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afforded — some to witness the “th oro ugh breds” flee- ing around the course at a three minute gait; whilst others, less enamoured with the turf, might be seen amicably enjoying themselves at the dancing booth by keeping time to the melodious strains of the violin, or peaceably partaking of a delicious repast which John O’Ronaghan Esq. had prepared for the great occasion. There was also a saloon on the grounds, well furnish- ed with temperate drinks, at which many imbibed without inebriation, to the gratification of the pro— prietor of the park and other gentlemen who con- ducted the sports on that evening.

There were four different classes of horses entered, and not knowing all their names I will content myself with making note of those that won first money, viz.: running half-mile, won by Lone Chase, owned by P. Keefe, Somerset; three-minute was won by W.A. Wright’s Sorrel after a hot contest with King of the Valley, owned by Mr. Chappelle. The green race caus- ed much excitement, as the first heats ended in a “dead heat’j but afterwards resulted in a Victory for Polly, owned by Thomas MacBride, Somerset. The four—year old race was easily won byAbdallah Maid in two mile beats, and owned by John O’Ronaghan, Esq., Pro- prietor of the park. Mr. O’Ronaghan deserves credit for the great efforts he has put forth in the way of preparing a race course on his premises for the purpose of improving the trotting stock of our Island.

The races were well and ably conducted by the judges: Messrs. J.VV. Hughes, Martin Kehoe and Mar- tin Somers, who, by their earnestness and impartiali— ty had proved successful throughout; and fully satisfied all those who had horses entered with the best of fair play.

Twelve young men, who had entered in a half—mile

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Kinkora Park

A Gala Day’s Trotting will take place on Kinkora Driv- ing Park on Tuesday, August 19th, when handsome Purses will be given away to the following classes:

No. l — Purse $25 — Open to Green Horses, $12 to lst, $8 to 2nd, $5 to 3rd.

No. 2 — Purse $20 — Open to 4 year olds — $10 to lst, $6 to 2nd, $4 to 3rd.

No. 3 — Purse $20 — Open to 3 year olds — $10 to lst, $6 to 2nd, $4 to 3rd.

No. 4 — Purse $25 — Free for All — $10 to lst, $8 to 2nd, $5 to 3rd.

CONDITIONS — Entrance 10 percent of purse in cash at time of entry, which closes on the 15th day of August, at 6 o’clock pm. 5 horse to enter, and 3 or more to start. All races to be mile heats, best 3 in 5 to harness. A horse distancing the field, or any part thereof, will be titled to first money only; all trotting to rule.

All kinds of amusement will be on the grounds together with a good Saloon, well stocked with Temperance Drinks, and a Tea Table will be furnished with all the delicasies of the season.

No Buggies or Carriages with intoxicating drinks will be allowed on or near the grounds. There will be a Committee appointed to watch those tricks and destroy all liquors found.

The Races will be called at 10 o’clock sharp.

Admission to Park—Gents 25 cents; Ladies free

John O’Ronaghan Secretary & Manager July 31, 1890