Morning journal and courier., 1883-09-28
The WatertOwn Fair.
The Events of the Closing Day-TrOtting
 and Bicycle Racing.

The Events Of the Closing Day-TrOttfnx
 and Bicycle Racing.
 etMary dear, do you see those immense beets over there?" ssYes love, but that fancy cake is prettier, don't you think SOP" and she gently pushed him along to the counter where the cakes were resting in all the glory of their frosting and towering. They were young couple, and the tonic effects of the fresh air of the Litchfield hills were appar- ent in the bright clear complexion and rosy cheeks of the young girl and the bronzed features of her lover. They passed along slowly by each counter in the exhibition hall of the Watertown fair. hand in hand, and for every glance he gave at the articles of the
 fair he looked two loving and tenderly be- seeching looks into the clear blue eyes
 which responded promptly every time. AL
 though the young lady was not down in the list of entries she was yet the fairest exhibit, and attracted more attention than other wonders sent from the Connections farms The young couple jostled their way through counters exchanging words with an occa- sional acquaintance. Here also were sturdy farmers, comparing notes and deciding what potatoes yielded the best, what kinds of seed corn they put in next year, gaining knowledge that would assist them materially in their work. The stalls occupied by enterprising firms gave the farmers 8 chance to see where the best places to buy were. the ladies got valuable ideas as to new kinds of more or less intricate fancy work and cooking and the fair became grand emporium of know Io1n nxuhn wall hn ookS kol The Watertown people have certainly suc- ceeded well in their efforts and their fair has been iberally pstronized. The attendance has been on the three days very large, aggre- gating fully 12.oOO people. There were more people out yesterday than on either of the preceding days, as is always the case on the last day. The main features of the day were the award of premiums, the exhibi- ton of horses and the races. The premium list is too extensive to be included in our list. About $2, 900 was given in premiums. In the forenoon there were exhibitions of matched and family horses, Watertown teams and gents driving horses These exhibitions were very fine and attracted deserved attention. The exhibition of poultry was also favorite with the people in attendance and the pigeons were especially admired. The fruit and vege- table stands elicited favorable comment. O6V0EaA CdD1oS W6I0 1Ohu6O WILL 1u6C1Ou6 hp- ples, and there was splendid show of pears
 and grapes with some peaches and cranber- ries. The crowd increased in the afternoon to witness the trotting. The first race was the unfinished 2:4O class of Wednes- day. This was taken by Belle of Waterbury, who took one heat the first day. She trot ted yesterday with more ambition and spirit than the day before and won in two straight heats, although Ned W. and Senator Eaton pressed her closely.
 The first race on the programme of the day was the 2:5O class. There had been nine entries, but five were withdrawn. These were Jack, James H., Roan Dan, Muse and TrumanJ. The horses got away on fair trial and Senator Eaton caught the lead and kept it, winning by good lead, May lief ferson second, Fred third. May Jefferson
 won the three succeeding heats and the race and first money. Senator Eaton got second money. The race was at one time exciting. SUMMARY.
 WATERFOWL PARK, Sept. 27.-2:5O class, purse s2OO' divided $120 $50, $30.
 Wm Smith, Hartford, blk m May Jefer- 5 Aiierton. Naugatuoi, b india Rubber
 S Ware, Hartford; g Senator Eaton....1 2 J Tomlinson, Newtown, g Fred. 3 3
 Time, 2422<. 2442z, 2:45A.
 The next race was the 2:27 class, the fast est class in the list of races at the fair. Con- siderable betting took place. The favorite was Emma O., New York horse with good record. There were seven entries, but only three horses responded to the call of the judges. The withdrawals were Harry Pel- ham, May Jefferson, Queen Mountain Boy and Troublesome. The race proved 8 disappointment to those who had hopes of seeing some fast time. At no time was Emma c. pressed closely enough to make the race interesting and she won easily in three straight heats. The second money was won by Josephine s. and Charlie Ware got third money.
 Same day and place, purse S200, divided as above. Wm. Boston, New York, blk m Emma C....-. l WIn. Hagerty, Scranton, Pa., blk n Joseph me S ..::..--
 Time, 2:S816, 2:37, 2:S64
 The bicycle race was procession. There were ten machines on the track when the word was given. Mills of Bristol at once shot ahead and by the time he had been around the track six times to make the three miles his competitors were strung out behind him at varying distances. The purse was $20 to
 first, $5 to second.
 That closed the list of sports on the card and the people were soon vending their way home, some in carriages and others on the train of five cars all of which resounded to the well known, "We never speak as we pass by," and 'EWait till the clouds roll by," sung by young ladies and gentlemen, who yelled themselves hoarse in their efforts to properly celebrate the ending of the fair.
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