Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-09-02
THE GREAT FAIR.
THE MANAGEMENT COMPLETING
Tae ARRANGE MENTs.


lures to Be introduced Large Nam
Der of Entries for the Races Balloon
Ascensions with Parachute Drops
Good Races Promised In All Glasses.
Large Attendance Expected.
When an EVENING JOURNAL reporter
called at the Office of Secretary T. d.
Brown of the Wilmington Fair, this
morning he found everybod connected
/ with it working as busily as beavers
| Secretary Brown said he could not give
much information as he had TO eaten a
train, but before he left he furnished
ample material for general forecast of
one of the greatest events the agricul
/ turslists of the Peninsula have ever
known.
The fair will begin on September aud
end on September ~. The managers
have arranged for everything but good
weather. and are negotiating for that.
Trains to Transport Visitors.
The railroad facilities will be better
than ever before. The Pennsylvania
railroad special trains will run direct to
the grounds and will connect with all
regular north and southbound trains
The Baltimore & Ohio trains will make
connections with the Wilmington &
Northern trains, and trains will be run
from the W. & N depot to the fair
grounds every half hour In addition to
this the w & n trains will connect
with all river boats Special excursion
tickets Including admission 60 the
grounds, will be sold at all railroad
/ stations
E w. Murphy, manager Of the de
psrtment for the accommodation Of
horses and carriages, has completed his
arrangements and patrons Of the fair
who go to the grounds in teams, will find
every facility conducive TO their comfort.
1t Has a Reputation.
The Wilmington Fair scarcely needs sn
introduction to the public Ever since 1t
was fourded il has been regarded as one
of the largest and best-mansged stock
shows in the United States and Canada
1t has always been the idea of the
managers TO encourage the breeding
Of high-grsde stock of all kinds
Every facility for setting forth the
merits Of an exhibit will be given the ex-
hibitor.
strang, the Great Organirt.
One Of the many special features will
be the organ recitals by Professors
5trang and Wood, as well as
other we'll known orgsnists. These
recitals will take place in
he ladies' building every day from II to
| ~ 30 o'clock. John Brown, the we'll
Known organ builder of this city, will
have charge of the department and
lovers Of music will be enabled to spend
many happy moments ON the grounds
The track and other amusements have
been increased and space is being sold
very rapidly to exhibitors.
How attractions are Divided.
On Tuesday, September s, there will
be the race for yesr-old trotters and
PAGERS, eleven entries; the 2 80 class
pscers, six entries. and the 2.29 class
/ trotters, twelve entries. As many of the
horses entered are well-known for their
racing qualities, three good races may be
expected. A feature Of the day will be
| the balloon ascension, made By the we'll
known Professor Jewell The balloon
viii ascend from the green within the
track. He will ascend to great height
and drop to the earth by means Of q
parachute.
One Of the good features during the
fair will be a stage fronting the grand
stand upon which novel performances
will be given to enliVen the waits between
heats The first day will be chidren's
day. and all children accompanied by
parents or teachers will be admitted
free.
Wednesday September Q, will be a day
of special interest.on account of the races.
| First, the race for New Castle county
horses, eight entries; the race for 3 year
old trotters, nine entries, all blue
bloods;" the 45 class trotters, with
thirteen entries, and the 81 class with
thirteen entries.
The Big Day Of the Fair.
Thursday, September 10, will be the
| big day of the fair. There will be the
4 year old class trotters only Eve entries.
but one of the greatest races of the sea-
son. because Of the coming together Of
some remarkable colts; the 233 class
trotters, nine entries; and the 2 % class
trotters with ten entries; this race will
be particularly interesting to Whining
/ tonians, as It brings in competition
Sadie NJ. of Chester and Norris N. and
/ l. X L, Of Wilmington the race will not
be trotted in straight heats.
On this day Professor Jewell will
make balloon ascension, and do the
parachute act.
On Friday, September II, the 800
class trotters, twenty two entries the
2 % class PAGERS, eight entries; aud the
2 20 class trotters, with thirteen entries,
will perform. These races all promise to
be good ones.
The last day, Saturday, September ~,
has been set apart for running races
The entries for these races are not yet
closed, but the entries already made aud
| promised insure a good day of sport.
/ There will be five running races and IL is
stated that there will be fully City en-
tries In addition to this feature Professor
Jewell will make q balloon ascension,
eclipsing all former efforts
The amusing feature OF the day will
be the milk wagon race The entries are
free and the purse is $50-$25 for the
winner, $15 for the second and $40 for
the third. One mile will be trotted The
drivers will each load two empty milk
cans, aud the time will be counted from
the start to the unloading Of the cans
Special arrangements have been made
for the comfort of visitors In the Public
Comfort Pavilion The management
further announces that the best bands OF
the country have been engaged To
furnish the music.
For cool breezes, high elevation, int
views, buy and build at "Creston
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