The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-10-12


of the above named purposes on Saturday
evening
THE CATTLE FAIR, &c.-We are, at length,
enabled to give the definite arrangements
which have been made for the Exhibitions,
Trotting Matches, &C., 10 take place in this
city the present week.
The Fair at the enclosed grounds on North
Street, will be opened Wednesday morning,
and the day will be devoted to the examina-
ton of the farm stock, and trial and examine
tion of family, matched and other horses by
the Committees, for the purpose of awarding
the premiums offered in the premium lists.
A secretary will be in attendance at the gate
for the purpose of making the entries.
On Thursday, will be continued the exami-
! nation and trial of horses entered for premi-
um, by the Committees. 0A
After which, contest of trotting horses for
$50 purse-open to horses not over six years
of age, which have never trotted for money,
and which have been owned in the county
twenty days. Mile heats, best in 3, to har-
ness-entrance fee 81. To be followed by
Contest OF trotting horses for s75 purse.
Open to horses Of any age, which have never
trotted for money, and which have been owned
in the county twenty days; mile heats, best 2
in 8, to harness-entrance fee $50. Also, du-
ring the day, the trial OF draft oxen win take
place at the enclosed grounds, and the blowing
match at some place near the Westbrook end
Of Back Cove Bridge.
Friday. At half past nine O'Clock A. M. will
commence the rife-shooting contest for the
silver cups, along the northeast shore of Mum
JOY Hill, near the southerly end of Tukey's
Bridge. There will be two targets; one Of
which will be for rifles at rest, and for teles-
copic rifles. 1t will be placed at sixty rods
distance; for open sight rifles, forty rods. To
the best average three shots will be awarded
the prize. Contestants to furnish their own
rifles.
The second cup, which is Of equal value
with the first, will be awarded to the best
average three ofi-hand shots at separate tar
get, with rifles furnished by the Committee.
Distance 20 rods. And fixed ammunition for
the latter will be for sale on the ground The
entrance fee for each contest will be 25 cts,
but the same person shall not be entitled to
both prizes. 1t is expected that all who in-
tend joining in the contest will enter their
names before the firing commences. The
Judges appointed are James E. Carter, Edwin
Bicknell, and Gilbert l.. Bailey, Esqrs, who
will have full control if further arrangements
are necessary.
Friday forenoon will also take place the
trotting contest, at the enclosed grounds, for
the 800 purse; open to all horses that have
been owned in the county at least twenty days
mile heats, best in 8, TO harness. Entrance
fee $40.
On Friday afternoon from to o'clock, the
track will be open to the equestrian exercises
of ladies and gentlemen, and all accustomed
to the saddle are invited to join.
To be followed by the contest for the sweep
stakes, by horses from all parts of the State oil
Maine, the prize TO consist of 5000 and all the
entrance fees. Mile heats, best in 8. En-
trance fee $25.
II necessary, the contest will be continued
on Saturday forenoon.
The exhibition of Manufactures, Fruit
Plants, Flowers, Vegetables, Products of the
Dairy, &C., &C., at the New City Hall, will be
opened to visitors at o'clock Wednesday af
ternoon, and continue open day and evening
until 10 O'Clock Thursday evening.
On Friday evening grand promenade con.
cert VIII take place at the New City Hall I'M
der the auspices of the two societies. and fol
the purpnse of giving all an opportunity tc
join in the festivities of the occasion, tickets
have been put at the moderate price of rs cts
each.