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that the front of it was not to be occupied while 

 races are being run. In other words, the stewards of 

 the Jockey Club were required to step back to the 

 rear so that the members of the royal family could 

 have a clear view of the course while the horses are 

 racing through the stretch. 



At Epsom Downs there was also another small 

 stand about two hundred yards from the larger 

 building. It was erected by King Edward when he 

 was Prince of Wales. So long as Queen Victoria 

 reigned he did not occupy the royal box except when 

 she came to the races. He built this one for the use 

 of himself and friends. 



Like all other courses Epsom has its troubles. 

 Being crown land it is open to the public at all times 

 and two or three roads cross the course. These are 

 closed during the races. This did not cause any 

 trouble as long as there was horse drawn vehicles. 

 The auto, however, made a change as in wet 

 weather the trucks and heavy cars make ruts in the 

 course which since 1780 has been reserved for the 

 galloping horse. 



SYRACUSE TEN THOUSAND 



The New York State Agricultural Society was 

 organized in 1832. It did not attract very much at- 

 tention until 1841 when a very creditable exhibition 

 was made in Syracuse. After that 'date, the fair 

 migrated from New York City to Buffalo. Forty- 

 nine years were checked off the calendar before it 



