The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-07-16
NOTES FROM FAIR GROUNDS.
Some Interesting Doings and Mighty Good
Prospects for a Fair.

From the many inquiries for entry
blanks it would seem that the purse
races of the State fair would fill fully
as we'll as did the stakes.
Many Of the horses which trained
over the Wichita track have already
taken very low marks or evidenced an
ability to do so. Myron McHenry
Patchen Wilkes Maid. Lulu Dulaney,
Dock Dulaney, General Sherman, Red
Lady, The Corporal, Erie b. Tom Lee,
and others are crackers" in their
classes and when they do not win, make
the others step about some.
Turbine, the spotted mare, Is as fast
as ever, and will be here in October.
Now Is good time for the fair asso
citation to get to work on the track and
get it ready for the fall races. The
rains have done it much good and it
can now be worked at less expense.
The weeds in the infield should be
cut now while they are tender. \ ma
chine for day or two would be money
well expended. besides. it would enable
visitors to see the horses work all the
way around.
The program does not provide for any
running races during the meeting. Was
this an oversight? There are many PEG
pie who prefer the running to the har-
ness racing and as il takes all kinds
of people 10 make the fair a success,
why not have at least one running
race each day.
Probabilities say that more horses
will go into Texas this year than ever
before. There are a number of reasons
for this, but Wichita should get the
entries of all as II is really the opener
for these Texas meetings.
w. Z. McNair has been engaged as
starter for the races. Mack's reputa-
ton as starter is among the best Of
the land. and his friends at home will
be slad Of an opportunity to see him
work.
The Fair association are looking for
ward 10 a more complete exhibit in all
classe than has heretofore been made
As all ClaSse ares open 10 the world,
some sharp competition may be expect
ed
The expert judge system is the only
way TO judge the main classes. Il has
always been endorsed wherever tried
The ladies are taking an active part
in getting ready for the fair. They ask
however that the different departments
in which they may exhibit be provid-
ed with judges before the last day. The
suggestion that an officer OF the associa
ton is not 4 proper person 10 tie on
ribbons Is kindly meant.
Agricultural hall this year should be
a dandy. VIII il he?
For fine stock. Sedgwick county can
compete with any and all corners
Arrangements are being perfected 10
get some Of the finest special attraction
for the fair. Ladies cay. Wichita day
and Childrens day viii be well provid-
ed With them.
The poultry breeders Will be az the
fair in full force. This years exhibit
promises II eclipse all former years
The florists display az The State fair
is always one Of the most attractive
upon the grounds. Professional and
amateur florists are already making
their selections.
Many persons who did not exhibit
are interested in the success Of the fair
All should be and il : but right that
all render every assistance in their
power 70 the management. II is the
peoples fair and the few men who are
9aVotinE their tine to the enterprise
without compensation. should be en-
couraged. This can best be done hy
each and everyone doing his or her part
VIII You help2