one of the handsomest ever seen in Northeast Georgia. Hundreds have admired these exhibits in passing and havq returned to admire them again. It is a perfect success in every way. MR. C. A. SCCDDIR’S DISPLAT. Where is Scadde’rs display? Every one as he enters the hall asks this ques tion. The visitor is directed to a snui alcove under the entrance to the gram stand, where red portieres shot ont the glare from the soft mellow radiance within. This seems to be a grotto inlaid with china and ailver and gold and riven for rays af colored tights. The sight is ■oft and beantifnl. Eight lampa burn npon brass stands in different parts of the room and tights gleam through fancy I lobes and ornamented shades. Six : airy lampa shine so softly that they seem to be phosphorescent There is an ex quisite display qf royal Woroester china, Teheran china, Vienna, Royal Saxony, Dresden china, transparency work, opal escent ware, beaten silver, hammered brass and all the latest and most elegant things in metal and pottery. Glass and silver blend beautifully and there is nothing vulgar or flashy in this model little retreat of the popular silversmith Mr. Scudder is an Athens boy, who immenced thia work right here at home, and finished his trade in New York. He has built up an excellent business in hia tine, and deserves all the credit for the improvements he has worked,- and the advance he haa made. He has brought out, and ia now displaying a class of goods which people have been ecoua- tomed to send off for to the North. His display waa A revelation to' many people. ' . • HAMPTON A WEBB. The most from the num byt A phaeton of the same kind, in the'unfin ished State, was also exhibited. This will be a beautiful extension top.- and' will be finished for Mr. A. H. Hodgson. The pretty top baggy in the halT has been built to order for W. H. Jones, Jr. The display of wagons, finished and un finished, in the shed, is also very fine. A beautiful delivery wagon is first seen. A fine plantation wagon, just bought by Mr. F. M. Hodgson, ia also in the grounds. The one-horse wagon has been turchased by W. D. Garrison, of Frenk- in county. The wagons cost (58 and and (38, and are very substantial and handsome. Klein A Martin have cer tainly made a ten strike before the public their handsome exhibit. Baldwin A Fleming. The general impression is that Baldwin A Fleming have gotten up the dtost artistic shoe exhibit ever seen in Athens. The arrangement of alt the stock is tasty, and hack of tho display is the fact that the quality of the shoes is beyond compare. They will stand the closest inspection at the grounds, and the most persistent wear when purchased and worn. There is every kind and finish, from the stout plantation boot and brogan, to the finest Miller A Ober gentlemen’s shoes, or the most delicate Cinderella ■tipper. They are there for all prices, and it is hard to tell which is the most popular, the exhibit stand or the stores of this well-known house. ’ The fantastic brigade of Messrs. E. I. Smith A Co. is a popular turnout this week. U. K. NICHOLSON A CO One of the most creditable exhibits is that by this house. A striking pyramid in the centre of the hall shows np all kinds of staple and fancy groceries. J ars, cans, pickles, fruits, preserves, crackers and all kinds of. edibles are displayed so daintily and so temptingly that one is loth to pass by, and there is always a block of peoplo around this display. Few grocery houses have taken the trouble to make this exhibition and Mr. Homer Nicholson deserves infinite credit for having done so. His display is sur mounted with Ferris’ hams and the base is padded with a solid setting of Neptune Flour. Every one at the fair says “Well done, Homer Nicholson!” THE PARIS STORE. The corner which holds the display banners of the Paris Store, is of course one of the most popular of them all. The exhibit of dry goods and dress goods is very attractive. There are rich silks and velvets, which never fail to hold the la dies. There are stripes and solid plushes of every imaginable color, surah silks snd trimmings. There are Bouclet in wool combination suits. There are black silks, pasaamentre and bead ornaments to match. The line of elegant rugs and carpets is something exquisite. There are Moqnet, Body Brussels and velvet; trunks, valises and ladies’ wraps, lace curtains and poles complete. The house furnishing department, the ready made clothing for men, youths and boys are handsomely displayed. Their all wool undersuits in Iambs’ wool and camels' hair, valued at (30 per suit, are admired by-all. - -L'TBA'rCHKD HOUSE. One of the most ingenious and