The Portland daily press., 1871-09-28

/ ne SucCeeueu III ON6ItdhlHS pdSHibS HIt
on the home stretch, although the race to tn
| stand was very close and exciting. EmperC
| passed Nelly Sherman near the third turn o
the first halt mile, and trotted rapidly for 81
| yer Tail making desperate effort to pass hiI
| on the home stretch. He went off his fee
however, when near the stand, and Silver Ia
| held the second position. King William wo
by about four lene this in "a 81 2 Silver Ia
second, Emperor third, Gilpin fourth. Nell
sherman and Louisa w. were distanced.
Second Heat-Attar scoring few times th
word was given. King William lied at tn
tart, Silver tail taking the second position
emperor collared and passed Silver Tail Of
the nrst half mile and went rapidly for Kim
william. He succeeded in tapping him OF
| the back stretch Of the last half mile and tn
horses continued in this position until tn
| home stretch was reached, when Emperor flew
up and King William won by about fou
lengths, in A II. Gilpin passed Silver Tai
i on the back stretch of the first half mile. arc
took the third position. Silver Tail was dis
tanced.
| IAud Heat-King William again led at the
start. Emperor, however, cOllared aud passed
| him on the back stretch OF the first halt mile
| and continued to lead, although closely press
ed by King William to the quarter pole of the
last half mile, when King William Tapped him
and an intensely exciting struggle for the lead
| commenced. Down the home stretch Bailey
| piled the whip vigorously and urged the stall
| lion to bis utmost speed. Emperor, however,
l won ny ieDStu, III q 10 .. AlO u'u uo9 mAhc
| skip during the entire distance.
Fourth Heat KING William took the lead
at the start Emperor succeeded in gaining
the lead at the first turn, where King William
went off his feet, Emperor continued to lead
throughout, although closely pressed by King
William; the race on the home stretch being
close and exciting. Emperor won by about a
length, in 461 T.
FIFTH Heat-King William went to the front
as the word was given, be having considerable
InAv Al laAr I'D n id
gap between himself and Emperor, which the
latter succeeded in closing to a considerable
extent, although in this heat Emperor broke
frequently and lost greatly thereby. hlpg
William won by about dozen lengths, amid
the tumultuous applause OF the spectators, Em
peror second, and GiIpin third. III ne, AZ f.
Thus ended two Of the most exciting races
ever trotted en- the treck; and it was the uni
versal verdict of all present, that they had
uever before before enjoyed all afternoon OF
such intense interest and pleasure.
George w. Kicker of Portland, and Samuel
Emerson of Boston, were the judges
AT THE HALL.
Some of the tables which showed vacant
spaces on Tuesday hight were completely COW
cred last night and the attendance of visitors
was quite large all the rooms showing groups
of interested spectators; and we begin our
walk where we left off yesterday; first that the
number of entries has been considerably in
creased, and the fruit and flower room has re-
ceived a share OF the additions.
In the first lobby between the reception room
and the main hall are some very handsome
samples of nursery stock contributed by Mr.
Chapman OF Deering This consists of pear
and apple trees, grape vines, gooseberry BUSH
es, and evergreens, both imported and native,
the latter being perfected by cultivation. Some
very handsome fruit trees grown from the bud,
and fully acclimated, are shown by this gentle
man.
Mrs. Ulmer, No. BAG Congress street, occu-
pies the next lobby as refectory, where an ex-
cellenS repast may be made. Such an accesso-
ry to fair room IS both sensible and grateful.
As one enters the hall his eye will be direct
cd to the display of rings, afghans, quilts, aud
other specimens of needlework industry,
which hide the galleries, all of which look
well, while some are unusually attractive.
The stage is devoted 20 musical instruments.
s. I. Cobb shows organs of Boston manufac-
ture; Halves & Crasin have two of the famous
Bnrdett organs, an instrument which has
many new improvements and is very effective
in parlor or church. Messrs Small & Knight
on Exchange street. show two reed organs o +
their own manufacture. Mr.. W. P. Hastings
on the same street, fine double-bank upright
organ from his own shop-a splendid instru-
ment-and McPhail piano, for which he is
agent.
