The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1897-09-15
Waterbury Fair.
Magnificent weather-Large Attendance
A Great Success.

The Wnooski Valley Agricultural Socie-
ty held its ninth annual fair on their
grounds across the river, September 7, 8
and g. The superb weather OF each day,
for which the society should render vote
OF thanks to old "Probs," and the central
location OF the grounds brought crowds
from all directions, many coming from
towns in Chttenden and Lamoille counties.
The management spared no efforts in pro-
viding attractions for admirers OF horse
flesh and the generous offers OF prizes for
speed, had the effect intended, and an un-
usual representation of fast horses were
present. Gentlemen's driving horses and
brood mares with colts were we'll repre-
sented. The exhibit Of cattle was good and
fair show OF sheep and hogs. Floral Hall
presented neat appearance, but was not
overcrowded. The show OF needlework
was fine, also of cut flowers. The garden
and dairy products were fairly represented
Fruit and vegetables, owing to the unfavor-
able season, was better than expected. The
first day, as usual, was busy one for both
the officers and exhibitors. Gentlemen's
driving horses and matched teams were ex-
hibited in the afternoon, followed by q
game of base ball. The second day found
everything in place, ready for the rush
which began early, and over 1000 tickets
were sold during the day, which represent
ed, with the membership tickets sold the
day BEFORE to at least $500 visitors on the
grounds. Three large dining halls were
we'll paDTOulZbuf DcSlucb humcIouo tuhOh
and cool drink counters. Side shows and
chance games fourished galore" to the
disgust of large number OF those present.
The first race was called at 2:30 P. NJ. for
the 2;40 class G. A. Chapman OF Ferris
burgh was starter, and performed the diff
cult duty with fairness to all. This race
was trotted in alternating heats, with the
2:26 class Both were holly contested and
no result known until the last heat was run.
In the 2:40 class, first money was won by
To- 10 q. OG
class, "Maude Mace" won first prize, best
time 1928.
The following is the summary of the days
trotting:
$40 class, trot or pace, purse $500.
Marjory, blk, M, P. j. Miles,
dlnesDurR. go. '..,..''....'
Brownbird, b. h., H. s. Hudson,
Quechee.. ......................
Mollie Stark, br. M, G. Rounds, ,
burlington. ',.. -, o
Ethan, Jr,b. g., j. W. Severance,
Rockingham. ................... 1 4 A A
Protest Golden, b. h., III. S. Colby,
Barre. ..................,...
Rockway, b. g., A. Page, South
T TnH'i 1925, 2i:2ssii,, 2:28i. ''''
2:2e class, trot or pace, purse 5000.
Maud Mace, br. M. G. A. Will
hanson. .......,............. 1
N: s.: b. g., N. S. johnson, West =,
Lebanon. ...................... b 1
Florence H., f. j. Houston,
Northheld. ..................... L
Elkamount, CHI. b., j. W. Sever
ance, Rockingham. .......... 4
Eel Boy, oh. g., Chase & Allen,
Essex junction. ............... 8
Phantom, b. M, P. j. Miles,
Hinesburg. .,..."............ 3
Taftsviile. ................' d.
Rolling Motion, b. e., f. A. Stay
Time~22S, 2:24, 2:25b, 2:24i. "
A bicycle race, half-mile best two in three
was contested and resulted as follows: M.
o. Evans, Jr., first, Edwin A. Colby, second
and Albert Levalle of Montpelier, third.
The balloon ascension to have been made
after the races was necessarily postponed,
much to the regret Of all and through o
fault Of the management.
The last day was attended by larger
number of people than are usually present.
In the forenoon five inning game of ball
was played between Hinesburgh and
Waterbury. Waterbury won easily by a
score of 10 to A. The event of the day was
the 2: 20 and 2: 80 class trot or pace which
first and seven in the latter. The following
is the summary of both races by heats:
2:20 class, trot or pace, purse 5000.
Graphic, oh. e., 81. s. Colby, Barre. L /
Maggie H.. blk. m, Arthur Felt
Phantom. b. M, P. R. Miles. Hines
Eel Boy, Oh. g., Chase and Allen,
Essex Junction. ...................2 6
Annie K, b. M, w. A. Osmer, Tafts-
John, b. g, N. S johnson, West Ieb:
Time, 20, 2;22l, 1921.
q 33 class, trot and pace, purse 5000.
Marjory, blk. m, p j. Miles, Hines
DuTR0 ~ / L
Ginger Wilkes, W. e., j. W. Sever
ance, Rockingham. .............1 2 8 2
Belle Hendee, CHI. M, F. A. Stay
Tod, Barre. ..........,..........o 8
Cinderella, blk, m, A. b. Com
stock, Burlington. ..............4 A
Riehford K, blk. g., Allie Paige
oiSRS3 ss.h 5; &, G. j. Carpenter d..
ei psas'R B. %i' II. s. Hudson Que a,'
Time, 2,23, 2 28l, 1928, 2.28
In first race "Crappie" won first, Mag
gle H." second, EEL Boy" and" John " d.
vided third money. Phantom " fourth;
a Ii ssG0 Wilkes MsESr Belle Ren ss
third, and Cinderella fourth
The track record was lowered by Crap
pie " 2f seconds.
The bag race that followed was won by
G. W. Randall, Jr., N. H. Somerville took
b6COuu ~. IL NoWJOu VI gave
an exhibition foot race running half-mile
in 2: 90. The balloon ascension took place
at 4: 80 and was success, after reaching an
elevation Of about 900 feet, Mrs. Mott the
@ronaut, released herself and gracefully de-
scending, landed on the meadow Of s.
Grover across the river from the fair
grounds.
The following is detailed list of entries
and premiums awarded.
aBNTLEMEN's DRIVING HORSES.
First premium was awarded George l.
Kelley OF Hinesburgh; second premium to
w. j. Waterman OF Waitsfeld and third
premium to Thomas Ferris Of Moretown.
G. G. Sleeper of Moretown was awarded
first premium on matched horses; Frank
Barnes Of Waterbury first premium on year
ling filly, also first premium on two-year
old stallion; A. G. Anterior, Duxbury
first premium on three-year-old gelding
Charles Morrissey, Waterbury, first pre-
MUM on four-year-old gelding; j. e. Elan
nagan, Moretown, second premium on four
year-old mare. James Demerrtt exhibited
yearling mare Brood mares with colts
Charles Morrsey, Betty Moore" will
colt by Alcanda," first premium Chaun
cey Lyon, mare, with colt by Wildfre,
second premium; Charles Morrissey also
exhibited his mare Matte" with colt by
Bradlaugh;" John Ryan, mare, with col
by MatchleSs -