Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-07-27
THERE WILLBEAFAIR
Horticultural Society Sets Date for
the Next Fair from October
4 to 6.
FINE EXHIBITS EXPECTED
About $3.50 Must Be Raised by Subsorip-
tion-Oitizens Should Contribute Lib
erally-There Will Be Many Novel
Features at the Fair.

At the enthusiastic meeting of the
territorial horticultural society, held at
the office of the water company, Hon.
l.. b.. Prince presided, and Hon. j. ID.
Sena was secretary. Important ques-
tions were considered relating to the
annual fair. 1t had been suggested hat
in view of the partial failure of the
fruit crop, no exhibition should be held
this year, and this view of the case was
carefully considered. But the society
quickly decided that its duty is to have
no break in the regular succession of
annual fairs; and especially, as the
usual opportunity afforded the territory
to exhibit and products will
not be presented this year, it is incum-
bent on the horticultural society to up
hold the credit of New Mexico and to
arrange for the finest possible display
of fruit, vegetables and kindred prod
ucts.
The motion to have an exhibition was
carried by a unanimous vote, after en-
couraging remarks from a large num-
Der of those present. To suit the pecul-
i~arities of the season, and especially to
accommodate the apple orchardists, the
date was fixed four weeks later than
usual, and the fair will be held Wednes-
day, Thursday and Friday, October A,
5 and 6.
The president was authorized to re-
| wise the premium list, which will be
very considerably enlarged, and will
contain an entirely new class, exhibits
of photographs of orchards, vineyards
and fruits, as suggested by r. E.
Twitchell.
DR.. Harroun, Captain Day and Mr..
Sena We're appointed a committee to
choose a place for holding the exhibit
| ton, and will also consider the advisa-
| bility of having some outside attraction
in the way of base ball and tennis. The
addition of these sports is earnestly
urged by a number of citizens.
The committee on printing presented
a number of beautiful designs for post
ers, and finally it was determined tC
adopt three Of the most attractive de-
signs, so as to have a variety. 1t will
be remembered that last years posters
were such works of art that they are
still used as decorations all over the
territory.
1t is understood that the charming
features which have lone so much tc
render the previous exhibitions attract.
i've, in charge Of the large committee
of ladies on reception and decoration
will be continued this year.
While the season is not a favorable
one for fruit, yet it is expected that the
exhibits from Colfax, San Juan ant
Chaves counties will be much larger
than last year, and it is understood thai
Otero county will surprise people with
a display of products.
Low rates will be granted by railroad
companies, so that the fair rush will be
IN excellent time for society meetings
at Santa Fe.
1t is agreed that at least $3.50 must BIZ
collected without delay with which t.
pay the necessary preliminary expenses
and to insure success, and this sum viii
have to be raised by subscription. A
committee will call upon all citizens tt
aid in raising this amount, and there
should be an immediate and hearty re.
Spouse. These fairs are rejecting much
credit on Santa Fe, and success this
year will show what can be done ever
will place the whole territory under OBJ.
legation for the opportunity to display
it's horticultural resources in an at.
tractive way.