The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1859-11-04
Programme
OF TEE ....
FIFTH ANNUAL EXHIBITION
OF THE
SEABOARD AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.
N OVEABER Tn, 9Th, 9th, 10th, 1lsh

EoEDAY-FIRsr DAY-Nov. 7th.
On Monday, the Grounds will be open for
the reception OF Stock, Poultry and all other
articles intended for exhibition. The Secre-
tary and Superintendents will be prepared to
make the necessary entries, furnish tickets,
and arrange the articles in their appropriate
place. s. ,.
Persons who may find it imprscticable to
have their articles on the Grounds on Mon
day, will have that privilege extended until
10 o'c)onck ON Tuesday. ecs cssGl
All male exhibitors must become members
OF the Society by the pay nent Of One Dollar
which entities them to badge and to al
privileges Of the Society; bat ladies shall be
exempt from this charge. and may exhibit
articles of their own hapdiwork free of any
charge therefor. IA r.sss. ..
Animals or article sent for exhibition BY
persons who cannot BE- personally present,
will be rec sived by the Executive Commit
tee, and properly attended to and provided
for BY the Superintent Of the Glass in which
they belong. No animal or article upon ex-
ehJbitioD can be removed from the Fair
Ground until after IL O'clock NJ, on Friday;
unless special permission be granted by the
Executive Committee.
1uEsDAy-sEcosD pAY-N Nov. Sth.
to the public.
At 10 O'Clock the Judges in every class will
assemble in front of the central building,
when the roll will be called, and after filing
such vacancies as may exist, the committee
will proceed to examine and report upon the
various articles exhibited Badges for mem
bers, and blank report for Judges, may be
procured at either Office at the gate.
~ Judges are particularly requested to
be promptin the discharge OF their duties On
this day. "
At 2 o'clock, grand eavaloade OF all Horses
of every age, on exhibition, alter which the
JupsEs OF AoHsEs.. will proceed to examine
and decide their merits according to the
published schedule o. Premiums.
At 4 o'clock, and until the closing OF the
gates, the Track will be open for sll Horses
on exhibition in harness, under the direction
of the Marshals.
WEDHE6sAY-THIRD DAY-Nov. 9th,
At 10 O'clock, all Premium animals of ev
cry description Will be led upon the track for
general inspection and examination by the
Judges in this branch.
At o'clock, the Grand Military Parade
by the VIRGINIA MILITARY Institute CADETS
and the, Volunteer Companies of Norfolk
will take place at the Fair Ground, at which
time the CADETS will practice their celebrat-
ed Shanghai Drill.
At O'clock the Track will be open for all
Horses on exhibition, in harness., under di-
rection OF the Marahals. s,,.. .0
At ~ o'clock the Society will hold a
meeting at Ashland Hall, for discussion
upon agricultural subjects, Society business,
&c. ~
At o'clock, Mr.. E. N. S. Bogg, a com
petent Pyrotechnist, and whe has been lioer-
ally aided in this enterprise BY the citizens.
will make grand display OF, FIRE WORKS
upon the vacant lot on the north end of Cum
berland street, and next Cedar Grove Gene
terry. ..e.. ...
Volandts celebrated Brass Bacd will be
present upon this occasion.
THuRsDAY-FouRrH DAy-Nov. 10th.
Implements and Machinery.
At 10 o'clock, a trotting match will take
place between all the fast horses on exhibi-
tioR, for handsome silver cup.
At IL o'clock the tract will be cleared land
the exercises of the TOURNAMENT will then
commence, under the managem ent of the
SEABoARD TOURNAMENT CLUE.
At ~ o'clock, P. NJ, the Society will as
semble at Ashland Hall, tor the transaction
of business. AS this is the annual meeting
and election of officers for the ensuing year
Will TAX place. ,--...
At 81 O'clock. the Soiree Dausanto, com
plimentary to the Cadets, and the ladies Wis
iting Norfolk, will take place at johnson 8
Assembly Rooms, on Main street.
FRIDAY.
At 8 o'clock exhibition OF Agricultural
Implements and Machinery.
At "a O'clock, exhibition Of Saddle hor-
ses.
At 10 o'clock, the Ploughing match will
take place upon an adjoining field.
At II O'Clock, the Judges on Dairy. Eon-
ey, Bacon, Flour, &C., will proceed to ex-
At IL O'Clock, the award Of Premiums
will be read from the Balcony of the main
building by the Secretary of the Society.
AT H. o'clock, trotting match anGer
saddle, will take place between all the horses
on exhibition for handsome silver cup, val
ued at $40.
At 3 O'clock, the Horse track will be open
for exercise tor horses in harness or under
saddle, under direction of the Marshals.
Several large amphitheatres have been
erected, afording comfortable resting, as
well as prominent viewing places for the la
dies.
RELIGIOUS MEETINGS. The Christian Con
ference is still in session at Providence, and
is daily attended by large numbers. We au'
derstand that this body will remain in ses
sion until next Wednesday.
The nightly meetings at Washington
Point are being well attended, and most
pleasant time is being experienced. Rev.
Mr.. Allen preached to a large congregation
last night from John 10th chap. 9th verse;
The effsrt is spoken of as being "editying
and eloquent" Rev. S. s. Barrett followed
with an exhortation.