National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-09-11
FAIR IN MONTGOMERY co.
LARGE ASSEMBLY At ROCKVILLE
YESTERDAY.

TRIALS OF SPEED ON THE TURF-REPoRT
OF TIE EXAMINATION COMMITTEE -
AWARDING PREMIUMS TO Exhibitors
PROGRAMME FOR TODAY.
Yesterday, the second day Of the tweAty-frst
annual exhibition Of the Montgomery County
Agricultural Society, at Rockville, Nd, was
grand success and tie number of visitors present
exceeded the day previous by thousands. On the
Seventh and FeHrteentk-street roads could be
seen parties a. very early hour, in sulldes, bug
, giss, phastoas and hacks proceeding to the
grounds, who made good haste to reach the talr
grounds in time to see the FIRST race. The scene
presented alenEy the roads, to use the expression
of an old inhabitaut has not been equaled Ter
years, the number Of teams being estimated IN
the hundreds. On the other roads about the
same number Of teams could be seen proceeding
TO The grounds from the counties adjacent, and
among those making hEsty progress towards the
show was a larye number Of la&fes on horseback,
in company with their gentlemen friends.
ON TIE GROUNDS.
About thrCe thousand people were present De-
EFe ten O'Clock and while waiting for the grand
1ayaleade e. all the stock, teams, &C. on exhiol-
Eionso form inlineGccording to programme ana De
reviewed, the people assembled amused them
uelEes by listening to the music OF the ROCKVILLE
brass band paFtaking Of the lunches brought,
dancing. &e AZ or about 1890 O'Clock the bugle
was sounded for the formation Of the column, and
rapidly the stock, teams, sc. were in line and
marchfngo7er the race track, where they were
reviewed by the judges of the different classes.
The displaywas very grand, and was one Of the
most interesting features of the fair.
After the column had moved around the ring
several times and had been closely inspected, they
repaired to their pens, &c, and the vast crowd
sembled to witness the show scattered.
EXTRA ATTRACTIONS.
On the first day Of the fair all the articles
stock, &c, intended to be placed on exhibition
had not arrived, and yesterday the attraction,
owing to the increase in Its deposits, was much
gresteT-additiOnsl cattle, seeds, vegetables,
grain. culinary goods, homemade fabrics, musical
instruments and sewing machines were dis
played, and especially were the additional ex-
hihits in exhibition hall much admired. Here
were other, than those Of the first day, beautiful
specimens of wax work, quilts, afghans, slippers,
tides &c, which were Of the handiWOrk Of the
ladies Of Montgomery county.
In the agricultural, cattle and other depart
msnts we're also many additional contributions,
which were strongly praised. In the stables
there were several horses that we're not exhibit
tiOn the first day. which attracted great attention.
THE RACING.
At y n trials of speed Of four-year-Olds from
the county and the District of Columbia, trotting
in harness, took place. For this the visitors ex-
pressed great anxiety, and some time before the
race begun the vicinity Of the track was crowded,
and as each favOrite animal came in the ring it
was received with cheers. After the conditions
OTthe race were announced the following horses
were entered: Accident, by E. J. labor; Bashaw,
by q. ". Wood; Jet, by T. r. Suter; Dave, by
J. T. Darby. After a spirited race Jet was de-
eIared the winner in 3:234 and received the prize
OfS25 The terms Of this race were for the fastest
stallion, mare gelding, not over four years old
last spring, trOtting in harness, mile heats best
two in three, bred, raised or owned by citizen Of
Montgomery.
EXHIBITION OF HORSES.
Exhibition Of horses Of general utility. heavy
draft, &c, in their classes in the ring next fol-
lowed, when all the horses were exhibited, pre-
senting beautiful show; each animal was taken
over the ring, giving the visitors an opportunity
to see their worth, and then they were taken to
their stables.
SECOND RACE.
EAt ? P. m. the second race took place. The
race was for the trials of the speed for the fastest
stallion mare gelding, trotting in harness. mile
heats, best three il 1--WE, bred, raised and owned
by resident Of. the District Of Columbia and in
his possession on or before August l, 1874. The
following entries were made: Rising Star by ].
A. Barber; Daisy, Major Nicholson; Jake, Wash
ingtOn NailOr. This race was won by Daisy, in
Boa the prize being $50. During the race enthu-
siasm prevailed to such an extent that the Judges
were necessitated to order from the stand that
OrOer De preserved. AFTER the announcement Of
the victor cheering to a great extent followed.
DISPLAY OF PRIVATE TEAMS.
