The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-11-03
SUCCESS OF THE FAIR
PRESIDENT VANDIVER WRITES
 LETTERS TO HIS ASSOCIATES.
Declares It Was the Best Show of Its Kind Ever Glven-Awards for Horses and
 Mules.

Mules. Two letters. one to the officers and directors of the Alabama Agricultural Association, and the other to General Manager Barrie L. Holt. of the same Association, were made public by Pres ident w. F. Vandiver yesterday after noon. Both letters are communications of thanks for the efforts which these to whom they are addressed exerted in making the recent State Fair held in Montgomery the greatest exhibition of like kind ever held in Alabama.
 "The prime objects and aims." said the writer in the letter to the officers of the Association, "of the Association have, in this. the first annual State Fair held under its auspices, been most astoundingly and surprisingly success full. Never before in the history of the South has such a successful Fair been held, nor has greater interest been manifested on the part of the va rious departments of the States agri- cultural and industrial resources" The letter to the officials follows:
 Montgomery, Ala. October 31, 1906. ITO the Officers and Directors. Alabama Agricultural Association: "As President of your Association. l desire to express my most sincere thanks to each and every one of you gentlemen, for the loyalty and hearty cooperation received at your hands. I am frank to say that without 1t. the Fair could not have been a success.
 'The records are not as yet in such shape that will enable us to determine the financial condition; but the prime objects and aims of the Association have, in this the first annual State Fair held under its auspices, been most as- toundingly and surprisingly successful. Never before in the history of the South has such a successful Fair been held. nor has greater interest been manifested on the part of the various departments of the States agricultural and industrial resources.
 Tn view of the many obstacles with which We had to cope, providential and otherwise, 1t is indeed surprising and exceedingly gratifying that such un- precedented success has attended our efforts. Our facilities were inadequate to accommodate the entries we had in almost every Department. and it be- hooves us to start early another year and increase our efficiency and accom- modations.
 Montgomery has demonstrated be- yond all question of doubt that this Is the natural location for a State Agri- cultural Fair. and succeeding years will undoubtedly show even greater success
 Again thanking each of my asso- ciates for the very loyal manner in which they have stood by and given their time and ability to the enter prisa which am sure is appreciated by every stockholder, as well as the citizens of the State at large. I am, Yours very sincerely, ''W. F. vandiver. President" lot fn Map Dar ia L. Holt, while public acknowledgement of services rendered. is written in a more personal vein. 1t follows: Montgomery, October 31. General Barrie L. Holt, City:
 Dear Barrie-The Fair is over. and 1t has been a success far beyond our most sanguine expectations.
 'T want to extend to you my most profound thanks for responding to my appeal to you to take charge of affairs atthe Park. which you did with such promptitude I called on you for your aid upon the grounds of personal friendship, and you proved the depth of your friendship in cheerfully re- spending. Your constant personal su- pervision. and loyalty to the interests of the Association have called forth from the officers and Board of Direc- tors, high praise, and 1t is fact gen. orally understood. that but for your enthusiastic interest and able manage ment, we would not have been ready. Viewing the Fair from the broadest ser SC, it was an unparalleled success. We have not yet gotten matters in such shape that we can definitely de- termine how we stand financially, but am sure we will be able to pay out all right.
 Next year we hope to have our plant larger, and be in position to accommo- date everything that offers in every department.
 preciation for your untiring efforts, and devotion to the interests of the Asso- citation, am,
 Very sincerely, w. F. Vandiver." Letters were also written by Pres- ident Vandiver to Police Chief W. H. Taylor and Fire Chief John F. Brow der commenting their departments for efficient services at the Fair grounds. Prizes for Horses and Mules. Announcement was made yesterday at the Fair headquarters. 40 1-2 Com merce street. of the prizes awarded in the light harness horse mule depart winners follows: Light harness horses:
 Stallion, four years and over:
 First-"The Tramp" owned by Me- Curdy Bros, LowndeSboro
 Second-'Mokoline," Dr. Gibson, Bir- mingham
 Stallion. three years:
 First-"Athlane." R. NJ, Williams. Birmingham.
 second-"Lightfoot," L. Lightfoot. Eufaula.
 Stallion, two years:
 First-"Rebel Baron," W l. Garth, Huntsville.
 second-"Cecil Coast" J. G. Cecil, Danville, Ky.
 Stallion, one year: -.
 First-Crescius colt, J. IT. Hartley, Montgomery.
 Second-Onward Silva colt, McCur- dy Bros, Lowndesboro.
 Stallion, foal of 1906:
 First and second to l.. H. McCurdy, Lowndesboro.
 Mare, four years:
 First-"Sallie Brown" J. D. McKen-
 Second-"Sister Kate" F. H. Dicker- son.
 Mare, three years:
 First-Burns and Eastland.
 Second-Clifton Kirkpatrick.
 Mare, two years:
 First-Banta and Eastland.
 Second-Crit Davis.
 Mare, one year:
 First and second, McCurdy Bros.
 Mare, foal of 1906:
 First-McCurdy Bros.
 Second-J. H. Hanley.
 Stallion and three of his get: Jones. Birmingham.
 Second - "The Tramp" McCurdy Bros
 Mare and two of her produce: