Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1869-10-12
AUGUSTA COUNTY FAIR.
October 18th, 18th and 18th, 1869. s.
PROGRAMME.
FIRST DAY

FIRST DAY
AT A. NJ. 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 all who fail to re-
port for duty by 10 A. M. will be filled by the
At 10 A. M. the Band of Music will drive a.
round the Grounds, and there will be a grand
procession upon the Track, of all animals en-
tered Tor exhibition, to be led or ridden in the
ofaer prescribed 81 by the Chief Marshall.
AT II A. NJ. the Band will play in the Rotun-
da. The Track will be open for practice in Trot-
ing, hacking and Pacing and the time until -
NJ, Will be spent in examining the animals, i'm
PIGMENTS, machinery and other things on exhi-
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, Sock races, Wheelbarrow
races, Jumping &C., &c.
AT 2 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 social enjoyment.
AT T. M the track will be open for practice
by gentlemen who intend to ride in the Tourna-
ment.
SECOND DAY.
at A. NJ. meeting of Chief Marshal and his
Assistants and the Committees of award at Gath
of the day,
At 10 A. M. 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. Trottlng, Racking and Pacing on the
Track. Examination of animals, Implements
machinery, &C., SC.
At II NJ address in Gatherem Hall by
PROF. ]. w. MALLET
At P. NJ. trials of speed under direction of
4 v Of orI
APP M. music and Promenade in the Ro-
tunda. ar
At P. M. dance upon the Green-Star Cotil-
lion-160 couples.
At4P. 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 DAY.
At A. NJ meeting of Marshals and Com
mttees of award at Gatherem Hall, to make up
and decline awards.
At 10 A. M. music on the Green. Display of
Horses 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, &c. on the Track
AT II NJ announcement of Premiums in Gath
erem Hail. 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
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GENERAL REMARKS.
The Gates will be open at 9 A. NJ. and closed
at sunset.
Persons in vehicles and on horseback will en-
ter by the Rotunda Gate and 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 bealow-
ed to go in the trottng course except those enter
ed for exhibition.
Vehicles passing between the Town and the
Fair Grounds will uniformly bear to the right in
meeting.
Persons on foot may enter at any one 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 will be furnished within the
grounds by ladies of the several religious and
charitable societies
Good music has been secured. An efficient
Police will be in attendance and perfect good
order is guaranteed.
at which the people of Augusta and the neigh
boring 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 chill
dren
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. B. BALDWIN,
VIM. A. BURKE, E2. Com.
E. w. BAYLY.
Sept 2S-tdf. Town papers copy.