The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1873-06-14
+ The Cecil Wing.
Notes or the Oxford Fair.

The main building was devoted chiefly
to a display of Flowers, and finer one we
have rarely, il ever seen, both as regards
variety and arrangement.
There was also q large assortment of
agricultural implements Of the latest and
most improved invention. Next IN order
were the Carriage small exhibit
ton. all manufactured in Oxford. Carria-
ges in this vicinity are built for wear, and
not for show altogether. One very fine No
top buggy wagon handsomely bronzed with
gold stripping and mounting elected uni
versal admiration. No doubt many a
young man wished very sincerely that he
was the owner, for such wagon would
have a magical influence with the ladies'.
Chester county Justly deserves and has
long been noted for its fine horses. This
was not up to the fall exhibition in number,
but far ahead in quality. We were glad
to see the upper part of Cecil county SO
well represented: several deserving special
notice. Gypsy Maid, owned dy VIM. Arm
strong, beautiful bright bay, one of the
handsemest, and said to be most promis-
ing trotters OH the ground. Mr.. A. pro-
poses trotting her at the Baltimore Fair
this Fall and fully expects her to take the
"rag off the bush" Sleepy Kate, owned
ID.
to trot in class II. Maryland boy owned
years old, for size style and action was un-
surpassed by any three year old at the ex-
hibition. We hope to hear more from the
bay this Fall.
But the main feature Of the day was the
race course. To witness trial of speed
was the object that brought two thirds OF
the spectators out. There were to be two
races. Glass II. Horses that never beat
three minutes, purse $50. Class 10 train
ed trotting horses of any speed. In the
latter four started-Star from Chester City,
Dot from Phla., Susie Kurtz, from Suf-
folk Park, and Sleepy Kate, of Stricken
vile. After good many balks, an even
start was then made, Sleepy Kate taking
the rear; from some cause she failed to
come out with the rest. Perhaps she took
a nap on the way; withdrawn after first
heat. Star won the heat in 2.33. Dot end
Susie, 3rd. The remainder of the race
was very exciting and closely contested
being between city horses and jockey driv-
ers. 1t was an undecided question which
really was the fastest. Star took 1st pre-
MUM; Dot, end, Susie Kurtz, 3rd.
Glass II. Three horses started. Grey
Jim and Bonner from West Chester, Col.
~, from wilmington. Col. NJ, Dy the
way, is Maryland horse; Mr.. Frank Boul
den, of Chesapeake City, owning him up to
a recent period. This last race was noted
for the bad feeling among the drivers and
partial ruling of the judges. The skillful
and manly driver Of the little grey, together
with his uncommon bottom and persever-
ance, made him general favorits. Six
heats were trotted, and so holly did Col.
NJ, push them on the fifth, that they had
to run nearly the entire last quarter. AS
the Judges wanted it, SO it was, or had to
be. Bonnor first purse; Jim second, and
Col. NJ, time GAG, third The ruling of
the judges gave universal dissatisfaction,
and we hope by next Fall they will have a
rule book on hand in case of an emer-
gency. The ground was crowded. 1t was
estimated 5000 persons were present.
Local Option was strictly enforced and
it was, by far, the most orderly assemblage
we ever saw collected together, not seeing
an intoxicated person or hearing a profane
oath. very wide contrast from that last
Fall. Several young men from Rowlands,
vile were pretty we'll in for it. The small
flask they had with them soon ran dry.
Another old tipler was afraid to light a
cigar with match, owing to the dry
state Of his breath, fearing an explosion.