The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-10-30
VIRGINIA STATE FAIR.
SECOND DAY.
LARGE CROWD ON THE GROUNDS.
"A FINE DISPLAY.
PARTIAL LIST OF PREMIUMS.
TRIALS OF SPEED.
ARTIAL LIST OF PREMIUMS.
ATTRACTIVE PROGRAMME FOR TO DAY.

The attendance at the Fair Grounds yes
terday seemed quite as large as it ever is on
Wednesday. From half.past 10 until 8
O'Clock every train TO the scene of the Fair
was crowded, and mt the last-named hour,
when the races were going on, the number
of persons on the grounds was hardly less
than five or six thousand. The several de-
partments of the exhibition being fully ar
ranged presented most attractive appear
ance, and none was at any time without vis-
itors. The sde-shows, too, notably dull on
the first day, were now in full blast, and the
sports on the lawn were unusually varied
and attractive. kcssnich's band, first in the
amphitheatre, then at the grand stand, and
afterwards OIL the portico Of the grand pavil.
lion, diScourSed music ut short intervals
throughout the day.
The Event of the Day
was the fiat race Of the Virginia Riding
Club, for which ten entries had been an
nounccd in the morning papers. The large
number Of entries and the fact that the pro-
proScd riders were all young gentlemen of
extended acquaintance, made the occasion
one of a great deal Of interest. A large
crowd filled the seats Oh the grand stand
while many carriages full of ladies were
maSScd in sold column along the track in The
vicinity of the stands set apart for the Judges
and the press. Among the prominent per-
sons present were General w. Fl. r. Lee,
president of the Agricultural Society Gene
raj Jubal A. Early. General Fitzhugh Lee,
and several city clcrgymcn. The ladies mani.
tested a great deal of interest in the race and
were wild with enthusiasm during its pro-
gress.
Trials OF Speed.
The mile race for the Ladies Prize" "
contended for by gentleman riders of the
Virginia Riding Club.
The race was for all ages, weller weights
rider of first horse TO receive cup OF value OF
$50; rider of second horse pair OF bronZes
single dash of one mile. There were ten
entries. Eight responded to the bugle call,
viz:
w. Roane Ruftin, C. c. Brennan. four
years old. by Orion, 14S pounds.
Philip HaxaII, C. m. LOttic Lee, six years
old. by Planet, 155 pounds.
II. :. Watson, $. c. Bengalnmon, five years
old. by Orion, 154 pounds.
c. NJ. Bolton, b. h. Gipsey Chief. nine
years old, by Planet, 15S pounds.
A.B. Anderson, br. c. Lightfoot, three
ycals old, by Tobacconist, 155 pounds.
c. White, b. (. Diana, four years old, by
Orion, 14j pounds.
II. Bradley, C. Y. Starlight, three years old
by Dcucalion, 132 pounds.
J. p. Parsons. br. m. Old Maid, years
old, by Lexington, Jr., l55 pounds.
The start was good, and the horses placed
as follows: Diana first, Old Maid second
Starlight third, Lottic Lee fourth. Lightfool
fifth, Bengammon seventh, Country Cir
eighth. At the half-mile post Starlight was
leading. Alter leaving that point Lottlt
Lee rau to the front, and was well IN ad
vance at the three.quarter-mile post. She
came in well in hand. winner Of most
thoroughly enjoyable and >plendidly con
tested race, and in seeming condition to have
responded to more urgent call than hel
gallant rider made upon her.
Starlight waited upon the graceful Lottle
and won the second prize. Time, l:ol@.
SUMMARY.
| Virginia State Fair, second day Of Fall Meeting
October 90, 1873: Flat race for all ages-weltel
weights kider Of first horse to receive cup, VALUE
| $50 Rider OF second horse, pair OF bronZes.
Philip Haxall's C. IN. l.ottlc Lee. SIX years old,
| by Planet. Ridden by owner-155 pound:;.:.
| r. Bradlcy's c. &. Starlight, three years old, by
Deucalion. Rddea by K. II. Anderson-l32
+; PsH Nsyias y HT!Op; fDas years
T. Planet. IA s1i'' Ridden d by Jackson Boiton~i5s
l OOuuGS
" Roane Rufln's c. c. Brt man, four years old.
| by Orion. Ridden by W. IL. Gilham-l1S
ID. :. Watson's $. c. Bengammon, five wears OLD,
| nv Orion. Ridden by A. :. Andrews-l54
|
| A. r. Anderson's Lightfoot, three years old, 6y
| Tobacconist Ridden by G. W. Sutton-130
| mounds
| " Parson's Old Maid, seven years DID, by Lex
| ington, Jr. Ridden by It. snodgrass-lo5
i
I rimc. l:57k.