Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-09-28
THE VEIsGENNEs FAIR.


In speaking of the best exhibits in floral
hall, we neglected to mention that of Smith
& Ketcham, furniture dealers, or that of
Wells Richardson & Co. of Burlington,
both of which were meritorious and took
first premiums.
The trotting at Smiths Park Thursday.
was not, strictly speaking success. There
seemed to be "hitch" almost everywhere
and the races did not go along very smoothly,
each heat elciting considerable discussion.
1t looked at first as it the free for all, four
| to enter and three to start, would be indef-
niely postponed. A horse had been entered
whose record was too much for the other
entries. who, in sporting parancc, "kicked
| against it, Finally the Objectionable ami
NAL was Withdrawn, but this left only three
entries. However, compromise was at last
reached, by the winner being required to pay
the fourth entrance fee, start made, and the
race Fl nishcd after many delays.
"Maggie," the horse entered by Frank
Jones, is the property of Mr.. Ii. r. Booth Of
Fcrrisburgh, and is promising young ami
NAL. With the right sort Of training she will
develop into tirst-class tro,ter.
| 1t seemed to Il good many people Thursday
that matters would have been greatly expe-
ditcd by keeping the stand clear of all
except reporters. AS il was, good many
were there who's presence could easily have
been dispensed with, and the result was it
was Almost imp pssiOe to see anything.
The cross bet Scen run and trot known
as the pacing race did not elicit great deal
of admiration. This was no, the fault of the
horses, as, TO oil appearances, they were moi
well down TO their work.
Taking everything into consideration, how.
ever, the trot reflected credit on the society.
1t is one thing to have good trot when th,
a mile and half away.
Three Thousand People In Alton dance
Interesting Races.
VRRGENNEs, Sept. 20.-The trotting al
Smiths park to-day was attended by abou
1000 people At 10 o'clock the farmers
purse, SEQ, $40 to first, SO to second, 81 tC
third, WAS troted for and won by g. E. Nc
Leans horse, with L. II. Hallock's Meth,
Lee second, A bicycle race followed at
p. M, mile heats, won by George McGowar
of Middebury, an easy first; +. Z. Scove
OF Nergennes second and Marvin Dana o
New Haven third. The purse was $40
i've to first, three to second aid two to third
, Only one heat was run on account of tn
heavy track. Next came the free for-all
purse, $50 S75 10 first, $50 TO second, Sc
TO third. Entries: Ellen, by VIM. Stewar
of Ticonderoga, Black Dan, by ID. ii
} Nichols, Maggie. by Frank Jones and ont
other that did not start. Ellen came il
first with Maggie a good second, in each
heat, only three being trotted. Time,
!, 2:47l 2:4O, 1885,. Ellen trotted well, with
but few breaks, aud showed good qualities
Magge did nicely, but needs more training
: Next came the pacing race for a purse o
$50 ten to first, six to second, and four t,
r Third. Entries Panton Boy, w. Conant
. JIM Ward Spaulding; Lucy Parrot, j
, Brooks Panton Boy came in first and Jiu
: second Much breaking was seen, no hors
e being free from it, though Panton Boy brok
g very little comparatively. The 2;40 rae
: was not trotted, but one entry being made
llalock's Net!e Lee. A goodly number G
7 sporting me were present from outside, b,
= the betting was light.