The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-10-29

THE LIFE-MRMBERs oF THE AGRICULTURAL
| SOCIETY LAST NIGHT, &C, &C.
The threatening clouds Of yesterday
morning, accompanied by damp, penetra
ting wind, made the outlook for large at
tendsnce upon the Fairgrounds very unfa
yorable, and II was evident that many re-
mained at home during the morning wait
| ing for better prospect overhead. Later
| i'm the day, determined not TO be cheated
out OF the "big day." and protected by
oyercoat and wrapping, the multitude be.
gan pouring in at the different gates until
| the hearts OF those interested In seeing q
large attendance were rejoiced, and -the
grounds wore the usual aspect upon the
great day OF the Fair; The side-showmen
shouted, the engines used in displaying the
machinery whistled, the crowds Of people
iostled and greeted, and even the grave di.
rectory smiled as the success. against the
adverse condition OF the weather, became
assured.
| AN UNEXPECTED TERMINATION OF A TRIAL OF
SHEPHERD DOGS.
The first feature IN Yesterdays pro-
gramme was designed 10 be the trial of
trained shepherd dogs, and much interest
was felt ia the exhibition, which was APP
pointed for 0 O'Clock. Many were disap-
pointed, that owing TO some failure on the
| part OF committeeman TO come 10 time
the trial had 10 be postponed until the af-
ternoon. Promptly at =. NJ. the commit
tee assembled. Time was allowed OF fifteen
minutes TO each dog; straws were drawn
for choice in time Of driving, which was
won by Mr.. Green, Of Orange county, the
owner OF Scot" which he, however,
| waived in favor OF bis competitor, a dog
owned by Mr.. Booth. Five sheep were
promptly turned upon the green Qhe dog
being held in leasb) on the southwest
side OF the presidents Office. The
test was to drive the sheep across in
the direction of the exhibition ball, and
coDfne them in one of the pens usu-
ally allotted TO sheep. The trial began,
the racing being suspended so as not 10 in
terfere; but the crowd moving in every
direction and the glass-ball and pigeon.
shooting presented great obstacles TO sue
cessful work. Mr. Booths dog showed his
instinct TO a remarkable degree, and in the
sequel 10 the performance evidenced the
fact that his consciousness OF defeat aroused
In bim feeling Of resenlfulness. Time
having expired, the dog was fastened in one
OF the open pens near By the sheep. An
other pen Of sheep were disposed OF like the
first and Mr.. Green's dog Scot began his
work in fine style, which but for an unex-
pected opportunity for revenge would have
resulted very successfully. Just as the
sheep were passing the pen in which the
first dog was confined and brooding over
bis expected disappointment, one OF the
sheep turned suddenly and entered bis ken
mel. Now was his opportunity TO disgrace
his rival and punish the intruder, OF which
he took advantage at the expense Of the leg
Of fine sheep. There appeared so much
of method in his madness that we feel
obliged TO ascribe the motive. Scot was
awarded the prize.
SALE OF IMPROVED STOCK.
Considerable activity was manifested
among the breeders OF improved stock, and
many sales were made, which will result in
material Improvement in the different Sec
tions TO which these animals are transferred.
Short Horns, Deyons, sheep, and pigs
changed hands; but the most active de.
mand seemed 10 be for Jersey cattle, and
our friend the Hon. A. =. Rowe was busy
making transfers.
"Young Hebe," a beautiful spring calf,
was bought by Mr.. A. Davenport at SIS,
and bull cali to the same for $50.
Mrs. Armheim, lady engaged in the
dairy business, invested 500 in pair OF
Silver FawD calves.
DR.. Beatty, of Richmond, also bought
two choice registered calves.
Mr.. Cameron purchased three cows at
long figures, among them "Orange Bios
son."
The imported COWS Of Mr.. Rowe attracted
great attention.
'The Races.
The racing yesterday was much more at
tractive than that OF the day before.
Considerable interest was manifested in
the match gotten up between II. &. Adam,
who entered Matte 3, and Mr. Harman, who
entered Hook. The purse was for $400.
Best three in fye-mle heats, 10 harness.
Matte B seemed to be the fsvOrite, and it Is
said that considerable money changed
hands. The race was won by Hook in
three straight heats. Time: 252, 2:55, 2:53.
The first race ce-trottng-Open to all ages
for any horse that never trotted better than
2:32, mile heats TO harness, $3.50, best three
in five; $l75 TO first horse; 800 TO second,
$50 to third, S25 to fourth; four or more
10 enter, three to start. A. ii. Perdue
entered Clara Morgan, W. l.. Bass Orange
Girl, James Fletcher Tornado, ii. ii. Car
row Roanoke. The race was won by Tor
nado in three straight heats; Orange Girl
second, Roanoke third, and Clara Morgan
was given the fourth place. Time: 2:40,
2:40t; 2:40.
Second Race-Runnng, two-mile heats,
free to all, weights for ages, two in three,
three 10 enter, two TO start; first horse,
1900; second, S75; third, S25. The fol-
loving were the entries: Vigor, by A.
Fitzgerald; Icdrin, by L. w. boswell {;
Surprise, by s. s. Cooper. 1t was won by
Iiedrn in two straight heats, and was con-
sidered one OF the best races that has taken
place for several years over that track.
Iledrin was the favorte In the start.
Third race-running-genllemun riders !;
mile heats; two in three; weter weights !;
three to enter, two to start; S75 to first
horse, and $40 to second horse.
Major boswell entered Snowden, and o..
o. West, Of Louisville, entered Wrangler.
Snowden was the favorite and winner.
Time, 1:52, 1854.
The judges were Colonel Timothy
O'Brien, +. T.. Taylor, and Charles III. Simp-
son.
Premiums Awarded.
Quick light-draft horses, four-year old stations
First premium 10 G.. W. Palmer, of Saltyille (;
second premium 10 Alexander Kerr ESD.
TDree-year OLD stations First premium 10 Mrs.
John Wright second premium 10 r. w. Chiles, Of
Louisa county.
Two-year old entire colt--Fir.t premium to slrs.
John Wright; secoud premium TO &. V. Temple,
ESq.
One. year old-First premium TO j. l.. Caring
ton, Esq.
Brood. Mares.
Four-year old msres-nrst premium to A. p. &
nj. Is. Rowe; second premium 10 j. l.. Carrington,
ksQ.
Ieree-year old hiy-First premium TO A. NJ.
Birch, Esq.,; second premium to VI. V. Thomas, ESQ.
Two-year old nIly-first BremiRm 10 j. l.. Car.