Morning journal and courier., 1890-09-19

STOCK Will not De as gOOQ as On OInoT oays,
but the exhibition is SO large that there
will be enough for all to see on the last
day of the fair.
Among the first attractions that catch
the eye Of visitors is the big tents in which
are the sideshows, with large banners post
ed high in the air in front. There are
many of these attractions and all are evil
IDENTIFY doing good business.
'fNobby" Jones of New Haven, who for
several seasons has had a merry-go-round
at Seaside park, is at the fair with new
horses. Mr. Jones intends to set up his
attraction in this city during the winter.
His patronage was good yesterday.
The track was in good condition for yes
terday's races. Alexander HARRISON of
Hartford oficiated as starter and George
A. Hayden and w. B. Ives as judges.
Following are the entries in the classes
to be decided this afternoon:
2:45 Glass.
H G. Hart, Plantsville, b g. Disappointment.
H. G. Hart, Plantsville, CHI b Ned
G. Cornelis, Waterbury, Applewood.
B. A. Hart, Bristol, Smuggler.
George L. Clark Meriden, m Gladys.
H. H. Northrop, New Haven, Oh g Little Ned.
W. A: Sparks Thomaston, Dart.
F. G. Fowler, Moodus, b m Susie.
Henry Smith. Franklin Park, Mass, blk m Kate.
E. G Swan, Derby, Oh g Dude;
e. G. Sparks, Derby, b m Grille
2:35 Glass.
F. A. Coe, Middlefeld, CHI E. L.W.
F. A. Coe, Middlefeld, b m Miss Strap.
a. b. Northrop, New Haven, CHI Little Ned
W. H. Sparks, Thomaston, b 6 Dart
E Swan ST;f,b Derby GaEt,drd H o. s,as;e
The long sheds for blooded cattle are
well filed with fine specimens. The Jer-
seys are present in large numbers, as are
the black and white Holsteins. Edna N.
Barnes of Collinsville took large number
of premiums with his Swiss cattle
Shorthorns-In this class j. A. Bill of
Lyme took eleven first, four second and
one third premium. Webster Brothers
got one first and one second; Charles
Dohrenwood one first, and John Nichols of
of Berlin one second. Mr.. Bill also took
the sweepstakes on bull, COW and herd.
The Ayershires, Guernseys and Herfords
on exhibition are fine animals.
The large tent devoted to the display Of
poultry is we'll filed. One of the largest
exhibitors is j. H. Seeley of Bridgeport,
who has won many premiums.
w. H. Shute, Middletown, took on
white Wyandottes first on hen and
chicks.
J. E. Bruce, Windsor, took an Indian
game, first on pen and fowl.
w. B. Hall, Meriden, took on dark
Brahma, first and second on fowls, and
second on chicks and pen.
John Kingsley, Meriden, took on Lang
shans, first on fowls and chicks.
William Fritz, Meriden, took on silver
faced Wyandottes, second on fowls and
chicks.
| G.. B. Hitchcock, Waterbury, took on
white Guinea hens, second.
H. D. Kendrick, Birmingham, took on
golden seabright bantam; first on chicks.
Mrs. G. H. Thompson, Meriden, on
white Guinea; first on fowls.
G. P. Jordan, New Haven, took on Ply
mouth Rocks, second on pens; 8. 8. ban
second on chicks; white Polish bantams,
first on chicks.
A. g. Birdsey, Meriden, took on Ply
| mouth Rocks, first on fowls, first and Sec
ond ON chicks and pen.
Turkeys-E. G. Hurlburt, bronze LIST.
Columbarian division, pigeons-J. Shute
& Son, red Jacobins, 1st and I'd, and LIST
on yellow Jacobins.
Fur-bearing animals-Ferrets,w white, Au-
gust Dreher, Middletown, 1st and I'd.
WE. Birdsey, Cd; dark, A. Dreher, LIST.
vile, list; white, G. b. Hitchcock, Water
bury. list; common, ?. T. Ives, Berlin, I'd.
White rats-G. B. Hitchcock, LIST; G. NJ.
Barns, I'd.
Coons--G 3. Hitchcock, list.
The grange exhibits are very interesting,
but they indicate that the farmers have
got tired of sending such large make-ups
as they did last season. Their displays
are as numerous as last year and just as
creditable, but are on a smaller scale.
During the day and evening the atten-
dance at the rink was very large and the
structure never presented prettier ap-
pearance than under the blaze of light
from countless ''B. & H." and Rochester"
lamps, in addition to the usual gas and
electric lights of the rink. The people
who attended were all well repaid for
going for they saw an exhibitian far ahead
of anything ever shown at state fair.
The booth attendants were all kept bus
lily engaged looking out for their many
callers The pianos were kept constantly
going, the furs and flowers and lamps and
countless other articles were looked at
and admired; and on the west promenade
the washing machine exhibitors and ice
cream man churned busily along to please
the crowd and advertise their wares. The
perfumery man squirted the sweet smell
ing fluid over every one who would take
it, and upstairs the ladies looked over the
fine needle work and seemed satisfied.
Burgess & Burgess and F. E. Brooks
fur booths were a center of attraction, and
many ladies passed few delightful mo-
ments there. @. F. Moore sold good many
pieces of decorated glassware and the phot-
ograph booths of Kenney Bros and ]. F.
Green had a share of attention.
Frand L. Lunt and Frederick Burgess of
the Burgess & Burgess store, this city, are
| in charge of the firms display at the
rink.
On Saturday the program as announced
| ia to include trotting and bicycle races and
| a balloon ascension. To-day and to-mor-
row many New Haveners will visit the fair
| and enjoy this big autumn festival. Yes
terday inquiries were made by some of the
prominent managers at the fair regarding
the health of Charles P. Augur of Whit
jealous of the workers and manager of the
New Haven Agricultural society in its
balmy days. His health has been very
poor of late, but he is improving.
THE RACES YESTERDAY.
MERIDEN, Conn, Sept. 1S.-To-day was
| in reality the opening of the state fair,
although it was booked to open on Tues
day. It was the first good weather in ten
days. About five thousand people were
at the grounds. The postponed races of
Tuesday were trotted this afternoon. In
the three minute class G. M. g., owned by
G. E. Swan of Derby, took first money;
Despondent, owned by Fl. G. Hart OF
Plantsville, second; Gladys, owned by G.
L. Clarke of Meriden, second; Dart,
owned by W. II. Sparks of Thorn
aston, fourth. Best time 2:41a. In the
gentlemen's driving class Susie, owned by
w. B. Smith of Hartford, took first money;
st. Cloud, owned by o. Il. Case of Middle
town, second; Agnes, owned by G.. Cor
nelius, Waterbury, third. Best time 1884:
In the one-year-old colt race Canton, owned
by j. B. Flint of Collinsville, won in straight
heats; Halma Chief, owned by g. L. Clark
| of Meriden, second. Best time 1:48.
The program for Friday is: Bicycle races,
1886 and 2:44 trotting classes and balloon
ascension.
CANNOT ATTEND.
The state fair management received yes
| terday the following
HARTFORD, Ct Sept 49, $780,
Hon. Benjamin Page-I find my business en-;
gagements such that it will be impossible for me
to visit the fair on Friday. regret exceedingly
that the unfavorable weather has interfered with
NJ. G.. BULKELEY.
The feceipts at the 0ate the fret two