The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1905-10-10

With the continued prosperity
that is now blessing this State there
is every indication that the State
Fair for 1905 will be more largely
attended than ever before in its his
tory. Last year the South Carolina
State Agricultural and Mechanical
Society celebrated its annual Fair
at its new home in the southern su-
burb of Columbia. As is usually
the case, there were some little de-
tails that could rot be finished for
the holding Of the last Fair, but
President Guignard has had full
year in which to have all of these
rough spots smoothed out, and the
outlook is that never before in its
history will the State Fair have a
more successful Fair than that
which is to be held here on October
24th, 25th, 10th, and 27th, inclusive.
The inquiry for space at the
grounds, as we'll as from small. ex-
hibitors, indicate a very general ap-
probation of the value of such ex-
hibits. A great deal of interest is
being shown in the mechanical de-
vices for use in agricultural pur-
suits. From the inquiries that have
been received there will be quite a
number Of saving devices ex-
hibited, and, of course, all up-to-
date farmers want to see these
things.
There is, however, a far more in
teresting phase of the State Fairs
than the mere exhibits in the build
ings on the ground, and that is the
opportunity for intercourse between
the people of the State that the
State Fair offers.
The railroad rates are always
cheaper for the State Fair than at
any other time, and more people
come to Columbia during Fair
Week than during any other of the
6fty-two weeks of the year. Ir feet,
! pretty much everybody who is any
body in South Carolina is here dur
ing Fair Week. Relatives, friends
and acquaintance from all parts
of the State gather in Columbia to
talk about the joys and sorrows OF
the year, and to join in the festivi-
ties. 1t is the one week that is given
up almost entirely by the people OF
the State towards having a good
time, and the family gatherings and
reunions that have already been
planned for the coming Fair Week
all go to show that this custom at
each succeeding State Fair is being
more emphasized than ever.
One of the particular attractions
for a great many folks will be the
fact that the $50 cadets of Clemson
College will be encamped here dur
ing the entire Fair Week. They
will give dress parades and drills
! each day while here, and will have
ample time in which to mingle with
their friends.
A great many people in this
State now are taking keen interest
in football. Two of the best games
of the year are played here during
/ each Fair Week. In one of these
games the team of the South Caro-
Ina College participates, and in the
other Clemson College engages
Both of these teams are strong and
manly, and two exciting games are
to be expected.
The southern territory is devel-
oping a very strong horseraclng
field. More and better horses are
brought here to participate in the
races. The finest racetrack in this
territory is at the State Fair
Grounds, and it has been estab-
Iished at a considerable expense
Every comfort for the patrons as
we'll as for the fine racers has been
provided.
The city of Columbia, in addit'"I1
TO extending a cordial welcon?c &C
the visitors, has arranged for t~1<
street attractions. Even if there
were no free street attractions, the
people of South Carolina ought not
70 miss the chance of meeting their