The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1904-09-28
ANNUAL STATE FAIR
IS ON IN FULL BLAST
The Exhibits Have Never Before Been
Equalled-Lack of Space the Only
Cause for Complaint.

here have been evidences apparent 20
even stranger for many days past of
the state fairs approach. and the road
between the fair ground and the city
has been Il much travelled one. Now tie
fair is on in full swing, with all its
familiar and many new sights api
sounds. and the crowd is greater in nun
Der and more enthusiastic in praise han
any that ever before visited the eli =
at this time. The praise is not for the
excellence and variety of the exhibits
alone, but is being lavishly bestowed
upon the gentlemen VINO have had the
labor and responsibility of getting up
the big and successful show. They have
worked hard and with many obstacles
to contend with, as is always the case
where few undertake the work that
calls for the help of many. but the hap
ply realization of their hopes and the
success that crowns their efforts is proof
that the right men were in the right
place. and that they worked with in
telligence. enthusiasm and originality IN
preparing for the great event. There
have been many things to assist in at
tracing the greater crowds--1n en-
larged and revised premium list. meet
ing with the approval of exhibitors of
everything in the mineral, animal or
vegetable kingdoms, better accommodate
tions for exhibitors of livestock and
their eXh.i It's: better facilities for the
display of per;shable fruits. vegetables.
etc. afforded by cold storage, low rates
or the railroads and added inducements
in the way of superior accommodation,
for visitors. To visitors the time and
expense involved in coming to the fair
has resulted in most enjoyable outing
to say nothing of its being a revelation
in regard to the possibilities of this sec
ton in particular and the whole state
in general. and to the citizens of North
Yakima nothing could be more crafty
ing than the expressions of satisfaction
and pleasure of the guests of the week
A good deal of interest centered in
the coming of the world famous Can
adam band but those who were antici-
pating its efforts with delight We're dis
appointed-it didn't come. The officials
of the fair were requested to advance
tine expenses of the band in coming
from Omaha, and having heard of the
aptness of the members of the organiza
ton to get sidetracked at any little
town where booze was plenty. consid-
cred the risk was too great. SO the re-
quest was refused But it doesn't hurt
the fair at all the home band is able
to play as good music as any. and the
expressions of preference show that
nothing was lost in substituting it fol
the Canadians.
One of the most pleasant features OF
the weeks social side was the enter
tainment by the Commercial club of the
! Spokane and Portland Chambers OF
| Commerce. This entertainment. or ser
les of entertainments. begins this even
ing at the club rooms with smoker
| where acquaintance will be made ant
the visitors impressed with the spirit 81
progress that mas ruled the representa-
| tive business men of the Yakima valley
their geniality and the warmth of the
welcome that awaits the visitor To
morrow at noon lncn will be served
to the visitors at the club rooms. an
the attendance of every member of .h(
club is urged. Tomorrow evening n
other smoker will be given in the clul
rooms, the guests on this occasion bein-
the members of the Portland Chamber
of Commerce. 1t is hoped all three OF
these events will be we'll attended :,
the members of the Commercial club.
The crowds that attended YESTERDAY
were about double in size those of Mon
| day. but neither day had a greater at
tendance than is usual on the openiEg
days. or tnan was expected. The threat
| eninH weather uOuntleSS had an e1ecl
yesterday. too. But with the arriva
of the outside delegations and all the
home folks there. the grounds are
crowded today. Much as the TIerall
desires to do so it will not be able L,
give more than passing notice to the
exhibits this week, but will take then
up at greater length in our mex issue
and at that time will give the list q
premium winners in all departments
The live stock display is larger ti
year than it has ever been. Stalls
sheds and pens are all filled. and it is
matter of general comment among th'
visitors that Washington stock Is either
improving at n rapid rate or else th'
best has not been heretofore shown.
The F. w Morse Mfg Co. of puyellul
nave a pretty and attractive booth nea
tac entraree of the pavilion where tacl
visitor is presented with souvenir
fruit basket made OF Washington