Evening journal., 1912-08-13

Under the caption state Fair and
Sports" the August Delaware Maga-
zine says. Delaware has made a
number OF rapid strides during the
last year. but In no instance quite as
marked as among its horsemen. The
purchase of gorunds, the erection Of
splendid steel and concrete grand
stand, were both at one time only
vision, rare and beautiful but very
Elusive. Out OF the rain and mud of
last year, too we'll known to all
amusement enterprises the country
over. emerged number OF men,
loyal to their state and its progress
who said 10 themselves, I'VE will
have a Fair Association, We will
save a permanent home for our Turf
Club" and now the dream Is a beau
tiful fact To celebrate this acuuisi-
ton the management of the Delaware
State Fair has planned to the mi
nutest detail one of the best horse
shows ever held IN this vicinity. No
evolution-or revolution, Of the pres
ent period as been as marked as the
Reinstatement OF the horse and the
large number of splendid prize. win
ming animals owned by, Delaware
people IS a source Of surprise to the
outsider and one Of great qualification
TO the man at home. For this show
comprehensive prize list has been
prepared; this includes all ofithe pop
ular and entertaining classes, as we'll
as a number of practical and breeding
classes. The list OF judges is one OF
which the old established show might
Justly be proud Such men as DR.
Charles Tlrnbull, of Philadelphia, Mr.
Edwin Dixon of Ardmore. Pa. Mr.
/ Garner, West OF Gainesville, n Y
Mr.. e. p. Twaddell OF Philadelphia
and Mr.. r. Penn Smith of Stranord
p, are all OF widespread reputation
and men who are indisputable au.
thority on the kind Of horses which
they will come TO Judge. A specious
paddock will be built, comfortable
stalls provided, many Of them will b'
in private stables, a competent rims
master engaged and plenty OF at
tendants provided. No detail haI
been left unattended TO. even to th'
ACQUISITION of a bugle. which will b.
loaned by Miss Amy DUPONT, to whom
II was presented at a recent horsi
show. Already those who are in thI
midst of the fray, hear the sound o
| the Dukits Tie nlnti u AhN Noi
bark. see the enthusiastic GROVE
watching the work Of the judges ant
applauding vigorously whenever
blue ribbon is won, and more vigor
ously when that blue ribbon will re
main in Delaware.
Perhaps the sport that Interest,"
the greater majority OF the men o
. Delaware is to be found at the du
9 Pont Gun Club where almost ever!
. Saturday afternoon the broad veran
e das of the club house are filled Will
interested visitors. About 2 o'clocl
automobiles begin coursing dow
g Rising Sun Hill. dipping under thl
ancient covered bridge that cover.
the Brandywine and gliding up tn
steep mill that leads TO the entrance
The du Pont is known as the bes
gun club in the world. II has a mem
II bership of nearly hve hundred ant
its devotees are enthusiastic over il
records and it's attainments.
Mr. A B Richardson Of Dove
a holds the title for the State cham
D pionship and Mr.. Eugene du Pom
J, lately won the coveted 1911 Class I
4 trophy against. ten others who ha.
S qualified for the final shoot-ofi
q Among those who have the highes
4 scores for the trap shooting are MI
n Edward Banks, Mr.. William NJ
= Foord. Mr e. A w Everitt, who recent
" attempted TO take the championshfl
y from Mr. Richardson, Mr.. j. r. Nc
b Hugh. Mr.. Eugene +. du Pont. Mr. w
is. 'Colfax, Jr, DR.. F O. Bullock