The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-10-04

Utah's twenty-second fair was OPEN
ed auspiciously yesterday afternoon in
the state exposition grounds. When
the hour of o'clock arrived almost
every article entered for exhibit was in
its proper place and hardly another
hand stroke was necessary to complete
the spectacular effect of the countless
details of the artisans. Large numbers
OF prominent people gathered in the
commodious building TO hear the words
declaring the exhibition open.
The ceremonies attending the OPEN
ing were brief but appropriate and con-
sisted of music. speech and prayer. At
the conclusion Of the programme the
throng moved to and fro admiring.
studying and praising the many aru-
cles on display. In the building were
shown in artistic array products Of
home manufacture in salt, sugar, WOOL
ems, stone. metals, silk, the work of
women with needle and thread. the best
efforts Of Utah's artists and the school
children of the state. OFF in the annex
The result of enlightened tillage of the
soil were found in Indicating fruits.
flowers. grains and vegetables. There
were more marvellous products of do
nestle industry around the grounds.
Fancy cattle. pedigreed horses. prize
excellent grades Of poultry were there
TO be seen and admired.
Opening Ceremonies.
The playing of selection by Held's
military band was the signal for the
scattered hosts to assemble and give
respectful attention to the ceremonious
opening Of the great fair. When order
was restored and the more aged and
distinguished of the visitors had been
given seats. President j. r. Winder of
the state fair association gave the
command for the programme to pro-
coed. The Rev. Father Kelly offered
an invocation for continuance. of the
blessings of peace, plenty and prosper
ity that had been showered upon the
people of this state.
Acting Governor James T. Hammond
Was presented as the speaker Of the oc-
casion. He congratulated the people
upon the auspicious opening of the first
fair in Utah held under the states pat
ronage and conveyed the regrets OF
Governor Wells that his absence in the
east precluded his attendance
Secretary Of state Hammond re-
marked that he sometimes thought the
people were not appreciative Of the
manifold eood results accTuing from the
holding Of annual state fairs and that
many are inclined TO underrate the need
OF infusing new ideas into old ways.
In his estimation those who cling too
closely to old%ideas and methods are
apt TO be left behind in the swift march
of progress in every branch of indus
try and individual effort Annual ex-
hibits are effective in promoting adj
vancing ideas and methods.
Revival of Annual Fairs.
The speaker recalled that there had |
been a marked progress in every line
of industry since 1894, the date of the I
las state fair. and while the prizes Of !
fered are probably not sufficient in
themselves to induce competitive dis
plays of products * behooved every citi- s
zen. for the sake Of public enterprise 1
and patriotism. to put forth the best
efforts to excel in exhibits. Those who I
have entered into the spirit Of the eX- /
position, suggested Mr.. Hammond, Will /
reap large benefits from the efforts and (
win. in addition receive the gratitude /
CT the people, For the success of the
twenty second fair he knew The work .
of the directors, whose services are 4
without compensation, stood out as the /
great moving cause. and Of them the
public are appreciative.
Mr.. Hammond believed the plan of
holding annual fairs. which are so con-
ducive TO mate4al advancement in the
commonwealth. should and would be
revived, and with chat thought in mind
next years exhibition of Utah's re-
sources. products and intelligence He
hoped the friendly spirit of rivalry
would continue and that the van
pushed ones would determine to excel
next time in the competitions.
Fair Opened By the President.
President John r. Winder made few
remarks touching the Utah fairs and
their progress since 1856. That no ex-
positions had been given since 1894 was
due to the fact that the legislature had
made no appropriations to aid them,
hut directed the expenditure of the
money FOR exhibits typifying the treas
ures Of Utah's mountains and valleys
at places outside the state. In his opin-
ion, the means could have been expend-
ed at home to better advantage. After
the thanks of the associa-