The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-11-05

fancy embroidery, and, in fact, everything
pretty that is made by a needle in the
hands of woman.
The next space, which is probably the
largest in the building, is devoted to art.
Mrs. Solon Jacobs is in charge and many
works of art already adorn the walls This
will be one of the prettiest displays of the
fair In the far right end of this floor is a
space set apart for the Alabama Press
association.
Other Exhibits
To the left of the entrance Is the ex-
hibit of the Daughters of the Revolution.
Mrs. Trimble is managing the display and
the committee has brought hundreds Of an
cient relics to be put in place.
Contiguous to this exhibit is the booth of
the women's clubs of Alabama. Mrs. Craig
head president of the Federation of Wo-
mems clubs, is attending to this exhibit,
assisted by Mrs. Kirk, of Pratt City, and
Mrs. T. M. Owens, of Pickens county Mrs.
Owens has charge of the Golden Rod edi-
tion of Womans Work. She is the edior-
in-chief of this edition of the official organ
of the Federation of Woman's clubs. Cop
les of the edition will be on sale at this
booth and it is expected that considera-
BILE sum will be raised to assure the further
publication of the paper and otherwise as
sist the organization.
To the left of the Womans club exhibit Is
'ee culinary department in charge of Mrs.
~ BARCLAY of this city. Everything that
-oo5 II eat will be displayed here ana
tr aacf " probably be the first to catch
th, ssa haHery eye.
- Grand Stand
A few hunu..d feet south of the exposi-
ton building is located the grand stand.
This has Seen fully completed and is amply
large to accommodate an enormous croWo
of lovers of the races.
I.lst below this building is the racing
paddock This will be the headquarters for
ali horsemen and those interested in racing.
Ihe cattle stalls are situated on the
southern side of the grounds next to the
fenes surrounding the grounds. All of the
cattle have not yet arrived. ]. c. Drake,
the popular dairyman, is In charge OF TINS
depantment, and says that all the cattle
will probably be in by early Tuesday MORN
ing.
Tnere are at present 1876 head of fine Jer-
sevs in the stalls OF these w. e. Matthews
has twenty-four, F. Fl. Bates twenty-four,
l. G. Hollingsworth, twenty, one from Pratt
CItv and an exhibit from Atlanta consist
ing of sa9anty-six fine animals. will arrive
this morning over the Southern railroad.
The stables
The stables for racing horses are on the
eastern side of the grounds. All of the
horses have not yet arrived, but at present
lSl tDOTCuBnDTtuS dlS lSoNS 10 sAiS 'tS-.
One hundred of these are runners and
eight seven trotters. The usual retinue OF
Jockeys and stable boys are on hand ana
the track Is continually crowded with am
mails in training. 1t is stated by expert
horsemen that the track is in fine condition
and one of the best they have seen in the
south.
The Midway
The midway shows arrived last night and
are located in the enclosure just back of
the exposition buildings. The managers OF
these shows are used to hurry jobs and
state that everything will be ready for the
rattle OF the TOM tom and the shrill tone OF
the houchee-couchee music by Monday al
ternoon. The midway will include hfteen
attractions and the management OF the falr
association Is assured that everything VIII
be of a first class nature.