Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-05-27

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As per announcement meeting Of the vinita
Fair association directors was held in this city
last Saturday. Those present were ID. W.
Lipe, william McCrscken. W. p. Henderson.
L. Il Bell. W. II. Halsell. @. W. CLARK, W.
T. Trott; n. W. Lindsey, president, g. W.
Green, treasurer, G. 3. shelton, secretary.
The ofacers are by the constitution made ex-
ofhcio members Of the board A general feel
ing Of enthusiasm prevailed, and at the opening
Of the meeting President Lindsey congratuiat-
ed the association and also the ofhesrs (him-
self included, we believe) on the propitious
outlook. At no similar occasion had so many
members OF the board been present, nor In
such favorable condition for effective work.
All were impressed with the idea that the
coming fair was 70 bo the grandest ever wit
messed in the territory.
As each gentleman reeollected clearly the
proceedings Of the last meeting especially the
finance committec,) the reading Of the report
was omitted
Year," was unanimously answered in the Of
armAtivs. The dates fixed upon were
wEDSEsDAr, THunsDAr, FRiDAr, ocroBEn.
1s,14.1s.
The reason which led to this selection were
that the summers work would be pretty we'll
along toward completion, and this is the week
OF that month when the moon will be full, q
condition which will be appreciated By parties
who desire TO camp out during the fair.
W. L. Trott, from the eoinn.ittse on build
ings and grounds reported very little work
necessary TO by done. This committee was di-
rooted to repair the amphlthestre, take steps
to secure the property against FIRE and make
any needed repairs. II is not expected the to-
tai outlay will be any considerable amount.
The matter Of amount and disposition Of pre-
miums was discussed at length by everybody
in attendance. President Lindsey was In favor
Of abolishing horse racing and desired so 10 be
reported. He believed the fair could be made
| as great or a greater success with this feature
omitted, bat the majority we're against hlra
The gentlemen, however, succeeded In getting
much more liberal appropriation for premi.
ums outside the speed ring than has heretofor,
been offered and every effort will be made 4
increase the interest in floral hall. Mr. Lind
sey was not alone In his opposition, but all nc
.uiesced In the decision Of the majority will
good grace. The success already attained b,
the association from a financial stand point
was among the strongest arguments advance,
by 1.-The gentleman who favored the mainto
nance Of the speed ring.
The speed ring programme was arranged
and by order Of the board certain premium
were set aside for territory horses excluslvely
A committee on programme consisting OF q
W. Clark and G. s. Shelton was appointed VIII
at the presidents request will be assisted b
NJ. T.. Milford The premium list will be ar
ranged and printed as early as practicable
For the benefit OF business men and any other
desiring TO avail themselves oftho opportunity
as we'll as to tighten the expenses OF the assoel
alton, a number Of pages OF the pamphlet vii
be devoted 70 Advertising Application fo
this space should be made at Hnee 10 the secre
tary, c. s. Shelton.
II was conceded that the business men
Ylnlta, being largely benefited In q pecuniAr
manner by the fair, ought to contribute some
, thing toward the premium fund Accordingl
, Col. Bell and MAI. Llpe were named as q SOLE
, iting committee. Within q few hours ssSI
, had been subscribed, and nearly every one aI
preached expressed willingness 10 contTibut'
II was understood that the directors eoul
: designate to what purpose their money was
T be applied and n no direction was given II WI
) to be divided evenly between the speed rim
, and the agricultural department
, The preliminary step have been taken towAI
the hfth annual exposition OF this association
A combination Of favorable circumstances gi'
I ample ground for saying that 1t will be grea
er success than any OF its predecessors. Tim
are improving. crop prospects were never
promising, and last but not least q good pa
I OF ssOo, 900 will be scattered around among u
y people. Extraordinary efforts are to be mac
, to the end that the agricultural and domest
exhibit at the hall may be far In excess Of pa
= ! years. Interest and work In this direction hi