The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-10-30
THE PEOPLES CARNIVAL.
THE COMING STATE FAIR WILL BE A
GREAT SUCCESS.

THE COMING STATE FAIR WILL BE A
GREAT SUCCESS. =.
Secretary Holloway Expresses Great Salts
faction with the Outlook--The Entries
Already Coming In--New Features.
COLUMBIA, s. c., Oct. 26.-special:
The active work of those in charge of
the arrangements for the coming fair
of the State Agricultural and Mechani-
cal Society is sure to bear good fruit,
not only in finer and fuller exhibits
but in large crowds to see and enjoy
them. The purpose of the manage
ment to have good fair is fully re-
cognized by the people Of South Caro-
lima, and they are cooperating to an
extent which. is very gratifying. Con-
ditions now are altogether different
from those which so injuriously affect
ed the fair last year. The crops are
better-the spirits of the people are
better. The whole outlook, whether
for farmer or merchant or man lfac-
turer, is altogether brighter than it
has been in the past three years. This
the people are not only in better mood
to look little after recreation and
pleasure, but they Hmore alive to
the benefits which attendance on the
fair must surely bring. They are com.
ing to Columbia for the fair. The
low rate of one cent mile for the
round trip makes it very cheap, and
lots of people who have been con-
strained to stay at home for the past
year or two are coming along this
time. The schedules, too, will be so
arranged as to extend the best possible
opportunities to people all along the
lines. Accommodations in Columbia
will be better than ever.
A good sign just now is the fact that
the entries are coming in very satisfac-
torily. Col. Holloway, the secretary
of the Society, is altogether pleased
with the indications in this respect. In
the course of a talk with representa-
tive of the State newspaper, he said
that the entries are coming in well,
and in a few days the work of making
entries will be in full blast.
The first entries of consequence were
made by that veteran farmer and stock
raiser, Col. j. Wash Watts of Laurens
county.
What is the outlook as to the at
tendance of visitors2"
1.-The low rates offered by therail-
roads will induce very large attend
ance, especially from several sections
of the State I have heard FROM"
II notice the grounds and buildings
are to be opened at night. What are
the reasons therefore,"
Simply to allow the hundreds of
clerks and other employees of the city
an opportunity to attend the fair, and
to offer those who desire it an oppor-
tunitY to enjoy themselves dancing.
etc. The second story of the old build
ing will be given the young people to
enjoy themselves in this year. tits
hoped those who engage in this inno-
cent diversion will see that suitable
music is engaged for Tuesday Wednes-
day and Thursday evenings. might
add that arrangements being made for
frstclass attractions for fair week"
There are those who thinks that the
Atlanta Exposition will hurt our fair.
From all that can be gathered on this
subject, there is little if any ground
for any such apprehension. Many
people from South Carolina will of
course attend the great exhibition in
the Gate City. But these same people
will take in our fair as well. Thous-
ands of others, who have no idea of
going to Atlanta may be counted on
to come to Columbia during fair week.
A large section of the State will be
fully represented at the fair, whose
people will scarcely be seen about At
1anta.
There is something jolly-some-
thing inspiring-about big crowd of
people, all bents on the one object of
having a good time. The assurance
of fine attendance on our fair will
bring numbers of people from all over
South Carolina.
Not the beast of the attractions during
fair week is the theatre. For this time
manager Eugene Cramer has arranged
a fine selection of performances.
All in all, the promise of a good
fair--good in every particular is strong
er every day as the time for the open
ing approaches.
The fair "Opens on the 18th Novem-
ber.