The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-08-29
THE FAIR AT ooRHAM.
Great Preparations Have Been Made for a
First Glass Event.

A trip to the Cumberland County Fair
grounds show that the trustees are near
ly ready and that everything will be in
first class condition for the fair which is
to be held the 18th, 18th, 10Th and 10th
of September. Great improvements
have been made throughout the grounds.
The track has been loaned about eight
inches deep on the turns and three or
four inches on the stretch and has been
widened about 10 feet on the home
stretch. Frequent rollings and brush
ings have made it almost perfect and
horsemen pronounce it fast.
The grounds have been enlarged 30
feet on the west side back of the grand
stand, giving ample room for dining
tents, side shows, etc., etc. New stalls
have been built and floors laid in the old
stable.
The grand stand is very imposing and
will seat about 1900 persons, every seat
giving fine view of the entire track.
A reservoir has been built and there is
good supply of water brought from
springs in the vicinity.
Mr.. J. F. Whittier, secretary, reports
that entries are coming in fast and every
thing points to the largest and best fair
ever held. Nearly $4,000 are offered in
premiums and $4,000 in trotting purses.
Mr.. Head, superintendent of the horse
department, intends this year to excel all
former efforts in trotting entries. Al
ready several owners of the best horses
in the state have promised to be there and
a larger field of horses than ever is as
sured. Among the horses already quar-
tered at the track we notice Mr.. Alonzo
Libby's Goldwood, Guywood, Zelma,
Pat. Lon Wilkes and Belle; G. J. larry's
McAlmont, Mamie L., and Rosebud; /.
A, Hanson's Attorney, Maud B., PAGER,
and several promising colts: Among
them is the two-year-old stallion, King,
by Charles FL. Wilkes, beautiful bay,
stands Is hands high and weighs 975
pounds.
Mr.. H. B. johnson, superintendent of
hall, is pleased to say that space is being
taken rapidly. Already enough had
but there is still room for those who APP
ply early. A special art room has been
arranged and special premiums have
been offered in that department. All ar
lists are invited to make an exhibit.
Several special premiums have been
offered in other departments, which will
be announced later.
The Standish Band has been engaged
to furnish music.
The Portland Gun Club will give an
exhibition one day of the fair, which
will attract much attention.
On Governors day, the 18th, His Elk
cellency, Governor Burleigh and staff,
Hon. FL. B. Cleaves, Hon. T. B. Reed,
Ex-Governor ROBBIE and others are ex-
pected to be present
Following are the special trotting pre-
miumS:
FIRST DAY, TUESDAY, SEPT. ID.
No. Purse $3.50 for 2.3S class.
No. purse 500 for minute class.
No. 3-Purse $50 for one year-olds.
SECOND DAY, WEDNESDAY, SEPT. IA.
No. Purse $3.50 for 2.28 class.
No. 5-Purse 500 for three-year-olds.
No. 6-Purse $75 for wo-year-olds.
THIRD DAY, THURSDAY, SEPT. Is.
No. Purse $3.50 for 2.32 class.
No. 8-Purse $3.50 for 2.45 class
No. 9-Purse $1.25 for four-year-olds
FOURTH DAY, FRIDAY, SEPT. 16.
No. 1O-Purse $3.50 for ESQ class.
No. 11-Purse $3.50 for consolation race for
horses not winning money in the three minute,
2.38 and 2.45 classes.
No. 12-Purse $500 for 1925 class.
Entries close September 9Th.