Dispatch, November 1, 1888

CHESAPEAKE AGRICULTURAL FAIR.

Tourists and sportsmen -- Other recreation - Boat racingTourists and sportsmen -- Other recreation - FairsTourists and sportsmen -- Other recreation - Horse racing

Another Fine Day -- The Racing, &c.

Eastville, Va., October 31.

The second day of the Chesapeake Agricultural Fair at Cape Charles City was largely attended, all the incoming trains and steamers being crowded to their full capacity. The day proved to be a most delightful one, with not a cloud to be seen, thus enabling those who attended to enjoy a stroll upon the beach of the Chesapeake and to view the broad waters of the Atlantic. No better place could have been selected as a site for the grounds, and they are considered by those who have attended many fairs to be the most beautifully located of any in the State, affording, as they do, in addition to every attraction which may be seen at any well-regulated fair, an excellent opportunity for boat-racing of every and any description from the batteaux to the fast-sailing yacht. The horse-racing to-day was excellent, and hotly contested, which made it exceedingly interesting and the betting about even, though odds were given in some instances on the favorites, which failed to win in either race. In the 2:40 class there were five entries -- three from the Eastern Shore and two from Norfolk, as follows: Fancy, entered by Marion Scott; Signet, by B. T. Scott, and Limerick by H. T. James, of the Eastern Shore; Norfolk Girl, by K. E. McCleary, and Charlie, by P. Renard, of Norfolk. The first money was won by Charlie. Time, 2:39, 2:36, 2:38. The second money by Signet, which was the favorite. In the four-year-old class there were only three entries. The first money was won by Fred, entered by W. T. Lankford. Time, 3:19, 3:12, and 3:07. Second money by Blackstone, owned by Thomas P. Custis. Both owners are of this county. In each heat of the 2:40 class there was not a half length's difference in the first and second horses coming under the wire. From present appearances the fair will be a decided success financially and otherwise.