The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-09-02
AT THE PARK.
The Closing Scenes ON the Grou nds-Trot-
ling and Flowing.

Tbe attendance at the Park yesterday morn
ing was very small, but in the afternoon it in
creased many fold. The weather was delight
full, as it has been all the week, and in exact
contrast to the weather last year.
The first thing on the programme was the ex-
animation of matched horses. But two pairs
appeared although several were entered.
Mr.. E. l. Norcross of Manchester, drove his
chestnut mares, three years old, on the track
first. They are of Fearnaught stock and well
worthy the first premium, which they received.
Mr.. S. Eastman of Cornish, exhi blted his
Morgan span. They are Of dark bay color,
weigh 2l00, and quite stylish. Mr. Eastman
was given the second premium.
The driving horses were next brought out,
Like the preceding class, but two of the many
entries appeared. Mr.. Norcross presented
bay gelding four years old, sired by Fearnaught,
Jr., which trotted in wagon in 2 50. He took
the first premium in this class.
Mr. Eastman drove on the track with one of
his span, and took the second premium.
At the close of this exhibition the judges
called the horsemen together and announced
the awards of premiums. The result will be
found in another column. Judging from the
remarks made by the crowd the awards gave
general satisfaction, although as usual, there
were few croakers, and where are they not to
be found?
After the announcements were made the
judges began to attach ribbons to the fortunate
animals. Then the cheating commenced, and
an hour after the ribbons were attached large
number were stolen by the owners of the rival
animals, This is getting to be great annoy
ance to the officers of the society as well as TO
those who are the losers of the ribbons. Ina
few months the Secretary will begin to receive
letters from all over the state asking that their
names be inserted in the official report of the
Fair and stating that they have the ribbons en-
titling them to the favors asked. A postscript
is generally added stating that the newspapers
reported the premiums in question wrong at
the time Of the Fair. Ia nine cases out of ten
persons thus writing, aod there are lots of them
every year, stole the ribbon they claim to have
won. If man has won a premium fairly he
does not trouble the Secretary to see that he is
credited with the premium. When this fraud
is considered it is evident that the ribbons are
not always guarantee that the animal wear
ing them won. them family. The best way is to
watch the newspaper, or the official list of pre-
miums.
EXHIBITION OF TRAINED STEERS.
Mr.. P. w, Aver of Freedom, a well-known
breeder of short horns, offered premium of
$40 for the best yoke of trained three year old
steers. The trial came off in the morning in
front of the grand stand. The judges were W.
P. Merrill of Falmouth, Eli Stone of Wind
ham, and James Reed of Winthrop. But two
Jokes appeared to contest for the prize. Mr.. r.
M. Oliver of Freedom, entered fine looking
yoke of grade Durham steers, grting feet
and II inches, and weighing 5000 pounds. They
were trained perfectly both to the drag and the
cart and walked away with the prize easily.
Mr. Oliver scarcely spoke above whisper to
them, but they obeyed every motion of the
goard, however slight.
W. B. Adams of Wilton, exhibited yoke of
grade steers girting feet. They were quite
we'll broken, but not as hardy as the formers
yoke. They were evidently very deaf, for the
driver spoke loud enough to be heard long
distance. His driving was in vast contrast
with that of Mr.. Oliver.
THE FLOWING MATCH
did not come off until nearly 10 o'clock The
land selected was very near where the blowing
took place last year. The land was rocky and
very dry the most of it, and did not give the
plows fair chance to show what they could do
under more favorable circumstances. The trial
was of plows and not of plowmen. The first
contest was for best blowing of not less than
one-eighth of an acre. and not less than eight
inches deep, for prize of silver goblet val
ued at $12. The blowing was to he level plow-
ing, and j. j. Frye of Portland, and T. B.
Hussey of Berwick, were the only contestants.
The judges, Messrs. Martin, Reed, Porter and
Waterhouse, awarded the premium to j. J..
Frye. The next was for swivel blowing, eight
inches Deep Everett & Small and the Ames
Plow Company of Boston, contested, and Ev-
erett & Small were awarded the first premium,
silver goblet. In six inch level blowing, j.
j. Frye, Everett & Small, and the Ames Pillow
Company entered, and j. j. Frye took the $40
silver goblet. Mr.. A. Rigby Oldtown, took
the silver cup for subsoil blowing, there being
no other contestant in that class.
THE PREMIUM ANIMALS.
at 10 o'clock the grand cavalcade of all ami
mails taking premiums, came off on the track.
| This time the horses headed the procession and
made fine appearance. Those who hadn't
taken premiums stood gazing over the fence
and chuckled over the thought that they didn't
! have to take their animals out in the dast
DEPARTURE OF THE STOCK.
At4o'clock the stock began to leave the
| grounds. That going East was loaded onto the
cars at Morril's Corner, and went out on a
special train. Many of the horses will not
leave until to-day.
| THE RACES.
The attendance at the races yesterday was a
trfie less than on the preceding day. There
was very general dissatisfaction at the failure
] of most of fha horco 70 o. hihi