Connecticut western news., 1895-10-03

reported as having a record of 212, fell in the rear of the other horses and had to accept third money. The time made 2 l9i-2 25t. Had in not been for that lively little man and skilled driver, Hiram Fox, the race would have been almost entirely devoid of interest. As it was he made it hot for the other fellows and easily took the first money of $500. The summary follows: "B B."r r. g., Hiram Fox Ill; "Jadon" b. 8, J J. Webster 2-2-2; "Queechy" Fuller Brothers 3-3-3.
 The third day of the exhibition was favored with fine weather, and good at- tendance. The exercises in the hall drew a refined audience of the repre-. sentative men and women of Southern Berkshire. The Great Harrington band played several lively selections Rev Dr I. s. Hartley made one of his fervent prayers. Hon H. O. Joyner. the grey haired orator of Western Massach usetts. made stirring address in favor of a more equal adjustment of taxes, and for woman sufferage. O. B. Lyman, the visiting delegate from the State Board of Agriculture, made brief sd dress. The premiums were then an- nounced by Secretary Briggs, and the lucky ones received their cash. But in the midst of all the pleasure it was easy to select the disappointed farmers and their companions who have worked hard all summer, raised good crops, but for various reasons receive no pre- imums. The fact is, the society, in order to draw great crowds. feel oblig- ed to offer large sums of money fir sports and races, but the promotion of agriculture becomes secondary object
 The game of base ball betwe, Falls Village and Great Burlington was won by the last mentioned nine, score 27 to ,.
 The shoe race and sack race was won by Morris Miller, of Sheffield. with Clayton VsnDeusen second.
 The wheelbsrrow race was won by George Fl. Rogers of West Stockbridge, with William Winchman of Great Bar. rington, second.
 The b,iudfolded wheelbarrow race, which caused much sport was won by Morris Miller with Melville Kenne, sec- ond.
 The 25 class for a purse of $500 was won, amid great applause. in three straight heats by "E,telle' ch. n., Hiram Fox, with "Chepiia" J. J. Web ster. second, and Bell Miro" b. m., C. w. Carpenter, third. These were the only horses that trotted in this class out of ten entries. It Is hiuted that the others lost all courage when Fox enter ed the race. The time was 27i. 2.27i, 2 28.
 The 3S class was also won by Hiram Fox in 2.32. There were 12 original entries but only one half of these ap- peared. George" owned by O. J. Brusie. was distanced ou the first heat "Feazle," b.s. Hiram Fox took all three heats and. as usual, captured first money. "Young Ruller," b. s. ". Holsapple of Copake, which on the first heat came in fifth, came second in tbe two following heats. Dolly Wilkes, :" b, m Griswold Lodge Farm. was third each time around. while Admire" b. m., NJ. Hopkins. Ct Burlington. stood 24-4 and "Balbert." oh. s. J. J. Web ster, was 4-5
 In addition to all the above sports, c. B. Benedict, of Egremont, gave sn ex- hibition of his beautiful gray team, "Silver Bell" and Blue Bob" which trotted mile in 2 37.
 Charles Kerner, of Great Harrington, gave an exhibition of his celebrated trotters Bash" and "Allegro" which have record of l3s, 3 IA respective ly. They were driven on single sulkies and made the mile in 3 25.
 The Great Burlington merchants took large spaces and made creditsble dis. plays of their goods in the exhibition building, The enterprising merchants were J. 0. Benton, the shoe man; E. B. Culver, furniture; F. J. Fuller, crock cry; F.. Hullister X Son. dry goods. cloaks, carpets and rugs; J. E Conway. furniture; E P. Hunt a Go. dry goods. cloaks, etc O. 0. Houghtalfng, milliu- cry and dry goods; Hatch X Dewey, clothing; H. J. Mignerey, groceries.
 In conclusion it is only necessary 10 say that tho exhibition of vegetables. fruits, flowers and household articles in the hall the first and second days was up to the standard of any previous year. Frank Baker of Great Barring. ton, was the ohampios exhibitor of sev- eral varieties of fall and winter apples The Sheffield fruit growers like Ztcheus Candee and others also added greatly to the interest of the display, This has been great season for potatoes, onions, and all kinds of vegetables, and if seve- ral farmers failed to obtain premiums. they can congratulate themselves that they have raised good crops and have thus received their reward.
 CRAWFORD