Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1898-08-13
Enstern Shore Agricultural Fair An
MounGem6nts.

At meeting of the Board of Direc
tors of the Eastern Shore Agricul-
tural Association on Monday, the 9Th
inst. the following interesting fea-
lures were added to their already
full schedule of fair amusements:
1st. On Friday. the Goth, there will
be given a handsome gold medal to
the fastest runner on the Eastern
Shore OF Virginia and Maryland, two
in three, hundred yard dashes. Three
entries have already been made,
namely: Mr.. Roy White. of Parksley,
who holds the championship record
for Virginia; Mr.. w. Barnes Sartorius,
of Pocomoke, champion sprinter of
New York; and Mr.. Asa Wilson, OF
Exlnore. These gentlemen them
selves and their friends claim that
they cannot be beaten; and not only
the fastest, but the most sharply con-
tested foot race ever run on the
Eastern Shore is anticipated, Other
sprinters still are expected to partici-
pate-Mr. Roberts, of Northampton;
Mr.. McCready, of Parksley; and
Harborton and Onancock champions.
End. On Wednesday, Gath, two base
ball teams of more than local reputa.
ton will cross bats, thus giving the
lovers of the diamond an opportunity
to witness some clever ball playing. A
proper premium will be given the
winning team.
3rd. A contract has been sealed
providing for balloon ascension
each dav of the fair. The contract
provides for an ascension Of fifteen
Thousand feet and parachute drop
from that dizzy height. Two OF the
drops are expected to be made by a
lady. Those who love such specta
Giles will be repaid by this exhibition
alone for attending the fair.
In addition, there will be a large
number of attractive shows, his
torical and instructive, on the
grounds. Mr.. Lawson, Of Crisfeld.
will have his new Cuba exhibit with
us. Every precaution has been
taken, however, to exclude any thing
in the least immoral or Objectionable.
Any form of gambling or chance
games will be prohibited the grounds
and parents need have no fears that
their boys will there learn the first
Lessons of this vice.
Takers and rioters will not be toll
Grated for an instant.
1t is the earnest object Of the entire
corps of officers to give to the public
O. fair free from the vices that too Of
ten accompany such exhibitions.
Ministers of all denominations are
cordially invited to be present; and if
they will indicate in advance their
intention to attend, or make them
selves known. after reaching the
grounds, I shall take pleasure in
furnishing them with compliment
tary ticket.
Again 1 would call the attention OF
exhibitors to the ability OF
furnishing as complete list of exhi-
bits as practicable before the final
day of entry. They will thus save
themselves and officers NO little delay
and inconvenience. Several have al
ready acted upon this suggestion and
it is to be hoped that others will do
likewise.
Disinterested persons from all parts
OF the Peninsula have been selected
to act as judges in the various de.
partments, and the fairest considera-
ton of every exhibit is thus guaran-
teed.
Both secretaries will be on the
grounds Monday afternoon preceding
the fair, and early Tuesday morning.
g. WALTER MAPP.
Sec'y.
Kollar Va