The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1901-10-04
FAIR NOTES

|. J. T. Caultord and Company, of Balti-
more, have an exhibit of Mason and
Hanlin organs and pianos, also the Kim
bell and Spies pianos. The display is in
attractive shape and proved quite draw
ing card to the visitors, especially those
unsteady inclined.
Mr.. Robert c. Richardson, manager of
the Hartford County Telephone Company,
installed two instruments on the grounds
for the convenience of the public.
DR.. F. w. Heating has on exhibition an
excellent display of the workmanship of
the inmates of the Home tor Feeble
Minded Children. 1t is wonderful how
much good is done by this excellent in
stitution in helping those who would
otherwise become public charges, in the
way of learning a trade that enables
them to earn living
Captain Thomas G. Forwood was act
ing commissary and quartermaster of the
military encampment.
Major James c. Porter, who is in CON-
mand of the battalion at the grounds, is
every inch soldier, both in appearance
and training. He has risen from the
ranks to his present high position by un-
firing industry and sterling abilities.
He is respected by the boys with rever-
ence which can only be shown to the
owner of kind, warm heart which SYM
pathises with each little i'll incident to a
soldiers life.
Captain Thomas G. Forwood, who
was in command of the tent raising on
Wednesday, was the recipient of many
congratulations for the excellent manner
in which the drill was conducted. This
was the first time it had ever been at
tempted by the Maryland National
Guard, yet the boys acted like old regu-
lars.
Mr. John l. Mock, of Baltimore, was
one of the visitors at the Fair on Thurs
day.
Inspite of the efforts of the Directors,
a number of swindlers made their appear
ance on the Fair grounds on Wednesday
and Thursday mornings. Vigorous
action was taken by the officials and
Objectionable parties were driven from
the grounds. This spirit shown by the
Directors is indeed commendible. No
legitimate amusements should be ex-
cluded but straightout swindlers ought
to be made to seek other communities to
ply their nefarious trade.
The poultry exhibit is the finest both i'll
number and specimens that has sever been
seen at our Fair. The competition was
increased by the arrival of two car loads
of exhibits which, with those already en-
tered, filled up the space. Mr. Martin E.
Ridgely, the superintendent, took great
care in working up his department, and
his success far exceeded his expectations
The crowd at the grounds on Thursday
was estimated to have been from seven
to eight thousand, although many
thought that much larger number were
present The sham battle given by the
military battalion filled the grandstand
and quarter stretch with sightseers
anxious to view this harmless warfare.
There were number of prominent per-
sons on the grounds including Mr.. Edwin
Warfeld, President of the Fidelity and
Deposit Company of Maryland. The
different trade organizations from Balti-
more, under the chapronage of Mr.. c.
Bosley Littig, were out in force. The
Maryland and Pennsylvania Railroad
Company handled the biggest crowd it
has ever had, and under the guidance of
General traffic manager S. R. Shinn the
multitude was moved without the
slightest hitch or difficulty.