The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-28
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Manager 1'l,co. II. Coleman Has
Important Conference Witt,
Directors.
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Fine Record Of New Manager,
Who Has Had Series OF
Successes.
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Mr.. Theodore II. Coleman, the newly
! appointed manager of the Virginia
state Fair is man of national repu-a
tation in his particular line OF work,
and is recognized as one of the most
astute fair managers In the entire
country. Ills acquaintance with cNhi-
btors and horsemcn extends from
ocean to ocean, and in his selection to-
the responsible and trying position Of
manager of the fair. the directors be-
licve they have chosen wisely and we'll.
Mr.. Co.eman will not only bring to the
fair his years of experience
and progressive ideas, but also
a full Knowledge of what
tho pubic wants Fifteen years ago
he made a great success of the Hornell
Exposition at Hornell. N. y, going
from there to the New York State
Fair at Syracuse, N. y. where he was
'the mnp behind the gun" for many
years. bringing this fair up from a
loosing proposition to a financial sue
cess, and maKing 1t popular insti-
tuition with the public.
1t is said that in the first year of
the Coleman management of the fair
he more than doubled the gate receipts.
and presented q program to the peo-
pie the like of which they had never
seen. Resigning from the New York
State Fair, he was elected secretary of
the Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, Fair,
and his success at that city is n matter
of recent record. Mr. Coleman has
been secretary of the New York State
Trotting Horse breeders Association.
which had much to do with the legisla-
ton favorable to the horse breeding
interests OF that State. He was also
secretary of the New York State Trot-
ting Circuit for many years. and in adt
dition to the large fairs. he has also
managed many race-meetings over the
tracks at PouEhkeepsie. Albany. Utica,
Syracuse, Rochester. Geneva Elmira,
Bingllamton. and CORTLAND, n. Y. He
was also a member of the board of stew
ards OF the Grand Circuit for three
years. and is now the secretary of the
Big Fair Circuit, which comprises the
leading fairs of New Jersey Pennsyl-
vania. and Maryland. Mr.. Coleman is
man of pleasing personality, hard
worker. and 1t is said of him that he
is never TOO busy to talk with any
body, or that any detail ever escapes
his attention.
Directors Enthusiastic.
The directors are very enthusiastic
over the outlook for the future, and
believe. with Mr.. Coleman. that the
State Fair Will soon take rank with
the biggest in the country. Plans were
formulated yesterday afternoon where
by work of the grounds will be COM
menced without delay and 1t is the
intention to have everything in COM
plete order by August list. a great
program OF special events Will be Of
fered 10 the public this year. A large
stage Will be erected opposite the
grandstand. and on this free vaude-
vile performance will be given every
morning and afternoon, consisting OF
the best and most refined open-air
acts obtainable. The track events will
consist of trotting pacing and run
ming races. and steeplechases. 1t IS
thought that one purse of $1,000 Will
be given, to be called the City of Ric-
mond Purse, and also four other races
of $1,000 each. The size of these pur-
ses will attract the best and most IA
pected that the show of live stock and
year, and pans are already under way
whereby many noted herds OF cattle
will be shown here that have never
been seen in this section. One Of the
big features of the fair will be clean
and attractive Midway. most of the
features of which will be brought
here dirccta from Coney Island. N. Y
The management will eliminate abso-
lutely from the grounds anything that
will offend the eyes or cars of tho
most fastldious. 1t being the aim to
run clean, modern fair of the first
class. with both plenty of educational
and arnuIonent features.