The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-10-05
THE MAURY
COUNTY FAIR.
Old-Time Scenes at South
Side Park.
AN INTERESTING BABY SHOW.
A Grand Display of Fireworks and
Concert AT Night - Premiums
Awarded.


FROM wednesdays DAILY HERALD1
South Side Park bore something of an
old-time aspect this morning at the
opening of the Maury County Fair.
The weather was perfect for the occa-
sion, and fair sized crowd was in at
tendance. There is nothing more en-
ioyable than gathering of this kind,
with the mixing and mingling of old
friends which it brings, the renewals of
old acquaintances, and the recalling of
scenes of by-gone days.
There are number of attractions at
the Fair this year, and one could not
help having good time. But the alb
sence of the floral hail. and other fea-
lures that made the old fairs so enjoya-
BILE, and the presence of some gambling
fakirs, are to be regretted.
The morning programme consisted of
a ball-game between the Culleoka and
Mt. Pleasant teams, the stock show,
baby show, etc. The tournament and
races take place this afternoon.
The Baby Show.
Nothing created more interest than
the baby show. A lovely scene indeed
was presented as the fond mothers, with
their pretty, smiling babes, bedecked in
frills and ribbons and laces. and looking
as sweet and fresh as flowers, gathered
at the east end of the grand stand to I'M
dergo the inspection of the judges. As
one looked upon the scene he could not
but help sympathizing with the judges,
who indeed, had difficult job before
them. Altogether there were twenty
eight entries in the show, and in making
their decision the judges took into con-
sideration looks, intelligence and size.
The prizes were announced as follows:
Best girl baby under two years old,
fancy baby carriage, valued at SO
Annie ID. Richards, daughter Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Richards of Columbia.
Mr.. Richards is barber, and works for
Mr.. Harris on West Seventh street.
For the best baby boy under two
years old. Special premium by r. G.
Irvine, $40 in gold-Alvin Helmick of
Lewsburg.
For the best sweepstake baby under
three years old. Special premium by
P. A. Huckaby, cash S10-Leslie Lowell,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Lowell, OF
Columbia Mr.. level lives in South
Columbia and works at the creamery.
For the best pair of twins under two
years old. Special premium by Lynch
Perry, cash S10-Theodore and Isabelle
Vaughan, children of Mr.. and Mrs. Lee
Vaughan, of Columbia. Mr.. Vaughan
clerks for j. P. Street & Co.
Col. Browns Speech.
After the prizes had been announced
Col H. A. Brown, the Director, made
the following appropriate speech:
"Ludies and Condemnation the
part of the Fair Association we would
thank you for your presence here to
day, and say that we do not expect tC
make a penny out of the Fair. Oul
motive is entirely patriotic, and it is oul
purpose to re establish the old social re
lations that used to exist among the
people in this county, and to set up the
old land marks; and to these children
that have been awarded the prizes to
day, in the language of another W.
would say:
"'God make thee better every day
children of dear hopes. For thee WI
crave what riches never bought, no
fame to mortal longing gave. We pra!
the sage's thought of old; God maxi
thee beautiful within, and let thine ey,
the good in everything behold, save sin.
Premiums Awarded.
The following premiums were awarded
this morning:
Best Jack, any age. silver water set
valued at S15-A. B. Harlan.
Best mule, any age or sex, silver te
set, valued at Sl5-J. W. Harlan, o
Hickman county.
Best pair mules, any age. handsom
clock, valued at Sl0-Same
Best pony, any age or sex, premium
fine bride by A. Samuels, valued at 81
Master Henry McLemore.
Best surrey horse or mare, (appolnt
ments to be considered): special premium
by Phillips & Buttorff Manufacture
Co. of Nashville, one new enterpris
stove trimmed complete with full list G
vessels: valued at SPA. f. Brown.
For the best brood mare with colt:
special premium by Geo. Campbe
Brown, season to McEwen, PISA
Chaffim Bros.