The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1890-09-21
AN IMPORTANT SUBJECT /!
The Approaching Territorial Fair of 1896, is
Nearly Here-OnIy Two Weeks Hence

The Approaching Territorial Fair of 1896, is
Nearly Herc-onIy Two Weeks Hence
Around the exposition grounds, on the
Tenth Ward square, everything betokens
activity. Nelson A. Empey, chairman of
the executive committee is making things
hustle, in his interchangeable way. Every
body knows this TO be characteristic OF
Chairman Empey, and associated with his
affability makes him the right man in the
right place. But the numerous applica-
tions, and constant demands on his
patience, are keeping him at full speed. In
reply 10 our enquiry of him, last evening.
we learned that everything was ''going z
along Just splendid. we shall have every
in good shape before the opening day,
October q. OF course | mean our prepar-
ations and Accommodations for visitors and
exhibits
From Mr.. Empey and the secretary's of
flee we obtained the following items
| The re-decoration of the interior OF the
buildings is under the supervision of Mr.
Fred Simon. 1t could not be in better
hands.
Held's celebrated band has been engaged
to furnish the music during the fair, and
the ecomiums they Won last year, warrant
anticipation that their services will be
equally, ii not more satisfactory.
The arc lights-four in the grounds and
one eachn the two towers-wiil be supplied
by The Salt Lake Power Light and
Heating company. The incandescent lights
inside the buildings will be maintainee by
Two dynamos. operated by two electric mo-
tors, the electric current being supplied from
the City Street Railroad company under
the supervision of r. M. Jones electrician.
The largest motor has been loaned for the
fair week by the Salt Lake chamber OF
commerce, who purchased it to operate
their passenger elevator with in their new
building, now aing erected.
The plumbing work is being done by
Farrell & Co., and will add materially to
the comfort, convenience and safety CT
everyone, full supply and pressure OF
water being on hand i'll the buildings and
grounds for every purpose.
| the grand stand will be dandy building
unique in appearance and pretty as pic
ture." What else could you expect OF
| Architect kletting
The exclusive privileges bids for res
taurant, sign writing, etc., will not be
| opened and decided upon until tomorrow
morning.
The Speeding and Exhibition pro-
gramme, which includes the equestrienne
competition, is being matured. The driv-
ing park race track, and Saturday, October
IL, at 2 p. M, are the time and place of &C.
currence.
Already eight entries of horses, mostly
from Utah and Cache counties, have been
filed with Secretary Keoer M. Wells, who
desires intending exhibitors TO hurry up on
this matter. He is willing TO be crowded
to the utmost with entries and demands for
space. Early applications insure choice OF
locations and all reasonable preference tc
exhibitors.
The Directors meeting held last even
ing adjourned until next Saturday, 9Th
! instant, at I 80 p. m.
The Consolidated Implement Company
have offered as /; special premium Utility
Road Cart, valued s45, for the best matched
Gas 10 color ami size) and largest regular
work team, either of horses or mares
The 1880 Territorial Fair will he a sue
cess.