The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-08-02
The Biz cIarksburg Exposltion.

There is perhaps nothing in which more local
pride is taken than the annual fairs given by the
West Virginia Central, Agricultural and Aechan-
ical Society here. and the people generally from
this and adjoining counties attend these annual re-
unions in large numbers. The past few years the
people have come In multtades and have been royal
" entertained and have enjoyed outings long TO De
remembered
The big Clarksburg exposition has been the
tally Of the state The directors recognize this TACT
and thew are zealously endeavoring to not only
keen up this reputation but to add fresh aurels To
the crown very meritorlousy won and deserved oy
the Association. The association is not alone 10
this The citizens generally of Harrison county
are heartily in sympathy with every movement
that tends to make the annual exposition larger
and better They all want to know what we are
going to have this year and the Telegram keeps
track of all these things and will inform It's read
ers. We went out to the grounds Tuesday evening
and we're pleasantly surprised at the handsome N
provements that have just been made.
The horse and cattle stalls have been repaired
and put in shape for properly caring for stock Inc
amphitheatre and other buildings have undergone
repairs, which make them comfortable. Inc olu
floral hall has been moved to the size Oh
machinery hall and will he used for that purpose
tins wear. III mas DGeu uSSAJ HhSSS n 'Ns~
partments with shelves. platforms and SO on for
clever display of machinery and the products of
science. 1t affords much more space than the old
hall whose destruction by fire has proved bles-
sing instead of a loss.
The new floral hall is beauty. 1t is half
octagon in shape. The dimensions are % feet four
WAYS and % feet in width, affordlng great deal
more wall and floor space than the old hall La
the center is pyramidal platform for flowers.
Around this is a circle of floor space 30 feet in
diameter. The hall is fitted up with various
departments for cereals, fruits musical
instruments carpets, woolens, jelles fruits,
pies art and etc. The walls are painted in olive
the ceilings IN lead the cornices in drab, and the
shelving and railing are stained in cherry, making
a picturesque appearance The building is fitted
up for water and natural gas. The ventilation IS
fiue The arrangement is such that the entire hall
can be seen from most any point in the building.
It, really monument deserving the praise OF the
public and we congratulate the directors upon
building it with view to permanency. 1t like
other buildings recently built on the grounds will
endure the storms OF winter for years to come
The elegant poultry house just finished will
please the breeders of poultry 1t is substantial
building with a slate roof and contains torty.eight
GOODS arranged for the comfort Of the fowls and so
as to give excellent display. These improvements
cost in the neighborhood of $4,000 and we're made
under the skilful direction and superintendent of
Allen D. Fitzhugh, of Bridgeport whose mechan-
ical ability is known far and wide.
The associations fair book is also just out and
names the dates of the Fair as September >. 3, 4
and this year. The premium list has been largely
increased and the directors earnestly solicit large
and numerous exhibitions in the various depart
ments. They are making every effort to secure
first class and entirely attractions and will
have many things to entertain the people. The
races alone will be well worth your timr and .
miss them will be great loss in amusement.