The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1880-10-09
THE ELkTON FAIR.


DOINIG ALL ALONG THE LINE.
The grand stand is comrl.itd.
Reckless won't he here 10 try:
Haywoods' MINISTRIES are expected.
The gates will be found open at 9 \. NJ.
Many entries of fine stock have been made
| from adjoining States.
Bob Frazer had his promising young nag
upon the track this week.
Undoubtedly it will be Far next week,
unless it rains territcally.
"Art has been on hand this week, and
has he.ped along amazingly.
Stock exhibitors will receive tickets for
two attendants, or less; no more.
The track is being used by our citizens
every day. 1t is in splendid condition.
The Ladies' tent" will contain Il "curi-
osity." Send in your nick nacks, Ladies'.
The carpenters We're driven from the
grand stand roof by the wind on Monday.
\ number Of offers of trotting horses
have been refused in consequence of the full
lists.
The music will lie dispenscd-or blown
by the Rising Sun, Oxford and Newark
| Bands.
| The exhibit, for judging, of driving and
riding horses will take place, on Thursday,
at 10 \. NJ.
| \ ball throwing gallery is being erected,
where any one may see how straight they
can fling
| The list of judges will not be made known
until Wednesday morning. SO says the
| President.
Billy Boulder, the famous New York trot-
ter, who is entered in two classes is already
on the ground.
There is a strong probability that an EN-
curSion train will he run from Conowingo
to Elkton daily.
Harry c. IIurn has charge of the ladies
department and will fit it up nicely. Help
him along, ladies.
Two young ladies (handsome, of courSe)
from Philadelphia will act rs judges in the
ladies' department.
Mondays rain came in just right in guam
tity and quality, and now the track is in
excellent condition.
Mrs. Atkinson, of this town, has Il col
lection of animals for exhibition. They
came from Canton-tiannel.
Mr.. Joseph Booth has fitted up very
complete restaurant and ice cream saloon
just in the rear of the grand stand.
The bicycle race, between amateur clubs.
will take place on Friday morning, at II
o'clock. No one-legged men admitted
In the floral department, under charge of
Mr.. j. L. Blrrol, many pretty things may
be seen; among them all attractive fountain
The light Of the torch may now be seen
upon the fair grounds in the evenings 1t
has been found necessary TO work at night
Chief Police King is ready with his corps
of eighteen assistants to keep things and
persons in order. So beware, peace disturb
erS.
The horse and carriage hitching ground
is at the southwest corner of the grounds
Drive to the left after entering the main
gate.
Great additions are being made to the
stabling and sheds for the exhibition of
stock, and yet the entries are ahead of the
accommod ationS.
The management has finally determined
to issue passes each day good from II to
o'clock This is as it should he and will
please every body.
Any day this week a stranger wsuld have
supposed the fair was in progress. Every
body goes ont once day. Admission free
up to Wednesday.
Addresses will be delivered rs follows:
Wednesday 18th, at - o'clock, Prof f. ID.
Porter, of Newark, Sugar Beet Culture"
On Thursday, at y o'clock, by prominent
Lancaster grower, "Tobacco Culture On
Friday, at - o'clock, John |. Carter of
Chatham, Pa, "The Creamery System of
Butter Making"
The managers of the floral department of
the fair are endcavoring to make credit
able display and they earnestly request all
persons having ported flowers, either in
ont of bloom, to place them ut their dis
poSal. If any one has but f,ro or Mrec, send
will be returned in good order after the fair.
sH Childreu'S Vests, pretty good aud