Los Angeles Daily Herald

MEETING OF THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION.

First Day.

The weather was a little cloudy in the morning and the sky overcast, but at 10 o'clock old Sol made up his mind to see the races, and burst out in all his glory. There were not more than 1,500 people present at the opening, inasmuch as the interests of the week were not altogether concentrated in the first day's racing. There was a fair sprinkling of ladies, and great interest was manifested in the proceedings throughout.

Exhibition of Stock.

Mrs. M. R. Pleasant enters five Cashmere goats. They are in charge of L. E. Pleasant. These goats were raised from stock imported into the county by Butterfield and Sons. The principal buck when sheared last spring, yielded 3½ pounds of fine wool. The Pleasants have about 80 head of cross stock on their ranch. These on exhibition are valued at $50 each, but there are some in the county of the same breed valued as high as $100. F. Buschard has between 400 and 500 of these goats in the county. These of Mr. Pleasant's have been all the time feeding with sheep, and have even done better than their mates. Señor Poyorena, whose ranch is situated at Old Los Nietos, has about 500 common goats, and has some real valuable Cashmere bucks which he is breeding in with his milkers. There are also, in other parts of the county, many small flocks of goats which are being bred in with the Cashmere, and the subject is receiving great attention. Some commission merchants in New York have been in communication with the owners of the Cashmere stock, and decided that the wool will fetch $1.00 per pound there. Mr. Pleasant's rancho is situated east of the Santa Ana river, in the mountains.

THE BIG BULL.

C. A. Cotfman's bull arrived about noon. It weighed last year about 1,700 lbs., and it is said that his weight to-day is 2,200 lbs. It is three years old, partially cream colored, one-quarter Cheshire and the remainder Durham. It was bred in Yuba county, by N. G. Sweezy, and raised in this county by Mr. Cotfman. The bull was brought here when four weeks old. He carried off the first-prize for the best bull calf at the Northern District Fair, held in Yuba in 1870, and also took the first premium at the State Fair in Sacramento in the same year. He is a noble looking animal, and attracted general attention.

MERINO SHEEP.

P. Garnier, of this city, exhibits five rams. Two of them are three years old, one is two years old, and the remaining two were imported from France, age not mentioned. The principal and best of these bucks yielded 45 lbs. of wool. This seems immense, but such are the facts, as given to our reporter. Mr. Garnier has got about 450 ewes on his ranch two years old, and 250 lambs raised last year. All of these are the produce of the bucks on exhibition. He has in addition about 2,000 half-breed sheep. The wool of those on exhibition is very fine, and was universally admired by all the visitors.

J. H. Kirkpatrick, in the entries, best ram under two years old; best three ewes two years old and over; best three ewes under two years old, and best ewe of any age or breed.

OTHER STOCK.

In addition to the above, George O. Tiffany exhibits Robin and John carriage horses, Oregon Queen and filly, Oregon Belle and filly, and Echo Belle by Echo.

H. T. Sanchez exhibits a saddle horse, Bayou, Spanish, nine years old.

Mrs. M. R. Pleasants, the saddle horse Pirate; also, a graded horse, four years old.

F. M. Bouster, a stallion, nine years old in the entry list of any age.

THE FOWLS.

The display of E. E. Brunk's fowls, from the Arroyo Seco, is exceedingly large. His Buff Cochins (a very large yellow fowl) are very hardy, mature early, and are in addition healthy. The rooster among those on exhibition weighs 16½ lbs. There are five chickens with these hens, two months old. The chickens weigh from 3 to 5 lbs. He has some light Durhams on exhibition, of a variety well known throughout the county; also, some dark Durhams, of a very fine and large breed. These weigh about 12 lbs. The chickens in the same coop weigh from 3 to 5 lbs. There are comparatively few of this breed in the county. His Leghorns are of a pure white color, with beautiful plumage and are very hardy. The hens lay prolifically and their eggs are large, fine and white. There are also on exhibition, by the same gentleman, Scotch Cochins of the finest quality and breed. They also are prolific and constant layers, and the breed is very scarce in the county.

