Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-10-05
AUGUSTA COUNTY FAIR.
81 October 18th, 18th and 14th, 1859. !.
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At A. M. the Chief Marshal and his Assis-
tants will assemble at Gatherem Hall to meet and
organize the committees of award in the several
departments. The places of who fail to re-
port Tor duty by 10 A. NJ. will be filled by the
Chief Marshal fac H. Z,
+. At 10 A. M. the Band of Music will drive a
round the Grounds and there viii be grand
procession upon the Track. of all animals en-
tered for exhibition, to be led or ridden In the
order prescribed by the Chief Marshall.
At II A. M. the Band will play in the Rotun-
da. The Track will be open for practice in Trot-
ting, Hacking and Pacing and the time until II
NJ, Will be spent in examining the animals, I'M
| PIGMENTS machinery and other things on exhI-
bition. - frslat e
At I'm an address will be delivered in Gath
erem Hall by -- 2
|, COZ. FRANK G. RUFFIN. p
At p. M. there will be sports upon the Green,
such as Foot races, Sock races, Wheelbarrow
races, Jumping, &c, &c.
App NJ there will be music in the Rotunda
The Track will be under the control OF the Com
mittees for the examination of Horses. The
Green will be devoted to promenading by ladies
and gentlemen, and the afternoon will be spent
in social enjoyment
At4P NJ the track will be open for practice
by gentlemen who intend to ride in the Tourna-
ment. - .3r~5=aG
SECOND DAY
| At 9 A M. meeting of Chief Marshal and his
Assistants and the Committees Of award at Gath
erem Hall, to make arrangements for the business
of the day, ta.t =
At 10 A. NJ music on the Green. A general
display of harness horses single or in pairs, to
be driven upon the Track: Flowing match
At II "A. NJ. music and Promenade in the Ro
| tunda. Trottng, Hacking and Pacing on the
| Track. Examination of animals, implements
| machinery, &c, &c.
At y nj. address in Gatherem Hall by Is
PROF j. w. WALLET.
At 2. M. trials of speed under direction of
Committee of award.
At 2 P. NJ music and Promenade in the Ro-
tunda.
At P. NJ dance upon the Green-Star Cotil-
lion-160 couples. frse-rg-a .
At P. NJ practice for the Tournament.
A Poll will be open all day at the office of the
Secretary for the election Of Two Directors in
place of Col. Turk and Capt. Bayly. III
t'-s: THIRD DAY. u @
Alto A. N. meeting of Marshals and Com
mittees of award at Gatherem Hall, to make up
and decline awards. +
At 10 a. NJ music on the Green. Display of
Horses on the Track, whether led, in harness
or under the saddle. =
| At IL A. NJ musicand Promenade in Rotunda.
Sports on the Green. Trotting, &c. on the Track.
At - M. announcement Of Premiums in Gath
erem Hall, with brief addresses from such speak
ers as may be present. and music from the Band.
At P. NJ. Grand Tournament of knights in
costume.
ASP NJ. Grand Coronation in costume
Promenade and hasque Ball in the Rotunda.-
Dancing in costume only.
I At II P. NJ. Mosques Observation-Disclosures.
Old Virginia Reel by the company.
GENERAL REMARKS.
The Gates will be open at A. III. ard closed
Persons in vehicles and on horseback will en-
ter by the Rotunda Gateand leave by the cottage
gate Vehicles not allowed to return this way, or
to stop except to put down or take up passengers.
a proper place is provided for horses or carriages
remaining in the grounds and none will beallow-
ed to go in the trotng course, except those enter
ed for exhibition.
Vehicles passing between the Town and the
Fair 6ra1nds will uniformly bear to the right III
meeting.
Persons on foot may enter at any of the
Gates.
Badges for the whole Fair or single day will
be sold at convenient places in Staunton and near
| the entrance to the Grounds They must be SO
worn as to be seen at all times by the Police.
Refreshments viii be furnished within the
grounds by ladies OF the several religious and
charitable societies.
| Good music has been secured. An efiiolent
Police will be in attendance and perfect good
order is guaranteed.
Our purpose is to establish Fair and Festival
at which the people Of Augusta and the neigh
boring counties may feel stife OF finding not only
a we'll ordered exhibition OF productive industry,
ment fer themselves and their wives and chill
dren.
All are invited to copis, those who have pro
ducts to exhibit, and those who haYe not Leave
| behind you all your cares, and bring with yoli
| your best humor and your best clothes!
Jke. b. BALDWIN,
-a.- VIM. A. BURKE, Elk. Com.
/ e. w. BAYLY,
Sept 2S-tdf. Town papers copy.