The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-09-30
AUGUSTA COUNTY FAIR.
October 12th, 18th, and 18th, 1869.
PROGRAMME,

FIRST DAY
| AT 9 A. NJ. the Chief Marshal and his Assis
tants win assemble at Gatherem Hall to meet an,
departments. The places of all who fail to repor
for duty by 10 A. NJ. viii be filled by the Chic
Marshal
| At 10 A. NJ. the Band of Music will drive o
| round the Grounds, and there will be grand pro
cesson upon the Track, of all animals entered fo
exhibition, to be led ridden in the order pres
cribed by the Chief Marshall.
| At IL A. NJ. the Band will play in the Rotunda
The Track will be open for practice in Erecting
Racking and Pacing, and the time until y NJ.
will be spent in examing the ANIMALS, implements
machinery and other things on exhibition.
At II NJ. an address will be delivered in Gath
erem Hall by
COL. FRANK G. RUFFIN.
At P. NJ. there will be sports upon the Green
| such as Foot races, Stock races, WI ,eltar-ow ra
ces, Jumping, &C., sc.
AT p. 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 80
cial enjoyment.
At 4 P. NJ. the track will be open for practice
| by gentlemen who intend to ride in the Tourna.
ment.
At 9 A. NJ. meeting of Chief Marshal and his
Assistants and the Committees of award at GATH
ness of the day.
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 IL A. NJ. music and Promenade in the Ro.
tunda. Trotting, Racking and Pacing on the
Track. Examination of animals, implements, ma
chinery, &c., &c.
At II N. address in Gatherem Hall by
PROF. J. W. WALLET.
At ! P. NJ. trials Of speed under direction Of
Committee of award.
At 2 P. NJ. music and Promenade in the Rotun.
da.
At3 ?. NJ. dance upon the Green-Star Cotil-
lion-160 couples
At4 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.
THIRD rA-.
at 9 A. NJ. meeting of Marshals and Commit
tees of award a: Gatherem Hall to make up and
decline awards.
At 1OA. NJ. music on the Green, Display of Hor-
ses on the Track, whether led, or in harness or
under the saddle.
At II A NJ. music and Promenade in Rotunda,
Sports on the Green. Trotting, SC. on the Track.
At IL NJ. announcement of Premiums in Gath
erem Hall, with brief addresses from such speak
ers as may be present, and music from the Band.
At l. P. NJ. Grand Tournament of Knights in
costume.
sP. NJ. Grand Coronation in costume
Promenade and Masque Ball in the Rotunda.-
Dancing in costume only.
At IL P. NJ. Mosques removed-refreshments
Old Virginia Reel by the company.
GENERAL REMARKS.
The Gates will be open at 4. NJ. and closed OF
sunset.
Persons in vehicles and on horseback will en-
ter by the Rotunda Gate ec;S i,e,e by the cottage
gate Vehicles not allowed to return this way, or
to stop except to put down or take up passengers.
proper placeis provided for horses or carriag-
es remaining in the grounds, and none will be al
lowed to 60 in the trotting course, except those
entered for exhibition.
Vehicles passing between the Town and the
Fair Grounds win uniformly bear to the right in
meeting.
Persons on foot may enter at any one Of the
Gates.
Badges for the whole Fair or a single day will
be sold 1t convenient places in Stauptol and near
the entrance of tae Grounds. They must be SO
worn as to be seen at all times by the police.
Refreshments will be furnished within the
grounds by ladies of the several religious and
chariab societies.
Good music has been secured. An efficient Po-
lice will be in attendance and perfect good order
is guaranteed.
Our purpose is to establish Fair and Festival
at which the people of Augusta andthe neighbor-
ing counties may feel sure of finding not only a
we'll ordered exhibition Of productive industry,
but innocent and healthful recreation and amuse-
ment for themselves and their wives and children.
All are invited to come, those who have pro-
ducts to exhibit, and those who have not. Leave
behind you all your cares, and bring with you,
your best humor and your best clothes!
JNo. D. BALDWIN,
WM. A. BURKE, Ex Com
+. W. BaYLY.
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