His coop of Houdans attracted considerable notice. They are a very fine ornamental breed. Two of those on exhibition came from France, the third was raised here. The hens are good layers, and the chickens are hardy and mature early.

Among the coops is one containing the United States Dominique. There are two distinct varieties of this breed.

THE RACES.

First Race—trotting—for horses that are owned in the district at this date, that have never beaten three minutes. Mile heats: best three in five to harness—purse of $300; $200 to the first horse, and $100 to the second; five or more to enter.

L. J. Rose enters b. m. Barbara.
H. Hazard enters b. g. Pilot Chief.
N. Askins enters s. g. Paddy.
E. L. Lowry enters b. g. Dirigo.

FIRST HEAT.

There was a good deal of jockeying which prevented a start. There were eight false starts, and it was manifest that the scoring was intentional. Paddy had the pole, driven by Johnny Donahue. Dirigo was second, W. H. Cade, driver. Pilot was third, with Ed. Dupuy behind, and Barbara fourth, speeded by H. Gregory. In the weighing of the drivers so great a difference was found that two of them had to carry considerable lead and blankets. They got off well together on the ninth attempt, Donahue with Paddy, leading by half a length. Dirigo second, and Barbara and Pilot Chief bringing up the rear. Paddy was leading at the quarter, with the others in the same order. Paddy broke badly, and Pilot Chief commenced passing his horses. For quite a little while the race was very close between Pilot and Paddy. At the three-quarter Pilot was leading, and won easily. Paddy second, Dirigo third, and Barbara last. Time, 2:52½.

SECOND HEAT.

The horses came up on this heat at 2:30 P. M. There were two false starts, and they got away well together on the third attempt. Pilot leading slightly. Dirigo was close behind. He broke shortly after starting, which destroyed his chances. There were considerable jocose offers made as to his winning. "The first quarter was made in forty-five seconds."

Voice from the crowd—"I go to $5 that Pilot wins the heat." This offer was repeated frequently during the heat. The half was made in 1:28, and the heat was won easily by Pilot, hard held, in 2:56. There was quite a brush for the second place between Barbara and Paddy, the latter winning by half a neck, Dirigo last.

THIRD HEAT.

Only one false start, and the horses got well away together. It was a repetition of the former heats. Dirigo broke again badly, and Pilot Chief won easily in 2:54. Rose's mare Barbara was second, Dirigo third, Paddy fourth.

The following is the synopsis of the heats:

Pool-selling on the track was quite lively, and the bronchial tubes of Friend Noyes were exercised to their utmost capacity.

For the first heat: Barbara, favorite at $30; Dirigo, second favorite, $25; Paddy and Pilot, about even, $10.

For the second heat: Barbara, favorite, at $30; Pilot, second, $10; Dirigo, third, $5; Paddy, fourth.

For the third heat: Pilot, $20; Barbara, $5; Field, $2.50.

The Judges appointed were the Hon. F. M. Slaughter, of San Bernardino, W. L. Jones, El Monte and A. Horen, of Santa Barbara. Mr. Slaughter started them. S. Mott, officiated as timer. Notice was given to the drivers that there would be no ring of the bell for them to come back when they failed to score. The bell was rung only when a start was effected.

Second Race—Running race of a mile dash, for all two-year olds owned and raised in this district. Purse of $300; $200 to first and $100 to second; five or more to enter.

J. Reed enters blk. c. Careless.
Hinton enters cr. col. Captain Jack.
C. Thomas enters b. g. Pio Nono.

Captain Jack was ridden by Jerry Malone, 90 pounds; Careless was ridden by Charles Smith, 86 pounds; Pio Nono, was ridden by Mat. Brown, 80 pounds. This was a very exciting race. All three got away well together. Captain Jack led, Pio Nono second, Careless last. All three were together within 400 yards. Careless came up to his horses and was neck and neck at the quarter with Captain Jack. At the half mile Careless was leading, Captain Jack second, and Pio Nono third. Between the half and three-quarter mile the race was very close between Captain Jack and Careless, the former being on the inside. Reed's horse held the lead and won easily by four lengths, Captain Jack second, and Pio Nono third. Time, 1:57.

