The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1889-06-22
.AbbrrllIe Mlcridional,
X.oaisiana state and Shreveport
FIX position

The Louisiana State Fair and
Shreveport Exposition IL no longer
in it's eArysaIis or experimental
stage. 1t has been subjected to the
usual financial trials and difficulties
attendant apon all new undertak-
lngs, and through the courage, cner-
y, and ~liberality Of It's promoters,
aided by a generous public, 1t has
safely encountered all the varying
gales Of fortune and established
itself as a successful enterprise, Of
vast aud ~farreachiur usefulness to
the people OF this section. But lit
tie remains to be done to make the
buildings and grounds the moGt
convenient, best equipped and most
attractive Of any 10 the south, and
no paine Or expense will be aparoI
10 make the fourth annual cxpoal.
ton, commencing Tuesday, the stk
day Of October, and ending Mon
day, the 18th, more attractive and
successful than any preceding event.
The Inconvenience suffered by
visitors on former occasions on &C
count OF insufficient hotel accom-
nlodations, need q" longer be dread
ed, as the Eost commodious and ex,
tenslve structural additions in this
line have been made and added to
the mauy other features Of :Shrcye-
ports rapid march o the trent.
The premiums and purses offered
this year will reach tho muniiicient
sum Of 100000: the details Of which
and the amounts for spcciallics will
he found in the catalonge. The
change Of month for holding the
Fair from Novetaber to October)
has been made in order that it,
regular programme may not be in.
terrupled by the rainy season.
The idea of October furnish US
with the loyeliest temperature.
typical of our cline and harvest
season, before the winds and rains
incident TO a change from the au.
tnmn to winter is upon ns. and
when tho best average products OF
our soil can be gathered for exhibi
lion, and oar people ore not too
busy to sa-.nd the hospitalil!es OF
our city TO their friends from
abroad.
The increasing number O. peorle
@Glaa characterized the attendance
at the Louisiana State Fair and
Shreveport Exposition each year
encourages the management to re
newed efforts in extending aud
promoting the usefulness Of the en-.
terMise.
Every feature Of innocent or in.
structive amusement, objects in
nature, art and Industry will be
introduced to the inll extent Of their
ability and means. There is Aoihing
done for gain.
The means and labor of the as.
~sociation and directory are cheer.
fully and voluntarily given 10 ad
vance the interest OF the people Of
orr own and neighboring State, ii
order that they may Keep abreast
with all our queenly sisters 5hal
make respIendent the tiara OF oal
,nuited republic. A cordial invita-.
zion is extended to not alone our
own people, who take anch pride
IN this their ANIMAL gathering, but
TO people OF all sections Of our
Union. They are invited to exhibit
articles of their handiwork, husband
ry, industrial skill, mechanical con.
trivance. products Of the mine, the
loom and the studio, works of art
and everything useful in our domes-
tic and physical economy.
All are assured Of a hearty vel.
come and guaranteed Impartial!
courtesy in competitive awards.
Those who are endeayoring to
increase the products of land, with
a view Of competing for the premiums
and liberal purses offered for the
larges, yield Of cotton, corn, oats
and sweet potatoes on any four
acres on hill or bottom land,
ara requested to notify the secretary
IN writing, in order that committees
may be appointed by the association
for The vicinity and make official
awards. Respectfully,
THE TxEGuTIvE COMMITTEE.