The Press., 1920-10-14

This year the horse races at the | Stafford fair have an entry list of 175 horses, the largest ever in the. history of the fair. Some horses have been | entered in more than one class so that the total number of horses here for the races is about 150 as book ed Very few fairs in this section can boast of such number. Some of the best stables in the east are repre- sented. Among them are: Berry, Brusie, Leese, Crozier, Pickles, Mosh- CT, Kingsley, Goode, Johnson and Gill lies, list of some of the best drivers to be seen on eastern tracks. The officials in charge of the racing this year are: Starter, A. l.. Seidler of Plainfield, N. J.; presiding judge, P. B. Leonard of Rockville, judges, A. J. Needham and James Sullivan, both of Stafford Springs; timers, Dr. G. Louis Nichols of Hoboken, N. J., Charles Allen of Rockville and H. c. Wheeler of Stafford Springs and clerk, B. K. Taft.
 The largest midway in many a year is what fills the Stafford fair grounds this year. The fact that nearly 1000 concession tickets were used gives
 
 booths in the grounds. Beginning at the gates it stretches all the way to the stables, every available space in the different squares and triangleS being taken up by tents and booths of all sizes and shapes The high school booth has it's corner plot and the home made food dispensed there draws the crowds. The big dining hall is also doing a fine business. The food is excellent and it is served promptly.
 Although the weather was threaten ing the attendance at the fair on Tuesday the opening day was esti1nat ed close to 15,000 people. The morn ing was spent about the midway and agricultural hall. The agricultural hall has the best display in the history of the association. Early in the aft ernoon the grand stand was filled to capacity. The stage attractions met with approval. Murrays dog act and the gladiator act were both much ap plauded. The big feature of the aft ernoon, though, was the horse racing. The track had been settled down. by the rain Monday night and the morn ing breeze dried it out properly, put ting it in excellent condition for the afternoon. The racing was never slow and most of the finishes were close.
 The track events of the first day of the fair, though they were confined to local talent, drew out a large num- Der of runners and attracted much in terest The half mile run for boys under 13 and the relay race were features. The hundred yards dash and the obstacle race both drew much attention. Following are the results: 100 yards dash won by R. R. Murray, R. Whitaker second; H. Woods third, time 10 and four fifth seconds; half mile run. won by H. TOwne; Pagan, second; R. Fitzpatrick, third; time 2 min. 20 seconds; broad jump, won by R. Stellick, NJ. Calchera, second, J. Dupre, third; distance IT it. Il in ches; high jump, won by R. R. Mur- ray; E. Schreier, second; M. Cox third; height , it. obstacle race won by c. Belcher, T. Mullins, second, M. Calchera third; mile relay race, won by K. of C.; Athletics, second, Inde- pendents, third; time 1 min. 3 sec. Boys half mile race, won by Schmidt; Scotia, second; Andrelsky, third 75 yards dash for toys won by W. Mur- ray; Cote second. The team trophies were won as follows: first, K. of C.; second, s. H. s. Cups were given for first, second and third events in all but the boys half mile run.
 The schools closed Tuesday noon for the rest of the week. The mills were closed Tuesday and Wednesday.
 West Stafford.
 Harry Fisher is moving his house. hold goods to the Springs.
 Miss Agnes Holmes has returned from weeks visit with her sister in Springfield.
 The Woman's Missionary Circle will meet at the parsonage next week Wednesday at 3 o'clock.
 In the Congregational church next Sunday Morning the pastor will preach the third of the series on Cur rent Events" Migration"
 A daughter was born Oct. 2, to MT. and Mrs. Ralph Gold at Foochow, China, and granddaughter to MT. and Mrs. M. A. Gold of this phase,
 The Ladies' Aid will serve supper next week Friday evening from 6 to 8 o'clock with Mrs. Ellis, Mrs Norman Greaves and Mrs. Chas. Glazier as hostesses. An entertainment will fol- low.
 StaffOrdyille.
 Mrs. Rose Silk visited relatives in Chicopee Falls, Mass, last week.
 MT. and Mrs. G. w. Miller are visit ing relatives in Seymour this week.
 A son was born to MT. and Mrs. Albert Loche last week Wednesday night.
 The Staffordville Pearl Button Workers will hold harvest dance at their club house, Saturday.
 Miss Frances Hodgen and Miss Irene Merriam, teachers of the local school are visiting their parents near Boston.
 Miss Eva Richardson, teacher of the local school is visiting her pa rents in Leominster, Mass, few days this week.
 The Epworth League topic for next Sunday evening will be, Spiritual Values of Bible Study" Leader, Miss Mildred Chandler.