Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1874-10-01

WHEN at Boscobel lately, Hon. b

WHEN at Boscobel lately, Hon. b
NJ. Coates did us the honor to es-
cort us to The beautiful fair grounds
and magnificent track of the Agri-
cultural Association OF that enter
prising little city The grounds
consist of 40 acres of perfectly level
land within the city limits purchased
by the Association at 500 per acre,
and enclosed by tight fence ten
feet high Fine new buildings for
the accommodation of exhibitors
and stock are erected, and every
other preparation made necessary
for the pleasure and comfort of l0,-
600 people. The track, half-mile,
is the best we have ever seen per-
fectly level and thoroughly worked; /;
the soil containing just enough sand
to prevent its ever becoming too
hard, and not enough to make
heavy footing. The curves are the
easiest possible on half-mile track,
and the whole perfectly graded. No
buildings or other distractions are
inside the track, SO that u child
standing anywhere inside the circle
can see a horses feet clear from
starting point to return. The Asso-
citation will expend before giving
their first fair (Oct. 9th to 9th) not
less than 81 800. The premiums in
all departments are very liberal,
and the racing purses such as will
surely attract good horses to try the
magnificent course, The fair will
undoubtedly be a grand success,
SPORTING AT DARLINGToN.-On
Tuesday and Wednesday, October
9th ard Tth, there are a number Of
trials OF speed to take place on the
fair grounds in Darlington, between
some of the fastest running and
trotting horses in this section. The
programme provides that the exer-
cises shall open at 10 o'clock A. M.
Tuesday, with foot race for a
purse of $40. The following purses
are offered for the first day:
No. 1,-Running Race ioT three year oids and
under, hallmle ana repeat; pursr $50
first premium so, second $50.
No. 2.--1'roiing Race 3 in 5, mile heats
purse $l20 first premium $50, second $40
t1he winning horse in this race Will not be
allowed to go in the trotting race W.ednes-
day)
No 3 Hnnning Race ;3 in ), mile heats ;purse
500 first premium 50,second }3 ,ihird S3n
SECOND DAY.
No 4, Running Race; helf mile and repeat
purse $1o first premium so, second SO.
No. 5,-Tlotting Race 3 in 5. mile heats
purse $3.50 first premium 500, second $50.
No G.--Rupning Race; 3 in B, mile heats
purse sl50 first premium 800, second $40
Alhraces to beru to rules. Three to enter
aud Two 10 start in all race, except Ne. 3, first
day, when four are required loenter and three
to 80. Entrance fee ten per cent. Of prem
ium competed for. All entries for races must
be made by 9 O'Clock preceding the day the
horse is going to run
SAFE OF STOCK.
Sale of stock will commence at 9
O'Clock second day. Matthews, Me-
Williams, the Colebecks and Others
will hate their stock on exhibition.
The committee of arrangements
consists Of G. II. Lamar, p. Galagan
ard r. Nichols. r. b. Cutting is
secretary, Parties wishing infor-
nation can obtain it by applying
to him.
PREMIUM MILLINERY.-Mrs. Bas-
tian, whose millinery has taken the
first premium at two fairs in this
city, has lately been to Chicago and
purchased a magnificent stock OF
ladies' and cbildren's bonnets, hats
and trimmings, foufall and winter
wear. OF Feathers, Flowers, &c.,
her assortment is the finest ever
seen in the county. Orders filled
promptly at tho lowest possible
prices, in the latest styles. Salts
faction guaranteed in every case. t