The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1908-07-29
GRAND FORKS GREAT INTERNATIONAL EXPOSITION sHRR 81
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b The second day of the North Da-
o. International exposition was
US. IN under very depressing con-
dttiohs 81 rain having fallen dur
ing the eass4mssrs of the morning,
while several hes in the forenoon
there were showers, finally clearing
of however, leaving all in nice shape
for the afternoons show, which op-
ened promptly at $3.50 o'clock with an
immense attendance. Though the
fall Of moisture was decidedly heavy,
the track withstood It in splendid
shape and Is in condition for fast
travelling at all stages.
This is Fraternity day at the fair,
and as result the members of vari-
GUS fraternal lodges in the state are
here in force. Fraternity row Is one
of the very popular places on the
grounds, visitors from every section
going to the headquarters of their
lodges and making them their meet
ing place. With fourteen lodges rep
resented in the row, there are very
few lodge men but find the welcoming
hand. The Grand Forks lodges have
endeavored to make everything as
pleasant as possible for their guests
during the day, and are succeeding in
an admirable manner.
Special amusement features were
arranged for the afternoon which
were greatly enjoyed. This evening
there will also be large number of
added numbers, among these being
the automobile parade, automobile
race, bicycle race and other events.
The stage coach robbery, put on for
the first time Tuesday evening, will
be repeated. It is thriller from
start to finish, and proved to be the
big hit of the evening, bringing the
big crowds in the stands to their feet.
Judgings Started.
This morning the judgings in the,
different departments were COM
menced. In several Of the divisions,
the work is very hard, the competi-
ton being decidedly close. This is
especially true of the cattle depart
ment, where there is an immense ex-
hibit in almost every class. This
morning Prof. ]. H. Sheppard of Far
go started the work of Judging, it TAX
ing him about five hours to complete
one class. The Judging is equally
hard in many of the other depart
ments, thA, exhibits being 80 numerous
Fa16 fexcefieht all the way through.
y Tomorrow is East Grand Forks and,
Faynlsrszdly at the fair and it gives
promise Of excelling the other two
days in every way. There will be a
special train to the city from the Han
nah Zine Of the Great Northern, be-
ing scheduled to arrive here at 11:20
o'clock. This train will bear big
bunch OF excursionists for the ex-
position. East Grand Forks will have
a general holiday. Mayor Dunlevy
having Issued proclamation to the
business men of the city asking that
they all close their places tomorrow,
and many of them have agreed to do
80. Special accommodations will be
furnished for the visitors from that
side of the river.
Splendid Program.
The program for the day has been
arranged, and is one of the most at
tractive of the four days. The big
feature will be the stock parade, to
take place at o'clock on the race
track. There will also be some spe-
cial added features, tug-of-war be-
ing one of the big numbers for the
evening. The farmers will also be
we'll cared for during the day there
being some special numbers for their
benefit It will be big day from
start to finish, and the large crowds
are certain to receive the best of en-
tertainment.
The Grand Forks Agricultural So
ciety. which has the direction of the
exposition in charge, is certainly es-
tablishing q new standard of clean
Illness in North Dakota fairs. Not
single gambling device has been al
lowed on the grounds, grating
schemes Of every kind being barred.
The concessions are Of the very
cleanest in every respect that could
possibly be secured The shows of
the Parker Amusement company are
also Of very high moral standard,
condition seldom seen in such or
ganizations. Every show on the
grounds is open and above aboard.
Even the selling of pools has been
forbidden, and betting on the races is
therefore absent.
PULLING CONTEST FRIDAY
Polk and Grand Forks County Farm.
ers Eligible In Pulling Contest
for Valuable Prizes.