The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1906-09-25
Mount Holly Fair.

Unless Gil signs Iall In6 teuhlk UcIIc
than ever" will be verified next weel
when the gates of the Burlington County
Fair Associations grounds at Mount Holly
open to the public. The Fair will begiI
on Tuesday. October 2, and continue fou
days. At nine o'clock on Tuesday all ex
hibits will be in place and will remain un
touched until Saturday morning, October
6. This means that there will be four full
days to enjoy the many things that will be
placed on exhibition by those contesting
for the valuable prizes offered competitors.
That an unusually good Fair is expected is
evidenced by the fact that at the sale of re
freshment stands and privileges last week
prices exceeded those of the previous year
by nearly $500.
The great Mount Holly Fair has become
a household expression throughout the
length and breadth of this and adjoining
states. With constantly increasing
entry list of farm, mechanical and house
hold products second to none in this coun-
try, and four days of racing, in which the
kings and queens of the turf take part for
large purses, it is no wonder that this
great fair has become one for which
people look with interest from one year to
another, and that its attendance has in
creased to such an extent that the grounds
are taxed to their utmost capacity.
The days of purely agricultural fair
have gone by. The people must have
variety and with this idea In mind the
directors of the Mount Holly Fair have
exerted themselves to secure vaudeville
entertainment that will suit all. No cheap
shows have been engaged, but some of
the best on the road will be on hand
Wormwood's dogs and monkeys are
combination of animal actors that is hard
to beat. They have been exhibiting in
the large cities and at watering places all
summer, and have won high praise from
all quarters.
An entirely new novelty is White &
LaMarte's trick house. This must not be
COMPOUNDED with any other of the sort as
it has never been here.
Acrobats and tumblers always delight
young and old and the directors after look
ing into the merits of several decided to
engage LaNole Brothers, whose reputation
Is known to all vaudeville followers
Horses, too, are prime favorites, espec-
tally when highly educated. Signor Vim
ella has six animals whose intelligence is
wonderful. They march, dance and
finally end up with a boxing match that is
quite amusing.
The racing will be up to the standard.
Perhaps it will exceed In quality that of
past years, but that does not seem possible
The feats on the Mount Holly track
have attracted attention all over this and
other states. Many people come miles
just to witness the racing, and they always
go home well repaid for the trouble taken.
Last year new system was inaugurated
whereby drivers whose horses took money
in race were given $40 each This in
cited them to make good time. So sue
cessful was this idea that four other fairs
oNOPOCu IL OAiS y CdIs
The steam railroad company and the
trolley people have had corps of men at
work for over two weeks and the road
beds have been put in excellent condition
so that the safety of passengers will be en-
sured The trolley track has been length
ened In front of the grounds and there
will not be any delay or trouble In hand
ling the crowds.
The racing program is as follows: Tues
day. October 2, 2.35 and 2.22 pacing, $40
trotting. Wednesday, October 3, 2. 10 and
2. pacing, 2.25 and 2. IS trotting. Thurs.
day, October A. 225 and 2.19 pacing, $50
and 2.22 trotting. Friday, October 5, 2. 10
and lit pacing, 81 trotting.
Gil Irons band will furnish music.
Those who enjoyed the concerts given at
Rancccas Park the past summer will be
glad of an opportunity TO again hear this
band of talented musicians.
There will be four full days of enjoy.
ment and chance to get the best returns
for the small price of admission ever given
to the people who visit fairs. Remember
the dates-October 2, 8, and 5, and come
to Mount Holly on one II not all of those
days.