On the floor, beginning at the northeast cor
ner, the following articles appear in rapid sue.
cesson: Rug patterns and stencil plates, E.
Fairfield; enameled chamber set and cabinet
bedstead, Tarbox & Burnham, No. 100 Fore
street; enameled chamber set, Thos. P. Beals
Il Co.; patent sleigh bottom, Smith & Leslie
West Gray; Lockhart & Sloan. single sleigh
weighing Al pounds, also wagon and ph@ton /;
j. M. Klmball & Co., four phatons and top
buggies; c. P. Kimball & Co., clarence coupe,
park pb@ton, box buggy, shifting top jump
seat, standing top do, ph@ton, canopy top
pb@ton, and several elegant double and single
sleighs.
The long table on the north side of the hall
is devoted to dairy and field products-pack.
ages of butter by Edward Lambert, Samuel
Libby, Sd, and Mrs. S. G. Loring; cheese by
Smith, Donnell & Co.; vegetables by s. R.
Sweetsir, Cumberland, Milton Dyer, Cape
Elizabeth, T. G. Hersey. John B. Brown, Joel
w. Merrill, Alfred Woodman, Geo. w. Wood
man, of Portland, Stephen Wescott, G. w.
Allen, Eddie James, lad ten years old, who
brought mammoth cucumbers, L. J. Perkins,
s. Rolfe and Seth Hilborn. A box of NAM
moth potatoes, King of the Earlies, by A. j.
Parker, DeeIing, attract notice on account OF
their great size.
Table No. Here is displayed miscellane-
Gus collection of worsted embroidery, wax
flowers and crosses, wreaths in hair, and feath-
ers and shell work from large number of con-
tributors. The ladies take great fancy to
this table.
Table No. 2.-The first thing on this table is
fine stock of boots and shoes, from M. G.
Palmer's, Middle street, and just beyond is Co.
gia Hassan's show case of fine millinery and
fancy ware; Mrs. E. R. Fowle's show of mil
linery: Mrs. A. Eaton's embroidery and fancy
needlework; case of needlewofk contribut-
ed by several individuals; worsted copies Of
the Madonna and The First Lesson (pictures)
by Mrs. G. D. Miller Mr.. E. N. Perry, on Mid.
die street, shows a number of silk hats with
cork body, exceedingly light and graceful in
form.
Table No. -Schlotterbeck & Co occupy one
end with case of surgical instruments of theil
own manufacture-very handsome to look at
but not SO pleasant to know experimentally
Schumacher Bros. follow with splendid case
of artists materials, Of which they make q
speciality in their store on Congress street
Then comes Crosman & Co.'S case of fancy
goods, toilet articles and perfumery. j. B
Lucas display of guns, machinists' tools ani
| fishing tackle succeeds this. Miss Addie G.
| Sargent sends her collection of 999 buttons
| arranged in Ianc;ful form, framed and glazed
| Henry Taylor also has some water proof gar
| ments on the table, and the lower end is occu
| pied by very handsome samples OF sugars anG
| syrups from the Forest City Sugar Refinery
| 7. G. Hersey agent. Mrs. d. I. Deland com
pletes this table by adding five jars of preserv
| ed fruits.
Table No. 4-Mr. Abner Lowell corner Con
| gress and Brown streets, is very lavish in hi
display, embracing several large cases, filled
with silver ware, jewelry, diamonds, watcl
movements of the several American factories
| (auong them the Springfield, Mass, watches
which Mr.. L. is introducing here, vases an,
solid silver table ware, designed particular,
for wedding presents. Messrs. j. f. Land s
Co., corner Exchange and Federal streets, hav
glass, porcelain and china ware here, as wei
as lamps and fancy flower stands, Sc. Mr..
L. Bailey, Exchange street, adds to this table
case OF skates fishing tackle, rifles, pistols an
sporting goods of English and American man
| ufacture.
Table No. 8 is occupied by Messrs Chas. Z
Jose & Co., solely Tor the exhibition of lamps