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 REVIEW O 
 
 THIE DSriB^W^ ( 
 
 HISTORY OF THE ASSOCIATION. 
 
 The Fifteentli Provincial Exhibition under the auspices of 
 the British Cohnn')ia Agricultural Association, which opens at 
 Victoria on the 29th September, 18!) I, may well be taken as a 
 point of vantage from which to look back upon a past that, 
 despite some drawbacks, is full of encoura<retnent as showing 
 that the operations of the organization and those that preceded 
 it have been very beneficial. There may be some, — there alway^ 
 are such in every community, — who will be disposed to place the 
 very lowest estimate upon past achievements, but they forget 
 the difficulties that have had to be overcome, and do not remem- 
 ber that the Victoria Association has every claim to be regarded 
 as the parent of those local societies which, upon the Island and 
 the Mainland, have stimulated the taste for agriculture, have 
 assisted to develop the interest, and have, indeed, led to the ad- 
 option of something like method and science in its pursuance. 
 
 It may well be said that, considering tiie favorable condi- 
 tions of the Pacitic Coast counti'y and the progress that has been 
 made on the other side the lines, far greater headway ought to 
 have been made here, and that by this time there ought to be 
 little necessity to import agricultural or liDrticultural produce 
 from either the United States or Ontario. Whatiiver the reason 
 may be, the blame rloes not attach to the country ; and therefore 
 it is well to " let the dead past bury its dead," jis far as anything 
 like complaint or regret is concerned. There are, however, 
 many matters of interest which, unless recalled, may drop for- 
 ever out of memory, and to these the occasion of . inaugurating 
 the new buildings and grounds, is a fitting one to refer. 
 
 Early in the sixties, in 18G1 or }K(;2, the Vancouver 
 Agricultural and Horticultural Society was formed, Mr. J. T. 
 Pidwell being secretary and Mr. James Lowe treasin-er. In 1863 
 it held an exhibition in -if the information at hand be correct — 
 the old Fort yard, between Oovennnent and Wharf Streets. The 
 amount of prizes then awarded was S25!), the late Dr. Tolmio 
 being the most successful exhibitor, and carrying off seven first 
 and five second prizes for cattle and proiluce. Among other 
 successful competitors were Governor Douglas, John Claj'ton, 
 Jas. Dean, Col. Foster, H. Henley, 0. Harvey and the late Ken- 
 neth McKenzie. 
 
 In 18(14 the amount of prizes compi'ted for was i?l!).'J..'}0, 
 
 Brown, R. Porter, H. Cogan, W. Dalb 
 Irvine, P. Imrie, and G. Deans. Mr. 
 M. P. for Victoria, was elected a life 
 was held in Buckley's Hall, Yates 
 yard. Special features of the prize 
 sheep raised and fed in the Pro 
 for building purposes. In 1873 '. 
 presi lent, Mr. W. Thompson 1st 
 Cogan 2nd vice president ; Mr. E. I 
 Thomas Russell, secretary ; Mr. T. . 
 for many years as assistant secriitn 
 exhibitors at tlils time, were Dr. Tol 
 The class of cattle was very fair, tin 
 inary grades, there having been a w 
 descriptions of animals since that pt 
 product! was raised beyond what w 
 sumption. 
 
 At the show of 1873 the prize 
 cattle, five of sheep, five of pigs, five 
 twelve of fruit, seventeen of vege 
 two of implements. Among those 
 nection with agricultural matters a 
 Governor Trutch, Messrs. W. Dalby 
 S. Sandover, J. T. Mcllmoyle, (J. H 
 Shakespeare, A. C. Wells (Chilliwlu 
 
 The annual meeting of 187(5 w 
 ber, Mr. Noah Shakespeare in the i 
 elected president, D. Le Neveu, 1st ' 
 2nd vice-president ; J. H. Turner, t 
 .secretary. At that meeting, amon<i 
 Messrs. N. Shakespeare, W. Turgui 
 ridge, J. D. Pemberton, D. W. Higg 
 D. Thompson, James Fell, J. H. T 
 Mills, George Deans, J. B. Sere and 
 
 In 1878, during the president 
 Society forwarded an exhibition oC 
 Exhibition, for which it obtain' 
 
