Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-07-01
The National Horse Show, and Ladies'
Equestrian Fair.

II is settled thing that this great exhibition
under the management Of Mr.. ]. Milton Smith, 4,
Of Galesburg, ILL.,, will come OF on the Kizer
Farm, contiguous to this city, commencing on
the 9th, and ending on the 9th Of September
next. The site is one Of the best that could be
chosen in this Valley, and will meet the public
expectation. Our neighbor Of the Gazette has
so completely given some Of the "fne points"
Of this Exhibition and its surroundings, that
we copy:
The Trottipg Course Is half mile long, and
seats will he provided, overlooking IL, sufficient
for thirty thousand persons. Ali the arrange
menis are projected on grand scale, and no
expense will be spared by Mr. Smith TO make
u exceed any similar Fair ever held 10 the
| United States.
1t is anticipated, that nearly every State Ia
the Union will be represented. Hundreds Of
the owners Of fine lroitng horses, in the
Northern, Eastern and Western States. have
already signihed their intention to be present
with their fast nRgs. Illinois, Indiana, Iowa,
| Wisconsin, Michigan, Kentucky and Ohio will
doubtless furnish number, but large eontribu.
tions Of fne horses are confidently looked for
from New England, New York, PennsylvaniR
and Virginia.
The Fair is got up expressly for training Of
horses Of every class, viz; walking, trottng,
pacing and racking. This will, OF course, give
vide field for sonpetition, and bring out the
best points in every division. The horse is
the noblest Of all animals next TO man, aud it
will ~ splendid spectacle to witness the
bearing and extraordinary performances Of
thousands Of the elite Of the country.
One Of the most interesting features Of the
Fair will be the Ladies' Equestrian Riding
The whole Of the third day will be approPri
ated to this part Of the Programme, which can
not fail to attract a crowd equal to that led by
Peter the Hermit 10 the conquest Of Palestine
Horses and Womenl What man, with a spark
Of gallantry in him, would refuse TO travel &
hundred miles to witness so enrapturing a
sighti The whole Miami Valley and particu-
larly Montgomery and the adjoining counties,
will be emptied Of their entire population on
that day,
We may estimate safely that the National
Horse Show, and Ladies' Equestrian Exhibition
will attract larger crowd to our city than was
ever here before, OF course railroads will
charge but half fare to excursionsts, and we
may expect the people here In swarms from
every point Of the compass. Hotel aocommos
duion will be made for thousands; the excur
sionists will be provided for-never fear.
We would just say that while Mr.. Smith
will arrange for a very large amount Of proper
refreshments on the ground, he will see that
no ardent spirits be brought within the enclos-
urei and a police force--large and efficient
will be on the ground during the entire exhibil
tion.
Already horscmen from every direction have
signifed their purpose of attending the Fair,
and we learn that several ladies' noted for
their equestrian proficiency have thus early
indicated their intention of contesting for su.
periority in Workmanship, by making inquiries
as to the rules governing the exhibition.
Every business man here must see the propri
ETY. Of promptly co operating with Mr.. Smith
iR. his Efforts in getting up this Fair Aside
from the uoyelty, and impetus it will give to
the Breeding Of fne horses, it will be "a mine
fof wealth. to our citizens. We hope that all
will contribute TO the committee for the pur'
pose Of paying the necessary expenses; know
that their Investments will return them foul
fold. The time is drawing on--our citizens
should awaken TO the importance of the subject