Connecticut western news., 1897-10-07
horses in all ths different diyisions from

colt and brood mare. It is impossible Tn this space to mention exhibitors on the lawn, but on the track some of the winners were: Carriage horses under l53 hands high-of six competitors Charles Post of Afford, took the first premium of S7 J. D. Hass of West StockbrIdge, received second money of S5. or carriage horses over the above named measurement-the first award was given to Warren Crissey.. with Theron Foot second. For single road horse. Dr Hurlburt came first and c. J. Benedict of Great Harrington second. Ou four-year-old horses, John Deverran- nes of Great Burlington, captured first money, and Frank Hawver of Lee, sec- ond.
 The 100 yards dash was won by Jack Doyle.
 The base ball game resulted, Housa- tome 5 Lee 4.
 M Fshey won foot race, and Stan dard came in second.
 The 2:25 class was won by Amber" b 8. T. Blanchard of Palmer, Sitb "Dolly Wilkes m, GrisNold Lodge Farm. second and ''Faustelle" oh ID. w. H. Coville of Schenectady, N. Y, third. Best time 2:231.
 In the free for all, the brown mare, Halo" also owned by Coyille. received the first money, with George St. Clair," A. P. Mcdonald of Albany, sec ond, and b g Berkshire Courier" of Greenwood's farm near q rest Barring ton, third. Time 2:18-2:19-2:lst.
 FRIDAY.
 On Friday, the closing day of the ex- bibitiop, the weather WAS even more pleasant than on the previous day. It was mild and sunny and it is estimated that more people were out than usually attend on the last day. The morning hour was devoted to the exercises ip the hall. and the seats set apart for this pur- pose were all occupied by the substan- tial farmers of Southern Berkshire, their wives, and some of their children, as we'll as by many visitors from a distance. At the appointed hour the Great Barring ton band, which had done good service since the opening of the second day, played @ fine selection. A fervent prayer was offered by Rev Isaac s Hart ley, D. D., rector of St. James Episco- pal church. Henry W. Robbins, presi- dent of the society, was in the chair aud about score of ex-presidents and other officers of the society were also seated on the platform. The speaker of the occasion was Prof William P. Brooks, of the Agricultural college at Amherst. His theme, which was handled in an interesting manner, was Education for Farmers. In conclusion he urged that more of the young men be induced to attend the Agricultural college even if they can only take a short course of study in the winter. "Far too many" he said, Ego to the crowded city in pur- suit of wealth and large number fail to obtain their desires. ;" The Harmonic quartette of Pittsfeld, sang "Down on the Farm" and several other good se- lections, all of which pleased the audi ence and brought forth applause.
 To the exhibitors in all departments we suppose the most attractive feature of the entire show was the award of premiums. all of which are paid in cash. The treasurer aud his assistant with their money bags were kept busy at this duty all the. afternoon.
 The after dinner sports were attractive and the grand stand was we'll patronized. The trotting was rather more exciting than on previous days. In the 2:40 class the winner was tbe br Tommy Dodd" in three straight heats. "Sam Steel" b g, F. NJ Dodge of Pittsfeld. received second money; and 'May Girl, chestnut mare owned by D. Gardner, Millerton, N. Y, came third. The time ranged from 2:3l. to 2:27t.
 In the 2:20 class trotters and pacers there were but two contestants. Ben Harrison" b s, E. Butler of Summit. N Y., won the race in three straight heats, and "Onats" b g, J. J. Webstsr Of Copake, N. T., came second. Time 2:20s
 In the gentlemen's driving class the well known gray geldipg "Blue Bob," owned by Charles B. Benedict of Egre- mont Plain. easily took the first money with o J. Brusie's "Algsta" second. Time 20.
 The special attractions at this fair were in fact more entertaining than ever, and the secretary and treasurer are to be congratulated on their success in providing for the amusement of the people on each day of the exhibition. As these attractions were frequently mentioned previous to the fair it is not necessary to repeat them.
 The management in the exhibition hall was about perfect as Miles T. Hunt iBgton and his 25 assista Is were very obliging to all exhibitors, and the vari- ous displays were we'll arranged. Choice fruits, flowers, vegetables, household manufactures, needle and fancy work, paintings and drawings. bread, cake, butter and pies. together with the dis play of photographs both amateur and professional, wi;h the farm machinery and poultry. all went to make up high ly educational and attractive feature of this successful exhibition which has now passed into history.
 CRAWFORD