The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1874-10-27
coanuts and the maBgroves, invalids may
certainly count on laying new hold upon
life.
A CnIa Day on the Starin Farm, Ful-
ionvi'ie, n. " over 10000 People
Present.

A CnIo Day on the Starin Farm, Full
IOnvi'ie, N. " over 10000 People
| Present.
SPORTING, AND FINE STOCK EXHIBITION.
On Saturday, Sept. 26th, one of the
largest gatherings ever witnessed in the
Mohawk Valley, was congregated on the
pleasure grounds of the fancy stock farm,
owned by John II. Starin, Esq. Said
farm is situated about half q mile from
Fonda station, a short distance west of
Schenectady, and is under the manage.
mcnt and superintendent Of X. w. King,
Esq, formerly of Middlebury, and son.
in.law Of Mr.. and Mrs Henry Deloug.
About one year ago, for the first time, We
spent half day on this farm, and we have
no hesitation in saying that in ornamental.
tion and taste displayed in the arrange.
ments Of its beautiful pleasure grounds,
including walks, driveways, fish.ponds,
nurseries, flower gardens, &C., it is unsur.
passed by anything Of the kind, we have
met with on the continent. The day
opened auspicously, and from eight
O'Clock in the morning the tide of visitors
began to arrive from all points, and they
continued to pour in, in large and SWELL
ing numbers for several hours, a goodly
proportion being ladies.
1t having been published. and being
understood that no sprituous liquors, or
gaming would be allowed on the grounds,
we eau say that we have never before
witnessed so respectable a gathering Of
equal numbers on any public occasion,
other than for religious purposes. And
we never saw greater evidence manifested
of qualification and enjoyment on any
similar occasion. the flags of all nations
located at different points, floated to the
breeze, beneath the Star Spangcd Ban.
ncr which waved at the head. The Fonda
aud Gloversvile bands discoursed music
for the occasion, ani received much de.
served praise. From large numbers Of
both sexes present to witness the horse
exhibition, trotting and running races,
athletic sports and cattle show, and beau
tiful surroundings, complimentary re-.
marks we're made to Mr.. Starins enter.
prise, good taste, and libcrality, displayed
on the occasion. Mr.. Starins herd Of
blooded cattle comprised some fourteen
head or more, half OF which were fine
specimens of short horns, the other half
were Characteristic samples Of Alderney
stock They attracted marked attention
from cattle fanciers present. and received
cncoiums Of merited praise.
The races by horses which had been en-.
tered for premiums commenced promptly
at tea o'clock. the time named in the pub.
lished programme.
The first race was trottlng race by
horses from the counties of llerkimer,
Scohare, Fulton, Montgomery aud
Schenectady, for a purse of fifty dollars.
Time 2:56.
The second rae" was running race
for purse OF the same amount. fifty dol.
lars. This wa a most spirited race. Time
l:jS. The third iaee was half mile
"foot race, for purse o' fifty three dol.
lars. Thirty dollars to lirst fifteen to
second, and eight to third best.
The following named professional run.
nei, were the competitors, Ed Wilson o.
Crumwell Conn. q VI Wells. Pitts.
burgh, Pa Y, Harris, ~ T.; A. G.
Reid, Chicago. Wilson won the race by
a couple Of feet in the unprecedented
time Of 80 - l. Wilson is now match.
ed to run Boston man, for two hundred
and fifty dollars side. This race was
possibly the most exciting Of the day ex.
cept the icothurde race, run by three
men, for purse Of fifty dollars. The
fourth race was an exhibition running
race, by three horses from Mr., Starin's
stables, and was the fastest race of the
afternoon. Mile heats, best . in 3. Time
III -, l4S "a.
Following this were races No, ), 6, I
They proved highly interesting, furnish
ing a fine picture for the lovers Of the
horse to look upon. In addition to the
blooded horses, fancy cattle &C., Mr.
Starin's farm contains a variety Of ami
mails, such as buffalo, elk deer. and mum
erous other quaint kinds, Although Mr.
$, is absorbed in II large transportation
business" in New York, yet he manage:
: to gain time to pass up to his native home
and farm often, aud delights in receiving
visitors and showing them over hil
grounds, aud especially his stud Of fee
and beautiful horses, several Of the mos
distinguished OF which were purchased il
Addison County VI, and vicinity, and
were sired by Ethan Allen, I'd, i. e tht
Henry Delong h,rse. A bay stallion o.
his, named Glen Allen, sired by EthaI
"a, is great iavorlte among the farmers
and horse breeders in and around Fulton
Y vile lie is SO popular as to receive I
l larger share of patronage than he cal
. perform. lie is fleet and beautiful IN,
. admired by all. He is valued at sl1.U00
i Laura NJ, five yeur old bay.mare o.
T his, sired by Ethan Allen ID, also vii
, liam H., bay gelding, same age, an,
. same sire, are counted the finest roadsterl
. in tho state. $500 would only bu,
. the Gclding, while $4,000 would be re-
q. qnired to purchase Miss Laura NJ.
e On Tuesday morning after the "gals
day." five OF the horses were shipped t.
. New York Three Of these are five yea
= old blooded thoroughbred bays Of "Ethal
g Allen" stock, and fine roadsters. w
!. learned that one of them has been sold t
. party in New York for $1,000, an,
] that $4,000 has been offered for the pal
$ remaining They were sired by Ethal
. Allen "a, owned by Henry Delong, Esq
}. Of Shoreham, VI.
Q "A gala day upou the farm,
0 Adorned with horses from this state,
Is unsurpassed by every charm.
Which Agricultural Fairs create.
u "Sure hre," is Mr.. s.. We find
o To entertain both eyes and mind.
n REPORTER.
n Middleoury. Vt. Oct. 1874.
o Cincinnati, o.. oct. lsth.-Thc Bal
: timorc express train, due here by tn
J. Marietta and Cincinnati railroad at 81