Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-09-18
A II Daniorth e. Highland Gray .-...-3 .
y. NJ. Weatherbee, bl. M. Jean Inglelow---.i = =
q. r. Predmore, bl. &, 6eneral- ...:..,-----t !.
s. 4. Thayer, b. M. Gipsey Girl (Neihel--.-Z

sew Girl third, and General outside. The
first heat was warm one between Jean,
the Gray and the Girl. the three being in
a group throughout the heat. and on the
finish the gray and Jean came in neck anu
neck, but the first position was given JEAN
second to the Girl, and third to the tray.
who ran considerably. Time, 2:39.
Ihe second heat was grand contest, all
but General, "leing mixed" throughout,but
the gray finally got the lead, and did noble
work. coming in the winner in 2.374- Jean
Ingelow and Nellie made rush for second
position, but Jean was too much for the
girl and came in neck ahead, but was put
back to fourth position for unfair trotting
The second position was given to the Girl
and the third to General
The third heat was another exciting affair,
the Gray, Jean and Nellie making appar-
emit noble spurts for the lead, and Tor the
last quarter Jean and the Gray were side BY
side. the Gray succeeding in shaking oil
Jean at the very stand. The judges thought
there was considerable chicanery apparent
in the driving, and awarded first premium to
Nellie. second to General, third to the Gray
and fourth to Jean Inglelow, and the
decision was received with satisfaction by
the spectators.
In the fourth heat much interest was cen
tered in Nellie, as it was thought that Jean
Ingelow and Inland Gray were in league
against her. At the start the Gray and
Jean shot ahead and made fine spectacle,
keeping together most of the time during
the heat; but it seemed as if Jean was held
back, thus manifesting that the race was
put up lob. The gray came in first, closely
followed by Jean. whom the judges ruled
out at this juncture for not taking the lead
when offered. General trotted fairly and
came in ahead OF the Girl. Time, 2,39-
The fifth heat was won by Hiland Gray,
the Girl and General closely following. The
Judges called for meeting of the directors
before giving II decision, they still thinking
that foul play was going on. Alter con-
sidering the matter they informed the spec
tators that they believed that there had
been much foul driving by the drivers ofthe
winning horses, for the purpose OF render
ing a Judgment to be given against ;helr
winning. They gave Gray first, Girl second
and General third. Time 2:43.
TIE AFTERNOON
programme opened at O'Clock with the
Purse Sl1j, best three in FIVE TO harness
500 to first, $50 to second SIS to third.
A. H. Dan.orth's ch. IN. Lady Foxley..-----2
". e. Braisted's b. IN. Lnnie Case -------l
e. F. Predmore's 81. 5. CI4ybrino- >
Tme-2-i., 2i5., u.
In drawing Lady FoxleY was first,
Linnie Case second, and Clay brine third.
After a brief struggle at the start
Linnie Case shot ahead, easily keeping a
good distance between herself and the others,
Lady Foxley maintaining a second position.
Time-2:42.
The second heat was easily Won BY Lin
nie. The second position was kept by Clay
brine till the home stretch, when Lady Fox
ley slowly crept up and came in neck
ahead amids: the tumultuous applause of
the spectators. Time-2:i34.
The third heat was again Won by Linnie
Case, Lady Foxley and Claybrino alter
mated for second position. but Foxley finally
took the lead. Claybrino trotted pretty
sluarely, bat did not pick up his feet quick
enough. Time-2.iI.
THREE MINUTE CLASS.
$50, SIS, and so, best , in ).
A II. Dan:orth, blk. 2. light Wateh.-.-.-.----i 3
c. T. solace, b. Clifford Boy.--..--.-.-....-2
J. l. Nhipple, b. N. Fanny
Jerry Parker, br. =. . 1
Time, 20. 2'5i 2.5.-
After using up the patience of the judges
and crowd the race was finally started with
Waif at the pole, Boy second, Watch third,
and Fanny on the outside. Fanny took the
lead and kept it. but was holly pressed by
the Boy. Waif came in third. and Night
Watch fourth. Time, $50.
In the second heat Fanny showed
she had no right in three-minute races.
the distance between her and the others
being too great for any show for the
latter The other three fought well for
the second position, Night Watch doing
the most honest trotting, and keeping the
lead till, at the finish. Wait came jumping
up and disconnected Watch, and set him to
running, thus setting him back to fourth
position Mr.. Danfcrth for this reason
claimed better position than fourth. Time,
a.5l.
After twelve attempts AT scoring, they
were sent of in the third heat, Fanny as
usual leading. Night Watch was crowded
off the course in the first quarter. and lost
considerable, which was not regained; but
he was given third position in the heat
On the last quarter, Clifford Boy caused
surprise by rushing up and passing Fanny;
but on the finish, Fanny went ahead, and
came in splendidly in 2:52.
And thus has closed very successful ex-
hibition of the State Agricultural Society.
Everything has passed off well. Too much
praise cannot be given to the efficient officers
of the society, in their excellent manage
ment of the fair. and for their very gentle
manly courtesy TO all concerned.
Vermont State Agricultural Society
Award of Premiums.
STocu rrnpsrS
S4ONh HOn'IS-
First elass-First Premium to Vermont Horse
Stock Company On woOdburn Pilot - So and gold
medal.
Second premium to Lester Fish Of Ira on stallion
" Bay Lester So and silver medal.
Kelley, SIS: second to Andrew Perry pouitney 10.
third 10 Leonard Fish ).
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