In the pool selling, Captain Jack was the favorite, with Careless and Pio Nono at even odds.

Third Race—Running—Free for all California or half-breed horses; mile dash; catch weights. Purse $150; $100 to the first and $50 to the second; five or more to enter. Following were the entries:

F. Machado, Oceana; W. Rowland, r. g. Jay Cooke; Manuel Carcado, Mountaineer; C. Thomas, Tacnis.

Oceana sold freely in the pools for first place, Jay Cooke selling second, whilst a few only fancied Mountaineer and Tacnis. Oceana sold at about $50 to Jay Cooke at $30, and the field $10 to $12.

Oceana was ridden by Vicente Lugo, Jay Cooke by C. Smith, Mountaineer by Jose Maria, Tacnis by Mat. Brown.

Oceana was very lively before the start. They got away well together, Jay Cooke leading, Oceana second, and Mountaineer and Tacnis close up. At the quarter Jay Cooke and Oceana were neck and neck, and continued so for nearly half a mile. The excitement was very great as they came up the home stretch. Considerable cheering and cries of "stand off the track," "Jay Cooke wins," "Oceana's race."

Jay Cooke had it all taken out of him at the three-quarter post, and it was evident that it was Oceana's race. Mountaineer beat Jay Cooke for second place near home, and Tacnis was last. Time 1:55½.

At the close of the races Gates & Noyes announced that the cash pools would be paid over at the Clarendon at 7 P. M., and the credit pools at 9 A. M. this morning. The following is the programme for to-day's events:

First race—Gentlemen's saddle race—single dash of one mile, to carry not less than 150 pounds, each owner to ride his own horse, with colors (weight to be understood to comprise saddle and rider, and not include whip and bridle), and each rider to be over nineteen years old—purse of $240; $160 to the first and $80 to second horse; five to enter.

B. Jacques b. m. La Mariposa, by Joseph, dam no name; six years old—colors, blue jacket and black cap.

C. Durfee names b. h. Bay Jim, by Rifleman, dam Messenger mare—colors, black jacket and red cap.

Francisco Machado names b. h. Vadera, five years old—colors, red jacket and blue cap.

Second Race—Running—Free for all three-year-olds bred and raised, and owned at this date in the district; mile heats, best two in three; purse of $240, first horse, $160; second, $80; five to enter.

Antonio J. Rocha names b. f. Rose, of La Cienega; half breed, three years old.

Tomas Sanchez names s. h. Dashaway, Jr., by Dashaway, dam Firefly, three years old.

J. Reed names s. f. Monte Belle, by Tenbroeck, dam unknown, three years old.

Third Race—Half mile and repeat to rule, free for all horses except Irene; purse, $150; $100 to the first and $50 to the second.

Francisco Machado names b. f. Oceano, four years old. No pedigree.

Samuel Hoffner names b. f. Pet. No pedigree.

W. H. Hilton names c. s. Captain Jack, by Sir Archie, Jr., dam Lady Lexington, two years old.

W. L. Barnes names s. h. White Stocking, four years old. No pedigree.

John Reed names b. f. Careless, by Tenbroeck, dam unknown, two years old.

The following are the latest entries:

Roanoke, 1 year old, classes 4, 9 and 10; The King, 5 year old stallion, classes 1 and 10; Pride of Kentucky, mare, 13 years old, classes 1 and 10. All these are owned and exhibited by Dr. Stanway.

At the Rink:

The Rink was opened about 8 o'clock yesterday morning and entries of articles commenced almost immediately afterwards. The ticket-seller is Oscar Potter, and the taker S. B. Cox, who also receives, makes a minute of and receipts for all entries of articles.

