The Montana post., 1868-10-09
THE FAIR.

The time yesterday principally occu-
pied In the entry of stock and other articles
intended for exhibition. There were, never
theless, a large number of visitors at the Fair
grounds, all of whom seemed much pleased
with the arrangements which had b en- made
for the display. The central point of attrac-
tion was the Floral Hall, the octagonal two
story structure at which Jake Smith presdes,
where a bevy of ladies were engaged in the
placing of eyergreens, and where we noticed
the following pictures, viz: Beecher; Sher-
man; a nameless woman in position indicat-
ing that she was about to take a drink; Lin
coin at home; Washington and his Generals;
Origin of Music; The last war whoop; Dawn
revealing the new world; Sleepy Hollow;
Tarrytown; Trial of Lord Russell, The Farm
er's Home, and Washington at home. In
this hall also, were innumerable sofas for the
use of the ladies, who might desire rest during
their stay at the exhibition. A beautiful
"what not" contributed by MIR. KIeinschmidt
of the First National Bank, attracted much
attention, as did also a Madeira Vine and
Orange Tree, both grown in Montana.
At the Mechanics Hall but few articles
had been placed on exhibition, the principal
ones being a Montana-made tanning mill, by
Ii. C. Carpenter, and " Two bits in green
backs, fresh made to-day
The Directors stand next attracted our at
tention, and at the same time notice stating
that no firearms would be allowed on the
ground.
At the Agricultural Hall no entries of any
Importance had yet been made.
The wine room Of Rayfeld was extensively
patronizpd, and was, for the time, the great
feature of the exhibition. This establish
ment was elegantly fitted up for a temporary
structure, and will compare favornbly with
any saloon in the country.
Just outside the gate, Messrs. Wentworth
& Connelly had fine stand for the sale of
liquors and cigars.
Taken all in all, the Fair Grounds were
merely in a state of preparation; indeed,
nothing more than this was intended by the
Committee for the first day. Entries will be
continued to-day until two o'clock, at which
time the races will commence, and the exhi-
bItion may be considered fairly open. We
give below the programme announced by the
Aoi NhE Ndls OA tue
week:
Tuesday-Second Day.-Continuation of
entries. 2p. m.-The best pacing mare, or
gelding, will go for a premium of $50 90.
p. m.-The best single footed racker will
go for premium of $500. p. m.-Best
trotting double team for $50. 90 premium;
and also, an exhibition of saddle horses and
mares.
Wednesday-Third Day. a. m.-CaIIing
of committees. 10 a.. m. to IL m.-Exhibi-
tion of horses, cattle, sheep and hogs. 2 p.
m.-Best trotting morse, mare, or gelding,
will go for premium of $4,000. 3 d. NJ
Exhibition Of trotting horses, and Jacks and
mules. p. m.-Grand exhibition of Ladies
Equestrianship, for three splendid premiums
Thursday-Fourth Day. a. m.-Exhibi-
tion of horses for general purposes; examina-
tion of farm and mechanical products, and
awarding of premiums. p. m.-Best run.
nlng horse lone mile), will go for a premium
of $50. p. m.-Best running horse, (half
mile), will go for 500.
Fnday-Fifth day. a. m.-Examination
of rOadsters and horses for light harness; also,
matched and single horses, and examination
of articles In general, and awarding of pre-
mIums- At p. m. the great trot for the
$500 premium will take place; not less than
three to enter and two TO go-mile heats,
best In 5, to harness.
Saturday Sixth Day. Payment Of premi- !
ums; settlement of claims; sale of stock, &c. !