Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-25
FAIR.
MEMPHIS FAIR!
THETHIRD ANNUAL FAIR OF THE
Memphis Agricultural
MECHANICAL SOCIETY

MI MECHANICAL DOClEI Il
WILL BE HELD AT THEIR FAIR
w Grounds four miles east of the city OF
Memphis, Tennessee,
Commencing October 10th, and con-
tinuing Six Days.
The Premiums offered amount to SO; 900.
These Premiums are distributed fairly be-
tween the Agricultural and Mechanical Di-
visions. Every day there will be
A TROTTING PREMIUM
for the best trotting horses. excepting the
SSIA be FACING MATCH.
ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18th,
The grand Trotting Premiums. open to the
world, will be awarded.
Fastest horse, mare gelding.-....-........Sl2tp
Second fastest horse, mare or gelding,., U 1oU
Third fastest horse, mare or geiqlng.-..' zoV
These are private Premiums, awarded by
several public-spirited gentlemen OF the city
of Memphis.
In Every Department she List of
Premiums In Complete.
The Agricultural Division has been care
fully and thoroughly revised, and presents
such an attraction as should enlist all the
farmers and stock raisers Of our section in the
spirit of emulation, which the Society designs
to promote, FOR the benefit of Agriculture.
We invite competition from all our people.
The List of the Mechanical Division
can challenge competition, and cannot be ex-
.celled for completeness in detail and compre-
hensiveness in conception. Every Mechanic
and Manufacturer Of Memphis should be
proud to compete in such q list, and should
send his best fabrics for exhibition.
The Directors of the Agricultural Society
are happy to announce that they have had the
hearty and jealous aid Of the Memphis Me-
chanics' Institute in preparing this List, who
will have charge of that Division OF our FAR;
and from whom. under their enlightened
management and personal supervision, the
Mechanical Division cannot fail 10 be the most
eompiete success ever attained at Fair or
Exposition in the Southwest. Steam motive
power will be provided to drive machinery.
and ample tests will be made before awarding
premiums.
The grounds are being set in complete order.
and every facility in the power OF the Dlrec-
tory will be provided for exhibiting articles nj
the Fair. Ample guards wall be provided c ioI
for the latter will be furnished Mt market rates.
No Entry Fees in any Department.
The Directors will use every precaution in
their power to secure the safety OF articles
ana animals, Dut CANNOT DO respOhslDio ioi
any losses.
The beautiful track of one mile is in com
ilete order and can not be excelled in Amer
lea MS n trotting ground, =,
Trains will run every half hour from Mem
phis to the grounds, at 25c the round trip.
Omnibuses and hacks, in abundance, can be
also procured. All the railroads transport
passengers at half rates, or one fare both
ways. by having tickets stamped ut the gate
v isitors are particularly requested to have
the ir tickets stamped at the gate, otherwise
they forfeit their right to return free.
E'rOc. Mathew #. Maury,
Known throughout the world as a man of
Genius. Science and Learning, will deliver
the Ann. .lal Address on Monday, October 10th.
Pk,ICES OF ADMISSION.
For four-,lorse coach or omnibus.~;..:.-Sl 90
For two-h,lrse hack or carriage lpublic) 90
For each pers'on, whether in carriage, on =,
horse or on 'o0t oO
For children Under twelve years OF age -
and OverslX.. .
For children under six years OF age.;-;.....Free
For Premium list apply TO or address the
Secretary, Office Of Chamber of Commerce,
Memphis Tennessee. Entries may be MADE
" '''''' JACOB THOMPSON, President.
IroN TRouspAIE, Secretary. l1-4O