 The Agricultural Society cowni 
 succeeding years with marked bei 
 special incidents until 1882, when 
 park was formally inaugurated by 
 
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 VIEW OF ITS HISTORY. WHAT IT H 
 
 B^W^ G-I?,OTJ:iSriDS .AJIsTlD OI 
 
 Porter, H. Cogan, W. Dalby, G. Lindsay, G. J. Stuart, J. 
 inrie, and G. Deans. Mr. Henry Natlian, at that tiiuo 
 ictoria, was elected a life member. The show of 1872 
 in Buckley's Hall, Yates Street, and the adjoining 
 cial features of the prize list were for fat cattle and 
 id and fed in the Province, as well as for lime 
 ig purposes. In 1S73 Mr. W. Dalby was elected 
 Mr. W. Thompson 1st vice-president and Mi. H. 
 vice president ; Mr. E. H. Jackson, treasurer ; Mr. 
 tssell, secretary ; Mr. T. J. Partridge acting then and 
 rears as assistant secretary. Among the prominent 
 at this time, were Dr. Tolmie, W. Hunt and H. Brown, 
 if cattle was very fair, they and the horses being ord- 
 es, there having been a wonderful improvement in all 
 s of animals since that period. At that time but little 
 IS rai.sed beyond what was required for home con- 
 
 ; show of 1873 the prize list shows eight classes of 
 of sheep, five of pigs, five of poultry, seven of horses, 
 fruit, .seventeen of vegetables, three of Howers, and 
 ilements. Among those who were prominent in con- 
 Ai agricultural matters at this time were Lieutenant- 
 Prutch, Messrs. W. Dalby, W. H. Ladner, J. Kirkland, 
 ir, J. T. Mcllmoyle, U. H. MeTavish, W. Turgoose, N. 
 •e, A. C. Wells (Chilliwhack) and J. Reese. 
 
 mual meeting of 1870 vvas held in the council chani; 
 oah Shakespeare in the chair. Mr. James Fell was 
 sident, D. Le Neveu, Ist vice-president; J. P. Davies, 
 •esident : J. H. Turner, treasurer : and Thos. Russell, 
 At that meeting, among others, there were present 
 Shakespeare, W. Turguosi; J. W. Carter, T. J. Part- 
 , Pemberton, D. W. Higgins, Dr. Tolmie, S. Sandover, 
 on, James Fell, J. H. Tod.l, Thomas Russell, S. P. 
 ge Deans, J. B. Sere and H. Baker. 
 
 78, during the presidency of Mr. T. W. Carter, the 
 warded an exhibition o*^' wheat and oats to the Paris 
 , for which it obtain' ploma. 
 
 gricultural Society co..niiued its operations during the 
 
 years with marked bemficial results, but with no 
 
 idents until 188*2, when the exhibition at the driving 
 
 ormally inaugurated by His Excellency the Governor- 
 
 With a view to continuing the exhibitions in Victoria, a 
 special meeting was held on the 7th November, 1889, when it 
 was resolved tc incorporate this Society under the Acricultural 
 Societies' Incorporation Act, under the name of the B. C. Agri- 
 cultural Association. The first trustees were Messrs. James Fell, 
 D. R. Ker, C. E. Reiiouf, G. A. McTavish and "N. Shakespeaiv. 
 The following •fficers were elected: W. Dalby, president; H. 
 Webb, Chilliwhack, Ist vice-president : J. D. Bryant, 2nd vice- 
 president ; C. E. Renouf , secretary ; N. Shakespeare, treasurer. 
 There was also a large representative directorate, all active 
 workers, the result being that the show of .1890 was superior to 
 anything ever previously held in the Province, there being over 
 1800 entries, nearly double the number of those in 1888. 
 
 For the present year the following officers were elected : — 
 D. R. Ker, President ; W. H. Ladner, Ist Vice-President : S. 
 Sandover, 2nd Vice-President ; G. A. McTavish, Treasurer : and 
 C. E. Renouf, Secretary, with an energetic Board of Directors. 
 Mr. W. H. Bainbridge was appointed Assistant Secretary. 
 
