The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1886-11-05
ELEVENTH DAY
Of the Dallas State Fair and EXPOSE
ton,
More PeOplc---MOrc Interest
and Greater Success.

The Dallas State Fair is nearing III
close. This is the eleventh day of thi'
successful fair and exposition. Texas
has never seen anything of the kind
1t is the successful Inauguration of tu-
turc fairs and expostions upon grano
and magnificent scales. Visitors from
all parts of the Union have been here,
and some are here yet, 10th to leave,
who pronounce it equal to the best they
ever saw, and inferior to none. They
are in great praise of the management
in general. The uniform courtesy and
disposition to please and accommodate,
has impressed these visitors most ia
vorably. The enterprise of the gentle
man and determination to spare Meth
er courtesy or money, haye given them
such reputation that Dallas State
Fairs in future will stand in public
favor so high that successes will al
ways be assured. 1t really has been a
wonder 10 our home people that the
management has been able to keep
such attractive entertainments con-
stantly before the public. Each day
seemed to be an Improvement on the
day before. Mr.. Marsallis, at the race
track, ably assisted by Mr. j. G.
st. John. Mr.. Arbuckle, in the cattle
and horse arena, have worked very
hard, early and late, and their efforts
have been crowned with success. Mr..
Claude Cour, and an efficient clerical
force, have rendered it pleasant to the
hundreds of people who draw upon
their patience and time, every minute
of the day. They preserves wonder
full degree of patience and suavity OF
manner, that are to be admired, most
certainly. Mr.. Sanger, who has charge
of the money, ETC., is one of the,
busiest men on the ground, and one OF
The pleasantest; Mr.. Simpson, the pres
ident, is courtesy itself, and talks with
hundreds daily; and there is MIR.
Blankenship, who takes up his position
on stool at the main entrance gate
and your reporter, no matter what
time he comes in or goes out, always
finds Mr.. Blankenship on duty; Mr..
Armstrong, whose duty it is to locate
people who have exhibits, and who
hunts up committees to pass upon
them, is very busy man and does his
work acceptably to all concerned. We
must not forget to mention young
man, Master Shumate, Mr.. Sanger's
right hand in keeping track of money,
tickets, etc. The general expression is:
"That is the smartest boy ever saw"
His industry and constancy and endur-
ance is remarkable
The ladies are hard at work in these |
closing days of the Exposition, award
ing premiums and soothing injured |
feelings and smoothing down the cross
grained.
LADIES' DEPARTMENT.
Mrs. l.. N. Norwood, q lady over GO
years of age, received special pre-
MUM, q silver goblet, donated by
Thayer q Hewlett, Dallas. This was
for all kinds of work. largest and best
and the variety was large
the work most excellent.
CHILDRENs' DEPARTMENT.
Pin cushion, Miss Matte Godbold.
Doll set, Miss Fannie Oppenheim;
mention, Miss Jennie Simp-
kin, of Meridian.
Embroidered infant shawls, Miss
Elizabeth Houty, Decatur; crochet
piano stool, Miss Mary Dunlap, of Nor
gan; painting on parcelain, Miss Mamie
House, Houston; crochet mat. Miss
Minnie Manner.
Afghan, honorable mention, Miss
Katie Leach.
Miss Jennie Williams, of Dallas, car
led off the prize for the best crazy
Patch work. and Miss Fannie Robert
on, of Fort Scott, Kan, honorable
Miss Halle Bryan, of Farmers
branch, captured the prize for the best
latch work (not crazy and Miss RUBY
Rhosback honorable mention.
SATURDAY.
Tomorrow will be the grandest day
& all. The full force Of all tho attrac-
ions will be presented in their most
avorable aspects. The programme is
lot vet made up. but 1t Is safe to say it 1
vii be grand in every respect. The ;
losing exercises at night will be fire.
vorks-a display that will be brilliant
nd dazzling in the extreme. No ac-
ident occurred during the premium
attic and horse parade. The bulls ,
vere docile and stations were too well
rained to disturb the peace Of the oc-
aston.
The frsmen in their bright uniforms