The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-22
NOISE AND
 ANIMATION These Are Features of
 the Fair. SOME LIVE STOCK IS JUDGED Speakers of Day Were Governor and Dr. J. w. Abercrombie. Governor Conner Spoke on Prohibition and Other Things, Though He Was Invited to Make an
 Educational Address.


 at the fair Wednesday as there were Tuesday. The news of the magnifi- cent pyrotechnical display Tuesday night has gone all over town and it's praise was justly deserved. Early the crowds began to stream to the grounds and slight suggestion of future .rain in the atmosphere only augmented the crowds. who evidently did not want to sacrifice the chance of the beautiful day for others when 1t might be typ- ical fair week weather
 Before the races started the grand stand was crowded to capacity and yet The Curve" was doing a splendid bus The shows yeowling, drumming, and doing everything under the sun to catch the eyes of the people passing in the great throng.
 The day really began with the speak ing in the main building. pr. J. ", Abercrombie of Tuscaloosa, President of the University, delivered an address on the subject of free education In the rural districts. pointing out the im- portance of schools being provided for the farmers children, the necessity of higher education to correspond with tho scientific development of modern farming.
 Governor B. B, Conner spoke next. being introduced to the great ~throng that had gathered to hear the speakers by Mir. J.l A. Wilkinson, Commission CT of Agriculture. Governor Conner spoke also of educational work, eiab- orating on the subject. He also spoke feelingly in the interest of the Dem ocratic ticket in the coming national election. The Governor finished his address with high tribute to the last Legislature.
 In the course of his talk the Gov ernor touched not lightly on the pro- hibition question, speaking in the in- terest of that cause and pointing out the good that had already been done. When the speaking ended the audi tors turned their attention to the ex- hibits of womans' work on the floor above the improvised auditorium. This department is not overcrowded with all sorts of work as it was last year, the Idea of Manager H. c. Davidson and Mrs. J. c. Cross, who are actively in charge of the exhibits. being to makes a show more of quality than quantity.
 Beautiful needlework is exhibited on every hand, dainty laces and all sorts Of fancy. things that are a closed bool; to just ordinary men. But the women understand and appreciate and the way they coo and gasp over the creations Is endorsement enough for the work of this section of the department
 Art Is Conspicuous.
 Art has been given a conspicuoui e place in the womans department, tn. work of Miss L. 1T. Aharcouet and her pupils making a display that open, ed the eyes of many to the advance. ment made in the last few years iu this department of education in the city.
 Miss Aharcouet has several rninfa- lures displayed. that would cause even a Scarborough to open his eyes in a al nk fn h fe dainty work. But perhaps the burnt china work taught, painted and burnt in the city. is the most interesting part of this display. The work of Miss Aharcouet would compare favorablS with the best anywhere.
 One of Miss Aharcouet's pupils, Miss Netta Wescott. of Montgomery. who by the way. Is but 14 years old, is ex ceptionally well done. the dainty col ors blending and shading in a wa. that bespeaks glowing future fol the young artist.
 On around toward the end of thi department Is something that men cal understand-things to eat. Biscuit that look like they would melt at touch, great jars of preserves that il the light wink affectionately at tn, biscuits. The cakes, though, are al upfailing source of wonder and env! to the small boys. who glare balefull!
 
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 The poultry exhibits this year ar, very interesting They are all home grown fowls and speak well for tn advancement of this industry in Ala bama- Instead of. as formerly. whil the farmers were being educated fl this line. having nothing but foreigI fowls here to capture the premium and be taken away. the exhibits rep resent home industry alone and tn fowls are for sale. 1t being the idei of M. c. Scott, manager of the depart ment. to distribute good lines of stocl about the State and improve the qual ity of the lines in Alabama.
 The exhibits of J. M. EthridRe, NJ B. Houghton and W. F. Aycock arr very fine. White and barred leghorn and wyandottes toulouse geese, PekiI ducks and Rhode Island reds are seel everywhere. 1t being the idea of thu management to promote the cultiva tion of these breeds in the State. t which Alabama seems exceptional! we'll adapted.
 Livestock wns Judged.
 Some of the livestock was judged Wednesday with the following results J. B. Mitchell carried off the blut ribbon with the best 2-year- jack D. &. Simons taking second money Craig Smith showed the best pair O mules Abraham Brothers coming sec ond. Craig Smith had entered the bes single mule; Mcqueen Smith had thu finest herd of mule colts, but wal closely seconded by D. S. Simmons.
 The big Angus bull in the cattle sheds is drawing all sorts of attention and certainly the huge fellow comei by his honors deservedly. The live stock show has filled up now and il