The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-28

second W9eE or Ine xAlaDautA Ohnto 7 0AA will be inaugurated this morning at o'clock. when the gates are thrown open to the world. and. the manage mont announces everything in readi- ness for the entertainment of all
 The attendance of out-of-town visi- tors hardly ever a-lounts to anything until the Fair is well under way, and with the railroads advertising the Fair. and the announcement that ev- erything is fully complete. an influx of several thousands Of visitors IS looked for this morning.
 Low railroad rates. splendid attract ions here, including high class racing and half-dozen high class free acts, magnificent county and individual ex- hibits. to say nothing of the splendid opportunity afforded for shopping, Is certain to be magnet in drawing crowds.
 Profting by their experience of the first three days of the Fair, the Tract- ion Company and the Western Railway have perfected their service to and from the Fair Grounds to such an ex- tent that there is not the slightest friction. and scarcely any delay in get ting visitors to and from the grounds.
 Big Crowd Hears Concerts.
 The attendance at the grounds yes- terday was the largest that has ever been within the gates of a Fair in the State on Sunday, the crowd being va- riously estimated at from 1000 to 5000. The great attraction was the sacred concert by Riccps celebrated concert band.
 The first number on the program was rendered promptly at 8 o'clock, and even at that hour the grand stand was well filled Before the conclusion of fhe concert there was hardly standing room to be had, and round after round of applause greeted each number.
 Encores were the rule rather than the exception, and at the conclusion of inc program Professor Ricci was ..1srr,iv snv corrratuiated by hundreds of admirers and music lovers. The pro- gram was conjcluded with America. the national anthem, during the rendi- tion of which all rose, and the men took off their hats.
 This was the first time that the band has been heard in high class selections. and if there was any doubt as to the ability of Director Ricci ana nls mus clans to render heavy stuff, it was dis nelied in the rendition of high class numbers yesterday.
 The vocal selections by Signor Jo- aanh Fotano. who possesses dramatic baritone of highiauality. and Miss Mary Ringgold Macannochle. were received with enthusiastic applause, and the II large CTQWQ than three encores from each. Miss Macannochle was down on the pro- gram to sing Clarrisima, Moritan, but Instead, she substituted For all Eter- nity."
 The attendance at night was almost at large as it was during the afternoon. and the appreciation expressed by the large crowd was not whit less en- thusiastic. The program at the af- 4.--oox, a1d aveninR concerts were al follows:
 March. Montgomery" (Ricci.)
 Overture, "William Tell" (Rossini.) ). Baritone solo. Carmen" (Bizet)-- Sienor, Joseph Fontana.
 Angelus. from scene "Pittoresque" (Mossenet.)
 --Signor M. Mama.
 Ten Minutes inaeruissien.
 Part IT.
 Grand Selection, 'Riggoletto (verdi.) Soprano Solo, For All Eternity" (Maseheron) n)-Miss Mary Ringgold Ma canoche.
 Celebrated organ offsrtoire (3atiste.l '1nvitation la Valse" (Sensen.) ) Grand American Fantasie (pixie), (Tobani.)
 The evening program beginning at 8 o'clock was as follows:
 Part '.
 Grand March. 'Tannhauser fwag ner.)
 Baritone solo. selected tC0sta)- Sig nor Joseph Fontaaa
 Sextette. from Lucia" CVerdi.9 American Patrol {Goiirsy.)
 Part III.
 Ten minutes intermission.
 Overture, "Zampa" tHerbld0
 Soprano solo. "Clarissima, Miss Mary Ringgold Macanochie.
 Echoes Metropolitan Opera House (Tobani.)
 Solo duet, ahute and saxaphone (Ti- tlel--Signori Ianana and Soccorso. National Melodies .(Gotdrey.)
 Following the concert the visitors went on an inspection tour through the grounds, paying especial attention to the live stock and poultry exhibits None of the shows along The Curve were open, but great interest was dis played by those who have not yat vis- Ited the fair turing n busy time. in the extravagant banners and highly colored pictures in front of each es- tablishment.
 Best Dress Today.
 The fair will have on It's best dress today. From every pole and pinnacle the national colors will spread their gorgeous field against the cerulean background of natures canopy. The weather man promises an invigorating tank in the atmosphere. and comfort able wraps will not 5e without their attraction.