The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1904-09-08
WALDO COUNTY FAIR.
Successful Opening Under Vastly Improved
Conditions.

Successful Opening Under Vastly Improved
Conditions.
The opening day of Waldo County Fair
| was all that could be desired, and all con-
ditions were favorable. Visitors to the
fairs of former years would hardly recog
nize the Belfast fair grounds under the
changes that have been made this season.
The old grand stand, which was not only
unsightly but required constant repairs to
keep it safe, has been torn down, and the
halls converted into a stable and hay loft.
Cattle sheds have been built along the east
ern side of the grounds, and with those on
the south there are 60 roomy stalls. There
/ are box stalls for 40 horses, and ample room
for the sheep, swine and poultry exhibits.
But the principal innovation is the new
grandstand, with a seating capacity. for
| 1000 persons, and from every seat all parts
of the track may be clearly seen. A section
in the centre is allotted to reserved seats,
which may be secured in advance. The ex-
hbition hall is under the grandstand. 1t
is more than double the capacity of the
old halls, and is well lighted. Ticket offices
are located at convenient points to sell as
the people approach the grounds and avoid
the rush at the gates. Reserved seat tickets
are sold in advance at f. G. Mixers. A
road has been built outside the track from
the gate to the grand stand and along the
rear of the halls to the "Midway"
I The Belfast Band is in attendance each
day. They play in Custom House square
at p. M, and ON the band stand in front of
the grand stand between the heats
The attendance the, first day was large for
theopening day and the reserved seats ON
the grand-stand sold we'll.
The first feature of the fair was the
FLORAL PARADE.
Eight decorated carriages appeared on the
track at 1.30 O'Clock and formed process
sion, passing twice before the judges stand.
All the carriages were very prettily gotten
up and the parade proved a taking feature.
Following are the participants:
Spencer Il Eaton, furniture van, trimmed
with evergreens and surmounted by large
model OF full rigged 3-maSted schooner.
Mrs. Asa Turner, evergreen, with stars of
dahlias, sweet peas and other flowers.
Mrs. Selwyn Thompson and Miss Ada
Mariner, white, trimmed with golden glow.
Misses Dora Brown and Hazel Wilson,
evergreen, trimmed with golden rod and
golden glow, with arches of evergreen.
Warren Fahy and Miss Sadie Seavey, red
and white flowers and drapery.
Mrs. John a. Fogg, black and white,
trimmed with green, and with variegated
flowers.
Miss Nettie Shuman, yellow bunting, sm-
lax and golden glow on horse and carriage.
Mrs. Marion Z. Brown, clematis, trimmed
with geraniums.
Mrs. Thompson was awarded the first
prize of SIS and Miss Shuman the second of
SO
LIVE STOCK
The showing of live stock was the largest
seen on the Belfast grounds for many years,
especially in the department of working
oxen. There were eight pairs of large oxen
from Morrill, that attracted much attention.
The herds of dairy cattle included many
fine animals. The sheep pens were we'll
filed and there were good Showings of
swine and poultry.
THE HALL EXHIBITS.
Although the space available for exhibits
of farm produce, implements, business dis
z
er than ever before every foot was used and
the poultry show, which was intended to
be in the hall, was moved out of doors
Belfast merchants, dealers in agricultural
and dairy implements, artists, and many
others, made handsome displays and the
showing of culinary articles, domestic man
ufactures, fancy articles, etc, was as large
as ever shown at any local fair in this
part of the State.
Lack of space prevents US from giving the
list of entries, or the premiums thus far
awarded The full list will be given next
week
THE RACES.
The races the first day were the POI and
2.19 classes. The officials in charge were
0. S. Roberts, Somerville, Mass, starter;
W. A. Gerrsh, Unity, S. G. Swift and
Frank P. Wilson, Belfast, timers; 0. S.
Roberts, Brooks; Gilbert R. Ellis, Hing
ham, Mass, and G. D. Pendleton, Islesboro,
judges. Both races were won in 3 straight
heats The summary:
2.21 Glass, Purse $3.50
Isabelle, b. M, Pearl Brook Farm,
Graduate, E. Kirby, Rockland ..... 2 2
Harvard, ch. g., c. r. Leavitt, West
En16lQ. ......................3 3 3
Time:
Quarter. r.................... .36 .35 1864
Half, ......................1.10 1.O9a 1.13
e-quarterS.. .46 1.463 1.50i
Mile... ..2.195 2.22a 2.26