Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-10-04

In Floral han we notlCeu many new
features in addition to those mentioned
in our report of Wednesday, among
which were IS varieties of apples and Is
varieties of pears exhibited by j. M.
Ketcham of Sudbury; several hand
some pictures exhibited by I, S, ellison
of Rutland; and two Union cabinet or
gans by L. N. Merriam of this place.
In the contest of trotting horses yes
'terday forenoon, for the Socletys purse
of els, to be divided $40 to the first and
S. to the second best horse, two horses
We're entered, as follows;
Warren Hulett MS. Hulet horse, III,
| A, Noble ms, Columbus mare, ,. DIR.
Time 9;l3; 3;l2.
At the conclusion of the first heat the
Columbus mare was withdrawn, leaving
the Hulett horse to go around the track
alone for the second heat, which ne dld'
accomplishing his mile ara winning Ihe
race in 3;l2.
Between the two heats OF tle ABOVE
race occurred the contest for walking
horses, which resulted in the tirst prize
being won by the gray horse owned by
Andrew Davis of Rutland.
The tro citing race in the afternoon for
a swe epstakes premium of SO, mile
hec..ts, best in 8, for horses b years old
! or under, resulted in favor Of Young
Darkey. There were four entries as fol-
lows:
A. w. Barker of Castleton names bl. h.
"Young Darkey."
LYMAN Goodel, Brandon ms. bay mare.
Chas. Gleason, Clarendon
T. S. Warren, Pittsfeld, " black
The first heat was won by Mr.. Glea-
sons mare, and the second and third by
young Darkey." Time: 3:O2; 8:O8 !;
E3:O2.
The first premium in Ladies Equestrl-
anism was won by Miss Mary DaWley
and the second by Miss Ida Mann. The
graceful riding of these young ladies at
tracted much attention and elected con-
siderable applause.
At3p. m, Hon. Justin S. Morrill, was
escorted to the speakers stand by the
officers of the society, headed by The
Keene cornet band, when he commenced
the delivery of the annual address
which was a mastery production, touch
ing upon political and agricultural top
, les of the most noted countries in tn
> Old and New Worlds. We had INTENDED
,, to give our readers the address in full II
- this mornings paper, but for reason
. best known to himself, Mr.. Morrill, dc
: clines to have it published.
:, The number of persons in attendant
upon the exhibition to-day was betWee
1000 and 5000, and the receipts amount
, ed to about 81, 200 which, it is believed
, ~ is q sum fully adequate to meet all pre-
sent liabilities upon the Society.
- At the conclusion Of Mr.. Morrill,
~ speech, Prof. Bond, the rope-walker, a
~ cended the rope which had been exten'
Il ed for his use from the Judges star
~ across the track to the top Of the sea
" for spectators, and gave an exhibition
- his skill as an acrobat. Els daring fea
- drew rounds ofapplause from the va
audience, and all appeared satisfied vii
- his wonderful performances.
~ The Keene Cornet Band under Il
~ able leadership of Will Allen, was in
~ tendance during the entire day, and di
49, coursed soul-stirring music at prop
- intervals in the exercises.
=, Before closing our report we wou
- extend our thanks to the officers of t.
"a Society for various favOrs received
~ their hands, and particularly to Capt.
49, S, Cook, Chief Marshal and his al
IA assistant, Messrs. Hayward and PaE
- we are under obligations for many col
"a tesies extended by them during both da
~ Of the exhibition. Capt. Cook has serv
81 for several years as Chief Marshal at
~ exhibitions of our County Society, IL
10 thorough master Of his business, and
,nS his pleasing manner adds many to
~ already large circle of friends at ca
"a successive exhibition.
90 Ca T The Postmaster at Amst
nc, dam, Montgomery County, N. Y, Sc
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