The Press., 1886-09-30
Fair Nntes.

FORD AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY AT STAF-
 FORD SPRINGS, OCT. 13rH AND 14TH, 1886.) )
 Much interest is expected in dairy ex- hibits. State Dairy Commissioner Tateum of Putnam and Wholesale Grocer Brown of Norwich are to pass judgment, and the creameries in Conn. and Mass. are expect ed to compete, beside private dairies. For the best ten lbs. of creamery butter premiums are offered of gold medal, $5 and 8, and the came for private dairy exhib- it's For specimens of granular butter premiums of $3. g. and $1. The premiums of gold medal, $5 and 8 are also offered each best exhibits of cheese from creamery and private dairy, and $5, $3 and $2 for sage cheese from factory or private dairy.
 Railroad fares will be. reduced as-in past years from all points on N. L. N. railroad, and from Springfield and Hartford. In addition to regular trains special will leave Palmer for the fair grounds each day day at HAS 8. m., and returning leaves the fair grounds at about 5. 80 p. m., mak- ing connections each way with Spring field trains On the second day a special will 3 and the fair grounds at about 5. 45, making connections for Putnam and Hartford.
 There will be no balloon ascension this year, Mime. Carlotta being engaged in Vir- ginia on the dates desired, and the man. agement not wishing to deal with the par ties who disappointed them last year. The omission will be made up in other attrac- tions already announced, and to be an- nounced hereafter as secured.
 A good and ample police force will be on duty, as in past years.
 N. R. Fish of Mystic River will show his herd of Swiss cattle, the best in New England.
 A four-in- hand team of imported Shet- land ponies will please the children and everybody else. They are perfect little beauties.
 A package room will be provided, where overcoats, bundles, etc., can be checked for safe keeping for five cents.
 Among many noted athletes present will be Kearney, the great jumper, who will make a standing jump over horse fifteen hands high, and running jump over the head of the tallest man. He will also make running jump over the backs of three ordinary horses. az !
 Three dog races of 200 yards will be made between trained dogs in the p. m. This exhibit will be novel and exciting.
 The bench show will be larger and bet 4 TN .R Gu:, l., this announcement.
 We again urge all local exhibitors to help make the fair credit to the locality. Show your pride in the fair by helping to make it. Premiums in classes of fine arts, domestic productions, fruits, flowers, vege- tables and grain will this year be double the amount of those given in former years A good show of dairy products is especial ly desired Those who do not desire to compete will do favor by exhibiting just the same. %f #.
 The following list of entries in trotting classes speaks for itself :
 2:37 CLASS.
 Geo. w. Rice. Springfield, g.g. Robt Clayton. Maplewood Stables, New Haven, c.g. J. A. D. A. B. Greene, Willimantic, g.m. Belle Jefferson. c. Capron, Providence, br.m Jennie C.. T. w. Titus, Springfield, b.m. Empress F. L. Clark, Willimantic, bs. Roscoe 1. Sanderson, Wilimantic, r.g. Dolan H. M. washburn, Springfield, chm. a Anna (. C O. P. Atwood, Pittsfeld, Mass., b.m. Baby O. P. LA. KnoWltoD, NewpOrt, ,R.I, b.m. MattieMessenger Geo. Clark, Boston, b.m. Kitty F. E. Palmer, New York, bTf S. Prince. A. A. Whitney, ROchdale, Mass, blk m. Abby S, Geo. Needham, New Britain, b.s. Merrill Boy. Allen Risk, Meriden, s-.s.ss b g, Allen e Geo. W. Rice, Springfield, g.g. Robert Clayton, A. R.. Greene, Winilnantic g.m. Belle Jefferson. I. H. Hall, Mlllbury, Mass, b. 2. Maryland formerly Capt. Gains. . ~.''- ' Utton Bros., Middlebury, Vt, b.m. Clara M. H. M. Washburn, Springfield, b.g. Jack Shepard, Jr. F. E. Palmer, New York; bl'k s. Prince, Chas. Wizard, Brookfeld, Mass, b.m. Lady Richford Samuel Rich ards, Springfield, b.m. May w. rt 2:45 GLASS:
 Stables, New Haven, bg. Geo. E. c. capron Providence, R.I, gm. Jennie c. Chas Clark, Wtlimantic cm. Tampa I. L. Clark, '' ......s b,m. Clara H. 1. Sanderson, .' c.g. Andrew J. Gon Gsne Rfos Mddlebury, y ss s61% 6m Eans Anns N ass 6HPE ssssa ky kSE sBRasaia Bro6fs Q. P. Atwood Pitts4eld, Mass, b.m Baby 0. P. 6. E, Ira sk, WalHsgford, Conn.,, bg. Geo. K. A. Knowlton, Newport, Vt, b.m. Messenger. Geo; Ca.l1, Boston, b.m Kitty. H. Wilson, b.g. John M. A. A. WniIIleyy tOcnQaley MASS.s DIX ms ADDy 5. Geo. NeedhaIn, New Braintree, b.s. Morrill, Boy. Allen Risk, Meriden, br m, Grace Middleton Gary Bros, sOafford Springs, m, Mary c
 2:5O GLASS:
 Stables. New Haven, b.g. Geo. E. F. Weldon, Providence. b.m. Mabel w. ghas. Clark, Willimantic, b.m. Tampa. T. L. Clark, '' 2stt bm Clara R. L. Sanderson, r.g. DOlan. s b.g. Andrew J. J. T. Nichols, g.g. Snow Flake. Otton Bros.. M1ddlebury, Vt, b.m. Anna. H. M. Wash burn, SDfinpheld hm Kitty Rronka J A: Knowlton, Newport,vt blk g. Etha5 H.Drew. H. Wilson, Boston, b.gy John M Fred. Shallow, Worcester, b.g. Wild Duck Gary Bros., stafford Springs, 2 m, Mary G Allen Risk, Meriden, br m, Grace Middleton A. H. Barney, Providence R.I., chg. Dave. Oakland Farm, Swansea, Mass., chg Sleepy Tom l Barnum Charlestcwn, Mass, chg. Dick Dougan ). A. Kelley, Worcester, R.m. Wonder E. s. Clark, Willimantic, gg Spotted Tom I. D. Daily, Boston, bg Verplus NJ. M. Ware, Newport, R. T., bg: Electrician F. E. Palmer, New York, 5sl.s. b.p Retort F. K. Palmer, New York, f, Fay
 HURDLE RACE: A. H. Barney, Providence, R. l., b.p Dave. Oakland Farm, Swansea. Mass. ch g Sleepy Tom l D. Barnum, Charlestown, Mass, chg. Dick bougan [. D. Daly, Boston, bg. Verpus | ?. K. Palmer, New York, b.g. Retort. |
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