New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-05-26

PROGRAMME:
Racing upon the main track to commence at Pm
TROTTING-Mle heats to harness-$5 entrance.
Purse $25
RUNNING RACE-Mile dash, for ponies not oyer
fourteen hands high So 50 entrance. Purse
RUNNING RACE-Mile dash, for ponies not over
fourteen and half hands high; $5 entrance
Purse SIS.
RUNNING RACE-Mne dash, for mules % en-
trance. Purse, S25.
TROTTING RACE FOR BUTCHERS-One mile trot,
with butchers two-wheel spring wagon; SO
entrance. Prize set of Harness.
MILE TROT-Two mules with float Entrance
free. Prize, onehalf ton Of hay.
MILE TROT-Mule with buggy. Prize, $40.
NILE TROT AGAINST TIME-Four wheel hose car
riage. to weigh 1900 pounds all to use the
same hose carriage. open to horses OF the
Fire Departmental Gretna, Algiers, Carroilton,
jefferson and New Orleans. Prize, fine Parade
Bride.
MILE TROT WITH HAND EEGINE-All to use the
same engine-Open to horses of the above
named Fire Departments. Prize, SO
MILE TROT UNDER SADDLE-For horses Of the
above named Fire Departments. Prize, Riding
Bride.
HOOK AND LADDER TRIAL-Twenty-three men
to run one-quarter of a mile, strip truck and
THROW up LaOueIb II inc sLoIb6sb tiAucs OPCA
only to companies OF the Fire Departments Of
Gretna Algiers, CarroIlton and Jefferson.
Prize, water pitcher.
FOOT RACE-Half mile, open to all Prize S..
FOOT RACB-Quarter of mile, epen for boys IN
der eighteen years of age. Prize So 50 gold
piece.
FOOT RACE of $50 yards-Open to members Of
the above named Fire Departments weighing
200 pounds or over. Prize, Greeley hat"
PIGEON SHOOTING-To commence at II A. NJ,
under charge of F. Charleville, Esq. Entries
to be made by amateurs at the store of Mr.
Charleville, No. IS St. Charles street where
the prizes can be seen.
BASE BALL-Match game between the junior
clubs, Clipper and and Louisiana. To com
mence at twelve o'clock Prize PAR Of Foul
Flags.
BASE BALL-Match game between the senior
clubs R. E. Lee and Excelsior. To COM
meace at half past two o'clock. A prize valued
at $50
GRAND BALL-To commence at 6 P. NJ, upon the
dancing platform. Music by Charles Jaeger's
brass band.
Entries for the foot races can be made until up to
time Of starting.
Entries for the balance of the races and trials
must be made by application to the undersigned
on or before Friday, May 81, 1872, at 3P. N.
Two or more TO start to make a race.
The privileges for bars, restaurants, soda water
and ice cream stands, and for waffle wagon, have
already been sold.
Parties wishing to purchase privileges for flying
horses, games, exhibitions ETC.. must apply with
out delay to the undersigned.
In case of inclement weather during the progress
Of the Festival the brick exhibition building will
be opened to the public.
THREE PRIZES FOR SELLING TICKETS. i.
For Ladies-A Sewing Machine valued at $50, the
winner to designate the machine.
For Gentlemen, not Members Of the Company-A
Gold Tobias Watch now exhibition at Lii
LenthaTs Canal street.
For Exempt and Active Members-A Gold Medal
Tickets viii be issued until the day before the
Festival.
Admission fifty cents. Ladies and children free.
FRANCIS RAWLE,
Chairman Committee of Arrangements,
mv26 Ii No 80 Carondeiet street.