 It was readily recognized that in order to have successful 
 exhibitions better grounds and buildings must be secured. With 
 this object in view several meetings were held, an eligible piece 
 of land on the Cadboro Bay Road was secured at considerable cost, 
 plans for a new building were prepared, and a by-law intro- 
 duced into the City Council to be ratified by the people, 
 granting the necessary financial assistance. That by-law was 
 endorsed at the polls, it being recognized that the proposal was 
 an excellent one, the Society's property being vested in the city 
 until the advances are re-paid, and forming a valuable municipal 
 asset. It was decided to accept Mr. Soule's plans for the build- 
 ing, which stands in grounds 900 feet long by 240, adjoining the 
 Driving Park, from the road loirJing to which they extend to tlu^ 
 Cadboro Bay Road. Cattle arriving by boat can be landed at a 
 wharf a few hundred yards distant, while from the surrounding 
 country animals can be driven in without being compelled to 
 pass through tlie city. The tram cars will carry passengers to 
 the gates, and nothing has be3n neglected in the way of provid- 
 ing the most perfect accommodation. 
 
 THE ELECTRIC LIGHT. 
 
 A contract was let for lighting the grounds with ten arc lamps 
 set on arti.stically shaped posts, fifteen feet in heiglit ; the light to 
 be shown in ii s(|uare lantern neatly ari'angcd on the pole-tup li\ 
 
AS ACCOMPLISHED. 
 
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 seventy fc<'t i'rom the ground, from an outside balcony encircling 
 tlie nmin tower. Descending and passing out of the main 
 building by the eastern door, about seventy feet distant, one 
 comes to the poultry building ,'JO x GO feet, light, niry and with 
 plenty of room. Passing on and out next to the judges' ring, in 
 the form of an ellipse, around which on three sides, v.ith back to 
 the fence, are the open stalls, the enclosed stables aiul the pens 
 for sheep, pigs, etc. The buildings and grounds will add one 
 more to tlie many attractions of Victoria. 
 
 THIS YEAR'S EXHIBITION. 
 
 Much in advance as was last year's show over any and all 
 that have preceded it, that of the present year, which opens on 
 the 2Dth September, bids fair to be infinitely superior to it. The 
 total value of the prizes to be competed for is upwards of 
 $4,000.00. besides the diplomas and the medals and purses contri- 
 buted by private individuals. The cattle list comprises 61 
 clas.ses and 7 divisions^ the horses, 83 clas.ses in 8 divisions; 
 sheep, 28 classes, 7 divisions; pigs, 29 clas.ses, 8 divisions; fowls, 
 168 classes, comprising all the fashionable breeds. A special 
 division is provided for pit game, in which there are 20 cla.sses. 
 Bantams ara comprehendt-d under 20 cla.sses, while under breed- 
 ing pens of fowls there are no less than forty classes. Turkeys, 
 geesse, ducks, pheasants, sea fowl ami singing birds are liberally 
 ])rovideil for in tlie way of prizes, and the children's pets, rabbits 
 and guinea pigs, will afford the juveniles capital opportunities of 
 competing with each other. Pigeons will be found under 70 
 classes. Dairy produce, bread and eggs, as a matter of course, 
 arc upon the list. liup^Lcments, carriages and wagons — particu- 
 larlj' those nuinufaetured in the Province — are .specially encour- 
 aged, and the fine arts, natural history, minell-alogy and the com- 
 prehensive " niisceilaiieous " constitute numerous classes. Under 
 vegetables there are 2(5 hea<lings, and in field proiluce 30. Fruit 
 growers have been specially remembered, 55 descriptions of 
 apples l)eing on the catalogue, 22 of pea"s, 11) of plums and of 
 other fruits 15. Floral plants cover 42 descriptions and cut 
 flowers no less than ')7. For fancy work there are over 100 
 prizes, and for millinery 5. Some of the special prizes are 
 worthy of paiticular mention. Aiuong these are the awards to 
 be made for the most graceful and accomplish(!d lady and gen- 
 tleman riders, for tin best decorated horse, for light and heavy 
 \vi.ii_rlit jumping fm- the best working sheep dog, for the best; 
 
 The prese 
 dock at E,^qui 
 opportunity o: 
 of naval archi 
 sengers to the 
 
 All the n 
 their rates of : 
 
