Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-06-20
THE OFFICIAL STATE FAIR
PInns for Big Event at White River
Junction,


White River Junction. juno 14--Be
tween the state fair of 1907 and those o
past years there will be n wide differ
ence, 1t Is claimed. Hitherto they hav,
been under the management of
private corporation. while this, the frs
official Vermont State fair, Is planned
to be in all respects a State event. Al
act of the legislature of 1906 provides tho
sum of 1900 for the years 1907 and 1908
The board of commissioners for 1907 ap
pointed by Governor Proctor, one from
each county, is as follows: Joseph Bat
tell. Addison county. r. A. Appleby
Bennington county, Theordore n. Vail
Caledonia county, George f. Whitney
Chittenden county, Charles NJ. Fletcher
Essex county. Robert ..cIeod. Franklin
county, w. II Dods Grand Isle county
George H. Terrill Lamoille county
James w. Tyson, Orange county, NJ. A
Adams, Orleans county, Henry f. Noyes
Orlando l.. Martin. Washington county
Rutland county. Brigham r. Phelps
Wndham county, Maxwell Evarts
Windsor county. Governor Fletcher d
Proctor and George Aitken, of Wood.
stock, are ex-ofiicio members and n T
Baldwin of Wells River. is commissioner
at large George f. Whitney Of Burling.
ton is treasurer. and Fred L. Davis OF
North Pomfrct. superintendent
The fair grounds. which are rapidl,
being placed In condition at this place
are situated IN the midst OF beautiful
scenery. spacious clean surroundings
with everything convenient for the com.
fort and pleasure of both exhibitors and
the public. Tho old kite shape mile
track. which has been put into excel
lent condition, will he utilized for auto
mobile and running races. while inside
of this has been built. in the most APP
proved modern style. a new half mile
track to be devoted solely to horse
racing. The bindings throughout are
undergoing repairs and renovation for
the accommodation Of exhibitors. A new
band stand. Judges stand. and grand
stand are In course If erection. the lat
ter to be $50 feet long and 90 feet wide
with a seating capacity of 5000 persons
The old grand stand will be thoroughly
reconstructed for the convenience OF
those finding enjoyment in automobile
racing. Entries are being constantly re-
ceived for the stake races and every
things points favorably toward trotting
of a high order.
Great care has been exercised in the
selection of special amusement features
and many novel and interesting diver
sions for each day have been secured.
The premium list comprises. with trot-
ting purses. nearly 10000 consisting OF
a guarantee fund collected by subscrip-
ton which will cover and make absolute
ly secure all premiums offered This Is
expected to prove A powerful factor In
drawing out the largest exhibit Of live
stock and farm produce the state has
ever witnessed.
In addition to the work on the grounds
a new railroad track is being laid over
which trains will run every half hour
between White River Junction station
and the main entrance gate of the fair
grounds.
The last day OF the fair an auction will
be l.eld from ten o'clock in the morning
Until five o'clock in the afternoon. Any
one wishing to dispose of livestock. or
exhibits of any nature will find an OPP
portunity at this time.
1t is claimed that flrst-class accom-
modations will be in readiness in this
village and that the comfort Of those
desiring them will be thoroughly studied.