The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1907-08-15
CENTRAL MAINE FAIR FOR 1907.
BIGGER, BETTER and BRIGHTER THAN EVER.
The University City VIII Make You Glad That Occasion.
DAILY PROGRAMME

OAILE FNONNfAlVhlEAL
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7
PREPARATION DAY
Grounds and buildings open from A. NJ. to 10
? NJ to exhibitors and their assistants only. All
exhibits in the Industrial and Manufactures De
nartments must be in place on Saturday evening
The grounds and buildings will be closed to all on
Sunday
FIRST DAY-MONDAY, SEPTEMBER
CHILDRENS DAY.
On the opening day Children under IS years OF
age will be admitted free. The Coliseum and the
Exhibition Halls will be especially devoted to the
entertainment of the young people, and efhclent
committees composed of both ladies and gentle
men will devote the day to the children. his is
also the day of the Baby Show, and this year it
will surpass anything attempted in Maine
before Full particulars elsewhere.
The Judging of animals will also be commenced
If II o'clock and the entire exhibition will be in
full swing Cavalcade of animals the track at
Il A. NJ.
Racing on the track will commence promptly at
I p. M. Classes will be three year olds and under
trot 2.28 trot and pace, and 24o trot
The grounds will be illuminated in the evening
as usual and there will be racing and athletic sports
on the track, the program to close with a fine dis
play of fireworks.
SECOND DAY-TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10
NELSON DAY.
This will be the day devoted TO the show OF the
get of Nelson zoo, and Wilkes 857I, and their de
scendants. Both horses will be shown with their
get in the quarter stretch particulars OF which Will
be given later This is the day for awarding prizes
in the floral exhibit in the Coliseum. Cavalcade OF
animals at II A M
p NJ The classes will be 800 minute pace, 2.I7
pace 2.2I pacing stake, In the evening there Will
racing and athletic sports on the track to conclude
with fine display of fireworks
THIRD DAY-WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER II
GRANGE DAY.
This will be devoted to promoting the interests
of the Patrons of Husbandry. State Master Gard
ner and the Executive Committee of the State
Grange will have charge of the programme. Reg-
listers will be provided at the Grange headquarters,
and the Subordinate Oranges making the best
showing will be given souvenirs.
In the Coliseum ladies will receive the awards
on flour in the Great Bread Contest. Full partcu-
lars elsewhere. Cavalcade of animals at II a. M,
Racing on the track will commence promptly at
?. NJ. The classes will be 800 minute trot, 2.33
trot and pace, 2.I4 pacing stake, and three year
old and under pace. In the evening there will be
very attractive program the track, to conclude
with display of fireworks
FOURTH DAY-THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER IL
GOVERNORS DAY.
Governor Cobb and staff and the members OF the
Council, together with President Fellows OF the
University of Maine, Commissioner of Agriculture
Gilman Commissioner of Highways Sargent, and
other distinguished officials will have the honor OF
entertaining Sir Wifred Laurier, Premier of Can
ada on that occasion, and these distinguished gen
tlemen will occupy seats on the platform IN front
OF the Grand Stand. Prizes will be awarded on
Art Exhibits and Photographs in the Coliseum
At o'clock will come the Cavalcade OF prize ami
mails around the track headed by the band. No
prize winner unless especially exempt will receive
his premium if he fails to appear IN the Cavalcade
Racing the track will commence promptly at
?. M. Glasses will be the Free for All pace, 223
tro and pace, and the 23o pacing stake. The usual
attractive evening program will be provided, con-
Guiding with fine display of fire works.
FIFTH DAY-FRIDAY. SEPTEMBER -
OLD FOLKS DAY.
The management are determined that this shall
be anything but the proverbal unlucky day and
special effort will be made to make it very happy
day for the old people, and all Is years OF age and
upward will be admitted free by applying at the
window of the Treasurer, giving name and age
Souvenirs will also be given to the Oldest single
man and the oldest single lady present, and one
Ia the oldest couple. We planning to make
Tins sort of family reunion day and every effort
VIII be put forward to give all those who attend
the best entertainment of their lives. There will
be cavacade of animals at II A. M. and the
Awards will be made on the hand painted china
and the embroderies and fancy work in the Coli
>elm.
ON the track there will be great program. The
10 pace, the 2.23 stake, and the eco pacing
lake will be pulled off. These three events will
he Tor 5000 purses The last of the evening enter
'anments will be given and the Fire Works and
the general program will be unusually attractive.
SIXTH DAY-SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER IA
GET AWAY DAY.
Completion of all unfinished races and amuse-
laents and removal of exhibits from the grounds
and buildings. Exhibits will be at the risk OF eX
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