 OFF 
 
 D. R. Kei 
 W. H. La 
 S. Sa.ni)o 
 G. A. Mc' 
 C. E. Re> 
 W. H. Ba 
 
 N. Shakespe 
 
 W. Fishei 
 pleton, Vanco 
 Chilli whack ; 
 Johns, South 1 
 Saanich ; J. K 
 Webb, ChilUv 
 whack ; T. W 
 mer, Victoria 
 C.J. Major, N 
 Agassiz > W. J 
 Dalby, Victor! 
 Dr. Milne, Vic 
 
 J. 1 
 R. Seabrook. 
 T. Partridge. 
 
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 .A^OIB. 
 
 The presence of H.M.S. Flagship, Warspite, in the graving 
 dock at E,^qiiiinalt, will afford to visitors and others a 'splendid 
 opportunity of visiting and inspecting this magnificent specimen 
 of naval architecture and armament, the tram cars carrying pas- 
 sengers to the gate of the dock yard. 
 
 All the railway and steamboat lines have not only reduced 
 their rates of fare, but extra service will be supplied. 
 
 OFFICERS FOR THE YEAR 1880-Gfl : 
 
 D. R. Ker, President Victoria. q 
 
 W. H. Ladnku, 1st Vice-President Ladner's Landing. 
 
 S. Sandover, 2nd Vice President N. Saanich. 
 
 G. A. McTavish, Ti-easurer : Victoria. 
 
 C. E. Rendu F, Secretary Victoria. 
 
 W. H. BAiNiiRUKiE, Ass't Secretary Victoria. 
 
 TRUSTEES. . 
 
 N. Shakespeare, D. R. Ker, G. A. McTavish, C. E. Jlenouf, 
 
 J. H. Todd. • • 
 
 DIRECTORS.- * * 
 
 • 
 
 W. Fisher, Lulu Island ; C. Hay ward, sr., Victoria ; W.^Tem- * 
 
 pleton, Vancouver ; T. J. Partridge, Victoria ; A. H. Gillanders,. 
 Chilliwhack ; J. H. Todd, Victoria; E. Hutchenson, Ladner's ; E. 
 Johns, South Saanich : H. D. Benson, Ladner's ; W. Thouijjon, S. ^ 
 Saanich ; J. Kirklan.i, Ladngr'e ; J. T. Mcllmoyl, S. SaanicIi^H. 
 Webb. ChilUwhack: W. Tempjeman. Victoria; E. Wells, ChiHi >.^ 
 whack ; T. W. Carter, Victoria ; H. F. Page, Matsqui ; W. Lori- 
 mer, Victoria ; J. C. McLagnn, Vancouver ; John Grant, Victoria), 
 C. J. Major, New Wptminster ; M. Baker, Victoria ; Prof. Sharpe. 
 Agassiz>W. J P(!»ilray, Vict<'ria^ John Braden, Victoria; W. 
 Dalby, Victoria • Ii». H. Ross, Victoria; R. )^abrook, Viy^^^l^ .j^^sg^^ 
 Dr. Milne, Victori»ri \V. ,J. McK\ioi/; jr., Victoria. 
 
 COMMITTEES. , 
 
 FINANCE. . ' >&f 
 
 J. H. Todd. R. Seabro«k. Dr. Milne. 
 
 PRINTING AND ADVERTISING. 
 
 R. Seabrook. W. J. McKeon. W. J. Pendray. T. W. Carter. 
 
 HALL. 
 T. Partridge. W. J. Pendray. M. Baker. J.jL. Mcllmoyle. 
 
 ««!f!i 
 
neth McKoiizio. 
 
 lu 18G4 the uinount of prizes com])et(!(l for was S193.50, 
 numerous certificates of honorable mention falling to the lot of 
 those who «lid not secure monetary consideration. At the show 
 of September 14, 1805, the value of the prizes was $317, and in 
 1868, to which there seems to iiave been a skip, $305.50. Dur- 
 ing a portion of this tiint; Mr. J. C. Bales very efficiently and 
 energetically fulfilled the duties of Secretary, and during his 
 time a ball was given subsequent to the show, by which $300 
 was raised for a poor widow. Entertainments were given after 
 almost all the shows, .some of which were held in Buckley's 
 Hall, on Yates Street. A grand dinner followed the exhibition 
 of 186f), which it was tiiought would give an impetus to the 
 Association, which, however, shortly afterward broke up. 
 
