Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-09-26
Farmers Festivals.


The second day of the fair opened with threaten
ing clouds, which before noon passed away, and
during the afternoon it was uncomiOrtably warm.
The attendance was much larger than on the open
ing day, although not as large on the second day
last year. the grand exhibition of stock announced
to take place upon the track was abandoned, as u
was found impracticable.
The trials OF draft and walking horses served to
introduce the horse part of the fair. The trial Of
stations was next in order, but only was en-
tered no premium was awarded, his owner not hav
ing complied with the rules. Three stations, three
years old We're entered, and Lyman Patch and Dr.
NJ. Wallace were awarded the premiums. One
gelding three years of age, owned by N. S. Heath,
was the only one exhibited, and he was awarded
the first premium of $40.
OfcOlts two years of age there was but one entry,
by J. N. Marshall, and TO him the first premium of
Sc was awarded Three yearling colts were exhib-
tied, and to james flanagan the first premium of
So was awarded. This closed the morning exhibit
tiOn and the dinner was next attended to.
Next came the exhibition and trial of family
horses ten appearing as contestants for the prem-
ums After being examined by the judges they
sent around the track twice to show the action
of the animals without regard to speed. The judges
awarded the first premium of Sc to III. A. Blood of
Eitchburg.
The exhibition of family horses was followed by
the trial of gentlemens driving horses there being
seventeen entered thirteen appearing as contest
ants. They were sent around the track to show the
natural gait of the animals On the second round
they were sent at their best speed. During the
trial many of them exhibited excellent tr0tting
qualities Six of the fastest ones then select
ed by the judges and sent a mile at their highest
speed, an exciting race between them being the
result. The first premium of $40 was awarded to
IL. G. Morse of Fitchburg, and the second of So to
c. Ii. Brown.
a foot race, for which there were six entries was
the next attraction. The race was once around the
track, and Of the six entered all appeared. Will
liam McGill won the first premium Of $40 and Pat
rick Hollihan the second of S5.
The trial and exhibition of matched driving
horses was next. Six teams were entered in this
class and they all appeared as contestants. The
teams were sent around the track twice to show
their speed. although It was not to govern The
first premium OF Skg was awarded to Alyah
Croker and the second of SO to Dr. G. dewitt.
A chaise race between three doctors was the last
of the horse exhibition, and afforded considerable
amusement to the spectators. Two of the horses
were owned by DR.. Jewett. The one driven by the
d0Gtor took the lead and kept it to the end, DR..
Miller second. Time, $3.50.
At quarter past four the balloon, which had been
filling upon the ground during the afternoon, was
released, and with son of Prof. 5. A. King as
aeronaut, began its flight A strong breeze was
blowing from the south, which took the air ship
towards bunch of pine trees. The navigator saw
his danger and quickly threw over sand bag, but
he was late the basket caught in the tops of the
trees and tipped; the professor, however, caught
the guy ropes and held his position until the bas-
ket rigned, escaping with the loss of his hat and
part of the ballast After clearing the trees the
balloon SCARED off to the north, and was soon lost
to view.
A sack race closed the exhibition, and afforded
the most amusement to the spectators. Five con-
testants appeared, but none OF them succeeded in
getting to the winning post without falling The
first premium was given TO Z. E. Farnum, the sec
ond to L. w Goodell, third to j. Fnan, and fourth
to q. Rose.