The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1908-09-25

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Tennessee Colored Fair Association is
a matter Of history. In a blaze of
glory, as it were, the last performance
was held at Greenwood Park Satur-
day night before the largest evening
crowd Of the week. The entertain
ment furnished on the last night mer-
tied the largest attendance present,
several special features being intro
duced.
The members of the Association
are highly pleased with the generous
support they have received on their
first fair. So well pleased are they
that the announcement was made on
the closing night that the Tennessee
Colored State Fair is a permanent in
stitution. Next year, with the expert
ence gained in fair management to aid
them, they will have bigger, bright
er, better show.
The attendance throughout the week
was large, possibly averaging 1000
paid admission daily The banner
crowd of the week, however, was
present Thursday, when Company G.,
the local company of the state militia,
gave a sham battle. The company
was divided. One part representing
the attacking forces at the battle of
San Juan while the other was on the
defensive. Capt. Bowman's company,
who have the reputation of being the
best drilled company in the state,
acted we'll their part sent home many
pleased spectators when the days
show was over.
The horse show and tournament held
each night proved one Of the popular
attractions. Many fine specimens Of
horse flesh were brought into the ring
on the several nights, and with the
ring under the direction of Mr.. J.
Frank Battle, they were shown to
their best advantage. Many of those
attending the evening show were sur
prised to see that so many of Nash
ville's citizens owned such fine horses
and buggies. Likewise great surprise
was evident on the faces of many when
they witnessed such a great display of
horsemanship on the part of the men
and women participating in the con-
tests.
Between some contests and while
others were in progress the I. 0. l.
Band under the direction of Prof. S.
s. Hughes rendered popular airs.
Another source of amusement, and
by far one of the most popular of the
whole fair was the acrobatic work OF
the Martin Brothers and the contor-
tionist act of Mr. Robert Ralph.
These three men showed marked
ability in their different lines of
work which was quickly apprecia-
ated by the spectators. Few of those
present knew these men as residents
of Nashville, which they are.
The exhibits in all parts of the fair
were indeed representative for a first
fair. Some of the finest specimen OF
live stock ever shown in the state were
on exhibition and it is hardly to be
doubted but those that drew the blue
ribbon, would receive the same at any
fair where ever exhibited. Likewise
the exhibition of thoroughbred poul-
try was notable
In the women's department the eX-
hibition of jellies, preserves, cakes
and similar articles was one of the
finest collections of the fair. From
time immemorial our women have
been queens in the culinary art and
they fully exhibited their rights to
still rule by the samples they had on
exhibition. In art and the more hom-
lier domestic exhibits, a fine showing
was made.
The exhibition of the live stock de-
partment and the women's department
has created an interest that will bear