attract ive things in the halt is the thatched house of shack and cotton made by Mrs. George Mell and Misses Bessie and La mar Rutherford. It is filled and fur nished with fifty-two varieties of fruits, vegetables, plants and all kinds of fieli and farm products. It is a pavilion of plenty and much admired. Mrs. George Meli has a splendid dis play of pickles and preserves which fill a large stand and make up a striking line of good housekeeping. There are twenty-two entries for the calico quilt. The wax and paper work of Mrs. Lafferty is very ingenious. Miss Mary bea? pace created a great citoment, as the favorite, went off bis feet, and Tiro the lead from him, which lie end of the beat in2:i5>£; Downing holding the ribbons Tip-Top a good second, Sam bird and Little Giant'nearly ( . TIIIR’) HEAT. Tim Cauley took the poles, tho high position of the ownei showed that hr. was going f worth. Tim Uauloy is a hi and his owners have done a towards helping the association, hope that Chuck Anderson and ill come again at our next fait Tim Cauley came under, the 2:45. This made the race ini for tho fourth heat as Tim Cai won two heats, and Sam Jones, vorite, had captured one. FOURTH HBAT.^I Tim Cauley took tho poles with Jones second and Alock Tip-Top This was tho heat of the fair, and a Cauley and tho preachor went m tho hack stretch the excitement gi tense, and ladies waved their h! chiefs in admiration of tho b< driving of Mr. McIntosh, tho driv Tim Caulcr, and Joe Bland, the horse man in the south. 8am came in first with Tim Cauloy s- and Aleck Tip-Top third. Time 2: It was thought that thoy gray Tim Cauley, could havo won this and a great deal of dissatisfaction expressed. Still the race was a ' run and the interest was intense. "FIFTH HEAT. ''i'.'.i The judges gave the horses a start, and as Joe Bland Camo up string with the “Evangelist.”,Sam he looked like he bad won. Mclht the owner .and driver of Tim Cauley ; equally confident, and Billy Dowr sat quietly in his sulky behind Tip-Top. A good go was given top of tho drive, and the preachor, Jones, went to tho front there, hut Tim Cauloy worki Aleck Tip-Top was neaA^ dis This ended tho race, SwT Jones ning; time 2:33. 3>£ CLASS TBOTTINO BACE. I Cotton-eyed Joe had the poles, j Gus second and Miss Cauley Brown Gus broke up before the , stand was reached and the horses 1 called back. The friends of Rrown were not certain whether he was a trotter, race horse or walker, first round he pulled out and I the stable, leaving the race betw Miss Cauley and Cotton-Eyed Joe, trotted the raco in 3:11 neck and until they got on the home stretch, Miss Cauley came out a length i The question with the sporting men the track was what had bccon Brown Gus, the Jackson county fav< Chuck Anderson, the cleverest ! man in the South, answered the quei by informing his many friends that' Cauley had distanced Brown Au; SECOND HEAT. -i| Miss Cauley on tho inside and Eyed Joe second. This trot i very interesting, as it was clearly-pi by the actions of the horses tl Cauley had the best of it and winner by only a few lengths GEORGIA RAISED.-' This trot of two best in three wasl gerly watched for by the large present, as Oconee had sent up hi vorites, and all were anxious to trot. The first heat found Estelle by W H Jones; Little George, en R L Reaves; Ratt’er, entered Branch. On the track and in-fi tion Little Geo-go had the poles, second and Rattler third- After, starts a good send off was given by judges. “Go,” said the judges, around the track they sped, with an casional break-up. Little George i under the wire in 3:04 with Rattler ond and Estelle third. Ella Lafferty, aged 13, put on exhibit ‘ tbr ‘ mctui the War,” has every detail painted with exactness. This is by many considered her best, and certainly does her credit. Mr. Marion Davis’ placques are on ex hibition, and are very cleverly done. One of the most interesting things to look at are the charcoal stndieB dona by Miss Jennie Smith’s drawing class. These are done after the method of teach ing now in the Northern schools, and are nol copied, but Jhe real objects are placed before the scholars sad they make the pictures from them. This is much more difficult 4ddo than the old fashioned method of drawing With pencil from kooks, and has the advantage of being much more thorough. The apple and candle, by Miss .M H Brumby, neer bottle and tumbler, by Miss Yancey, and vase and fan, by Miss Hunnicutt, pleased nt moat - Mrs Omer has painted but little, bnt her things wonld do credit to ene who has painted some time. Miss Nevitt has an exquisite figure popular display, judging nber of people