 It did not take those who were really interested in agricul- 
 ture long to appreciate the benefits wliicli the old As.sociation 
 had conferred, and on December 9th, 1871, a numerously 
 attended meeting was held at the old Mechanics' Hall, corner 
 Fort and Government Streets, to consider what it was best to 
 do. Among those present were Messrs. W. Gibbs, H. Mitchell, 
 J. Irvine, George Nicholson, P. Imrie, George Lindsay, Thomas 
 Nicholson, H. Cogan, A. Peatt, P. J. Lester, W. F. Tolmie, R. 
 Baker, George Deans, J. VV. Williams, G. J. Stuart, R. Wallace, 
 L. Lawrence, Thomas Mitchell, Josej)h Nicholson, W. Turgoose, 
 W. Dalby, H. Simpson, W. Thompson, W. Lidgate, R. Brown, R. 
 Porter, W. Elford, A. Bunster, T. J. Partridge, H. Henley, A. 
 Anderson and E. H. Jackson. Dr. Tolmie was called to the 
 chair, Mr. E. H. Jackson acting as secretary. After a friendly 
 talk over some of the agricultural conditions and recjuirements 
 of the colony, a Farmers' Club was formed for the purpose of 
 advancing the interests of agriculture liy holding weekly or 
 monthly meetings at which to discuss fanning subjects, and by 
 having annual or semi-annual exhibitions. The membership 
 sutscription was fixed at $5. Tlie following were the first 
 officers : W. F. Tolmie, president ; E. H. Jackson, secretary and 
 taeasurer; W.Thompson, 1st vice-president; J Lawrence, 2nd 
 vice-president. The following directors were also named : R. 
 
 I 
 
 special incidents until 1882, when 
 park was formally inaugurated by 
 General, the Manjuis of Lome, an 
 were received hy the President, Mr. ( 
 peare, M. P., and other prominent 
 honors. In 1883 the exhibiticm w 
 Mr. W. Ladner, Ijeing President, 
 place in Victoria, Mr. J. D. Bryant, 
 
 In 1885 a successful show was 
 and in the next year an exhibition 
 improvement on past ysars was hel 
 Beacon Hill Park. Mr. N. Sha 
 President. An endeavor to make tl 
 ortranization was not successful, an 
 the basis of the Provincial grant — 
 of Chiliiwhack, having been electee 
 show in 1887 vms Chiliiwhack. Tin 
 of produce, and the liberality and 
 was worthy of all praise. Hon. D, 
 very great interest in the Society, v 
 C. E. Renouf succeeding Mr. Russe 
 man having left the city on the eve 
 ever, so nmch energy was thrown ii 
 was a wonderful success. There 
 in horned cattle, Messrs. Dalby, La 
 fine specimens of Shorthorns, Je 
 annual meeting of 1888 was the lai 
 most animated ever held, there bein 
 the Association bodily over to the 3 
 
 The exhibition of 1889 showed 
 interest. New Westminster, under tl 
 ningham and Ladner, putting up tii 
 making other admirable arrangemei 
 was a most imposing trades and 
 large number of visitors. Although 
 the Island of Vancouver was not vi 
 all the leading prizes. 
 
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iiliMils until 1882, when the exhibition at the (h'iving 
 'orinally inaugurated by I lis Excellency the (Jovernor- 
 le Manjuis of Lome, ami the Princess Louise, who 
 ;ed by the President, Mi-, (ii'orge Deans, Mayor Shakes- 
 '., and other prominent titizens, with distinguished 
 n 1883 the exhibition was held at New Westminster, 
 [Iner, being President. In 1884 the show again took 
 ctoria, Mr. J. D. Bryant, President. 
 
