Connecticut western news., 1889-10-02

Crlssey, of Great Barrlngton, Fenton Brook farm, of Egremont, Patrick Hughes, of Sheffield. Sucking colts, trotting breed, 0 N Gilbert. Not trotting breed, G W Stickles and s K Williams, of Afford. Two-year- colts, c N Gilbert, Eugene Miller, of Egremont, l. T Osborne, of Afford, John H Race, of Great Burlington. Three year-olds, Warren Crissey, B M Husted, of Egre- mont, Isaac Rhoades, of New Marlboro. Four-year-olds. Ernest Smith, of Afford, F K Hinckley, of Lee.
 The "tug of war" created great amusement the second day, and the Sam Whitwell team defeated the Frank LaPoints. Both teams were made up of Great Burlington young men of great strength, and it is said they divided the money with each other.
 The foot race of one mile was won the second day by J. Campion, and the third day by George l.. Jones. both of Great Harrington.
 The trial of speed for the 2:50 class was called at 2:15 p. m. Thursday, and had these starters H c Phelps, of Lee, winthrop" W H Jones, of Stock bridge, "Myrtle, John Stallman, of Lee, "F. s. G." and Smith, of Dalton, "Daisy Dalton" Myrtle was with drawn after the first heat and the race, which was not of special interest, was won by F. s. G., after five heats, with Winthrop second and Daisy Dalton third. Best time 2:541.
 The three minute race, half mile heats, had for starters w s Barnum, of Great Burlington, with "J. J. Audi bon;" A. G. Harding, of Chatham, "Maud S." Charles Rosboro, of Chatham, "Blue Prince" This race was quite exciting, and was finally won, after five heats, by Blue Prince, with Maud s. second and Audubon third. Best time for the half mile l :29.
 Between the heats the four-year- were shown on the track. The entries were by George H Kirby, of Sheffield, F K Hinckley, of Lee, Ernest Smith, L T Osborne. of Afford; Prett Tobey, W s Barnum, of Great Burlington, and A l. Phillips, of West Stockbridge.
 Friday the exercises in the hall were largely attended, all the seats being occupied by an audience who listened with much attention to the eloquent and instructive address by Rev W. w. Fenn, of Pitts6eld. Dr George Beeks, whose practical talent is becoming we'll known in Berkshire county and else- where, read g poem which was loudly applauded. The 10th regiment band of Albany rendered excellent music, and all the exercises, including the reading of the premiums, gave general satis- faction.
 In the afternoon occurred the grand trial of speed. In the 2.39 class, four horses appeared on the course, and after six heats the race was won by J. J. Webster, of Pittsfeld, with his gelding "J J." with E Webster, of Pittsfeld, Madison Belle" second, and G D Generous, of Adams, "Jim G" third. Best time 2.39.
 The trial of speed in the 2.3O class was the best race of all, and was won after three straight heats by c N Gil bert, of Ct Harrington, chestnut gelding Morton, "with M Dodge, of Pitts field, "Fred Wilkes second, and N F Goewey, of New Boston, "Maud O. third. Best time 236a.
 The three minute class was won after four heats by Edwin Hurlburt, of Ct Harrington, "Ben Franklin, Jr," with J W Smith, of Otis, "Cyclone" second, and H. W. Phelps, of Lee, Winthrop third. Best time 2.45t.
 It was nearly six o'clock before the last race was ended, and everyone appeared to be glad that the fair had come to so successful 8 close, and the cry of "right away up town" was heard on every side.
 The bicycle races were an important feature of the fair, and one of the first prizes was taken by George Hinman, o1 the Courier office.