Morning journal and courier., 1891-09-16
hibit is in charge of John W. Nichols, a

hibit is in charge of John w. Nichols, 8 most courteous gentleman. --"
 The Boston Blackboard company of New Haven show five canopy tops and unique hunting wagon, John Williams is in charge of the display. .-~--- The Newhall Carriage company of New Haven show five decided novelties in pat ent triple change Durneys. CT. Newhall, jr., is the pleasing gentlemen who will tell you all about them. James McClay, jr., of New Haven, has on exhibition dozen or more extension top cornings. ~'r :J' c. F. Goodwin & Son of Waterbury show some fine, high priced light Concords and top, carriages.
 pany on two: handsome exhibition horses show their very fine line of harness. They attract general attention. A. T. Bishop of Meriden is also on the | ground with an attractive show of excel lent harness. The whole display is very l creditable, indeed ] A. Bowe & Son of Meriden have in this l tent an old two horse chaise, said to be the | oldest vehicle in the world. No one who sees it will doubt the statement. i IN THE MAIN BUILDING. Among the specimens of rare fruit in the permanent building are peaches, toma- toes and orange melons and red pumpkin apples. The grapes and peas are fine. 1 Besides the great potato display beans, corn, oats, parsnips, beets, carrots, tur- ! nips, cabbage, celery, tomatoes, squash, onions, pumpkins and melons are shown in abundance.
 | Mrs. Katie Wiethucter of New York city is in the building with fine display of satin spar work and other fancy articles suitable for souvenirs. l THE BICYCLE RACES.
 In the bicycle races, which attracted much attention, prizes were won as follows: l Onemle safety, handicap-W. A. King, Neri den, first, J. M. Grant, Hartford, second, H. B. l Hewett, New Haven, third; time 2:34 45.
 colt, New Haven, first, Fred Reese, Meriden, sec ond, James Prescott, Meriden, third; time
 One mile ordinary, handicap E. Bidwell, 1 Hartford, first, F. D. Lamb, Meriden, second, O. East Hampton third tme s1a rst bv 21 points, New Haven second by fifteen points, Coiumbia of Hartford third, by nine points
 Three mile lap ordinary--J. W. shaefer Man l haitian Athletic club, first H. B. Bidwell, Hart time 1O:45
 [ One mile safety (open)-Fred Herman, Hart first H. WGOd hartf9ra ma ascond H.
 One mile safety Merden championship, Meri den riders only-W. A. King, Meriden, first F ID Lamb, Meriden, second, Rob Carter, Meriden l third
 One mile ordinary (open)-H. E. BdwelI, Hart 1 ford, first, dead heat between J. E. Brainerd l Meriden, and J. W. Shofield, Man. A. club; time l 32l 4-5 Schofeld won the deciding heat; time | 47.
 Three mile safety lap race-H. B. Arnold New l Britain, first by 12 points, Fred Herman, Hart ford, second, Il points, Fred Fuller, Hartford third, points; time 1913.
 Many valuable prizes were thus won.
 THE TRoTTING CONTESTS.
 The following table indicates particular regarding the racing on the half mile track. George A. Hayden officiated ai
 starting judge. Cheshire Boy won frs money, $1OO. The second and thire moneys were equally divided between Allie and Lizzie s. The fourth money, $20
 went to TanzyD
 ! 800 Class-Purse $2OO.
 Cheshire Boy, b s, s. W. Handy, l Cheshire. ......................... ] l | Allie b g, A. c. Carrier, Hartford...., l Lizzie s., m E. M. Hicks Hartford... l Tanzy D. b m, W. E. Smith, Hartford.... l King Walkill, br s, Dr. Martin Bridge
 Daisy, m, G. H. Hardman, Essex. ..... dis
 Time-2:4711. 2:41A, 23sA
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