The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-09-20
AT THE PARK.

1 sheep, Gen. u. +. MattockS EXHIBITS som
handsome full Jersey bulls, Two years and on
year old. Orestes Pierce, VIM. E. Gould
Harry j. Fowler and M. Stevens exhibit fin
herds. Among the numerous stalls occupie
by Blanchard Brothers none proves more al
tractive than the one in which is Farmer
Beauty, comedy calf, imported direct iron
the Island of Jersey, and valued at $500.
Large numbers of visitors fc ,ked around tn
pens of Collie (shepherd) dogs from Riversid
Farm. The breeding stock was importe'
from Scotland several years ago, and tn
standard of breeding has been kept very high
The young dogs train with wonderful rapidity
so that after few weeks handling, they ar
able'to manage fcsk of sheep, or herd of cat
tie, as well, if not better than man. Thes
dogs will drive sheep each day at 10 o'clocl
in the forenoon and the public can have al
opportunity of witnessing their wonderful in
telligence.
To-day, and the remainder of the fair, the
park will be open at am.
There have been numerous additional con
tributions to the department of agricultural
implements and domestic utensils, the com
mittee having no little work making room fol
the constantly arriving horse-rakes, churns
plows, creameries, etc. The Acme pulveriz
ing harrow and clod leveler exh bited BY
Kendall & Whitney lo5ks capable of giving
great assistance to the farmer in the depart
ment of heaviest work. Blanchard Brothers
now display an assortment of the Stoddard
churns, among them mammoth churn de-
signed to be operated by horse power.
The Races.
That the man who hath love for horse in
his soul has not become extinct, was attested
in the goodly attendance at Presumpscet Park
in the AFTERNOON TO witness the trotting con.
tests. In numbers the spectators were fully up
to the first day of the average State fair.
The trotting was good, and if any one was
inclined to criticise the quality there could
certainly be no room for objection to the guam
tity. If there had been fewer contestants it
might have been more exciting, as the audi
ence could have followed their various for.
tunes with keener relish; but if full field
Of fine trotters, all speeding their best. and
their drivers managing their finest for
the advantage, the sight was presented in a
manner that was probably never excelled in
this State.
The judges in the stand were Messrs. W. f.
King, A. w. Jordan and James S. Jack. The
races to be decided were for horses that had DC
public record of trotting in less than three
minutes, and for stations that had never trot
ted for money. The horses were called VI
shortly after two o'clock. The races were
trotted in alternate heats Tor the three min.
ute class, the following were entered:
j. B. Woodbury., Lewiston. -. b m Drummer Cir
II. Morrill,. Saccarappa. ....,.....-.... m Lena M
l. L, Winans, Vassaiboro. CHI Belmont Pilot
A. L. Cobb, Deering ....-..-...,....-... IN Flora
Fred Boucher, Portland. ..,.............. John
b. w. French. Lewiston. Harry
+. r. Hayden, Rumford Pt,.........c oh m Cassandra
f. G. Nutter, Cape Elizabeth, .........m Nellie M
J. N. Hqssey Portland ............. blk m Fanny M
ID. +. Libby, Gardner. .........., blk Centurion
Robinson Dean, Buckfield. ....t..... big Robert L
>. + Haines. Biddeford. ..................b juno
N. r. Elel N Wport. .......,.........Nellie Bishop
Ira z. Woodbury., Portland. Lady independence
All appeared upon the track except Flora
and Lady Independence. They were dis
tiuguished by the colors worn by their respect
i've drivers. Positions were drawn as follows:
Robert D., /; Harry. 2; Flora. 8; Lena NJ. a
John L., 5; Cassandra, G; Belmont Pilot, Z
Nellie Bishop s; Nellie NJ 8; Fanny NJ, 10;
Juno, Il; Drummer Girl, II.
OF course in such a large field position was
of much consequence and considerable scoring
resulted bat they were finally sent off.