who visit this section and linger there,-ia the cand exhibit of Hampton A Webb, counters, which are extensive! candy Them , . , ily patron ized and always presided over by two young ladies, show up in pretty display the tines of French snd toy esndy, taffy, lemon and peadut-7-together with their erring dis- thing was in position snd everybody was 1 placque. in good spirits. Visitsn thronged the 1 Mum Katie Rutherford hss a beautiful stick candy, made at their factory in Athens, and ranging from one ounce in weight to 30 pounds. The house is an ingenious and ay. The house is made as. e roofs and gables being fasfeni sugar as securely as if put tip of 0 stone and cement. The Interior is filled with white candy figures. The cocoanut candies of cream, chocolate and straw berry, are very tempting Mr. T. Hampton has also a fine tine of fa groceries. The pyramid of grapes oranges takes the eye of every passer. The oavdy baskets and walking sticks are very fine. The display is temptingly gotten up, and is surmounted by flags and Chinese lanterns. Mr. Hampton, who Is the fire-workman of this section will probably buy the entire stock o! fireworks from the soda loan. . KLEIN AND MARTIN. This live firm has some superb work at the ground. Buggies, carriages and wag ons, made out andout, are exhibited at the grounds in the different styles of manu factor*—from the fine varnish finish the plain, new work, fresh from the hands of the turner. The elegant exten sion top pheton, made for J.P. Gholston, of Paoti, waa mnch admired. It is a (250 job, and was made outiand out by Klein A Martin, in Athens, not be seen in the 8ti ora, ised somo fine wheat bread and iced cake—a fine evidence of youthful industry. Mrs. V. H. Holman has a beautiful and tempting line of jelly, pickles, pre ser res and garden products on exhibition. Mrs. T. C. Hampton has a full line of preserves on exhibition. Among them most uncommon exhibit—tomato preserves. This has been put up 2 years, and is as fresh and delicious as the day it was put np. Mr, T. Branch has specimens of coi bushels and 47 pounds raisei on a fraction less than 8 acres. No lady in Athens has done more for the fair than Mrs. Rntherford. A favorite dog entry yesterday was the Italian Greyhound, Don Pore (4528 A. R.) Littered (Genoa Italy,) Nov. 25, ’81. ex. f. h. Dolores (Porianni.) By Pore 1. do. Imported February 18th, 1883. Color, solid fawn: weight, 18 pounds. Don took the premium promptly, and campered home with the blue ribbon on his aristocratic throat. THE HOG SHOW, The exhibit at the fair grounds shows what can be done with improved breeds of hogs in Georgia. Mr. Wm. Lafferty has entered a Berkshire boar, weighing about400 pounds, as also a breed sow. Dr. R. I. Hampton has entered a beauti ful young Jersey red sow. The advant age tn this breed of hogs is that you can raise them on clover hay, like a calf. Mr. AH Hodgson has a Poland China sow and five pigs, two months old that will weigh over 20 pounds each. They are beauties. The only pen of fattening hogs is exhibited by Mr. George Booth. THE CATTLE DEPARTMENT. Dr. J. S. Hamilton has two yonng bolls and a heifer by Rubana, that are did animals. Master Charlie Hi has entered for a premium a grand daughter of the Duke of Darlylen, five months old. Mr AH Hodgson has en tered for a premium a very fine unregis tered cow and calf; Master Robbie Hodg son, of old Virginia stock, three years old, that has every mark of a fine cow. She now givee three gallons of milk per day. Mr A H Hodgson has entered a young signal Alex Bull, that is a splen didly marked animal.. Mr W S Hol man has Free Trader, ont of Alice Jones, a beautiful animal, a Pedro Browny heifer, as also one of Upson, Mary Lee’s calf, and an Alphea heifer—aU very fine cattle. The Jersey cattle show is notso full as was hoped, as several breeders declined to enter stock. It is hoped that they willyetsend some fine cattle to fill the vacant stalls. This is a most import ant department to our fair.. SHEEP AND GOATS. Mqjor Lamar Cobb has a pen of im proved breed of sheep and a pair of Angora goats. He has no com petition in these tines. LITTLE GIANT'S' COLTS. “Little Giant” is a pacing stallion of some note from Oconee county, snd special premium was offered for his get Messrs Bostwick, W H Jones, R ~ Branch, J J Branch, Mr Mayne entered tor the special premium. W H Jones took the first premium and J J Branch the second. V” THE BACES. At 1 o’clock the judges took charge of the stand snd called the pacing race- best three in five. Aleck Tip-Top, a bay gelding, w red by Capt W D O’Farrell and by Billy Downing. Sam .Tones was entered