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^he highest style of the art he professes. In evidence of the general 

 appreciation in which he is held, and the rank that has been assigned 

 him, the first premium, for two years in succession, has been awarded 

 to him by the South Carolina Institute, for his specimens of Daguerreo- 

 types, AmbVotypes, and Photographs.] 



The arrangements on the Course are such as to insure good order 

 and etiquette ; refinement and high breeding characterizing those who 

 prefer lingering about the Grand Stand, whilst those who wish to diver- 

 sify the scene, and witness life in other phases, can seek it in other 

 parts of the Course, at the booths, where ample preparations are always 

 made, by the different proprietors of these , restaurants, to minister, in 

 every conceivable way, to the tastes of the votaries of fun and frolic, 

 and to those also who require, in a long day, to have their inner man 

 regaled from time to time. We must not omit to mention, that, at 

 considerable expense, the Club put up a Citizens' Stand, opened to all, 

 gratis — the second story arranged with rows of seats, one above the 

 other ; the lower floor divided off into different compartments, some 

 commodiously and conveniently arranged for the accommodation of 

 small or large parties, and fitted up in good taste. Many of these re- 

 freshment rooms are superintended by well known habitues of the locale, 

 well experienced in such undertakings, and to cater to the tastes and 

 appetites of the most fastidious. 



In addition to the courtesy manifested to the public by the Club, in 

 providing a " Citizens' Stand," the Club purchased and owns a large 

 farm adjoining the Course, which is arranged with stables, to accommo- 

 date in the most convenient and economical manner, all who visit 

 Charleston with horses from distant States. 



The Races over our Course are well patronized, season after season, 

 by owners of some of the best stock on the American Turf; likewise 

 many lovers of the sport, " for itself alone," never fail, from year to year, 

 to put in an appearance from distant points, as the days of promise 

 come round. The proximity of our Race Ground, too, to the city — (in 

 fact, it is now a portion of the city itself, by a late annexation bill) — 

 offers great temptations and facilities to all of our own good people dis- 

 posed to participate in the sport, to go out whenever the weather is at 

 all inviting. From these circumstances, and the numberless agremens 

 incident to our meetings, the Races are generally well attended, having 

 a charm for many others besides those who are altogether absorbed in 

 the appearance and performances of the horses. 



The Races commence on the first Wednesday in February of every 

 year, and continue throughout the week. 



