The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1906-09-20

Truly no more appropriate name could be
found for the week of the Hlrginia State Fair
October 9th to 18th inclusive. Besides the
State Fair exhibition which will be on scale
OF magnificence never before attempted,
there will be the greatest Society event of
the season, the Richmond Horse Show at
night during the same period as the State
Fair.
The Management of the fair has secured
entries ron the crack stables of the East
for the Turf events. There will be two trot
ting and pacing, two running races and one
steeple chase every day and the entries that
have already been listed promise sport that
is well worth anticipating. The general ex
cellence is not confined solely to the Race
Course. Anusements of every description
fond memories of I've Old Virginia State
Fair there will be offered another OPP
portunity to reviviiy their fondest recolec-
tons. The Management lays great stress on
that point. There was lots of fun to be had
at the Old Virginia State Fair.
For the sightseers much is promised in the
way ofexhibits. The exhibitors have respon-
ded promptly and practically all of the space
allotted has been secured by merchants and
manufacturers. In the Machinery Depart
ment the various types of modern labor saw
ing machinery will be shown in operation.
The practical handling and manufacture of
tobacco viii be shown in every stage from
the farm to the finished cigar and cigarette
The manufacture of household goods will be
explained. Lithographic, printing estab-
hshments, basket, WOODWARD factories, in
fact the numerous trades and manufactures
throughout Virginia and other states will
show the thoroughness of their working to
the visitors at the State Fair at Richmond.
Much time has been given to theladies and
large space has been provided for exhibition
OF the fancy work. the artistic needle and
crochet work and to every kind of woman's
work Much OF this viii go into the Art De
partment, but in e-ery ease the premiums
VII be large and eve-4 lady WHO'S Interested
IN artistic needle work. etc, ST ould make an
EFFORT TO send some samples OF it to the fair.
Premiums will be awarded for prepared
foods, pickles, pTeserN es. and articles OF
food OF domestic manufacture.
Then the great night attraction. The Rich
mord Horse Show during fair week that
famous event OF society which marshals the
beauty ard grace of the Virginia girl, the
horsewoman, and the stately step of the
arlstoerats OF the turf The Jingle OF bur
nlshed harness, elegant equipages, magnif
cent gowns beautiful women and those who
hang around them, the men.
Inc Horse 81 ow is an attraction that i,
nationally famous This wear il will b,
more than ever q distinctly first class show
The crack harness and saddle horses anC
some oil the best strings of show horses il
the country have been entered and this yea
the interest will be unusually great in tina
Baron Rothschilds is expected as a CUES
with company of fine horses and vehicle
from his famous stables.
reduced rates will be given on all railroads
and cheap boarding house rates can be st
cured, together with any other information
oy addressing the Virginia State Fair Asso
cation, Richmond, Va.