The daily gazette. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1874-1883, 1876-10-07
SECOND EDITION,
Tho p. A. and P. A. Fair.

LqSt Day lmmeeSe attendance and Good
racing.
MIDDLETowN, Oct. 6, 1876.
There were probably 1000 people on
the fair grounds by one o'clock to-day,
and every spot from which view of the
track could be had, was taken up. Many
Of the sheds and buildings were taken adj
vantage of by the eager crowd, while hum
dreds laid around the band stand utterly
indifferent to the excitement occasioned
by the racing. Smyrna, Dover, Chester
town, Odessa, Chesapeake City, Elkton,
Newark, Wilmington and even many dis
tant towns turned out largely on this last
day of the fair. The interest among
sportsmen grew to an exciting point at l
O'Clock, and money passed very freely,
and in many cases finally. One pleasant
feature of the day was the visit of the
North East Brass Band, of Cecil county,
Nd, which was admitted to the grounds
in beautiful wagon and took position
near Diamond State Brass Band, where
opposition in the music line was source
of amusement to outside parties.
Hon. L. Bayard, Hon. Eli Salisbury,
and Ex-Governor James Ponder were
present, besides large number of other
prominent men from every section of the
State. Mr.. Bayard courteously mingled
with the large crowd of strangers, and
was pointed out repeatedly as being Del
aware's Senator.
The track was very dusty all day, so
much so that many were compelled to
change their positions, and was great
Inconvenience to the drivers while scor-
ing.
a small amount of calculation is only
necessary to come to the conclusion that
the fair of 1876 has been financial sue
cess, and will allow the Board of Mama
gers an opportunity to relieve the Associa-
ton from all debts previously made. This
is gratifying result which every Della
warean should appreciate, as the Associa-
ton will now be on a firm basis, mana
ged by good board and everything done
in the future TO redeem the exhibit made
in the ladies' and vegetable department
this year.
There was slight disturbance ON the
grounds to-day, but with this exception,
no disorlerly conduct was visible.
Judge ChJlrchman tolled the bell at
O'Clock, when the crowd lined the fence
on the home stretch to witness,
| THE RACES.
The first race to-day was for purse OF
$3.50, for horses with no better record than
800. Twelve entries, and five started.
Fanny won three straight heats and the
race. Bohemia Girl coming in second
and Odessa third. Harriet p. on hel
third heat turned her sulky breaking
every spoke in one wheel, so was distanc-
ed and lost fourth money. Grey Eagle
went off on first half in second heat on ac-
count of weak wheel. Time-2.43t 2.465
2.47.
Race second, was for purse of $780,
for horses with no better record than 2. 4C
Twelve entries and eight started. Nor
ring won three straight heats and the
race, Lilly Jackson coming in second, ant
Jennie Moore third. Time-2.39, 2.40
2.39.
The last and browning race, was for
purse of $500, for horses with no bette
record than $50. Six entries and three
started, Saddle Bell won three straight
heats and the race, Star coming in second
and Maggie NJ. third, she having break
down in the last heat taking nearly every
spoke in one wheel and demolishing the
other.
Time PAP, 2:40, 2:39I.
This closed the days racing and most
OF the crowd left the grounds rapidly on
account of an approaching storm, which
caught some persons and compelled them
to hiddle together in one building though
they We're anxious TO get into town.
THE EXHIBIT OF STOCK.
L. p. Mcdowell, of Middletown, had Il
large number of Kentucky bred cows
bulls, and calves onexhibition whichto
the Sweepstakes premium. All thestall.
We're occupied by fine animals, of the
Grade Durham, Attorney and Betting
breds. Horses were exhibited in large
numbers by Geo. G. Lobdell and others
The stallion exhibit was good. Sheep
and swine were shown of the finest breeds
and in large numbers, but premium cards
had been removed from many and their
names were not obtainable.