THE THREE MINUTE RACE,
First Hedt-Robert ID. had the advantage OF
the inside and took &c ID lead around the pole
with Henry second, Juno and Drummer Cir
IL ~ -
badly and after going a half he drew out
Robert ID. held his lead and won the beat
Harry was second Drummer Girl third, juno
fourth; Centurion, fifth; and the balance Of
the field it is not necessary to place. Time,
2.41.
Second Heat Eleven horses came up for the
second heat. After much Vexatious scoring
they got the word "go'' at a great disadvan.
tage TO several horses who were some lengths
to the rear. Robert d. was ahead and liz
creased his lead easily, Harry taking second
position. 1t was not an interesting heat, the
leading horse being evidently vastly superior
to his competitors. Robert ID. logged under
the wire an easy winner. Harry was second
Centurion third. The balance of the field
were struggled TO the rear. Time, 241.
Third Hedt-The field had become SO well
thinned down that very good start was Of
fected. The leader went to the front as usual
but there was close and exciting trottine
among the balance of the field for the othel
purses. Drummer Girl did well, and got W
TO second position at the finish. Centurion
was third and Juno fourth, all passing upde
the wire close together Time, 2.38.
That decided the three-minute race, Rober
D. winning heat, race and first money, $65
Henry second, $45; Drummer Girl third, $25
and Centurion fourth, SIS.
SUMMARY.
PREsUMPsCoT PARK, Sept. 10, 1882. For purse
Of $150-divided, $65 to 1st; $40 to I'd; $50 t,
Sd; Sl5 to 4th. Three minute class, best in [
to harness.
Robinson Dean, ms. b. G. Robert D..
j. b; Woodbury., ms; b. m. Drummer Girl 8
b. W. French ms. Harry. ;. .........2 2
Il. Morrill,, ms, +. M. Lena M ....-....,. s
!. I. Wmans, ms. c. b. G. Belmont Pilot. % DIR.
Fred Boucher, ms. John. ID l(
+. Hayden, AS. c. m. Cassandra. lilo {
Z. G. Nnttet, MS M 6. Miller's Maid =. 9 II
J. N. Hqssey, ns; blk. m: Fanny M..... 9
ii. T. Libby, ms. blk. G. Centurion 49,.
j: f. Haines, ms. b. g: Juno ;.....,
M. F. Eiel, rs Miss Nellie Bishop -....11 10
Eben Howe, ms. b. m. Kate. .............12 IL DIR
Iime-2.41, 2.4l, 2.3o.
THE STALLION RACE.
For stations that had never trotted for mon
ey there were the following entries:
W. s. P. Tilton, Togus .Constellatie
j. b. Woodbury., Lewiston -. ...Plow 30
l.. T. Winans, Vassalbor9.. CHI Melbourne Kin
l. Hayden Hayden. R Snrt1ont ii, III Eclai
A s. Morrill, East Hebron, ............G Gov. Merrill
Gov. Morrill, and Constellation did not re
spond. Melbourne King drew the first posi-
ton, Knox second, Eclair third, Pillow Bo
fourth. They were four very handsom
horses AS they moved up and down the track
in warming exercise, their fine appearance re
ceived the plaudits and admiration of tn
crowd, while the band discussed stirring mu
sic.
First Heot--Eclair had the best of the star
and succeeded in getting the lead around tn
pole. Pillow Boy broke on the back stretch an'
ran to the front, leading by four lengths on tn
first half. He maintained his position through
out the heat, but did not succeed in winning
it, the judges setting him back for running
Some thought they should have sent him t
the stable. The horses places-Eclair 1st
Knox I'd, Plow Boy Sd, Melbourne King 4th
Time 2.45a
Second Hedt-Eclair took the lead closel,
followed by Glen Knox, and they had yer,
close contest for the supremacy during tn
whole first half mile, going under The wire
side by side. Plow Boy was third throughou
the first half, bat as they entered the SECOND
he commenced to trot very we'll, and won tn,
heat handily. Eclair was I'd and Knox Sd
Time 2.4S. The driver of Eclair was in mucl
trouhla and was quite insolent to the iudoas