Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-10-08
TENNESSEE AGRICULTURAL AND
MECHANIC ASSOCIATION.
Fnnrfh AnnnnI FaIr.

The fair Of the Tennessee Agricultural
and Mechanic Association commenced at
the Fair Grounds near this city yester-
day.
The rain Of the night previous rid the
streets and approaches to thu fair of their
dusty condition, and left the weather cool
and pleasant.
As usual on ali previous occasions the
turnout in the morning was small, but in
the afternoon the crowd in attendance was
largely increased.
FLORAL HALL.
Contributions to the Floral Department
/ were being received yesterday, and we no.
ticed many handsome contributions sent in
by Messrs. Cheatham, HEAVIER, Nichol,
Garland and McGrady. This department
is under the immediate supervision of David
Douglas, an experienced landscape gardener,
whose taste is manifest in the handsome ar
rangement of plants in this department.
The horticultural display speaks for itself
and of course viii be appreciated by the
large crowd of visitors that will attend the
Fair during the week.
Floral Hall is not as attractive in the dis
play of textile fabrics and other handiwork
as we have seen it, but articles are fast COM
ing IN, and handsome display in this de-
pRrtment may be looked for to-day.
MECHANICS HALL.
As yet the contributions to Mechanics
Hall are small. We noticed one of Fryer's
stationary engines, several wagons, a ba-
rouche, StoYes and tinware, and several
other articles. The gloomy weather of the
morning no doubt prevented many from
sending out their contributions. We hope
to see this hall crowded with articles before
the week is closed.
AGRICULTURAL HALL.
In this hail s.cJmbined The haussWifery
department, products of the farm and
garden, fruits and vegetables and the apar-
ian department. The display this early in
the week is very fine, embracing the usual
variety of jellies, sweet meats, preserves,
pickles, catsups, cakes and confectionaries,
fruits, vegetables, native wines, corn, wheat,
ETC., etc. Crane IL Withey make fine dis
play of Tennessee tobacco in different vari-
cites. This hall will be the centre of attrac-
ton during the week, and the ladies in par
ticular will be interested in examining the
contributions to the houSewifery depart
ment.
THE BOOTHS
are as numerous as usual, and were liberal
ly patronized during the day. The Turf
Congress is on the right of the main en-
trance, and is presided over by Joe Scott,
A. D. Eubanks and VIM. Woodruff, ali
well known caterers. They have pro-
gramme containing sll the luxuries of the
season, and are prepared to furnish their
customers with a good dinner and all the
extras thrown in. Their establishment is
handsomely ornamented with pictures, and
mo prfiaaA 1f tho
Kinney of the olden time, driven at q PIT
gait by his former owner, Cap. Hammer.
The Star booth is in charge of Nolen &
Co. HOLSTER & Brother have cigars and
refreshments, and a handsome sign Of
Delhi 81 Lord is an intimation that this
firm are represented. George Kleiser has
also handsome booth, Eidridge is hand
some!y fixed up, and Sandy COckrill has
the dining stand, and another booth.
TRoTTISG RACES.
The interest OF the day was conferred in the
trotting races, which commenced about 3 O'Clock.
by that hour the crowd, which was small in the |
morning, had been largely increased, and the |
presented a bustling appearance.
The first race was for two year olds, owned in |
Tennessee, half mile heats to harness, best two |
in three, with the following entries: A. j. Nc |
KimmOn's Chieftain tilly, Lee McClellan's Black |
Crook, and o. B. Jenkins Idler.
FIRST HEAT.-The Chieftain FLY led from the |
start, and won the heat with ease. Time, l:53R. |
SECOND HEAT.-The ChiafJain FLY again led |
OFF, but was soon encountered by Black Crook, /
and there was anexciting struggle between these |
two to the stand. They came out a lock, and |
the judges pronounced it dead heat. Time |
l:461..
THIRD Observation-Disclosures took the lead and |
1t throughout, winning the heat with |
ease. Time, l:46H.
The second race was for the fastest trOtting /
stallion, best three in five TO harness, with the /
entries:
A. j. McKimmOn's Chieft2in.
W. j. Paynes PachOn.
J. 4. Chambers Hickory Jack.
FlOurnOy, Clark x Co.'s Bay WOcdford.
FIRST HEAT-After several attempts at a |
tart, they finally got of, and left the string |
wen. Before making the turn. however, Chief
ain took the lead, and kept il throughout, win
ling the heat with ease, PachoH being distanced
Time 2:S9&
SECOND HEAr-Chieftan again led of, Hick-
ry Jack second and Bay WOodfOrd third Be-
ore going quarter WcOdfOrd passed Hickory
lack and made brush for the foremost, tapping
jnicftain at the ha'f milG. Here WOOdford broke
II, giving Chieftain several lengths the start,
shich he maintained 10 the stand; Time 2:36k.
THIRD HEAT.-Chieftain led, closely pressed
" WoodfOTd. At the quarter, the latter came
p aud passed to the front, and Immediately af-
eTwards broke up, when Chieftain again took
he lead, and got upwards OF ten lengths the
tart WOOdford having recovered, made rapid
tribes, and arriving at the string was only about
length behind the winner. Time 2:4l4
SUMMARY.
FIRST RAoE-For two year olds owned in
half mile heats to harness, best in 8.
/. j. McKimmon's Chieftain flly.......... 01
zee McClellan's Black Crook -.............. 0 2
}. Il. jenkins Idler. Observation-Disclosures. 3 8
Time-l:53&, 1:46& l:46X.
SECOND RACE--Fastest trOtting Stallion, best
in 20 harness.
/. u McKimmOn's Chieftain. III
tourney, Clark X Co.'S Bay WOodford. -. 2 2 .
4. Chambers Hickory Jack ...... 80 )
Time r8S3 1867, 24iX us
THE ARENA.
We give as follows the awards of premi-
ms in the arena during the day:
SADDLE STOCK.
a ged Stallions-SUmpter Denmark, property I
+ ". W. GODDARD, Harrodsburg, KY, premium {
) years Old-C. W. Childress, of Davidson
)unty, premium.
? Years oId-Frank Leslie, property of j. F.
aldwel, Bsrdstown, Ky. premium.
SuCklng-Dr. W. Williams, Of Davidson coun- {
;, premium.
Aged Mare. ". Eatherly, of Gallatin, pre-
ium.
5 years dbl. B. Franklin, of Ganatin, PR {
um.
. years old. II. Graves, of Davidson county, )
Sucking Finy-s. S. Wright, of Davidson {
,Unty, premium.
CoTsWoLD SHEEP. !
Best BuCk-HenTy Guthrie, Of Sumner cOun- :
Best EVEN S COckrin, of Davidson coun-
premium.
LEICESTER SHEEP. :
Best Buck, any age-M. 5. COckTill, premium |
Best Eve. any age-M S. COckrill, premium. S
FINE WOOL SHEEP.
Best Buck, any age-M. 5. COckrin, premium t
Best Eve, any age-B. f. COckrill, premium. 8
SOUTHDOWN. n
Best Buck, any age. G. Harris, of Sumner
unity, premium.
Best Eve, any age-C. c. Harris, premium. 9
Best five fat Sheep-C. c. Harris, of Sumner d
unity, premium. =
In addition to the regular entries to-day, =
ere will be several interesting trotting :,
ces-the first to take place al II o'clock,