Amer the racing and the horses were taken
of the ring, the visitors who came in carriages
drove over the course. A magnificent display was
made, ana the most noticeable was a Clarence
drawn by two horses belonging to Mr.. Frank
ThysOn, Of this city. This turnout attracted gen.
eTal attention and was much admired.
THE LADIES.
1t was a noticeable fact that the attendance of
aides was unprecedented, and the number of
handsome ones was greatly talked Of Prom
Montgomery, Prince Georges and Baltimore
they were fairly represented and their beauty
unequaled. On the conclusion Of the racing the
ladies, with their beauL, drove over the ancient
city Of Rockville. Two or more teams met with
upsets, but luckily injuries were sustained
After riding short while they returned to the
fair grounds, and gathered together in groups
where they remained until about 6 p. m, when
some took the cars Of the Metropolitan branch Of
the Baltimore and Ohio railroad, aud others in
heir carriages proceeded to their homes.
AWARD OF PREMIUMS.
The committee on examination reported the
following award Of premiums
Best mare OF gelding, four years old and up
ward, SO, to c. F. Wllett best walking do. SO
to John G. Trundle best do. under four years
cid, IS, to W. Il. Gather.
Best SouthdOwn ram, s., 10 c. F. Fish; second
best do, $3.50, to c. B. Farquhar
Best display Of flowers, Mrs. George E Burke
IS; second best, 50, to Mrs. Z. D. Waters; best
cut roses, s., to Mrs. DR.. VIM. Z Magruder; best
geranium, 50, to Mrs. Edward Lea; best fuchias,
=, to Mrs. DR.. Magruder; best hanging basket
&, to Mrs. E. GiIPen.
Best ram, S. to David Griffith; second do.
$3.50, to Henry e. HallOWell; best buck lamb So
10 Thomas Lea; best lot OF ewes slO to David
Grifth; second best lot of ewes, S., TO A Dorsey;
best lot Oflambs, Is, TO K. b. Farquhar.
Best sewing machine, first class certificate,
Weed Family Fayorite; second best, second certif-
cate, Davis's machine; best sample wheat, g, ].
R. Dodge; best do. red wheat. s., W. W. Blunt;
best sample buckwheat s., T. W. Stonestreet;
best do. eOrn,S2, J. 3. Dodge; best do. rye g. VIM
Z. MUncastersbest do oats, e., ]. p. Dodge; best
do. clover seed, s., F. L. Moore; best timothy
seed s., F. L. Moore.
Estey organ, $40.
Best beef on hOof owned and grazed in Mont
gomery county, $40, Howard lGrifith; best beef
bred and fattened in Montgomery county SO,
John Saunders; second best ditto, IS, E. G.. Belt:
Best three-hOrse pillow, IS, F. L. Moore; second
best ditto, $3.50, Minor Horton; best four-horse
wagon, S., Thomas J. Lee; best shovel pillow, 81,
g. T. Dunlop.
Best horse-rake, g, Garrett & Cornell: best
cultivator, 81, P. Mann; best corn coverer, 81,
John A Baker.
y Best family -four, g, W. H. Tenny; second best,
do. 8, Brears Bro; best ine do, =, N D. OHut
COlsWoOd best ram, IS, E. Q. Gilpin; second do
$3.50, Z. @. Gilpin; do. buck lamb s., T. c. Gil
pin; best lot Of ewes SO, E. C. Gilpin; second do
s., Z e. Gilpin; do. lot Of lambs, S., Z. G. Gil,
pin.
Second best Lima beans, q, Mrs. S. 3. Farqu-
har; satisfy, e., Mrs. F. Stabler best half dozen
parsnips, 81, Mrs. Fred. StabIer; carrots s. Mrs.
7. Stabler; best potatoes, 81 7. Miller; best to-
matOes, g, J. S. HElloWeII; do. beans, 81 Mrs.
Kate Monnaher; do. onions, 81, Mrs. Kate MOI
naher; do. cucumbers, g. James S. HRllowell.
Best pair working oxen, $40, A. NJ StabIer;
second, do, S., S. F. Stonestreet; third, do, 50,
Thomas Lee; best bull, three years old, SIS,
Thomas 3 Lee; best COW, SIS, N, D, Ofutt;
best bull, two years old, IS, John Sanders: The
remaining portion Of the premiums will be
awarded to-day. AS soon as the announcement
OF the awards was made portion of the articles
on exhibition were removed Today the f,fr
will be very interesting, as trials of speed or
horses from Maryland and the District Of
Columbia, driven by their owners. will take
place: also trial Of speed Of mules, running under
saddle. The ring will be open for exercise and