The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-10-31

and A. P. Rowe, of Fredericksburg. We
noticed several very handsome pens OF sheep,
but in the absence OF card to indicate
their owners are unable to give them the
notice they deserve. ---
....-f. First Days Races.
A SMALL ATTENDANCE AND BAD WEATHER
VIRGINIA GIRL, wATHENA, AND KEY WEST
CARRY OFF THE PALM.
The sparse attendance, added to the damp,
dismal weather, detracted no little from the
spirit Of the races yesterday, and, ii we are
to Judge from the first trial OF speed, the
very horses themselves seemed to have been
affected by the general depression. The
track. as might we'll be supposed, wa. quite
heavy, but the time, all things considered,
was very fair. .......... -......
THE FIRST TRIAL
was for three-year- Folds raised in Virginia,
in harness, mile heats, best two in three;
three or more to start. Prizes: To first
horse, s65; to second. S25; to third, 80.
After much trouble in making start six
entered, in the following order: Major
Walkers horse inside, William Brauer's
Virginia Girl second, W. s. McCance's
Broadrock third, darcy PauPs Branan,
Jr, fourth, V. b. Anderson's Modock fifth,
and J. Roses Limrick sixth. Virginia Girl
took the pole, which she kept throughout,
and, distancng the field, won the race.
Time, 2:105.
THE YOUNGSTER PRIZE.
This prize, given and ridden for by mem
bers of the Virginia Riding Club, was next
contested for, and the seven entered re-
sponded to the call OF the bugle ahd made
good start in the following order: Wathe-
ma, ridden by Mr.. ii. Bartell, inside; Ex-
press, ridden by Mr.. J. w. billiard, second;
Rena, ridden By Mr.. II. Gillian, third !;
Arabian Girl, ridden by William AyreS,
fourth; Captain Kidd, ridden by I. W..
Hewett, fifth; Little Fritz, ridden by Gus.
Inglekinc, sixth; and Nina, ridden by II.
Martin, seventh. Wathena took the pole
from the word go, and kept her lead all
through. winning the race-closely follow
Captain Kidd, and Nina in order. Time,
1853.
THIRD TRIAL.
This was for stations to wagons owned
in Virginia that have stood one season in
Virginia, mile heats, best three in five. 1t
was decidedly the best race, and the spirited
contest between Key West and Captain
West formerly Toodles) caused considera-
following order: General Love first, Key
West second, and Captain West (Toodles)
third. Key West took the pole from the
start, which he kept throughout, winning
the first heat, followed by Captain west,
who had shot ahead of the General on the
home-stretch. The two last named would
have undoubtedly been distanced had it not
been for the fact that Key West broke
slightly "a he reached the home-stretch.
Time, 2:42t.
Second IIeat-At the call OF the bugle
good start was made, Key West taking the
lead, which he kept throughout. The Gene
raj held a good second position until the
third quarter, when Captain West showed
him his heels and came in second. Time,
2:4G.
Third Hcat-There was a spirited con-
test in this heat. Captain West shot ahead
of Key West, which position he maintained
throughout, winning the third heat. Much
enthusiasm was evinced by the crow d at
this result.
Fourth Heat-The race had now become
very exciting, and bets, which had been
two to one in favor OF Key West, were al
most even. At the start Key West took the
pole, but broke, and Captain West showed
him his heels. 1t was now nip-and-tuck
between the General and the Captain until
passing the half-mile pole, when Key West
was gaining; and when they appeared from
between the houses Key " est was leading,
but broke at the home-stretch. and only
gathered himself up in time to be beaten
the race by 4 close shave. Time, 1:46.
Fifth and Last Heat-Darkness was now
coming on, but the race was perseyered in,
and won by Mr. o. J. Schoolcraft, with
CAPTAIN West second.
The Judges were: Major Thomas Dos
well, DR.. Watson, D. j. Schoolcraft, and
Mr. Chastain White. Timers: Mcssrs.
Babcock and Parrish.
Meeting of the Executive Committee
of the Agricultural Society.
An adjourned meeting of the Executive
Committee Of the State Agricultural Society
was held last night at the Exchange Hotel
President Drewry in the chair. The meet
ing was an informal one, and most OF the
time was spent in discussing the IreSldentS
visit to Richmond.
Colonel w. G. Knight, General II. Heth,
and Colonel Thomas II. Carter were ap-
pointed committee to invite guests to the
collation. to be given to the President at the
FAIRGROUNDS to-day,
Colonel Knight informally gave an ac-
count Of his conversation with Mr.. Hayes
while riding with him Yesterday.
A member suggested that the Colonel
had better mind what he said, as the re-
Dorters were about.
Colonel Knight continued his statement;
in the course OF which he said that While
seated by the President he manifested some
surprise that so much had been said in the
papers about his reception in connection
with the city and State, aud so little about
the Agricultural Society. The President
had a copy of the Dispatch with him (but
not Tuesdays paper. Colonel Knight then
handed the President one OF Tuesdays
fyesterday's) papers to read.
The programme for to-day was adopted,
but no further business Of interest trans
acted.
PROGRAMME FOR (ro-DAY) WEDNESDAY.
1. The gates will be opened to the public
at A. NJ.
2. The judges OF award will proceed with
their work.
8. Devons and dairy COWS will be exam
incd in the ring at 10 O'Clock.
4. The examination Of horses in the ring
will be commenced at the same hour.
5. At II o'clock the Executive Committee
and marshals will proceed to meet the escort
OF President Hayes and his party outside OF
the grounds and conduct them to the quar-
ters Of the President OF the Society.
6. At - NJ. the President Of the United
States will be publicly welcomed by Cover
nor Kemper, and introduced to the people
OF the State assembled on the grounds.
7. tip. NJ. the Presidents party and
invited guests will lunch with the officers
of the Society.
s. Trials OF speed will commence at 2a
P. NJ, as follows:
First Trial-Trotting in harness, for
81. unnrnId, md Under. mile heats. best