by J A Bland, of Nashville. Tim Canley, a brother of Mias Cauley, tho trotter, was entered by Andcreon ‘ \fnTnfAoli * <1 was e»\- driven McIntosh. Lllti* Giant, tho pride of Oconee, en tered by Bob Branch. The start was good, with 01m Cauley Little Giant on tho out- at the poles and side. Sam Jones, the revivalist^ came in first; Tim Cauley second, Aleck Tip-Top third and Little Giant saving the distance. The driver of Little Giant claimed a foul, which was allowed on account of Aleck Tip-top runding f ahead of him. Mr Branch'did not clan the foul in time, which was the cause • Alex Tipjtop not being set hack. Time 2:46, ’ t < - - i - SECOND HEAT. > Little George was brought track without much punishment, Billy Downing came up witn E ‘ and Bob Branch, who will get a c in the consolation parse, pat in Rattler. They trailed each other around the back stretch and came in the first half mile all together. Li! George had, however, got tho start kept it to the finish in 3^3;'This fi: ed the trotting for the second day. POOL SELLING. In the pools last night, “D. J." favorite in the 2:45 class. “Arti was the favorite in the running race, the colt trot “Estelle” was the far Selling was heavy. Odds of about 3 were given on the favorite. Call on the Old Reliable P. B; —Parties visiting the fair in lfdt' is would do well to call and see the stock i one and two-horse wagons sad bn; top snd no top buggies. The _ Benson wagon is the most popular!. _ in Northeast Georgia. Drop in and the old man. The latch string hangs the outside’ of both front doors. ' Tear the premium committee' Mr. ~ Benson a certificate of excellence his fine carriage and wagon work itedat tho grounds. RED JACKET. The above named stallion, the ty of Mr Jas Price, of Qcoa id the blue ribbon titjtl to _ ■resterday. He is a beautiful sorrel stat- | lion, folded in 1877, and s’red by Mi seuger Duroc. 1st dam, Lady Rattler, Calvin Rattler; 2d dam by Flying * gan. bred by Baker Sc Harigan, of 1 stock, New York. Red Jacket ent< the ring against two of the best stallions in Georgia, and took the by his pedigree. Mr Bishop, of* Mo., county, entered a fine stallion, and Mea PoweU & Davenport entered Navigat a thoroughbred Hambletonian, but it v left to Red Jacket to take the blue bon. He is one of the beet bred sti. in the country, and our fanners 1 not do better than to breed from horse. We are glad to note that the { pie are taking such an interest in stock, and if they will breed from ho that have a pedigree they will get 1 ing but the best Mr. Price has been a raiser of fine stock, and haa t his time and money in getting the horse for the Sooth. ABM AND HAMMER BRAND SODA. One of the finest displays at the fai certainly one of the most popular *'“*■ ' ’ ‘ Mr G T is that presided over by Mr OF ... Bon, Jr, with the exhibit of Chr-ch & ( Now York. Crowds of per/ons 1 around it all the time, and this fact is e plained when we notice that the “J and Hammer Brand” of Soda is the traction. Housekeepers who understi the art of bread making appreciate above”, everything the essential of good Baking' 8oda. The favorite brand here sentod, is known to many of onr . , v -10,000 ages of j^fc eaeh, which he is . away to the ladies and ail persons pass his stand, and from tho going off we should jude thoroughly tested pack* = _ they ftfmg this community Every visitor to the fair is requested stop at the stand and get a quarter of pound package, with receipt Docks. It seems that Dr Austin Church, founder of the firm of Church & Co, menced the manufacture of soda years ago, and first introduced it i family use in this country. The / and Hammer Brand of Soda is one of prime attractions of the'fair. Ur Watson, we learn, brought a tiant line of fireworks to the fair, an- regret he will be unable to exhibit here. The Hammer Brand rise all the same, however. fifty irm. PROGRAMME FOR TOD ITj the 1 pre. ■th hi Stock entered for tho Bho{ be called promptly at 10 o’c First—Harness stallions; 222, 223 and 224, after whic. lions in 225 ar.d 22C entries. At 11 o’clock will be the best'T»- rw ,f single team, driven by gentleman acc panied by lady. At 12 o’clock the cattle ring, and gen eral walk round of all cattle on ' grounds. At 1 o’clock will be trotted special race of colts got by Little Giant or 1 SECOND BEAT. -• .{ After robbing and scrubbing for twen ty minutes, tlte^ tintinnabulation of the bell was heard;and brought them to the front. Sam Jones took o wv -ajiaaio um.il or jiftTintor 1 following which will come the 2:45 tyot ting race, best 3 and 5 mile ^ ' 11 of nlng race mile heats I The above fine, and today > days of the we / *