The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1905-09-09
TaE GREAT T1MoNIUM FAIR.
Beautiful Weather and Large and At
tractive Everything at its
Best-Crowds Enjoy the Races,
the Side Shows and Other
Diversions, etc.

/ Never before in the history of the Baltimore
County Agricultural Society during the twen-
ty-seven years of its existence did it hold its
annual exhibition at TimOnium under more
favorable circumstances than the one that has
been in progress this week. The weather,
as is usual on these occasions, could not have
been better and besides the thousands from
Baltimore city and county who attended there
were many visitors present from other sections
of Maryland and adjoining states, all of whom
appeared to heartily enjoy themselves. Even
days before the gates were thrown open to the
public on Tuesdsy morning everything was on
the 90 about the grounds, and although s
O'Clock was fixed upon as the official opening
hour of the fair each day, there were people
up and doing with the sun: The board OF
managers seemed determined to make itthe
biggest fair ever held at Timonium.
When the visitors began to pour into the
grounds they scarcely recognized the old place.
Paint and whitewash will do wonders. They did
so at least in this case. Not spot but shone
brightly in the sun or glowed in its coat of
yellow paint. The principal feature regarding
improvements was the grand stand recently
built. 1t is a commodiOus and comfortable
place. and, as the old grand stand had been
remodeled there was little choice between the
two The seating capacity is now about 4, 500.
Another addition since last year IS the poultry
house. 1t is about onethird larger than the
old house, but still is too small. The old
poultry house was turned into dog-show quar-
tiers. and there was on exhibition there quite
number of the pets of the county, although
there was no competition for prizes. This was
simply the nucleus of dog show, and it is
promised that next year this feature will be
added to the other departments.
Each day of the fair had its own designation.
Tuesday was known as Opening Day and
Wednesday as Mayors Day, when Mayor
bQimanus, of Baltimore, visited the fair and
Vas given a real Old Maryland dinner IN
mAtee, an auxiliary to the board of man.
. agers. 1t was suggested calling it Baltimore
City Day and making it an annual feature
Thursday was Governors Day, when Governor
Warfel6 was the guest of honor and his enter.
tainmentwas also in the hands of the ladies
COMMITTEE. Friday was Children's Day, when
every atteAtion was paid them. Special shows
were given in the amusement booths, and
drill for Their benefit was given by the CADETS
of the Maryland Agricultural College, who
were encamped on the grounds throughout
the week. They were utilized as guards for
the fair, and made a fine showing in their
natty uniforms of gray. They gave drill
each afternoon Saturday (today) is Farmers
Day, and it is desired by the management to
have every farmer in Baltimore county present.
In number OF the departments the exhibits
were more Numerous than ever before, in fact,
several of the departments were running over
The horse show was record breaker. Inc
entries were 80 large that it was necessary to
engage barn and stable space outside the
grounds in order to accommodate them. The
display of cattle, sheep and swine was quite
extensive, comparing favorably with former
years. The poultry showed off to much better
. advantage in its new quarters and was the CEN
tire of attraction to many of the visitors. The
agricultural implement show this year was
much more complete than in many years past.
There was large number of exhibitors and
! their display was quite interesting. For sew
eral years the exhibits in thisdepartment have
been confined TO few firms. The displays of
vehicles and farm products were fine and quite
extensive, and as usual the variety and quality
OF the thousand and one things in the house
hold department was the admiration of the
women folks especially.
The race program presented each day kept
the grand stands filled with those fond of that
kind of sport. The track had been resoiled
and worked down to a fine point, rendering it
in excellent condition, and some exciting
: events took place during the week. Besides
the racing the military camp, daily band con-
certs, trained dogs, daily balloon ascensions,
sideshows and fakirs galore furnished all the
! entertainment one was looking for, without
mentioning the social features OF the show. 1t
was indeed feast for the eyes and lesson Tor
the mind, and the gentlemen composing the
board of managers deserve the thanks or the
people of Baltimore county for afording them
so much pleasure. They richly deserve the
success they have met with.
long, in fact, for the columns of THE UNION
at this time. We, however, publish below
list of all the exhibitors in several OF the de-