Morning journal and courier., 1884-09-17

of one hundred and forty-fve sheep of the Shropshire, Southdown and other grades. He also showed thirty Angora goats, whose long, white hair is almost as soft as wool J. W. Ya1e, of Meriden, exhibited thirty long wool sheep.
 THE OTHER EXHIBITS The poultry exhibit at the park is larger than ever but as all the exhibits in that and the agricultural implement department were not in readiness yesterday detailed account of them could not be given. The Boston Blackboard company, of New Haven, repre- sented by J. T. Bagley, showed nine car riages, including one and two-seated top buggies and one open side buggy. Manville 6 Dudley, of New Haven, have fine ex- hibit of five of their best carriages and they looked we'll G. W. PomeFoy, of Hartford, showed what fine carriages they make in Hartford of all kinds, in his exhibit of if teen.
 DECORATED CARTS AND TOWN TEAMS.
 The only decorated town team that pa- raded the streets was that made up by Meriden It contained 36 yokes of oxen, and the cart was very prettily trimmed. It was awarded first premium.
 PREMIUMS AWARDED.
 The following premiums were awarded in the afternoon:
 TOWN TEAMS
 Largest and best string of oxen, not less than 25 pairs from one town-Meriden, first and only premium.
 Best 10 yoke of oxen from one town-E.
 Largest and best team of oxen and steers, owned by one firm or corporation Webster & Sons, Newington and Berlin, first and only premium.
 Largest and best team of oxen owned by one person, John NJ. Ferris of Stamford, orated cart, E. E. Pratt, Meriden, first and only.
 Six years old and over, 3,40O pounds and over, J. M Ferris, Stamford, 1st; R. B. Enc, Weatogue, 2d; Charles Parker, Sd.
 Six years old and over, under 3,400, Au- gustus Hamilton, Bristol, 1st; Joseph Nal Toy, Terryville, 2d; J: M. Ferris, Stamford, 3d
 -- THE TOWN HALL DISPLAY.
 A tent has been erected outside the Town Hall for the big pumpkins, beets and other vegetables and the tables are loaded with a splendid assortment. E. 0. Warner, New Haven, is large exhibitor. In the hall there is splendid display. The fruit is one of the first things to attract attention, the long tables being loaded down with tempting fruit of every kind. The arrangement is es- pecially attractive, and pears, plums, peaches, grapes and apples are skillfully set off with flowers and foliage. Connecticut can well lay claim to being a great fruit State, judging from the display made at the hall.
 The exhibition of dairy products is finer than ever before, and the display of sweet, wholesome butter-no Uleomargarine found there-bread, pies, cakes and cookies of every variety, made by the skillful hands of the farmers wives and daughters, forms one of the most interesting and attractive de- partments to be found in the crowded hall.
 In the galleries the display of beautiful articles presents an array of elegant fabrics and gorgeous colors, table succeeding table, until the eve of the visitor soon tires of the task-if he cares to undertake it-of endeav- bring to select some few articles as the most worthy of praise. It is easy to see St a glance that, although the male sex may claim the greater part of the lower hall as their peculiar realm, in the galleries the ladies reign su- preme. The walls are hung with quilts of every variety and design, and adorned with robes and mantles of rich and beautiful materials.
 THE HORSE RACES.
 About 3, 800 people gathered at the park in the afternoon to see the races. Not less than 300 teams were on the grounds. Several wen-known New Haven gentlemen were present. There was some betting but no pool selling.
 The races were only fairly interesting. James H., usual, cleaned out the 2:50 class. The gentlemen's driving race was more interesting and it was finally won by Jack owned by J. s. Sackett, of Wallingford. In the last heat of the 2:50 class an accident occurred which seemed for moment likely to prove disastrous. The horses had got the word, James H. leading It was a bad start and the horses were considerably separated, but the driver of Willard s. refined his horse 1 across in front of Cylene and the two horses collided The wheels of the sulkies were locked and the drivers thrcwn to the ground. The horses struggled, but could not pull the sullzies apart for some time. Finally they separated and both sulkies were considerably injured, but that was about all the damage that was done. Willard s. was given dis tance for running into Cylene and the latter horse was given eighth and last position. Following are the summaries:
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