The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1854-11-16


49, ssThe Ladies' Ride"
We were one among large number
who visited CircleviIIe on Wednesday of
lass week to witnessan Equestrian Exhi-
bition advertised to come of on that day
and the following Thursday at the Picka-
way county Fair Grounds. The grounds
are admirably adapted to the purpose
forming 6ne natural amphitheatre capable
Of ofaccommodating vast assemblage. and
affords an unobstructed view Of all that
Is going on in the arena4And forthe particu-
lar purpose ofexhibiting equestrian skill
cannot be surpassed by any county Fair
Grounds in the State. and is perhaps equal
tothe far famed foriifcation at Newark.
50 At ioo'clock on Wednesday, The match
confined to ladies' of Circleyille, was cali
ed. but for some unaccountable reasons.
the contestants did notmake their appear
ance, notwithstanding we understand that
several had made arrangements and prac-
feed for the occasion.
At l2o'clock, same day, there was q
bold and spirited drive oftrotting horses
Five contestants entered the circle and
drove for silver pitcher valued at 800
This prize was justly awarded to Miss
ELrzAsRTH BAKER. who drove with 'mathe-
rGtieai precision and cuta figure eight
as nicely as could have been done by the
school boy on his slate.
AT 9 o'clock in the afternoon the Pick
away ladies rode for prizes confined to that
county. There were seven competitors,
all Of whom rode with boldness and grace
that called forth expressions ofsurprise and
satisfactionfrom the entire crowd in at
tendance. Notwithstanding racing was
strictly forbid, the high spirit Of the horses
and their riders could not be crrbed, and
the swift boundingof the fleet eoursers
only gave rise to roars Of laughter. The
award in this class were to Miss NJ Camp
bell, gold watch $50. Miss Hattie Gil
bert, bracelets $50. Miss Polly Engle,
Locket $50.
AT ten o'clock, Thursday the Franklin
county prizes were contended for; there
were Eve competitors, between whom it
was exceedingly difficult to decide. The
FIRST prize---a silver service valued at 800
was given to Mrs. Davis, and tho second
gold watch $50 to Miss McIlhenny. At
IL o'clock there was driving Of matched
horses, in which Mrs. Scbooley the "Ohio
Fat woman" participated, with four 9TH
ov. The prize pitcher worth $50 was
warded to Mrs. Stombaugh Of Columbus.
Then there was drive Of single pacing
horses--von by Miss Gilbertof CirclOville,
prize same rs above.
At2 p. NJ. the whole party--soventee
in number, rode for the grand sweepstakes
premiums. The following are the names
oflhe competitors:
Pickaway county-Misses Louisa Pratt.
N. D., Eggles,on. Mary Baker. Elizabeth
Baker. N. A. Campbell, II. E. Gilbert,
Polly Englo, Matilda Radclf. franklin
county--Mrs. E. Davis, M. J. Stombaugh.
J. e. Harris, E. Phelps and Miss Nell
benny. Ross county-Misses A. Mallow
and R. Msllow. Highland county-Miss
Pelt Madison county--Miss Custer
Here was an array Of equestrian talent that
could not be surpassed. and we are inform.
edthe managers donot thcsitate to challenge
any district or State in the Union. The
graceful and superb bearing Of tho riders.
the case and boldness with which they
managed their horses. and with all the
horses themselves, made mp picture OF
elegance and beauty never surpassed at an
Equestrian Exhibition. The first premi-
um. horse worth $3.50. was awarded to
Miss Van Pelt; the second, watch and
chain 500. to Miss Custer. and the
third, saddle and bride worth $88 to Miss
Campbell
Thus ended one Of the most novel and
interesting exhibitions it has ever been
our good fortune to witness, and long will
the occasion be remembered as one among
the most pleasant ofour lives.
Our friend Born, of the National, win
please accept our thanks for numerous "a
vors, He is one Of Natures noblemeu and
keeps one Ofthe best regulated Hotels in
the state.
Wearc also under obligations to Mr..
sweyer, Of the Pickaway House. His
kind hospitality will long be remembered.
"ReDOrt
Upon the preliminary surveys Of the part
OF tho Columbus and Hooking Valley Rail-