Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-10-21
Programme OF the B. A. Fair, to be held October
21st, end, 23rd, and 9th.

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Tickets of admission for single day so cents,
or four days Sl50. Schools that attend in a
body admitted for half the above price.
TUESDAY, 2lsT.
1880 O'Clock. Meeting of the Chief Marshal
and Assistants at the Presidents Office.
IL o'clock. A meeting of the President and
Chiefs of Departments and Marshals of Depart
ments. This meeting should be promptly at
tended by all, as far as practicable, SO that ar
rangements may be made for the government
of different Departments.
BY permission of the Chief Marshal, the track
can be used on this day for the practice OF
animals until O'Clock. 90 .-t--
2oclock, P. M A trial of speed for trotting
horses that have never beaten 3 minutes.
$4,000 to first horse, s25 to second horse, and
$40 to third Mile heats. Best three in five
Three or more to enter and three to start.
s.-3 - WEDNESDAY, 22ND.
10 o'clock, A. NJ. Meeting of Chief Marshal
and Chiefs of Departments at Presidents office
1890 A grand display in procession of all
the stock entered.
The examination of all classes of horses will
begin at II O'Clock, at their respective rings.
under the direction of the Chief of that Depart
ment. Saddle horses under "class 5th'' will be
examin ed on the track at the same hour, II
O'Clock.
The examination of articles in all Depart
ments will begin promptly at II o'clock, A. NJ,
on this day. and continue until completed.
MULE RACE.
At IL o'clock, u mule races or more to enter.
to start, slowest mule to win-S15 to first, $40
to second, S. to the third.
l o'clock. Trial of speed. premium Of
$4,000 for trotter raised or owned in the county
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more to enter. to start. Mile heats Best in
5. $50 to first, $50 to second, and 500 to third
horse.
3o'clock. grand English Flat Race" by
Englishmen exclusively, who will ride in the
colors of their respective families. First prize,
beautiful Cup, presented by J. D Crowle, val
ued at $780, Second prize, a Silver Cup, pre-
scented by the Society, valued at $50. Third
prize, Cup. valued at SIS. No trained racing
hor ses allowed in this race.
THURSDAY, 23RD.
10 o'clock. Meeting of the President and Di.
rectors at the Presidents Office.
1890. The examination of cattle, sheep, and
hogs continued until finished.
IL o'clock. Examination of Matched Horses
n harness and single harness (under classes 4
and 81 on the track.
1 o'clock. A trial of Horsemanship by the
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splendid Saddle. To the second best, a fine
Bride. To the third, q handsome Riding Whip.
Open to all lady competitors. Escorts will be
h allowed if desired.
o'clock. English Hurdle Race-one mile
dash, leaping six Hurdles. First prize, Silver
Plate, valued at s25. Second prize, valued al
SIS.
3 O'clock Trial of Speed. premium of
Sl50. Open to all trotters. Mile heats. Best 8
in5-4 or more to enter and 8 to start. 500 to
first $50 to second, and $40 to third horse. Time
to be made 240.
There will be a grand Military display on
this day, consisting of invited Companies OF
Infantry and Artillery; also. Artillery firing
on the ground.
FRIDAY, 2iTH. --
10 O'Clock. Meeting of President and Direc-
tors at the Presidents office. =
1890 o'clock. A grand display in process ion
on the track of all premium stock.
1880 o'clock. A trial of speed for pacing
HORSES or more to enter, and to start Mile
heats. Best in g. Entrance fee $40. Two
thirds of entrance fee to go to first horse, and
one third to the second. E.
1.3O o'clock. A Running Race. One mile
dash. Best 2 in g. for solid Silver Cup, value
fifty dollars.
$50 o'clock. An English Consolation Race :"
for Horses that have not taken prizes during
the Fair. Run exclusively by Englishmen.
Prizes and regulations made by themselves.
o'clock. Shooting Match of Glass Balls
by the Shooting Club.
No stock or articles of any kind shall be re-
moved from the Grounds until after IL o'clock
on last day of the Fair.
A charge of So will be made for fixed horse
stalls. Any one exhibitor taking more than
one stall will be charged 81 for each additional
one. Open horse stalls charge of 81 for single
stalls, and 81 cents for each additional one by
same exhibitor, No charge for cattle stalls or
sheep and hog pens. -.r5W 3
The "Stonewall Brigade Band" will be pres
emit each day of the Fair.
This programme will be strictly adhered to
and carried out promptly, and call on all Ex-
hfbitors, Marshals, and other Officials, to aid
and assist me in accomplishing this desirable
end. ]. A. BUMGARDNER.
Chief Marshal. :