The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1894-09-27

renewed interest
SUCCESS ASSURED FROM THE START.
That the approaching State Fair will
be the browning glory OF its past history
we have every reason to predict. Its
Success was assured with the making OF
Col. Carr president His record is that
of a man without failure; and from the
first he has gone Systematically and i'll
Iustriously ut work to put the laurel
wreath Of success upon the undertaking
in hand with the same assduty he has
always shown in the conduct of his pri-
vatc affairs.
SECRETARY AVER.
And in the person of Mr.. Hal W. Aver,
the intelligent and energetic secretary, he
has an able cOadiutOr: one who has
shown himself to be eminentlv the right
man in the right place.
REASONS FOR SUPPORTING THE STATE FAIR
There are many reasons why our peO-
pie should take an active interest in mat
ters of this kind, the State Fair particu
larry. 1t is State enterprise-a public
institntOn-in which we are all more or
less Interested And as such it appeals
directly to us for encouragement and
support 1t ought to be literally en-
dOwed with the wealth and genius-the
accumulated cffOrtS-Of all our people.
1t should be made the medium through
which they, as we'll as others, are made
more familiar with the industries and re-
sources of the State-what is being done
along the lines of Agriculture, lIorticul-
ture, Stock Raising, the Industrial Arts,
Household Work; the products of our
Mills and Factories: the treasures OF our
Mines: Timbcred wealth, &c
INCENTIVES TO HIGHER CITIZENSHIP.
In this way as in no other we learn
what our beloved Carolina is capable OF
under the benign influence of intelligent
application and we'll directed effort Here
are gathered together in practical form
racl year much of the combined results
OF the best thought, skill, experience, in
| dustry and enterprise OF our people. 1t
is ii sort of agricultural and industrial
kindergarten, where are learned valuable
lessons needful and helpful to every class
| and condition of citizenship. 1t brings
| the people together and puts them in
| closer touch with each other. 1t broad
ems their views. Expands their ideas.
| Irrr tat Infa
| public spirit. Gives new hope. Stimu-
| lates to nObler effort and higher aspi-
ratiOns. And makes better citizens of
| us ALL
| PRACTICAL OBJECT LESSONS TAUGHT.
Practical object lessons of this kind
the teaching of new methods in agricul-
| ture; the use of improved mechanical
| appliances; the result of skill and enter
prise in modern manufactures the cult
walton OF the arts and sciences; the de-
velOpment of higher standards OF perfec-
| ton in live stock-these. and numerous
| other things We need to study and profit
| by. And while they may not be the
means OF causing the waste places to
| blossom us the rose, or make every nook
and corner radiant with the bright sun
| light OF prosperity, they cannot fail in
doing much to develop the material re-
sources of the State and advance her in.
terests along intelligent lines.
PERSONAL BENEFIT MAY BE DERIVED ALSO
| And when We consider the direct re-
| turns likely to be received there are Other
reasons which commend the Fair to our
consideration and patronage The pre-.
MUM list this year is the most liberia
| ever offered, and covers an extensive
range of articles Every interest is in
| Guided, and whatever may be said OF
Others it cannot be charged that the
| premiums offered by the State Fair arc
all in the interest of racing No uniail
discrimination or favoritism is shown
Racing is provided for of course, and tn,
purses are very generous, but it is no
necessary for one to be a Jockey to b.
eligible to compete for Il premium. There
are enough to suit all, and they are Ger
talnly liberal, we'll worth competing for
You may be the lucky individual.
EVERY DAY THE BIG DAY.
While the big day will be every day
special features will be soldiers Day
Educational Day and Farmers Day
There will be a grand reunion of thu
veterans OF the Blue and the Gray OF
| Soldiers Day. None but the gallant
heroes who bravely did their duty. a.
they saw ton whichever side the,
OF this kind where they swap Jokes, re
peat camp stories, exchange reminis
cences and recall the brighter side of lif
as experienced during the stirring time
that tried mems souls'-now that white
winged peace again smiles upon a IT
united country. Educational Day vii
be under the auspices of the North Caro-
lima Teachers Assembly, and it is in
tended that this shall be an interestin:
and instructive occasion Farmers pa,
will be made OF special interest and val,.'
to agriculturiSts, the hope and mair I'd,
OF the land. There will be great lStay
interesting attractions, surpaS many
number, variety and excellence, sing il
ever before seen. In short, Il y anything
this year will be the bigge<o lie State FAN
the history of the Societyst and best il
will be larger and the a" The exhibit:
The number of exhibi tendance create
already secured am its and attraction