The Brookhaven leader., 1883-05-31
A LAVE END OF TowN.
The II A IN i. Railroad VIII Soon
be Here.
A Big Brick Ward and where the
Bricks Will 70.
A Gala Ride toahe Fair Ground.
and Over the New Race
Track.
How the work, Of ahe u. N. A., IN
n l.. e. Association tkPro-
crossing.
Wide-A wake suen, at the HELM
and the success ofthe En-
terprise a Foregone
Conclusf0n.


ConcIusion.
By the thoughtful courtesy Of Capt. j.
A. Hoskins, LEADER reporter was Afforded
an opportunity last Friday afternoon of a
visit TO the grounds of the S. II. A., NJ. e.
l.. 8. Association, situated Just outside tho
northeast limits of this city, and inspect
ing the improvements there in progress.
The ride to the Fair Grounds was taken
in company with Capt. J.. A. Hoskins,
President of the Association, Hon.. Il. H..
Thompson and Capt. J. G. Hardy, men,
bers of the Board of Directors, behind two
of Capt. Hoskin's fast-trotting ponies,
which made the distance seem but trifle.
On the way out, in the. odge of town, we
passed the hands grading the extension of
the H. d H. Railroad, which is likely to
be, at no distant day, link of the Merid-
ian Brookhaven and Natchez, line. This
part of the road is being built in SUBJ
stantial manner, the regular standard
guage, and at present rate of work will
soon be completed up to the depot of the
Illinois Central.
Just at the point where the hands were
at work on the Railroad, we passed Capt
HoskinS extensive brick yard, where a
large number of convict laborers were at
work, and sheds are built and a large
brick machine and engine in position for
making the brick for the new College
Building aud some other solid improve
ments which are contemplated,
On reaching
TIE FAIR GROUNDS
We were astonished at the progress
which has been made there within the
short space of time the Association has
been in existence, although we were aware
that such pushing, energetic men as Capts.
Hoskins, Hardy, Withers, and Mr.. w. J.
Smith were at the helm. The grounds,
embracing II or IL acres, are already un-
der a talL well-built feree, accessible
through two large gates, one ON the east
side and one on the west. Entering the
western gate, and passing through space
of ground which has been set aside on
either hand for stalls, vehicles, ETC., we
entered the beautiful circular half-mile
race track, which is just receiving the
finishing touches and will be one of the
best i'll tie State. The temptation to
make a fast drive over this course was ir-
resistible, and the ponies were given
fresh start. The time made was not 'two-
forty" but it was fast enough to be en-
livening and give good idea of the ex-
cellent condition of the track. Capt.
Withers, whom we found on the ground
had his fine 2-year-old Kentucky thorough
bred colt also On the track, and the time
she made with the Captain seated on
light-running gig, showed that she was
marvel inspeed as well as of beauty. Treas
urer Nalty was also out airing himself
'On a horse which might have been taken
for thoroughbred.
Ample room has been left on one section
of the grounds for large main building
and commodious. amphitheatre, the judges
stand has been located at convenient
place in front, aud work on these will be
commenced at an early day. Altogether
the preparations for a Grand Fair next
fall are progressing splendidly, and there
is not the shadow of doubt but that
everything will be placed in apple pie
order and he in waiting when the appoint
ed time arrives.
In this connection we may mention that
the business affairs of tie Association are
progressing in most satisfactory manner.
A number Ofnew stockholders have re-
Gently been added, among the number, Col.
J. c. Clarke, of the Illinois Central, who
has thus signified his intention of giving
the enterprise his hearty encouragement.
The pleasure of the ride back was great
ly enhanced by what had been seen, and
our reporter felt that there is big boom
ahead for our favored city, if its opportuni
ties are only properly appreciated and turn
ed to account.
The road leading to the Fair Ground is
a continuation of Court House Street, the
whole length of which will be placed in
excellent order, and of itself be fine
drive.