Los Angeles daily herald., 1873-11-12
MEETING OF THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT kG.
RicULTURAL ASSOCIATION.
Da, On the Fair Grou nd.

day, on the fair ground. The weather
was all that could have been desired
balmy, and neither too warm nor cool.
The visitors commenced coming in
early in various kinds of vehicles and
on horseback. One man brought in
an immense load of grapes in u wagon
and another turned an honest penny
with q carryall full of luscious peachesi
and thus it was few predetermined
men combined business and pleasure.
The number Of pedestrians was small,
in the morning; still there were some
of both sexes. A more interesting
event for the spectators than the par
ticipants was an impromptu
TURKEY FIGHT
about 8 A. NJ. The manner in which
the turkeys combed each others
heads was as lively and pcrtinacious
as if they had been cOntending for
some high order of decoration. The
gate keepers, too, for time were n
center of attraction as they
related their experiences of the
previous day in combating the
ignorance of visitors who supposed,
because they held this or that. ticket,
Mr.. Henry Krowell has charge of the
gate to the track in front of the Grand
Stand, and sometimes has good deal
of unpleasantnesst to contend with.
"wHo ARE ALLOWED ON THE
TRACK? ?n
a HERALD reporter inquired Of him
yesterday morning.
Nobody but men who own horses
here,n he replied; "horse riders, race
riders and rubbers. Also those who
have Quarter-stretch badge, for which
they have to pay SIS. 1t is supposed
the latter want to come on the track
because they want to bet money, and
it is presumed they know how to keep
out of the way Of the horses, and those
who have charge of them" The
SPECIAL POLICE ARRANGEMENTS
are perfect. The force is in charge of
Captain Bird, and his assistants are
Messrs. Dobson, Brown, KrOwell, Will
bar, COnrOy and RedOnO. The
LADIES' DEPARTMENT
that to which ladies can retire-is
situated on the left hand side of the
Grand Stand, facing the track, The
entrance is guarded by suave and
genial elderly gentleman, j. nj. Haw-
ley, whose white badge is indicative
that he, too, is special policeman.
PET DOGS.
There was considerable talk, during
the morning, about pet dogs. e. IT..
Mills who, however, is more interest
ed in cotton than CANNES, had a
thing or two to say about his New
foundland Rover, and he concluded,
after having commanded him to per-
form several interesting tricks which
he did very handsomely, "He can do
anything but talk" He then gave
him his coat to guard and went away.
Another gentleman has a large dog
tied in a stall close to his wardrobe
and bed. If anybody was to attempt
to remove any of the clothing the dog
would, no doubt, soon reduce to tatters
the garments of the invader and pro-
duce an impression on the SKIN far SUI
perior to anything ever before found
about bed, not barring even the
herculean bed bugs which are con-
stantly the guests in wayside inns, in
exceedingly warm weather partlcu-
larly.
DISTRIBUTION OF ADVERTISEMENTS.
The distribution of advertisements
in various forms commenced at an
early hour. This is u very profitable
proceeding, and all those who want
fine work done promptly and cheap,
should call at the HERALD office at
once, where the facilities for turning
out this kind of work are superior to
anything in the country.
ADDITIONAL ARRIVAL OF FINE
HORSES.
About 10 A. NJ. a fine draft horse,
owned by VIM. Workman, and weigh
ing 300 pounds, arrived. 1t was sired
by old LummuX, and came from Ore
gOn. 1t is not entered for a prize, but
simply on exhibition. There also
came in, at the same time, two horses,
one bay and the other bayou,
sired by Doherty's imported Clydes-
dale, from Oakland. The ages of the
horses are respectively three and four
years. The weight of the bay is 1880
pounds, and Of the bayou, 1880.
These two are not entered for premi-
ums, but simply on exhibition.
AT NOON
the visitors commenced arriving
quite rapidly, and there was also u
yearling horse brought in for exhibit
ton by Jessie Hunter, who resides
about three and a half miles north of
this city. 1t is bay, and was sired
by Crockett.
AftermOOM-The Races.
There was very lively time when
the order was given, just before two
o'clock, for the riders in
THE FIRST RACE
to come forward into the Judges stand
for the purpose of being weighed; and
one of the incidental scenes, at this
juncture, was the appearance of a
Mexican woman at the entrance
to the track in front of the Grand
Stand, somewhat excited and intent
on betting. She was literally accom-
mOdated.
The first race, running, was a single