The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1891-10-23

The Judges announced that w. B. Cockey,
knight of Garrison, c. Lyon Rogers, Jr., knight
of Forest View, w. g. Rouse, knight of Swarth-
more, Chas. E. Howard, knight of My Lady's
Manor and W. 81. Rawhouser knight of Aber-
deem, having each taken nine rings. would ride
off the tie. Smaller rings were substituted. In
the first tie ride Forest View and Aberdeen
each dropped ring and were declared out of
the contest for first honors. In the next ride.
Garrison took three rings and Swarthmore and
My Lady's Manor two each, whereupon Gar
rison was declared champion of the State and en-
titled TO crown the Queen. 1t was then announc-
ed that the tie for browning first maid would be
ridden off, In this My Lady's Manor was vic
torious, Swsrthmors being ruled out On time
The latter had to content himself with crown
ing the second maid of honor. The contest
for browning the third maid Of honor was won
by knight of Forest View, who took three rings,
while Aberdeen secured only two.
The browning did not take place until night
at the coronation ball in the Town Hall.
Capt. W. T. l.. Taliaferro in neat and grace
full speech handed the wreaths TO the success
full contestants who placed them upon the fair
heads destined to receive the courty honors.
Miss Mary Baden was crowned Queen of Love
and Beauty and Misses Lavinia Boarman, Agnes
Cover and Florence Maulsby were designated
respectively first, second and third maids of
honor.
The officers we're as follows: Chief Marshal,
James C. Young Assistants, W. I. L. Talis-
ferro and R. M. Howard Heralds, Alfred Rich
son, John Hines and Walter sappington.-
The Judges were j. b. G.. Watts, Lawson
Cooley, Henry W. Archer, DR., and E. H. Web
ster OFF.
The races were as follows Deer Creek
Farmers Club Race for three year old colts
Entries:
R. C. Richardson. Almont Chief. Jr........... II
VIM. +. and q. A. Hays, White Wings. 2
James f. Kenly. Fannie X, by Almont Chief.
Time 16. 315. $50 to LIST, $40 to I'd, $50 to
Sd.
TWo-forty class, purse $780, Entries:
W. G. Walker. b. M, Fancy........"... 3313
Wilton Greenway, 5. m. Nellie Souther. 224S
Richard Merreffeld. Harold Allen....... 5534
Grant Stockham, b. M Annie.
Nj. E. Kries. G. 6. Captain Pete. cd
Time, ASK, 2.541l. 2.34sl, 2.34H. strohn
LIST, Nellie souther ID, Fancy Sd.
Hopeful, twenty-five year old gelding,
with a record of lax, belonging to 6. G. Sill,
of Rising Sun, gave an exhibition trot, with
running horse, and made mile in 2491S.-
Hopeful has a wagon record of2.16L, made
at Chicago in 1878, which has only recently
been beaten. He is said to have won 140 races
in less than 2 80 and gained for his owner $685.
900 in straight purses. Hopeful is large
gray gelding, and when warmed up to action
by the stimulus of running horse, afforded
pleasure to lovers of the turf.
The amusements at the fair were in charge of
Mr.. James Reynolds, who performed his duties
in most energetic and acceptable manner He
was ably assisted by Meesrs. Robert T. Bovine,
VIM l.. Amoss and others.
THE FINANCIAL RESULT.
The directors expected to meet In Bel Air on
Thursday, for the purpose of examining bills
and adjusting matters in connection with the
fair The Indictment weather, however, pre-
vented meeting and those present adjourned
until Monday next.
Treasurer McNabb makes the following esti-
mated statement of receipts and expenses
RECEIPTS.
Rent of Stalls. Observation-Disclosures. 6O.OO
- Race Entrance Fees. 637. 90
Gates, Grand Stand and Quarter
Stretch. ................. 2,S52. S5
Railroad Coupons, estimated 1000
Total receipts. ....... ........ S444O.sO
EXPENSES.
Paid for Races -. ..........Sl ,lllU
Premiums. estimated. :. 10000
All other expenses, estimated 100000
Total expenses .................. $32llOO
Estimated balance over expenses....... 81, 1880
Secretary McNabb states that all of the pre-
mums awarded will be paid in full.