 5.) a successful show was Imld at New West.ninster, 
 next year an exhibition that was in every waj- an 
 !nt on past years was held, in the Agricultural Hall, 
 ill Park. Mr. N. Shakespeare was at this time 
 
 An endeavor to make the Society a purely Mainland 
 )n was not successful, and the alternating system — 
 f the Provincial grant — was adhered to. Mr. Wells, 
 hack, having been elected president, the scene of the 
 187 was Chilliwhack. There was an admirable display 
 , and the libei-ality and hospitality of the residents 
 y of all praise. Hon. I). W. Higgins, who had taken 
 
 interest in the Society, was the next president, Mr. 
 uf succeeding Mr. Russell as secretary, that gentle- 
 g left the city on the eve of the anniversary. How- 
 ach energy was thrown into the work that the show 
 iderful success. There was a marked improvement 
 
 cattle, Messrs. Dalby, Ladner and others exhibiting 
 nens of Shorthorns, Jer,seys and Holsteins. The 
 sting of 1888 was the largest and possibly one of the 
 ited ever held, there being a strong desii'e to carry 
 ition bodily over to the Mainland. 
 
 (chibition of 1889 showed a it irked change in public 
 ew Westminster, under the influence of Messrs. Cun- 
 nd Ladner, putting up fine agricultural buildings and 
 ler admirable arrangements. On this occasion there 
 t imposing trades and labor procession and a very 
 )er of visitors. Although the number of exhibits from 
 of Vancouver was not very large, still it carried off 
 ling prizes. 
 
 ^\ coin rai'i was loi lor iigni iiij^ nic gmimu.-i w n n it-ii air i.iiii| 
 set on arti-^tically .shaped posts, fifteen feet in heiglit ; the light to 
 be .shown in a square lantern neatly arranged on the pole-top by 
 means of an iron cap and cross-arm. Twenty adilitioiuvl ai( 
 lan»ps will illuminate the ground floor and main gallery r)f tln' 
 interior of the building. These lamps will be of specially neat 
 design, and will give forth a steady, milky-white light. An arc 
 light will also adorn the tower of the main building inside, per- 
 forming the functions of a beacon. 
 
 In the Art 'Gallery, third floor, it is proposed to place 
 twenty-five incandescent lights so arranged as to produce the 
 best results upon the pictures, while showing the many designs 
 of the light iiself. In comiection with the incandescent 
 dynamo used for lighting, it is also proposed to operate motors 
 for the propulsion of light machinery during the continuance of 
 the fair. 'J'he whole work is in the hands of Mr. R. B. McMickiiig. 
 
 THE BUILDING. 
 
 The entrances to the grounds are by large arched gates, one 
 from the Cadboro Bay Road and one from the roarl to the 
 Driving Park, the former being intended principally f(>i stock, 
 and the latter for goods for exhibition and visitors driving, be- 
 side which are smaller gates for visitors on foot. The main 
 entrance being on the west, the grounds in front and around the 
 two sides will be laid out for horticulture display, with lawns 
 and back ground of ornamental shrubs nd trees and ribbon 
 beds of flowers. Visitors drive up and alignt under cover of tin- 
 spacious porte-cochere, and enter the main exhibition building, 
 where the products of the Province of every conceivable kind 
 will have ample room and light for exhibiting their various ex- 
 cellencies. 
 
 The galleries extend completely around the building, l)eing 
 reached from each corner, and the art gallery is still higher, and 
 forms a point of vantage around the centre of the main tower, 
 from which a bird's-eye view of the whole of the interior is ob- 
 tained. Still higher another bird's eye view is to be had l>y 
 climbincr more stairs — an exterior one — a charming view of th<! 
 surrounding conntry in everj^ direction, seen from a height of 
 
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■ liifr rniiis i;). I'lirur j)iaiu> rn\>tv +_ (icsciijaious iiiia cue 
 flowers no less than '>7. For fancy work there are over lOO 
 prizes, ami for inillinory 5. Some of the special prizes are 
 worthy of paiticular mention. AM\ong these are the awards to 
 l)e made for the most ijraceful and accomplisht;iI la<ly and gen- 
 tleman riders, for tlu' best decorated horse, for light and heavy 
 weight jumping, for the best working sheep dog, for the best 
 exhibition of horses made by one exhibitor, and for the best ex- 
 hibit of colts anil Hilii-s raised and owned liy one man and sired 
 by the SiiHolk I'luicli horse lien II. 
 
