The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1874-09-02
Maine State Fair.
THE PROGRAMME.

The following is the programme for the
Maine State Fair, which opens at Lewiston,
Sept. 22d, as officially announced:
TUESDAY.
Meetings of the Marshals and Superinten.
dents at Presidents headquarters at o'clock
when the gates will be open for visitors.
At 101 Opening address by the President of
the Society, Hon. Rufus Prince
Meeting of Society and Judges at same place,
where instructions will be given.
II a. m.-Exhibition of stock in rings, to con-
tinue throughout the day.
At III the track will be opened to exhibitors
for general driving.
At II dinner hour.
Entry book So. 3.00-Purse $200-For hor ses
that have never beaten three minutes, m lie
heats, 2 in 3 to harness. First horse, S125:
second horse, $50; third horse, '$25.
Mares and Geldings-Mares and Geldings 5
years old and over, will be trotted for Socety's
premium, mile heats, 2 in 8. First horse $25;
second horse $l5
stalions-Stallions year old and under 6,
will be trotted mile heats, 2 in in harness, for
society premiums. First horse $25; second
horse $15.
WEDNESDAY.
ga. m.-Meeting of marshals, superinten-
dents and judges, when vacancies will be filled.
10 a. m,-Thoroughbred horses on the
track.
114-Stallions 3 years old and under 4.
113-Stalions years old and under 8.
Dinner from IL to 1. Promiscuous driving
on track.
Entry book 40. 2.4o-Purse 5000 For
horses that have never beaten 2 49, mile heats,
8 in s. First horse $120;second horse $5O;third
horse $50.
Champion belt-Open to all stations that
have been kept in Maine for the use of mares
the present season; mile heats, 3 in 3 to har-
ryInvar h.nr-A 10 h. alx< IAlk
on the track.
Four years old-Purse $100-For four years
old, mile and repeat; first horse $50; second
horse $50; third horse $40.
THURSDAY.
S1-2 a. m.-Meeting of Marshals and Super
intendents of the various departments at the
Presidents headquarters.
ga. m.-Grand procession of all the horses
and cattle on the ground. All the stock will be
exhibited, and owners of stock are particularly
requested to be prompt on time, as the process
sion will move at - precisely.
IL a. m.-Matched horses on the tracks.
Dinner from II to 1 o'clock.
Promiscuous driving on track
Entry book so 2. 37-Purse $3OO-For horses
that have never beat 2.37; mile heats, 8 in g.
First horse, $17o; second horse, $50; third
horse, So.
252-Purse $3.50, for horses, that have not
trotted better that 50; mile heats, in 5, to
harness; first horse, 800; second horse, $780,
third horse, $50.
Between heats. 8 year old, 2 IN 8; fist horse,
SIS; second horse, $40.
FRIDAY.
ga. m.-Meeting of Marshals and Superin-
tendents at Presidents headquarters.
a. m.-Exhibition of all the prize animals.
after which they can be removed from the
ground.
TO- a. m.-Draught horses.
10 IL a. m.-Auction sale of stock.
IL a. m.-Exhibition of babies in the hall
% Entry book 81. State Sweepstakes; purse
$450, open to all trotting horses owned in Maine,
mile heats, in 5, to harness; first horse, $3.50;
second horse, $110; third horse, $40.
A Will You Purse If three or more first
class stations are entered on or before Septem-
Der 9TH, so the same can be announced through
the Associated Press" purse Of $500 will be
offered; for best heats in g. $500; second do.
$40; third do, $50. To the winner of the first
the secretary will add $25 entrance fee as in
other races.
No. Purse $50, for road horses owned in
the state, style, beauty and speed to be consd-
cred; to trot one-half mile; first horse, $50:
second horse, $40.