The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-11-17


to history-at least into the history of
East Carroll; and it will always be one
of its brightest pages, for it marks the
beginning OF nm advanced stage in our
agricultural and internal development.
which in years to come will bring
forth the most gratifying and beneficial
results. The fair is over. and those
who were its promoters have the salts
faction of knowing that their efforts
have been well repaid, and that the
public especially were highly pleased
with every feature of the entire pro-
gram during the three days. Not only
were our home people loud in their
praises OF the fair. but strangers from
abroad were especially mplimentary.
For instance, Mr.. Davis, the gentle
man from Vicksburg, representing the
Vicssburg fair, stated to the editor
that Thursday and Friday were equal
to the average day of the Vic&sburg
fair, and that East Carroll could well
afford to be proud of her fair. Other
gentlemen from different states made
similar criticisms. and the universal
consensus of opion was, that no part of
the State of Louisiana, in proportion to
population, has ever surpassed us in
the quality of our exhibits or in the ex-
cellent arrangement Of the grounds
| In the matter of exhibits, our people
are to be compliuented, and the ladies
come in for liberal share, for they
contributed not little to the beautiful
display that ornamented the Art Gal
lery. There were magnificent speci-
mems of agricultural and horticultural
products. and of special industries that
have been recently inaugurated in the
parish. For instance, the bee ex,
hibt of Mr.. Albert Voeght, of the Sc
cond ward, showing hive feeding on
the comb, was very unique and interest.
ing. His samples of honey were excel
lent. Mr.. Voeght also had an exhibit
OF breoms which he made on his own
plantation. the straw beng grown by
himself The broom is well made and
com pares in quality with those turned
out by any factory in the land. lie
received special premiums for these ex-
hibits.
Beside the agricultural and horti-
cultural exhibits, there were two beau
tiiul floral exhibits. by Mrs. W. N.
White and Mrs. j. w. Dunn. These
stood at the southern extremity of the
Art Gallery and lent a special charm
to the whole scene. A number OF
beautiful quilts, of the most artistic
work manship, were exhibited by the
ladies. Some of them were very old,
but remarkably well preserved. AT
the northern end of the building the
ladies served dinner every day, and it
its usless to pronounce upon its quail
ty, for the large crowds which lined
the tables each day demonstrated the
old saying that the proof of the pud-
ding is the eating OF it.
The Art Gallery was prettily decor
ated in the national colors. Long
streamers radiated from the center of
the ceiling to the four corners. Over
the door the words,
WELCOME ALL TO OUR FAIR,
made Of red, white and brown
ears OF corn, were suspended. This
unique design was the work of Mr..
John L. Kennedy. The Art Gallery is
situated a short distance from the main
entrance to the grounds. a little to the
right as you go in.
The grand stand had been enlarged
for the occasion, so that 1t was large
enough to. accommodate the crowds
that came in Thursday and Friday.
The race track had been put in excel
lent condition by Mr.. Phil Mcclure,
and a Judges stand was erected just
opposite the center OF the grand stand.
The races were excellent, and passed
off without any accidents.
In the matter OF 1--we stock and poul-
try, the exhibits were of the highest
grade. Mr. w. G, Hope, of the second
ward, had fine display of chickens.
especially of game chickens. MIR. l..
Aschaffen burg exhibited Lord Chest
erfield," magnificent stallion, while
Mr. Flenoy Davis sent in tremend-
GUS hog, the largest ever seen in Provi-
dence.
The weather clerk, while giving the
people cold deal in the matter of
chilly weather, nevertheless allowed
the sun to shine in all his brilliancy; so
that the days were cool. but bright and
almost perfect.
AS advertised. the fair opened Thurs
day morning. the 8th., with stiff
breeze blowing from the north. Brooks
brass hand. of Vicksburg, had been
playing lively airs in town all during
the morning hours. About noon the
band marched down TO the grounds,
followed by a great crowd of people.
constant stream of whom kept pour
ING in until O'Clock, when the fair
was formally opened bya address by
Hon, Jos. f. Ransdell. who was intro
dnced by Col. Juo. A. Buckner. MIR.
Ransdell's address was in keeping with
the occasion, and although forced to
talk against the stiff breeze, he made
himself heard by the great crowd, who
gave HIM hearty applause when he
finished. 1t IS hardly necessary to say
that he delivered fine speech.
After the conclusion of Mr.. Rams
deli's address the first event of the day
was an exhibition OF saddle stock. The
judges were Messrs. j. Stein. H. C..
Finch and Z II. Davis. The horses
competing were:
Flora. owned by J. c. oittman.
Prince, owned by Jesse Pinkston.
Miss Buekner. owned by Col. Jno.
A. Buckner.
Walker, owned by j. ID. Dorroh.
Fancy, owned by Dan jackson.
The first prize was awarded to Miss
Buckner. ridden by j. K. Caldwell.
The second prize was awarded to