Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-09-26
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LamOIlIe C0uuty Fair,

Lam0ille County FAR.
The Lamoille Valley Fair Ground Com
pany held their first Fair upon their new
grounds, Mt Morrisyille. Sept 18th and 18th.
The weather was delightful, and the gath
ing of people from along the whole line Of
the Lamoile Valley road was immense. The
fire companies from ST. Johnsbury were
fully represented.
The show of cattle was peculiarly fine. La
mobile county claims to be able to make the
best show of cattle of any county in Yer
mont Mr. "A. W .Griswold of Malvern Farm,
has for years had the best herd of cattle
in Vermont, and from this herd has sprung
very fine grade Of stock in La
noble county, which was largely
exhibited this year. The show of
sheep was not as large as some counties
bring out, but the fine flock of Robert Hill,
of Elmore, was deserving Of notice. The
exhibition of driving horses was rather slim
not as good as usual-three or four extra
teams being about the extent of that class.
In Floral Hall the play was far supe-
rior to that Of any reyious fair in the
county, and those having the hall in charge
showed excellent taste in the arrangement,
1t would be impossible to particular
ize, but we must mention the ladies'
department and the mechanical depart
mont as deserving particular note.
d. A. Gilbert, merchant from Morrisyille,
made snowy display of goods in his. line,
evidence that he knows how to buy and
how to exhibit bis merchandise.
The afternoon of the first day was occu-
cupied for the most part by
THE TRoTTNG.
First race purse so, open to all four year
olds in the county. Entered Jerry Lee,
by c. r. Page, Morrisyille; " Bay Jim,
by Utton Bros, Morrisyillc; Handle
tonian, by o. Choatc, Morrisvillc. Jerry
Lee won first three heats and race. Time
3:Ij, 3:l6, BIG.
Second race, purse Sl2j,op to all horses
that never beat go. Entered - Sorrel
Kate by Jerry Drew, St. Johnsbury /;
" Indian Point Chief" by F. W. Brews-
ter, Newport, Vt; Midnight" by Tom
Murphy, Sherbrookc, P Q. "Sorrcl Kate"
won first heat-time, 2:4G. " Indian Point
Chief, won the next three heats and the
race-time, , l6l, 2:4s and 2:l7I.
SECOND DAY.
The second day opened 4 little showcry,
but before noon it cleared up beautifully.
At 10 a. m,
TIE BABY SHOW,
Inaugurated by Hon p X Glcci, came off
as advertised. Thirteen mothers with their
infants came upon the track in a carriage,
accompanied by Mr. Glecd, and passed
around the track and then to Floral
Hall, where they were interviewed
by the Committee. The first premium
was awarded to Mrs c. ". Doty, Of
Morrisyillc
At hall-past eleven the Grcmcn from 81.
Johnsbury. three companies. came upon
the grounds from the train, and marched
around the track, making grand appear
ance. showing excellent discipline and or
der for the most part.
JUDGE roiAND's ADDEEss.
At two p. H., Hon. l.. F. Poland leliy-
cred the address. Il was able and instruct
i've lie addressed himself to the farmers,
showing mp and contrasting farm labor in
the past with that of the present, and hold
ing out very encouraging prospect for the
farmer of today Immediately after the
address the final races were called on, as
follows
First race, for purse of 500, open To all
horses within the county Entered "Star-
light" by c. r. Page, Morrisville. VI;
Farmer Boy, j. j. Campbell, Hardwick,
Vt. Charlie" hy Ira Dwnell, Morris
town,Yt Best two in three. Starlight
won the race in two straight heats Time,
300 and BIB.
Second race, for purse Of $500, open toall
horses Entered Barney Kelly" by T..
NJ. Ticrncy. St. Adams, Vt Geo. +. Iar-
ris. by L. Slaves, Plattsburgh; 'Sorrci
Kate by Jerry Drew, s.. John~bury,
Best three in five. Barney Kelley Won
first heat in 2ill, second heat declared
void, it being claimed hy the Judges that
the driver of Geo. Harris held him in all the
way. and they ordered him down and put on
a new driver. Geo. Harris then won the
three successive heats-timc 239i. 2.il.
and 2iG. Harris showed great speed, and
owing TO the change Of driver won the race,
contrary to manifest calculations. Barney
Kelley was the iayoritc horse, and not a
few stamps were ,quanlored ON him.
The fair was a great success as an agricul-
tural show, as well as financially. 1t passed
of quietly for the most part lone man
had fit, and another it," The latter was
one Of the st. Johnsbury fremen who. being
little elevated, thought he had call to
drive one of the horses in the race, and it
was not until after he was taken off by forco
tina; he found out his ca7 was a false alarm.
The exhibition was under the chief mar
shalShip Of b. ). Wilson of Morri-yille, and
the programme was carried ont deccntly
and in order The company gross receipts
amounted to 8 100.