Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1889-07-26
STATE EXPOSITION.
PROGRAMME.


Arts, Sciences, Industries and Progress of
Maryland. Thousands OF men and hun
dreds of horses in line.
Arrival at Pimlico. Exhibition and sale
OF thoroughbred stock, farm implements,
agricultural machinery and of the products
OF the industrial establishments of Mary
land. Races by stables of national reputa-
ton, for valuable purses and prizes.
SECOND DAY, Tuesday, September 10Th.
Races, by famous horses, under the aus
pices OF the Maryland Breeders Association
Exhibition by owners and others OF thor.
oughbred stock, and awarding Of prizes for
high.gradc cattle, horses, sheep, hogs, etc.
Trials of improved agricultural machinery
on the grounds at Pimlico Grand caval.
cade OF horses around tho track, which Is
regarded as the finest and fastest in Amer
lea. Grand auction sale of stock; an Amer
lean Tattersall's Mt Pimlico Fair Grounds.
THIRD DAY, Wednesday, September 18th.
Races by several of the best known hor-
ses in the country, under the auspices OF the
Maryland Breeders Association. Exhibits
of needlework and objects Of household
skill by the committee having charge of the
Ladies' Department. Display by students
of the Manual Training School Of the city
of Baltimore, Of specimens of their skill and
handwork The methods Of instruction
will be illustrated by the pupils precisely as
in the school room, rs their machinery and
tools will be set up in a large room in Ma
chinery Hall, and the system OF study and
methods Of manipulation will be open TO
the inspection Of all desiring TO witness this
most interesting mode of education in ac-
| tual operation. This will be u subject OF
| very great Importance TO parents and others
| interested In the instruction OF youth and
should be visited by all persons who realize
the necessity for improved methods of edu
cation.i
FOURrlGDAY, Thursday, September 18th
Baltimore's Historic Anniversary The
British attempt to capture the Monumental
City Battle of North Point reproduced at
Pimico, in which Ave thousand men will
engage, including United States regulars,
by authority Of the War Department, and
troops from Pennsylvania, Delaware, Vir-
GINA, West Virginia and the District Of Go.
lumbia. Death Of Gen. Ross, the English
commander. killing of the hoy martyrs"
Wells and McComas The artillery duel,
the assault on the American entertainments,
the repulse, the British driven In disorder
from the field, return the victorious Amer
lean troops. The Star Spangcd Banner
rendered by II chorus OF five hundred voices.
Races by famous horses Extraordinary
Musical Effects. A Concert by "AIassed
Bands Fifty bands stationed Throughout
the grounds at points equi distance from II
given centre, at n signal, will Mt once break
forth In u flood OF patriotic melody, and
marching upon the point selected will unite
in one grand volume Of music, eliminating
in the swelling strains of that deathless ma
tional anthem, The Star Spangled Banner
Grand dress.parade of the assembled troops
on the field at pimlico
AT night the ceremony of the dedication
Of the new Postoffice building In the pres.
ence of the President of the United States
and members of his Cabinet.
Decoration OF the Battle Monument, erect.
ed IN Monument Square to commemorate
the heroic yalor of the Defenders OF Balti
more, with appropriate memorial services.
The festivities TO close with the holding
of Grand Commemoration Ball, where
the beauty aud fashion of Baltimore, Wash
ington and adjacent cities and towns will
shine pre- eminent, to which an admission
will be had at rates that place II in the pow.
or Of every one To be present.
The attention Of visitors from abroad Is
particularly directed to this occasion.
FIFTH DAY, Friday, September 18th.
Races at Pimlico. Exhibits of products.
implements and machinery. Distribution
of prizes for excellence in breeds Of cattle,
horses, sheep and other live stock. Award.
ing Oh premiums lOr specimens OF skill IN
household productions and handiwork.
At night the Bombardmcnt of Fort Nc.
Henry. (Shps detailed by the United States
government; the authorities to lend their
aid 10 make the display the occasion ot u
grind patriotic awakening among the pea.
pIc) The advance OF the British iieet into
position, The first gun, "Cockburn's signal
oil attack; the batteries Of the British squad
ron open on the American fort; Ar.nistead
replies to the br@adsidcs Of the British ships
Naval manmuvres artillery firing; mortar
practice; "bombs bursting in the mir" The
star Spanged Banner cleaning In triumph
through the smoke and flame Of the conflict
The British retreat.
SIXTH DAY, Saturday, September Nth.
Races under the auspices Of the Maryland
Breeders Association, by first class trotters.
Specinl race for purse Of 5000. Awarding
OF premiums for displays ofpreserves, pickles
and home made condiments. Sales Of horses,
cattle and thoroughbred stock generally;
also OF implements and machinery, car
riages Wagons and NIL manner Of furniture
and material, such MS exhibitors and own.
crs may choose TO dispose Of. The day will
close with n general auction Of all material
left on hand when intending purchasers may
be certain OF securing very great bargains.
The Exposition will wind up with grand
parade Of horses, wagons, cattle, movable
machinery and Implements, around the mag
nificeut track, passing In review before the
grand stand In the presence Of the assem-
blage.