The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-11
OPENING OF
KINGSTON
Big FAIR.
Annual ErhIbIiIOnof Washington
Agricultural Society Promises
TO Be a Decided Success.

The eth annual fair OF the Washington
County Agriculture society is holding forth
at Kingston and the attendance Of yester-
days opening was both large and encour-
aging. The South County fair is a vener-
able institution in that vicinity and eag-
erly looked forward to. from year 20 year.
by the residents OF that conservative COM
mnnity.
AS usual the grounds present an attrac-
tive appearance. the booths being taste
fully decorated and the exhibits shown
TO good advantage. During the morning
hours exhibitors had ample freedom from
inspection to complete the arrangement of
their favorite entries, and were there-
fore ready for the crowds that in the af-
ternoon came by train from a distance
or in vehicles from the vicinity. Every
precaution has been taken by the man
agcment to have order on the grounds
and maintain the society's excellent repu-
tation for more than quarter of CEN
tury.
There was TO have been a ball game
yesterday between the Kenyons and the
Caroliras. The latter aggregation failed
10 appear and the Kenyons were award
ed the game to by forfeiture.
The principal event of the day was the
entertainment furnished in the afternoon
I'm front OF the grand stand. The pro-
gram consisted OF trotting races. with a
vaudeville show and selections by the
WEXFORD band between the heats.
There were only two races on the card
and exhibition and a regular 2:40 trot for
a purse OF $40 In tho exhibition race
but two horses entered. Admiral Dewey
and Fred c. The two horses were even
ly matched and some of the heats were
quite close. IL was necessary to run
four heats before Fred c. could gain the
distinction OF being the winner.
In the regular 2 10 class race four horses
appeared on the track, Bashful owned by
o. l.. Stedman OF Lafayette; Elmo, the
property OF A. r. Whitford. Exerter: Col
gan. belonging 10 wa~ss Price OF wester-
ly and the chestnut mare ,Osss, belonging
to w. r. Wells OF Ashaway.
Four heats were also necessary TO de-
eide the race. Ossa taking the first heat
in 2:27Iz. The next three heats however
went straight to Bsshful in 2:34h. 2:27 and
2:2s
Much OF the credit for the success OF the
races should be given TO the starting
iudge. c. Van Wagner. OF Saugus. Mass.
He. is a veteran starter and would not
allow the drivers 10 loaf or Jockey as
they seemed at times very much inclined
10 do. The purse Of $500 was divided into
four shares OF 500 $50. 80. and $50 ard
was taken In the following order Bash
full Ossa. Colgan and Elmo.
Altogether most OF the exhibits had not
been officially inspected at the close OF
the gates last evening. still the Judges
had viewed majority OF the entries OF
horned cattle. awarded some premiums
and will complete their labors this after
roon.
Todays program included concerts bv
the Wakefield band and the Rhode Island
Ladies' orchestra. a vaudeville show on
tho raised platform In front Of the grand
stand and baseball game, weather per-
n1itting. between tho Hope Valleys and
Wakefield Athletics for purse The nro-
gram of races includes trot In the 2:37
cIsss and pacing in the 2:i9 class each for
Sam divided.
The annual literary exercises viii he
held tomorrow and though Governor
Gregory and star are absent at Buffalo.
stili the stots ~ill be officially represent
ed.