The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-05-28
WESTERN CANADA'S GREAT FAIR

the finest specimens of horsef1esh strug-E
gle for supremacy and the liberal purses
which are offered. On the other side of
the track is the attraction platform and
here are seen the best high-class artists
which the continent can produce. The
main building, which is entirely devoted
to exhibition purposes, is, in spite Of re-
peated engagements, yet too small for the
exhibits which are sent in, and is crowded
turnout the entire day. Stables, sheep
pens and cattle houses are all fitted up
with the latest improvements, and here
the animals are made as comfortable as
possible during their short stay. Tents
and marques gay with bunting dot the
grounds everywhere, and the stream of
happy, contented people passing along.
AS has been stated the growth of Win
nipeg s industrial fair in indicative of the
rapidity of development in the west gen
orally. Thirteen years ago there was no
such institution and the city now owns
property worth hundreds Of thousands OF
dollars. The first year Of its existence
but very few dollars were spent on at
fractions whereas more than $4,000 was
spent on this item alone in 1902 Last
year nearly $4,000 was expended in
prizes and large sums in improvements
to the grounds and buildings and also in
advertising the resources Of the north
west Considerably more than 100000
people passed thru the furnishes and the
attendance on American day was a rec
ord one, which is some proof of the inter-
est which Is taken in this annual event
by Canada's cousins across the border !,
The Winnipeg Industrial has had for ats
motto each year Excelsior. and well has
1t acted up to its ideal. Each fair has
gone one better than its predecessor aid
the board of directors are determined that
the fair of 1908 which is to take place here
on July 20 to % shall be another record
breaker in more ways than one. Mr.. F.
w. Heubach, manager of the Exhibition
association, returned few days ago from
New York and other points where he had
been for the purpose of securing attrac-
tions and states that they are by long odds
the best that have ever appeared In Win
nipeg. He has secured most sensational
turn which will be performed here for
the first time outside New York city. The
fireworks will be in the nature Of a pan
tom inae transformation scene
Mr.. Heubach stated that considerable
interest is taken in eastern racing circles
| in the events which take place in Winni-
peg. Several horses will be entered from
Detroit and Toronto. fThe Fair said
| Mr. Heubach in conversation. with a I
| ] ourn a / reporter, lis being well dis
cussed in the east and Is regarded as one.
OF the biggest Of It's line In the Dominion:
| The west is getting lot Of advertising
| in the east and never have heard 1t more.
! discussed than at the present time. i
think this advertising win have the effect
Of bringing not only people but capital to-
Manitoba
The following are some OF the racing
events which will be run of during fair
week:
Citizens Purse OF $1,000.
Manitoba Breeders Stakes. Sweep
stakes Of SIS each with $3.50 added by the
Exhibition association
Manitoba Derby for foals OF 1900 to be
/ foaied in Manitoba, North West Territories
or British Columbia.
i Free for ALI. trot or pace. purse $4,000.
4 Ladies' Plate. purse $500.