Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-26
CLOSING DAY OF FAIR
Small Crowd on the Mont
gomery County Grounds.
THE ANNUAL BALL
Assoc1ATIoN 'aRAT1F1ED WITH
RESULTS 6f EXHIBITION.
The Racing Schedule Of Yesterday
An Additional List Of Pre-
miums Reported.
THE ANNUAL BALL
Special Correspondence of The Evening Star.

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The final day Of the Rockville fair began
with an attendance that was in striking
contrast to the enormous throngs Of yester-
day. During the early hours of the morn
ing comparatively few were on the grounds,
but toward noon visitors began to arrive in
considerable numbers, and by the time the
first race was called an average closing
day crowd was on hand.
Everything considered, the fair was prob
ably the most successful ever held at Rock
Vile. The weather throughout was per-
feet, the attendance equal to the most
sanguine expectations, everything passed
OF without hitch, the attractions seemed
to satisfy the crowds and nothing occurred
to mar the pleasure of visitors. The total
receipts have not yet been learned. but it
Is thought they were in excess of those OF
any former year.
The annual fair ball was held in the
opera house last evening, and was attend
ed by a very large number of guests.
washington, Baltimore, different sections
OF the county and many other points being
represented 1t was an elaborate affair
and the occasion proved a most enjoyable
one, Notwithstanding the fact that the
large number on the floor made dancing
somewhat difficult. The function was man
aged by committee consisting of Messrs.
Edward 8. Dawson. Albert Bouic, Ran
doiph Mason and Hugh Glascott Mrs.
William Dorsey, Mrs. Harry A. Dawson.
Mrs. William Reading and Miss Mamie
Hogg acted as chaperons. The music was
furnished by Washington orchestra, and
at midnight refreshments were served. In
addition to the participants, large num-
Der OF spectators were present, and the
handsome toilets In evidence elected many
expressions of admiration.
visitors to the fair and the citizens OF
Rockville were entertained last evening by
q concert on the COrCOran Hotel
by the WoOdsboro Concert Band, which
furnished the music at the fair. A dozen
or more selections were rendered. the music
being enjoyed by large gathering
The Racing Schedule Yesterday.
Five of the horses that faced the starter
In the first racing event yesterday after
noon-the 2.35 trot-were Washington nags.
The contest proved interesting, although
slow time was made. Dan D., belonging to
Mr.. Lee Dorsey Of Rockville, was a decided
fsvorite in the betting all through the race.
but failed to make, good He had plenty of
speed to win, but several bad breaks in
each heat spoiled his chances The winner
turned up IN John Dugan's Joe D. The
first heat went to this old racer largely
through an accident. When nearing the
wire in this heat Mamie D., who was lead
ing, made a bad break and swerved Toady
who was In second place got his foot tam
gled in Mamie DIS bike wheel, both horses
coming almost to a stop. This enabled Joe
u. to rush to the front and capture the
heat The mix-up was quickly Strengthened
out. and Mamie D. raced into second place
and Toady third. Mamie D. took the sec
ond heat after a lively brush down the
stretch with Joe D. The next two heats
were won by the Dugan horse.
The second race on the program was the
county trot. This is always the great race
to the county people. and had been looked
forward to with more than usual interest.
owing to reports that the animals entered
were evenly matched. Lady Bell, owned
by George Patterson Of Rockville, ruled
the favorite in the betting at all times the
price laid against her being prohibtive.
Alto Bell. the property of Ford G. Graham
of Garrett Park, trotted splendid mile
the first heat, winning with great ease In
the fast time Of 229A. the price against
him being to l. He shot his bolt the first
try. however, and was never thereafter a
serious contender. Lady Bell took the next
three heats quite handily, although she was
forced by Albert Rabbits Walton Boy to
stretch her neck to win the third heat
The 2.1S trot or pace. the third race on
the program furnished an excellent con-
test, but it was undecided. as darkness
caused a postponement until today after
three heats Four Washington horses tried
the issue and they proved themselves evenly
matched. Tim Shugrue's Harry C. took the
first heat. against whose chances 5 to l
were offered. The second heat went to w.
II. Rackey's Nellie r., while the third heat
was captured by Harry NJ. Ray M, the
other starter, was we'll up each time.
The Mile Dash.
Tie mile dash was also a fine contest.
The four horses were sent away on even
terms, and Bound Brook proceeded to open
up a gap of several lengths DR.. Lynch
gradually wore him down. however, and
succeeded in nipping him at the wire. win
ming by a short head. Lady Welback was
two lengths back and Enos finished bad
last DR.. Lynch was the favorite in the
betting. but Bound Brook was heavily play
ed to win. being backed down from to 1
to even money. Summaries:
First race 2.35 trot; special purse 5000
Joe D., John Dugan. Washington
Mamie D., Charles Chick, WASH DC. 2 4
Toady, ]. ]. OKeefe, Wash Den 2 2
Dan D., Lee Dorsey, Rockville, Nd - 3
Allie c. J. f. Garrett, Wash Dc 4 s
Helen Hill, ]. Hil!eary, Wash. Dc 6 q
Time: Pa 2.42k, 2.46, $50.
Second race, county trot pace: purse, $500
Lady Bell Geo Patterson Rockville Md q
Alto Bell. Ford Graham, Garrett
w pataI Mo say Albert s. Rabbi;t Dsr
Montgomery cry Mack B. O woodward, .
Washington Grove ................ 4
Time: 2.19A. 2.34la. 2.33, 23s
Third race. 21S lrOt or pace purse S4OO-
Nellie R., W. Ii. Rackey. Wash, Dc.
Harry c. Timothy Shughrue, WASH DC. 4
Harry Woodford. charles Myers Wash
ington, ID. c. .-................