The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1901-09-25

A Volume Of Information About In
Coming Event.

AS the time for holding the County Fair
and Carnival approaches, increased interest
Ia manifested by the numerous Inquiries for
information in regard TO 1t, from every sec-
tion. Not having the time TO reply In detail
10 the many letters received, ask the priv
ilege OF your columns to answer In general
way some Of the questions OF greatest i'm.
In the frat place, l would state that all en-.
tries are absolutely free, and that they must
be made On or before IL M, on Tuesday, Octo-
ber 18th. No charges will be made for admis.
sion to the exhibits. as the money necessary
to defray the expenses Of the enterprise will
be raised by voluntary subscriptions.
The entries and competition for premiums
will not be confined TO the products OF Abbe-
Vile County, but every county and section Of
the State will be granted the same privileges
in the fair. While only those entries which
are listed In the premium catalogue will be
eligible TO premiums OF money value, yet any
tinction, If In the judgment Of the commit.
tee 1t is merited. SO the field of competition
is broad enough 10 accommodate everybody
ANY person desiring to exhibit poultry or
live stock Of any kind should notify the Sec.
retary, ]. Fraser Lyon, Abbeville, s. g., and
9. j, Wakefield, Antreville, =. Z. giving de.
scription of the same on or before the 5th OF
October, 30 that there may be ample time to
make all necessary arrangements for the care
and sheltering of such e1h hibits. Food for the
same will be furnished on the ground at rea.
sonsb BILE rates.
In order TO make the occasion one OF enjoy.
ment and profit 10 all, the management sent
a special agent to Buffalo, and have secured
number OF new and novel attractions that
will both instruct and amuse. Free concerts
will be given each evening by the celebrated
Pinckney band, and arrangements are also
being made 10 have pyrotechinal display
during the occasion. The Confederate vete-
rams will also hold their annual reunion on
Tuesday, and Col. R. B. Watson, of Ridge
Springs, s. G, has accepted An In vitation to
| deliver an address on the subject OF Iruit cul
| ture at such time as the committee may de-
signate.
| tendents and the township comm ttees the
Importance Of securing full display OF ex
| hibits Id the various departments Abbevlllt
County never had finer opportunity of ad
| yertsing the wonderful resources or her Ter
tile soil and luxuriant forest, and the hidden
treasures OF boundless mineral wealth thai
| lie i'm beded In her bosom.
| Let us collect specimens OF all these pro
ducts and place them on exhibition. The
commissioners OF this county for the South
Carolina Interstate and West Indian Exposi
tion are also making great efforts TO have lhit
county well represented at tnls great exp1si
| 1st, and they will select the besl exhibits al
our fair and forward them for this purpose
The time is short in which to work, hence
the importance Of prompt action.
| A meeting Of all superintendents and com
mittees will be held at Abbev1lle on SaIesday
at IL O'Clock q. No., and this Is probably tht
last meeting before the opening OF the fair, i
is highly important that there should be {
full attendance, 30 that the details OF all th'
departments may be arranged.
| As the expenses OF the Association Will ag
preeate several hundred dollars. and are u
Be paid by voluntary subscription. we urge
| the com mittees OF the respective township
| to make as thorough canvass for collection
as possible, and report the amount TO The
Treasurer at the above meeting.
| Any person desiring premium catalogue
| or any Information in regard TO the Fair ant
Carnival should apply TO General Sunerin
tendent, Judge r. E. Hill, Secretary, j. Erase
Lyon, or TO the undersigned.
J.R. Blake, Jr., President.