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September 6, 1867
National Opinion
Bradford, Orange County, Vermont
What is this article about?
The National Horse Fair at Island Park, Springfield, was a highly successful exhibition from Tuesday to Saturday, attracting up to 20,000 visitors. It featured excellent horse shows, speed trials, and was well-managed with integrity, resulting in financial success and extra premiums.
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THE NATIONAL HORSE FAIR AT SPRINGFIELD.—The Boston Journal says of this Fair:
The National Horse Fair at Island Park, Springfield, which commenced Tuesday and closed Saturday night, was one of the most successful exhibitions of the kind ever given in New England. At no time could the attendance have been much less than five thousand persons; and Friday afternoon it was estimated that about twenty thousand visitors were upon the grounds. Trials of speed were more a feature of the fair than at previous exhibitions, and proved, from the large attendance, that the interest centered in them. The Fair was under the management of active liberal men of the city who conducted it in such a manner that no dissatisfaction could exist. The Judges were selected from men of integrity and standing in New England and gave character to the exhibition. Financially it was a success, and a large number of extra premiums were consequently made up after the fair commenced. The show of horses was excellent, both as to character and numbers, and some very good time was made on trials of speed.
The National Horse Fair at Island Park, Springfield, which commenced Tuesday and closed Saturday night, was one of the most successful exhibitions of the kind ever given in New England. At no time could the attendance have been much less than five thousand persons; and Friday afternoon it was estimated that about twenty thousand visitors were upon the grounds. Trials of speed were more a feature of the fair than at previous exhibitions, and proved, from the large attendance, that the interest centered in them. The Fair was under the management of active liberal men of the city who conducted it in such a manner that no dissatisfaction could exist. The Judges were selected from men of integrity and standing in New England and gave character to the exhibition. Financially it was a success, and a large number of extra premiums were consequently made up after the fair commenced. The show of horses was excellent, both as to character and numbers, and some very good time was made on trials of speed.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Horse Fair
Springfield
Exhibition
Speed Trials
Successful Event
Where did it happen?
Island Park, Springfield
Story Details
Location
Island Park, Springfield
Event Date
Commenced Tuesday And Closed Saturday Night
Story Details
The fair was highly successful with large attendance, featured speed trials and excellent horse shows, well-managed by local men and judged by respected figures, leading to financial success and extra premiums.