 Every day there will be sports and special attractions on 
 the Fair Orof.nds wliich cannot fail to be of the utmost interest. 
 In the Driving Park adjoining th'; Fair Grounds $8,000 will be 
 dispo.sed of in trotting, running and hurdle races, for which many 
 of the best horses on the c<jast arc being ti'ained. This will be 
 the fall meeting of the Victoria Jockey Club, under whose 
 aiis])ices the races take place. Its President is Mr. R. P. Rithet; 
 Mr. W. P. Sayward, Vice-Pre.sident; W. H. Bainbridge, Secretary ; 
 and W. Dalby, Trtmsurer. 
 
 The Northwestern Firemen's Association have arranged for 
 a three days' tournament during three days of exhibition week 
 in which lo to 20 tiams from Oregon, Washington and British 
 Columbia will compete. A specially interesting feature will be 
 the firemen's parade on Monday, the 28th September. The 
 programme of the Firemen's Tournament c<jmprises a cham- 
 pionship race for teams who will run 1.50 yards, attach and lay 
 ,'i.50 feet of hose, pat on pipe, get water and perform other in- 
 terestinjj: movements. Then there will bo what are known as 
 the wet and dry tests, in which the efficiency of teams will be 
 amply demonstrated. There will be a speed race, what is known 
 as a " consolation race," and a make and break contest, which 
 consists in making and breaking tive couplings in line hose. 
 This will be the tenth annual tournament of the association, on 
 which occasion $:i,000 will be the value of the prizes, in addition 
 to a number of other valuable trophies. 
 
 The exhibition buildings and grounds will be illuminated 
 every evening, and there can be little doubt that, taking all the 
 attractions into consideration, this will be the grandest week of 
 sports ever ott'ered on the Pacific Coast. 
 
 R. Seabrook. 
 T. Partridge 
 
 T. W. Cart( 
 
 C. Haywai 
 
 Dr. Milne. 
 
 D. H. Ros? 
 
 W. Dalby. 
 
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 places where 
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 1882 
 1888 
 1884 
 1885 
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 18J^7 
 1888 
 1889 
 1890 
 
 .PROVINCIAL AKCHIVES OF. B. H, 
 
-J. n. lodu. K. beabrctK^ in-, juune. 
 
 PKINTING AND ADVEUTIsrNn. 
 
 R. Seabrook. W. J. McKeon. W. J. Pemlray. T.W.Carter. 
 
 HALL. 
 
 T. Partri'JKf- W. J. Poiiilray. M. Baker. J. T. Mcllmoyle. 
 E. Hutclieson. H. Page. 
 
 YARD. 
 
 T. W. Carter. 
 
 W. Thompson. W. Loriiner. " H. Webh. 
 A. C. Wells. J. KiTkland. 
 
 HAND. 
 
 C. Hay ward. J. H. To.Ul. R. Seabrook. C. J. Major. 
 
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 KHCEITION. » 
 
 President and Board of Directors. 
 
 PRIZE LIST. 
 
 Dr. Milne. T. Partridge. J. T. Mcllmoyle. *T. W. Carter. 
 E. Hutcheson. W. J. McKoon. 
 
 HACINO AND .SPORTS. 
 
 D. H. Ross. John Braden.. W. Dalby. * E. Johns. 
 
 J. Templeton. H. D. Benson. 
 
 BUILDINGS AND OROUNl5s. 
 
 D. H. Ross. C. Hayward. W. Templenian. 
 Dr. Milne. 
 
 W. Dalby. 
 
 The following is the list of Presidents since 1882, and Ithe 
 places whore the e.xhibition.s were held : ' . 
 
 Year. Name of President. Where held. 
 
 1882 Mr. Oeorge Deans .... .Vict«rijft. 
 
 1883 Mr. W. H. Ladner... .. New Westminster. 
 
 1884 Mr. J. D. Bryant Victoria. 
 
 1885 Mr. J. Kirkland ..;... New Westmin-ster. 
 
 188G Mr. N. Shakespeare. . . Vifctorjii. 
 
 1887 Mr. A. C. Wells Chilliwhac'k. 
 
 1888 .VIr. D. W. Higgins. . . . Victoria. * 
 
 1889 Mr. W. H. Ladner New Weatminste.r 
 
 1890 Mr. W. Dalby Victoria. ' . 
 
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