The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-10-23

I41ary. our city florist, exhibited some ira
GIT and lovely cut flowers and also some
RI [blooming plants. Miss Bette Henry
hAf1n exhibition astand of beautiful green
b 65 plants and rare roses.
Space and time fail US to enumerate fur
Chi theaattractions Of the rotunda-that
they IN. highly creditable to the skill, to ste
andindustry of our people none will deny.
The award of premiums has not yet been
made, and we have to defer its publication
for another issue.
THE SECOND DAY.
Like its predecessor, Wednesday came in
damp, cloudy and disagreeable, but notwith-
standing this, the crowd began to pour into
town at an early hour, and soon the road to
the Fair grounds was moving mass of We
hicles, horsemen and pedestrians. By
noon the crowd assembled within the en-
closure was very large, and as it swayed to
and fro and gathered around the articles on
exhibition, the scene was indeed bustling
one. On every side were the gatherers OF
pennies. Here and there were hobby-horses,
shooting galleries, &C., and near by men
and boys were throwing base balls at dumb
babies, pitching rings, and otherwise spend
ing their time and money. Towards even
ing the races were announced, and the
crowd made its way to the course. All along
the benches which faced the judges stand
were crowded, and many had sought the SUI
perior advantages of the Grand Stand. a
recent erection and great acquisition to the
grounds. And just here we will state that
tits well worth the money to get seat on this
Grand Stand. From it every portion Of the
track can be seen, and at the same time a
comfortable resting place can be enjoyed,
just beneath it is the restaurant, where all
kinds of refreshments are served, and where
perfect order prevails.
THE RACES.
In consequences OF the rain, the trotting
race announced for Tuesday was postponed,
and came off at o'clock yesterday. TWAS
mile heats, best three in five-$40.00 to first
horse, $500 to second and $1,000 to third.
The entries were Schoolcraft's Matte B.
- Moore's sBastine,' and Arch Walkers
gray horse. The race was won by Matte
3, in three straight heats, with 'Bastine'
second. Time, 3.14; 3.12; a.ll.
THE ENGLISH RACE.
The chief interest of the day centercd upon
the English fat race, to the winner of which
the magnificent Virginia Hotel Cup is to be
given, and it was we'll worthy, for never yet
has there been feature of the Fair which
proved so exciting and attractive. There
were eight entries, and each rider bore his
family colors and all were fully and hand
somely equipped for the contest. The
entries and colors were as follows:
"Tom Collins" owned by A. Davenport,
and ridden by Geo. East. Colors black and
amber.
Fleet" O. E. Money of Albemarle, own
er and rider, color light blue.
Sans Souci, c. Fl. Moore of Orange, owner
and rider, colors dark blue.
Lemma, 'owner F. Fl. Nichols, ridden by
Maui, colors blue.
Ely away w. a. Holmes of Bedford,
owner and rider, colors pink.
'Lottie Lee, r. Fl. Belts, Albemarle, COL
ors red.
Emu J. Archer Holmes, Albemarle,
owner, G. McNeal, rider, colors pink and
black.
Kangaroo o. Wilkerson owner and rider,
colors scarlet and black.
The horses got off we'll together, a nd on
the first half Sans Souci' took the lead,
but was pushed hard by ssTom Collins"
who on the third quarter ran ahead and was
followed by Fleet, and in that order they
came in-'Tom Collins 'Fleet'' Sans
Souci,' with the rest close behind.
It was the most exciting race ever run in
The county, and cheer after cheer greeted
he horses and riders as they flew past the
tand, whilst the Stonewall Band struck up
is liveliest notes.
TODAY.
The excitement of to-day will be the
English Hurdle race which comes off at 2
''clock. Besides, there will be other trials
i speed and attractive features.
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