On the left, as the visitors entered last evening, was an inlaid wardrobe and door, worsted work in the form of flowers and vines, to be raffled for; wax flowers, embroidery, shell work, embroidered shirt fronts to be raffled for, other articles in linen embroidery, a highly-attractive Cashmere opera cloak with long fleece; and continuing to the end of the hall, on the same side, silk embroidery on cardboard, more worsted work on a large cushion, paraffine in various forms, other interesting articles connected with geology and mineralogy, millinery, braiding, tapestry, quilts, and saddles and harness. On the right, entering, sewing machines, cotton, cabbages, potatoes, jellies, fruits, photographs, knit lace, embroidery, preserved fruits, crochet work, flowers in shells and feathers, shell frames, stuffed birds in large cases and a specimen of Los Angeles manufactured barrels. Down the center, entering, stoves and various articles appertaining to cooking and for the household, a parterre of fruit, sewing machines, flowers, melons and cotton in bloom.

The following were the entries to 8 o'clock last evening:

O. W. Childs, teas and fruits.
E. C. Glidden, Wilson's sewing machines.
Mrs. R. B. Russell, rag rug.
James D. Durfee, English walnuts.
D. N. Winbigler, wardrobe and two doors.
E. T. Mills, cotton raised by E. T. Mills and Strange, on Chapman's Rancho, Santa Anita; and watermelons by the same.
Mrs. Captain Howland, two shell wreathes.
Mrs. Judge Smith, oil paintings.
Miss Guadalupe Bilderain, wax flowers.
Miss Hereford, oil paintings and three drawings.
Miss Roberts, two pieces of tapestry work.
Henry Campbell, Howe's water power sewing machine.
Mrs. D. G. Stephens, two pieces of shell work.
Mrs. Jessie H. Ferguson, zephyr flowers and lamp mat.
John Cashion, two cases of stuffed birds.
David Lewis, bale of hops and beets, cabbages, potatoes and onions.
Miss Nellie Cabanis, tapestry work.
Miss Fannie Dye, preserves and jellies.
Mrs. C. W. Jenkins, cashmere cloak and embroidery.
Dr. V. Gelcich, paraffine, from San Fernando district.
Mrs. J. Newmark, Java canvas work and braided dress.
Mrs. R. Montague, fruits and nuts.
John Victory, book case and needle work.
Mrs. Dehman, embroidered handkerchiefs.
Miss P. Mascarel, Tapestry, piano, and table covers.
Mrs. W. Moody, quilt, "Prairie Rose."
Miss W. L. Hart, Wilson & Gibbs sewing machines for family sewing generally, and shirts.
Mrs. B. Huie, painting—roses.
Mrs. Littlefield, four oil paintings.
Mrs. Klauber, three pieces of shell and feather work.
Bell & Green, saddles and harness.
Mrs. Eberle, eight pieces of embroidery.
Mrs. Graf, crochet and knitted work.
James Boyle, one barrel, of Los Angeles manufacture.
Miss Eleanor Chapman, knit lace.
Pablo Romera, child's embroidered dress.

On the barrel of Los Angeles manufacture, by James Boyle, there is a placard, saying it was not made for exhibition, but is, nevertheless, submitted to public inspection. He claims it is as good as any to be found anywhere, for keeping or shipping brandy. He cut down the tree from which the wood was taken, seasoned it two years and then made the barrel. The wood, he says, is a little porous so the air will come in contact with the fusel oil and evaporate some of it through the wood. Afterwards, the pores will close and then evaporation ceases.

The sewing machine department is no less attractive, by reason of the many handsome and bright machines there than the ladies, as well as gentlemen, who so skillfully operate them. The Howe machine, run by water, is a great curiosity.

In the art branch of the exhibition, the largest painting is the "Confession of Beatrice Cenci;" and near it there is an ocean scene and Yosemite, by Mrs. L. Wheat Smith. On the other side, "Little Red Riding Hood," and an interesting specimen, by Miss Carrie Hereford, executed during the first course of lessons she took under Mrs. Smith. Wolfenstein's photograph gallery contains the fac-similes of many well known ladies and gentlemen in this city and vicinity, and some of the photographs are quite large and colored.

It was said last night that the committees on awards would not be appointed until Saturday next, and that the awards would be announced on Monday following.