Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1874-10-09
BERRIES
Yesterdays Awards.
IN THE ARENA.


For the best thoroughbred stallion three
years old and over, there were nve entries, OF
whom ]. Crowley was awarded the hrSt and
J. +. Crowley the second prizes.
For the best thoroughbred mare three years
old and over, five entries, J. Crowley was
awarded the premium.
For the best gentleman rider, nine entries,
Mr.. P. Mitchell bore on the first and Mr.. ]. L.
Guion the second honors.
In the sweepstakes for Eaddle-horses or
mares, for which a bronze medal was awarded,
there we're eight entries, Ar. J. G.. Wilson car
rying of the prize, and Messrs. Hill + Co.,
awarded the certificate.
were I've entries-MastsTs Willie Phillips, Ell
Rayner, Charles s. Berlin, Harry May and
Darcy Grehan. Master Darcy Grehsn took
she frst, and Harry May the second prize
For the best rockaway horse or mare, there
were four entries, and Mrs n. Fontaine was
awarded the first and Mr.. q. V. Rambaut the
ON TIE COURSE.
In the trotting match, best three In nve, for
premium OF SI75-sl0O to the first, $50 to the
second, and s25 10 the third, the entries were
IS follows:
c. d. Brsckett enters Prairie Dog,
Joseph Miller enters Muggins.
The race was hotly contested and resulted
| as follows:
Prairie
Mug gins. D D
Prairie Dog winning the race and first
AMONG THE FLOWERS.
Craig was awarded the first premium for
each OF his entries, ave IN all. The fact of bis
having little competition Is no evidence that
| Mr., Craig's honors were easily won, as each
/ OF his entries were Of degree OF magnlneenee
that dened com mpetition from any source.
| THE STICKS"
The contest for the fastest type-setter, an
| nouneed in the department OF Experts" OF
which Colonel Jack Haistead Is superintend-
| enL came of yesterday, In which the contest
l ants ere Thomas O'Brlen, John Albon, and
| &. NJ. Hopkins, all Of Memphis. A couple OF
/ experts were selected as judge, and the time
/ fixed at half an hour each. The type used was
! long primer, the copy solid as brick, and
| nerves weakened 50 at the appearance OF 30
many OF the fair sex that he barely saved dis
tanoe, his proof showing that his mind was
John Albon came next. bat had become
more accustomed to the surroundings that
had 80 completely upset O'Brien, and spread
/ ty minutes than ever before. There was
| twenty dollar premium at stake, and John
ny's eXcheqner was short. Visions of a square
meal and through-ticket to Hopeneld en-
eouraged him 10 the utmost Of exertion, re-
sultiDg IN the capture OF string or 10 ems.
Next came Hopkins, who having struck 3
breeze at the little amusement outside called
"Paddle-P Psddle," consequently the twenty
dollar award had lost considerable Of
is Us, attraction .4,r he responded to the
the expiration OF the half-hour. found TO his
surprise that he had stood up SIS ems. The
I proofs Of each were read from the type mo
/ proof press On the gr5und) and Johnny AlbOn
was awarded the premium as the fastest COM
pOsitor on the ground. The contest was wit
messed by large number OF ladies and gem
/ tleIBen, the former manifesting considerable
! Interest in the arr Of type-sattiDg.
TIE FIELD TRIAL
OF dogs came OF under the supervision OF a
! commit ee OF experts during the day, on
fields reserved especially for the contest.
There were fourteen entries from the city and
/ state, and a fair trial was had. Mr.. Clark
/ Pritchett's dog, knight Of Nashville, carried
| on the prize, he Hunting all his rivals,
/ and showing superior knowledge OF the words
! OF commend. A party Of gentlemen followed
/ the dogs ali day, and brought down what
/ game Was started.
PI9EoS SHOOTING.
During the day q nomber OF swssostskes
/ nnatehes wers shot oR by trigger expagts.
| IN a match 81 single birds, q, - and 81 yard
/ rise, Msssrs. South and PisTson tied, killing
ten straight birds each, heading the Held ol