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tion and exhilaration already described, and though well con- 

 tested was handsomely won by Troubadour in two straight heats 

 in 2.07, 2.05|, Thoroughbred being second in both heats. The 

 light weight of the rider of the winning horse was somewhat in 

 his favor, but the animal displayed excellent training and bot- 

 tom throughout. The rider was Edward Albert Kennedy of 

 Medford, a lad of fifteen, and it is but fair to say that he dis- 

 played fine horsemanship as well as self-possession in his Jehu- 

 like whirl " around the circle." 



The races closed the exercises of the day. 



We believe that it is generally conceded that this, the twen- 

 tieth exhibition of the Society, was the best ever held in the 

 county. The show of stock was not only much the largest ever 

 made on the grounds, but the animals were of unusual excel- 

 lence. The net proceeds were nearly equal to those of any 

 previous year. Good order prevailed throughout the entire 

 exhibition, and the police details were most efficiently carried 

 out under the direction of Deputy-Sheriff William H. Warren of 

 Randolph, the chief of police for the occasion. 



