Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1868-09-23

ticles. The early Goodrich potatoe took the
lead. There were numerous cages Of fowls,
with some fine specimens of each kind.
In the mechanical department.. there was
a fine buggy and sleigh, from Lyndon
shop, some superior furniture from Dwinell's,
and almost everything in the line of domestic
labor saving machinery.
The whole number of entries was nearly $50.
About 1900 people were present each day
Coaches were run continually between the
ground and hotel, carrying passengers free
Music was furnished by Leavitt's full band,
The greatest novelty the ground was
A. A. Randall's triple calf team, weighing
1850 lbs. and driven around the track by
his six years old son.
The owners name was ticketed on each
article This plan was objected to by some,
on the ground of favoritism, but it was gen.
orally conceded that the premiums were hon
estly awarded by the various committees.
The Fair was most successful one
Everything passed off quietly and without
accident. 1t is hoped that the other agri-
cultural societies in the county will combine
with this, and have fair next year superior
to this one, if possible.
1t was also limited that this would be an
excellent place to hold the State Fair, as it
is evident that by right it should be held in
this part of the State, within few years at
least
Thursday, the 18th, the Orleans Fair
Ground Company held their first annual race.
The weather was cold, but fine day for
racing.
No. |. Purse of S25, open to all horses
owned in the county that never trotted for
money SIS to the first, so to the second
The Orrin Miles horse, driven by William
Annis, took the SIS, making two straight
heats, of 3.4, each. The Drown horse
took the $40. Time, 3. 20, and ,. IA.
No. >. Purse of S25, open to double teams.
SIS to the first, so to the second. Entries
Whitaker and Holmes, (William Pitcher
driver Orrin Merrill and Merrill and
Eaton.
Heats, Whitaker and Holmes, l, l
Orrin Merrill, q
Merrill and Eaton, g.
Best time, 3.5
No. g. Purse of $50, open to all horses
that do not trot in No. 4 S25 to the first,
SIS to the second, and 80 to the third
best 3 in s.
Entries, VIM Farwell-Nelle Baker
I'll, II -
Geo. NJ. Stevens-Julietta
Daniel Young-Black Dan 3
Heats, Nellie Baker, l, /, l
Little Mack, ,, 4, 2
Black Dan, 4, ,, i
Julietta, 3, 3, ,
Time, 2 As, 2.46, 80.
Black Dams bits broke on the last heat
Mr. Young fell backwards from the sulky
and bruised himself severely. The horse
ran around by the stables, cleared himself
from the sulky, and ran into a double team,
receiving some slight injuries
No. 4. Purse of 1925, open to all horses.
$75 to the first, $50 to the second, and $50
to the third best 3 in s.
Entries, Geo. r. Holmes-Chestnut Dan
Geo. NJ. Stevens-Danville Bay.
Heats, Chestnut Dan, |, ,, /,
Danville Bay, ,, l, ,, ,
Time, ,: Sc, 2.3S, $40.
Danville Bay broke badly in the two first
heats, while Chestnut Dan held an even gait
during the whole time
Equestriennes. Best lady rider IS, sec
ond best 81, third best So, to ride as they
pleased
Entries, Mrs. J. y. Dow, Albany, Miss
Freeman, Albany, and Miss Emma Hall
Barton, twelve years of age, Miss Freeman
-odo b~-Aha"L, thA~Ahs- --i..mi.- the osi.lAi-
ration Of the spectators. Mrs. Dow dashed
around the track at full speed, exhibiting
some fine craftsmanship, and obtained the
first purse Miss Hall was graceful rider.
and drew the second purse, Miss Freeman
the third. The spectators feeling dissatisfied
with the decision of the awarding COM
mittee, Immediately raised a purse of so, 80
and presented it to Miss Freeman, the bare
back rider. Thus ended the race.
Ieavitt's band was in attendance, on the
two previous days. There appeared to he
no lack, yet if the programme had been fol-
lowed little more strictly, it would have
given better satisfaction to few grumblers
The coarse vulgarity, noticeable at some such
exhibitions, was here omitted.