The Press., 1884-10-16

heat, the latter making best time-57 sec onds.
 The fiat race was taken by "G. B., "King Tom" second.
 IN BICYCLE RACES Princes performance disappointed the so- ciety officers He did not make so good an exhibit as had been looked for. His race against trotting horse was a farce, the horse keeping to slow gait. Prince came in ahead, apparently by permission of the horse and driver, his time for the three miles being 10.55.
 The one mile bicycle race on Thursday was won by w. c. Tracy of Rockville, Fl. Holmes of Rockville being second. There were five starters. Time 3.23.
 The tricycle. race was not put on be- cause because of lack of entries.
 The 'thands off, bicycle race had but one starter, A. s. Squier of Monson, who made the mile in 4.28.
 The five mile bicycle race was won by H. Holmes of Rockville, A. l.. Squier of Monson being secoud. Tracy of Rockville started, but break of his machine com pelled his withdraMa
 There were two entries in tl4e mile consolation race, and E. R. Pratt of Rock vile won in 1.50, G. L. King second.
 THE FOOT RACES
 were very interesting. A ripple was made by the exclusion of Q Rockville profession- al from an amateur race, but the decision of the judges was just one, and required by the term of the entries. l.. E. Meyers, the New York athlete, contested in the mile run, winning in 5.25, s. s. Schuyler being second Meyers also gave an exhi- bition race of ] mile, making the quick time of 5O2 seconds. The best time on record for ] mile is 484, also made by Meyers.
 The one mile walk was won by B. D. Lange of N. Y., w. F. Belcher of Boston second time 7243.
 One-fourth mile run by A. G. Waldron of N. r., s. s. Schuyler of N. Y. second 523.
 2.2O yards handicap race-W. c. White of N Y first, J. B. White of N. Y. second
 Hurdle race-P. J. Mans of N. Y. first, P. Golden second.
 One-half mile run-P. Golden first, s. Farrell of Rockville second.
 One mile walk-W. Meek first, W. A. Hoogland second.
 Five mile run-P. Golden first, P. Heg- elman of N. Y. second.
 The running of Meyers was fine ath- l0L0 e4ulO1I.' All tu0 1OOG races were ClOS0- ly contested.
 The fair was well managed. This all conceded. The crowd left the grounds in we'll satisfied frame of mind. The local public join in the universal praise of the officers. There was good management, and an evident intention to do impartial justice, and to use unfagging energy in the vast system of entertainment. To President Holman, corresponding secre- tary and circuit committee Hicks and Sec retary Converse great credit is due.
 Good order was kept on the grounds. An excellent police system was personally supervised by MT. Hicks. Illegal and rep rehensible pursuits were either driven of or sc far into hiding as to effect little harm. The fair got distinguished notice from the pockpocket fraternity, some city professionals visiting the grounds, but these were spotted and driven off, and thanks to warnings sent of their coming, we hear of but one case of loss, Mrs. Abbie Hunt reporting the theft of $2O from her pocket at the exhibition hall, This is 8 new experience at our Stafford fairs, but 1t is one of the penalties of it's fame abroad as great assemblage of peo- pie, and will be guarded against hereafter.
 There were many entries of single car riage horses, also exhibits in the several classes of stallions, brood mares, pairs of carriage horses, etc. Sheriff West of Rockville had the premium carriage horse, F. R. Tucker of Rockville second best, and H. F. Switzer of Holland third. Four teen colts were exhibited.
 Rev. G. V. Maxham, sup't: Dear Sir Your committee to whom was assigned Glass G. of the manufacturers depart ment," respectfully report that they at tended to their official duties as best they could under the circumstances, and re- spectfully submit the following:
 A very creditable exhibition was made by George Tyler of Boston, Mass, con- sisting of 8 Victor reversible road machine, a Gale sulky blow, and a sulky hay rake These machines were all well worthy the examination of those who have use for them.
 c. P. Hodgson, agent, exhibited eight sewing machines of Singer Manufacturing Co.'S make. Two of these machines were running most of the time, and the speci- mems of work done by them were truly astonishing. Under the skillful manipu- lations of the operators the most beautiful rose buds and flowers sprang into exist ence as if by magic, and the most beauti- full ornamental sewing was done with such promptness as fairly astonished the vast crowd who were ill constant attendance witnessing their operation. In fact, it ap- pears that there is nothing in the line of sewing, either plain or ornamental, that these machines can not accomplish.
 Our venerable Dr. Anson Newell made fine exhibits of his superb extracts and his "Magic Love-" Gall and see him.
 MT. John Brown of Wilmington exhibit ed Mosely & Stoddard creamery and a Stoddard churn, each of which seemed to have special merits, and which he showed off to good advantage.
 MT H. l.. Reed of Rockville also exhib- ited utensils for the dairy, consisting of Davis swing churn, Eureka butter work CT, Nesbit butter printer, and butter car- rier, all of which are well received by the farmers. F ...
 MT. Albert Sharp of Willington had on exhibition an ancient kitchen utensil, used in days long since past, consisting of large wooden dipper, with handle some four feet in length, and was used to fill up dishes or plates with pumpkin or custard, when those pies were baked in the old fashioned ovens which were located back of and in the 'tfire-place" after the fashion of our grandfather's and grandmother's days. Those blessed old days-how their memory is cherished by those of us who nearing the end of our earthly journey.
 MT. Anthony Adams of the Springs ex- hibited a Model Rance n,lmns &o 70