, 1884-10-11

JN SeVefal OcCdslOuS We nave pAG-
sented to the people Of this city the
propriety ard advlsability of organ
izing a fair association, for the pur-
pose Of holding annual fairs at this
city. The association need not con-
fine itself to the county alone, but
make It OF such a character as to be
an exposition that would Invite the
cooperation Of all the vast extent Of
country embraced in the district
north Of the Snake river, including
northern Idaho. The naturally CEN
tral location Of Spokane Falls would
make an annual exposition Of the
kind feasible and easily carried out,
ond would attract hundreds Of peO-
pie every year. Now Is the proper
time TO agitate a protest Of this de-
scriPtion, and the way TO get at II
would be for the principal citizens to
meet and discuss some plan Of opera
tion. Fortunately there is plenty Of
available land for the purpose quite
near the city. The fair grounds
should be located as near the centre
Of town as possible, for fairs can
never be made a success when the
grounds are situated long distance
from the place owning and operating
the same. There is q beautiful level
stretch OF country on the north side
Of the river, not Ave minutes drive
drive from Main street that could be
utilized for the purpose, and which,
for that purpose, might be secured
at reasonable figures. II an Organi-
zation could be perfected this winter
and work commenced on the
grounds In the spring the first fair
could be held next fall. The result
is perfectly plain to any thinking
man. There is not a fair ground In
the upper country, and a district
fair here the latter part Of Septem-
Der or early. in October would draw
a large representation for hundreds
Of miles around. To secure this all
that would be necessary would be to
offer liberal premiums for exhibits,
and such purses for races as would
induce stock owners to attend the
meeting from far and near. These
annual exposltions would be advan-
taReous to the mechanic, the farmer,
the stOckman and all classes, as 1t
would draw together the very best
productions Of every trade and pur-
suit, and in this manner give peO-
pie an opportunity to study the
works and successes Of others and
profit thereby. While we believe a
purely agricultural, horticultural,
mineral and stock exhibit would be
oEgreater value to the county than
racing, yet no fair Is complete with
out a speed programme and will
the absence these exciting contest
1t would be impossible to draw
crowds of any dimensions. There
fore the races could be made a spe
cial feature, and those attracted by
the show OF fast stock would als'
find time to go through the ground
and examine the entire exposition
This is a matter OF too great import
ance to allow to slip by unheeded b!
our people. II Spokane Falls doe
not take the initiatory step SOM
more enterprising neighbOr will ant
the opportunity be lost forever. lie
some Of our master spirits take thi
subject up and set in motion a move
menthaving for Its aim the organiza
tion Of the spokane County Agricul
tural and Stock Fair Association,
and have everything in readines
for holding the first annual meetin
next fall. 1t would be a big thin
for the city from which the plac
would enjoy perpetual benefits.