The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-21
Things Are Assuming Shape at Grounds.
THOUSANDS VISIT THE PARK
Great Interest Shown tn Work in
 All Departments.
Many Carloads of Exhibits are Arriy- ing Daily and are Being Arr ranged by Small Army
 of worI<men.

Montgomery's second annual Fair has assumed proportions which indicate that when the gates are thrown open on Thursday. the greatest show ever prepared in the State will be ready for the public.
 Several thousand people visited the Fair grounds yesterday afternoon, and the Traction Company was taxed be-, yond limit to handle those who went out for one last look before the open ing day. They found busy scene, with great deal already accom- plished.
 The Fair grounds and Fair build ings already present gala appear. ance. Flags are flying. and bunting Is streaming from the interior or the buildings, the grand stand and the amusement places. A small army of carpenters, electricians. decorators and attaches engaged in various duties are at work, and the place that has re- mained in desolation since the last Fair Is rapidly assuming the propor- tfons of a busy. thriving community arr ranged for pleasure and instruction,
 Secretary Robert Tait is having his hands full with experimenting the work that is being rushed to compie- tfon so that when the gate sare thrown open Thursday there will remain nothing to be done. After the gates are open, not nall will be driven, ana nothing except the 1abors in con- ductinE such a large enterprise Will pc done.
 Twenty-fve Cars of Exhibits.
 Tn the main building exhibits are already being installed. Six car loads arrived yesterday, and will be un- loaded this morning. so that they can be set up immediately. A numper or u and f0. morrow no less than twenty-five cars are expected,
 The grand stand at the race track has been decorated, and the track is in uerfect conditions. Carpenters were busy yesterday finishing the paddock, which will be located near the western end of the grand stand
 A representative of the concessions departrnent for the amusement Midway was bnsily engaged with electricians laying oR the grounds for9the location of tha amusements, and locating the lights for them. The Midway VIII pc along the walk from the main entrance, and there will be no less than thirty nigh -class shows as Montgomery VIII get the pick of the attractions .nas have been at Nashville, 6lrhinsnaiA' Selma and other cities
 Rim Game of Football.
 Tba work of laying off and prepar- ,nc the football field for the great game between Georgia ana Aiapanla next Saturday afternoon has been com pleted. This field is directly Tn front of the grand stand, and IS as smootn as a billiard table. It Is littie nara %, tonthaiI. but special request was wade bv both Georgia and Alabama to nave the earth solid. so the packs could show some speed.
 Trba foothall game will be the great ast attraction of the week perhaps. Secretary Tait announced yesteruay that there will be no extra charge TOT this. not even for seats Tn the grand stand ssThe one price or aomlssloh VII VII entitle visitors to see the game, ana to hava a comfortable seat while view ing it. .u. .e .ha AIaharna team the game will be cailed at 2:30 o'clock sharp, and 1t Is expected that no less than 1O.O0o people wifi tourney to the fair grounds to see the struggle. ,,, from Tuscaloosa, and the most intense interest prevails over the entire state M inc outcome of this game. especially aimee it is known that Georgia is strengthening the eleven that will wear the red and black against the Ala bamians.
 Joe Rossiter, veteran or the famous Savannah Athletic team. will be in the game with Georgia, having recently Inatriculated for the agricultural de- partment. Rossiter will probably be used in the line. where he was recog- nized two years ago. as one of the best tackles of the season. He was men tioned by several for the all-Southern.
 The full program for the opening day has not yet been completed. as there n..n fax Af definitely decided on. The full pro-