The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1886-11-06


valued at $500. c. G.. Slaughter best
roadster stallion Kennedy & Sons the
second A. NJ. George for best draft
stallion j. l.. G. Prewitt got the red
ribbon.
The display in the arena to-day
consisted of best saddle stations, best
thoroughbred stations, exhibition OF
model horses. mares and geldings; eX-
hibition of best horses, mares and
geldings in coupe or barouche. These
exhibitions were unusua.;y interesting
and crcditable. There was an exhibit
ton of sucking colts--not numerous,
but good. The display of sweep
stakes, draft horses, thoroughbred
and grade Clydesdale and Percherons
was one of the finest animal exhibits
of the fair.
The balloon ascension was, as usual,
successful. The acrobatic neronaut
has had good luck in all his serial
flights.
The grand Mexican National Band
continues to delight the people with
its excellent music.
The Busch Zouaves'' gave their last
drill to-day for this fair and it was n
fine one.
The Roman chariot lace and. ...cques-
trial gymnast with his "tlying" horses
four in hand, gave his usual entertain
ing exhibit.
Lady dc Jarnett, the handsomest
horse in America was admired by
thousands of people to-day.
There was an eXhibit.o of test strength
and haul by all the traction engines,
which was very interesting
THE. RACES.
A novelty race this evening will be
of unusual interest, it will be run,
u mile, purse, $500; winner at ! mile
800; winner at l mile, 500 and
winner at l.. mile..S100.
The third race this afternoon will be
n hurdle race, over four hurdles II
mile dash, $500.
This grand and successful fair and
exposition will close this evening with
the grandest display of fire works ever
witnessed this side of st. Louis.
The busiest man on the grounds
seems to be Mr. Sydney Smith, the
secretary. Everybody with exhibits |
from abroad are after him all at the
same time, but he dispatches business
at lively rate.
LADIES DEPARTMENT.
Mrs. A. E. Harlan, of Tarrant coun-
ty, took the premium for best collec-
ton in PLAIN sewing. There were
% specimens in this collection. |
In tact this lady had specimens ofevery
article put down in the printed cata-
loguc. The special premium was
5000 phaton, which this lady will carry |
home with her. She also took premium
on best collection of knitting, crochet
ing. Altogether Mrs. Harlan exhibited
over 30 specimens ofneedle work. She
is So years old and remarked that she
believed she could beat, with her
hands, those people down
there pointing to the Singer
and Home pcople) sewing, old as she
was, with their sewing machines. She
had specimens of needlework in every |
department presided over by ladies.
Mrs. II. l.. Marsalis took the special
premium, a silver goblet, valued at
$25, for the best collection Of en-
broidery. In this collection there APP
peared piece of Kensington en-
broidery which it took the lady nine
months to work.
Mrs. j. w. Thompson was awarded
second special premium, same work.
The special premium, a Rodgers
group oil statuary was awarded to
Miss Mamie Hereford for her fine en-
broidery in working her mothers fine
poem on silk banner, as heretofore
Mrs. Lentz received silver cup for
display of lace.
For best general collection Of anti
quities, Mrs. Charles Moran received
the prize.
Mr.. Harris, of Dallas, took first
premium on best collection of coins.
Mr.. G. wv. Field of Louisville, Ky,
with his attractive exhibit Of lie
Fevre Diamonds, has entertained large
crowds all the week with his beautiful
collection of stones, set and plain jew
elry, and sold lots of goods.
One of the most valuable discov-