The Sentinel=record., 1915-03-17
COMPLETE PROGRAM
 FOR ST. PATRICK'S
WITH FAVORABLE WEATHER BANNER CROWD WILL BE AT
 THE OAkLAWN TRACK.
Feature Race Will Be Made Up of Five Horses Shipped Here From the Recently Closed New Orleans Race Meeting,

Saint Patrick's Day, always all event for special celebration in this city will be made memorable today. Everything Is in readiness for the biggest and merriest demonstration that evel marked the natal day of Erins patron saint "The Valley of Napors' will join hands with hun dreds of visitors who are expected from Little Rock. Pine Bluff TeXar- kama and other towns, and if all do not vote it the best entertainment that has been offered in many months it will not be the fault of the commit. tee that has been hard at work for the past four Gays
 In order that there might be mol doubt as 10 the importance of the racing matinee. this afternoon. Mayor J. W. McCleudou yesterday issued al proclamation in which he called upon al places of business to close their doors at 1 o'clock and remain closed until 3 o'clock The mayor stated in his proclamation that today was the time for the citizens of Hot Springs to eXempli1y that patriotism and civic spirit for which they are noted He| called attention to the deficit that re- mains from the last state fair and said that the opportunity to assist this institution that had done sol much to advance the agricultural in- terests of Arkansas was now al hand
 Tickets for the racing matinee went on sale at the larger hotels yesterday morning There was a rush for them If the interest manifested by the yisi- tors can be taken a. a criterion, there will be a record crowd on hand wlen the first race is called.
 Ledgerwood S band has volunteered and will provide the music for the oc-| cdsiou. They will be assisted by the Eagles and Moose drum and bugle corps Motion pictures will be taken of the crowd and every race that la run, as well as the special features.
 While the committee was in session at the Business Mems League Cos sacks from the "lol Wild West" show entered the building and concluded their arrangements Co give an eNhibi- ton of riding at the matinee today. They along with other features of the show. have been passing the win ter in this city They have procured new costumes and riding parapher- naha, which they are anxious to show, and the horses that will be pro yided for thoiu are considered the ljyeIiest mounts in the city The com. mittee had hardly concluded uegotia- tions with the Cossacks when w. H.. smith typical "broneho buster" who halls from the I'D ranch few miles outside of Laredo Texas, hove in sight and asked that he be pemit- ted to participate in the festivities.
 "I understand there is to be some fancy ridin' out there he said, and l aint never seen nary a hoss that can throw me. If you-all say go to il l would be happy 10 obige I've got a hoss that can tango in the air. and have also discovered a red mule in one of the local wagon yards. which the fellers out there are afraid to ride I'll have that critter on the grounds and, gentlemen you-al will sure see some ridin if we two get to- gether'
 Smith was immediately booked, SO, with the Cossacks and his exhibition, there will be features on the program that will add more than. usual interest 10 the entertainment The mule race that is also scheduled to take place is another number upon which the committee banks for great deal o' ! excitement. but when it comes to the running events there are five horses that have recently arrived from New Orleans that will provide the speed. fest feature of the day. They are | Consoer and Grafton W. w. Rawson owner Emma J. ;. <. Kirk owner | Harabeh ". (. Geary owner and