The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-29
Practically S3OOO Will Be Given in Premiums to tX-
 hibtorS in the Events
BIG TENT TO BE ERECTED
 ADJOINING CAPITOL PA X
Fetal Number of Classes Is Twenty two, and Local Exhibitors Will Be Given Especially Good
 Opportunities.

The remiums to be given at the Sir mingham horse show were announced last night, the total amount approNi- mating Ss0OO Prizes at the Atlanta horse show this year amounted to only $l30o. The Birmingham Stow is to last three nights, commencing Monday October ., at p. m., the total number of classes being twenty-two. Seven classes will be examined Tuesday night, eight Wednes- day night and seven Thursday night The classes cover everything from the pony to the heavy draught horse.
 An immense tent with q seating sa- paeity of several thousand is to be erect near Capitol park, and eight rings will be kept going all the time. The exhibitors at the Nashville horse show have been invited to bring their animals here, in ad- dition to several others. Indications point to this years show being the greatest ever held here. The association has pur- chased property on the Southside, where the future shows will be held. A long list of Birmingham's business men are backing the association.
 The list of premiums is as follows.
 First night, Tuesday, October s, 1907 o'clock D. m:
 Roadsters-Sta ndard or non-standard. (Single). Class No. 1. Stallion, mare or gelding. To be shown to runabout Horses to be judged by their speed, conformation. style, manners and action. Horses alone to be considered. Entrance fec 8. First nrizp SS0. third S11. fourth. ribbon.
 Light Harness Horses-(Pairs) Horses to be owned in Jefferson county thirty days prior to date of show. Class No ,. Best pair matched stallons, mares or geldings, or mare and gelding, not neces- sarily matched in color. To be shown to an appropriate four wheel vehicle. Horses alone to count. Entrance fee 8 30. First prize. $50; second, $25; third, $l5; fourth, ribbon.
 The most stylish single rig. either light or heavy harness-Class No. 3. Mare or gelding. To be shown to an appropriate vehicle. To be driven by lady or gentle man. Everything to be considered En- trance fee, S. First prize, $50 second, s25; third. SIS; fourth, ribbon.
 Pony Class Gocal9 Class No. 4. Fol ponies 143 or under. To be ridden by boy or girl not over IA years old No entrance mee. First prize, $50; second, s25; third $15;> fourth. ribbon.
 Runabout Class-Class No , Mare oI gelding. To be shown to runabout. Horse alone to be considered.< Horse not to be under 15.1 nor over 16. Entrance fee. & First prize $50; second, $25; third $l5 fourth, ribbon.
 Saddle Horses Give gaits) Class No G. For stallion, mare or geldng, any age entrance fee, 8; first, $25; second $l5 third, $10: fourth ribbon.
 Best Standard Bred Stallion-Class No T. Trotter or pacer; to be shown in har- ness to runabout; entrance fee, $3 first $50; second. $25; third, 15; fourth, ribbon.
 Second Night-Wednesday, October g. 1907, o'clock D. m.
 Roadsters-Loca1) Standard or non standard.) Pairs.) Class No. Trotting stallions, mares or geldings, or mare and geldnb; to be shown to runabout; sped conforma tion, style, manners and action to count; (horses alone to be consdered) entrance fee, s3 first, $50; second, $25 third, $15 fourth, ribbon.
 Saddle Horses-fThree gaits) Class No g. Walk, trot and center; entrance fee, s first, s25; second, $15; third, s1O; fourth ribbon.
 Ladies' Class-(Single) Class No. 10 Mare or gelding; to be driven by lady who may be accompanied by gentleman; horse to be driven to an appropriate four wheel vehicle; entrance fee, s3; first, $50; second, $25; third Sl5; fourth, ribbon.
 Three Year ords-Gocal) Standard or non-standard) (Single) Class No. H. Stallions. mares or geldngs; to be shown to runabout (horses alone counD en- trance fee, 8; first, $50; second, $25; third S15: fourth, ribbon.
 Two Year-Olds and Under--Local stand ard or non standard. Class No. 12 Stall lion or mare. To be shown under halter or in harness Entrance fee s. First