The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-31

As predicted, yesterday was a rec- ord-breaker at the Alabama State Fair, . I2,o00 persons passing through the gates during the day. the majority of these remaining to witness the races and free attractions during the after noon.
 At o'clock, when the first heat of the first race was started, there was not standing room to be had in the grand stand or on the steps. Every available inch of space in the stand was taken, and thousands lined the rails to witness the races. While this tremendous crowd watched all that could be seen from the front of the stand. thousands of others thronged the exhibition buildings and The Curve.
 Secretary Tsit said last night that the attendance was the most satisfac- tory that had ever been enjoyed at a State Fair here, and that the average attendance since opening day was brought up to paying basis.
 The Fair is entirely a success from every viewpoint" said Secretary Tait, s'and all we ask fo. now is good waath- CT. I believe that the attendance for the rest of this week will average i0,-' 900 daily, and this is something un- usual if you really can get that many people and not estimate them.
 The amusement places along The Curve yesterday did splendld busi- ness. and from now to the end of the week will do everything possible to put their places in better shape and give such exhibitions as will warrant return visit from those who patron ize them
 The majority of those present at the grounds yesterday were Monteonle- rians. The business houses of tho city re spcrded literally to the appeal of kN.m a.... a. .xln an. -. and there were few places that did not give their employees a half holiday.
 The element of out-of town visitors was unusually large also, and from the expressions heard on all sides there is little doubt but that they all went home pleased and will carry messages to their friends that will in- sure stifi greater crowds later in the week.
 In the exhibition department yester- day judges continued their work in the poultry, textile and arts and woman's conserving departments. These will not be reported on until this morning. as there are so many contests that the judges asked for an extension of time in which to make up their final re- port.
 Fireworks Display Tonight.
 Today the Fair Association will put cn q new atraction in the way of eiab- crate fire works display tonight. To increase the attendance at the night exhibitions, it has been decided to re- duce the admission fee after 6 o'clock to 25 cents.
 The first of the fireworks displays will take place tonight at 8 o'clock. The display will be set off in the field in the race track, and those seated in the grandstand will have an excellent view.
 At ' o'clock RiccFs celebrated Con- cert Band will render a special concert, which will continue through the fire works display. The other free attrac- tions on the afternoon program will also be put on and a splendid evenings entertainment is assured those who attend.
 This will also be a special evening on the Curve and the prices of ad- mission will be reduced for those who attend. It is the purpose of the Fair Association to improve the night at- tendance, and with this end in view the Traction Compny will put on an extra number of closed cars to protect those who do not care to brave the cool air of these nights in going to the fair grounds in open cars.
 The prizes offered for the best bak ing in the woTnan's department Of the State Fair were won yesterday by Mrs. A. W. Linstedt. 5 Clayton Park, first prize; Mrs. w. N. Jones. Woodley Road. second prize. and Mrs. s. J. Cassels, 40 Perry Street. third prize.