The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1878-10-11
The Territorial, Fair.
OLYxPIA Oc4 IN ia..

commenced at the grounds one mile
south OF this city. on Monday last
During the past year the association
has made many extensive improve.
ments on thei7 property, which iss.rr.
rounded BY . high board fence. The
pavilion and dancing hall have been
enlarged and improved. and stage has
been placed in the east end of the latter
where the Olympia Ministries hold
forth. A great number Of stables and
sheds have been pu. up for the ACCOM-
modstion Of stock of eli kinds. There
have also been put up large number
of stalls or stands. which were oil rented
and are now occupied. The Bohemian
glass blower has bis tent pitched on
the grounds and is doing . lively bust
ness. Mr.. Piper Of Seattle is here and
if we are to judge from appearances. he
must be coming money. Almost every
one you meet has TO change . stick of
candy into the left hand before saluting
friend. It is amusing to see country
cousin grab b I'D Of his sweetness
hand and exclaim "come on, Sal Let's
60 to Piper's, and &c. bits worth Of
that redhot candyr The half mile
race track was put in excellent condl-
ton for the various races announced to
take place over it, and Monday and
Tuesday it Was first class, but owing
to the constant rains. j. is ut present
very heavy. You have announced the
result Of the races previous to Wednes.
day. and will not give them again.
A running match mile heats, best two
in three for purse Of $3.50. took place
to-day between Black Hawk of Seattle,
Plow Boy; If Lewis county. and Mos
COW, Of this city. and although the
track was very heavy the race was hot.
ly contested. Pillow Boy won by taking
the first two heats. Moscow second.
The black horse runs we'll aud always
leads his competitors to the quarter.
but from that he seems to let down"
Seattle people have no occasion to be
ashamed of their horse. - experienced
turf men say with training he will be
very fast. A trotting match also took
place to-dsy between "Queen" entered
by ]. B. Rowe and "Jim Scott" by Geo.
Foster. This race was for the society
purse Of $50. offered for the best trot-
ting horse. Washington bred, without
record. and was won easily 10y Foster .
horse. The Association here is ex-
perisncing the same drawback that the
the King County Society did, in the
way Of wet. disagreeable weather. The
programme for to morrow bids lair
to be the most varied and interesting
Of any day during the season. In the
forenoon there will be running race,
best two in three, half mile heats. for
. purse Of $3.50; and q trotting match,
best two in three. half mile heats, for
three year olds Washington Territory
bred, for which liberal purse will be
offered. Each evening of the current
week there will be dance given in the
large hall on the gounds, erected tor
that purpose. A great number Of ladies
and gentlemen from all parts Of the
Sound attend these parties. The music
is furnished by Mr.. r. s. White, and is
excellent The officers Of this associa-
ton have worked faithfully and earn.
estly to make the fair . success and but
for the unfavorable weather thcir efforts
would have been crowned with merited
success. It is hardly probable that 1t
will prove financial success this year.
as the society are giving very liberal
purses and premiums. Each trip OF
tho steamers Zephyr and Messenger
from the down Sound ports. brings
large numbers of visitors, many Of whom
will'remain until after the close of the
fair. Seattle, in particular, IL well re-
presented, ard it 10 estimated that at
least hundred people from your city
are sojourning here ct present. Two
or three interesting foot races are an
nounced to take place tomorrow. 60
counts Of which will be given in my
next. Among the public amusements
here might be mentioned our local
minstrel club. which gives . perfor-
nance each afternoon on the grounds.
and occasionally presents short pro-
gramme in the evening before the
dance. Prof Leotard. the acrobat, who
has been occupying Columbia Hall for
the past week, besides several little
side shows. The race in which Seattle-
ties are more or less interested Is the,
best two in three. halt mile heat race
Washington Territory bred, for purse
of 600. Among the horses entered
for this race 10 . colt of Mr.. Bows. and
. black colt belonging to Mr.. A. Pom
thus. both Of your city. This race 10
announced to be run on Friday. We
will inspect The articles on exhibition
in the pavilion and mention more
minutely some iuteresting features Of
the fair in our tomorrow letter. A
grand baby show will DO held on Sa.ur-
day afternoon, Oct 10, and the prizes
will be given - follows:
FIRST CLASS.
Best baby under one year old. 6rst
prsmimn, knife. fork and napkin ring.
Esoond-bsst baby, under one year.
second premium. silver spoon.
CLASS SECOND.
Best baby. from ore to two years. Let
premiuu. silver mug.
6scoud- last baby, fron one 10 two
years, second premium silver spoon.
CLASS Third.
Best baby, from two to four years.
iirst premium. silver mug.
Second. best baby. from two to four
years, second premium. silver spoon.
CLASS FOURTH.
Best child from four to six years. first
s.s.r. .;lvor frnit knife