Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1896-09-17
The State Fair.

was held at Billings Park, White
River Junction.
The attendance was very good but
not quite equal to that OF previous
wears. The first day the attendance
was somewhat Of a disappointment to
the management on account OF the
special feature Of bicycle racing. The
second day it was thought that there
were 5000 people present and the last
day about 1000.
THE EXHIBITS.
In floral hall, which was in charge
Of D. E. Cooling Of Randolph as super
intendent, there were many excellent
displays Of potted plants, sewing
machines, household furniture, fancy
work, among which the most note
worthy were exquisite centerpieces by
Miss Mary Fraser Of Randolph, a cen
terpiece in Dresden embroidery most
charmingly designed and worked by
Miss Jessie Burt, Randolph, crochet
edging OF beautiful pattern by Miss
Frank Green of White River Junction,
and drawn work by Misses Cloud OF
Royalton and Flora.Hazen of Hart
ford.
Nearby firms made some good dis
plays In Mechanics hall, also in vege-
tables, fruit, etc.
The poultry exhibit was the finest
ever seen upon the grounds. Among
them were those from the poultry
farms of E. Il. Davis of Bethel and G.
C. Paine OF South Randolph. l.. L.
Tenney of South Royalton also made
a good showing.
The cattle for premiums were OF
good all-round quality and showed
much care in breeding by the individ-
ual farmer. The best exhibits in Jer-
seys ever seen in the state were those
from the stock farm of G. l. Hood OF
Lowell, Lass, and the Billings estate
Of Woodstock. Among them were
several Worlds fair prize winners.
They had many admirers.
There were several good exhibits III
sheep, especially merinos. Although
not quite SO large number as usual
they were of better quality. Among
the exhibitors were d. w. Roberts OF
North Pomflet, J. ii. Hazen OF West
Hartford and +. N. Bissell OF Shore
ham. L. B. Harris OF Lyndonvillc
showed some fine Shropshires. The
third prize ram at the Worlds fair,
Sir Durligh, 1857, was exhibited by
Charles G. Dur, South Newbury.
BICYCLE RACES.
In regard to these not much can be
said as the time made was great dis
The best time made
was 2:l7 by E. A. McDuifee OF West
Everett, Mass. But the biggest hum
bug and the only one of the fair was
the riding Of the sextette. These rid
ers only made the mile in 2:29, when
it was expected it would beat two
minutes.
Following is the program and re-
suit of the races:
Race No. !. Amateur, One Mile Open.
LIST, solid gold watch chain, $50; I'd, opal
shirt stud, SIS; Sd. solid gold cuff links,
$40. First four to qualify in final.)
FIRST HEAT.
J. 7. Paul, Olcott, !
James Clark, Morrisville,
w. A. Russell, Keene, \ II.
Leslie Mcdonald, East Bethel, :
Time, 2.39a.
SECOND HEAT.
]. A. Bostford. Rutland,
II. Z. Cowles, Morrisyille,
j. G. Sanctuary, Hinesburg, >
Henry Farr, Chester,
Time, 3.17.
Final heat, no race, time exceeding limit.
Race No. 9. One Mile Open, Profess
sional. LIST, $50; I'd, $50; $50.
FIRST HEAT.
( G. r. Newton, Stafford Springs, CT.
j. +. Walsh, Waltham, Mass,
G. H. Craigue, Springfield, Mass,
Time, 1853.
SECOND HEAT.
e. A. McDuffie, West Everett, Mass,
Austin Crooks, Boston, Mass,
d. II. DcTWlu, MuHCuVopCAt - AAb
Time, 2.A.
FINAL.
Z. A. McDuffie, West Everett, Mass,
C. r. Newton, Stafford Spa, Conn.
Austin Crooks, Boston, Mass,
Time, 2.3Sl.
Race No. 3. Amateur One Mile Handi-
cap. 1st,diamond shirt stud, $35 I'd, stop
watch, $50; Sd, dress suit case, $15. First
Ave to qualify in final.)
FIRST HEAT.
J. T. Paul, Olcott, !
Abram H. Jones, Windsor,
Ed Barr Barre,
w. A. Russell, Keene, N. H.,
Time, 2.2aa
SECOND HEAT.
Leslie Mcdonald, East Bethel,
G. w. Louis, South Reading,
James Clark, Morrisville,
Leon Emmons, Morrisville,
Time, 2.17a.
Leslie Mcdonald, East Bethel,
w. A. RUSSELL Keene, N. H.,
j. T. Paul, Olcott,
Time, go.
Race No. 4. One Mile Handicap, Profess
sional LIST, $50; I'd, $50; I'd, 500.
f. A. McDuffie, West Everett, Mass,
j. G. Wettergreen, Maiden, Mass,
Dan Connolly, Boston, Mass, 3
Time, 217.