Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1886-03-11
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.
AGRICULTURAL PARK.
what Is Being Done There-Extensive


What Is Being Done There-Extensive
improvements.
Notwithstanding the recent heavy rain,
the horsemen at the Park, more especially
those in charge of the gallopers, have not
been compelled to let up in their work
altogether but have done something every
day. A day or two more of fine weather
and the track will again be in tip-top con-
diuon, and those who go out early in the
morning will be able to see lively trials of
speed The running horses predominant
now, but the trotting stables are beginning
to fill up, and it will not be long before the
sulkies are flying around merrily The
running stables quartered at the Park, or
at Shears, across the street, are those of
Matt. NJ. Allen, Garland Il Goldsmith,
Kelly ~ Lynch, Matt. Storms, Frank Du-
poister, Charles Schlutius. w. NJ. Muir
ray, w. L. Pritchard, Mr.. Muse, Alb. Stem
Ter, William Hazlett and perhaps others
whose names we do not recall A few of
the horses have been slightly under the
weather, but most of them are feeling ex-
ceedingly well. and rapidly getting into
condition.
The new lessees Of the Park, Rhoads.
Grlce " Co, have made g great improve
ment IN the appearance and conyeniences
of the buildings and when they complete
the work visitors will find the place very
neat and comfortable. The most notable
improvement is that made by Charles
Mund, formerly of the Mint Restaurant
who has sublet the dining-room portion
OF the establishment, and fitted il up ex-
cellently. The kitchen, meat-roOm store
room, pantry, etc, are models of neatness
and cleanliness, and the main dining-room
IS kept in perfect order. South of the main
room are two private rooms, capable of ac-
commodating twelve persons each at table;
but as the apartments are connected by
folding doors. they can be readily thrown
into one. and thus accommodate a large
party. The furniture is all new and hand
some, and the table appointments superior
Two pleasanter rooms for the purpose could
not be desired, and they will doubt
less be well patronized, especially
by those who like to 90 out
for ride before breakfast, and who will be
able to enjoy the speeding of the race
horses, or take a spin or two around the
track in their own rig for an appetizer
while their breakfast is being prepared
Mr., Mund has French cook, and will
keep his larder well stocked with substan-
tials and luxuries. Heretofore, the Bay
Distris course was the only one in the
State where private parties could be served
in satisfactory manner. This change at
Agricultural Park will, therefore, put the
establishment on a proper footing and re-
dound to its credit
The bar-room has been fitted up anew,
painted in good style, and looks well. The
class of goods" kept at the best saloons in
the city will be supplied, and that is an i'm
provement which the patrons will notice as
quickly as anything about the place. Con-
siderable whitewashing is yet to be done
outside of the buildings. The lessees are
considering the ACCESSIBILITY of having an
electric light pole erected in the centre of
the grounds. illuminating the entire track,
and making it safe and pleasant to drive
upon during the warm summer evenings
1t certainly would be a novelty, and proba-
bly, a taking one.