Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-30
STAFFORD SPRINGS FAIR.
-Children's Day on Wednesday-Bie Crowd We'll Entertained-PIenty of Diversion for All Corners.

The annual fair cf the Stafford Springs Agricultural society opened on Wednesday. Tuesday the day set for the opening of the fair. proved stormy, with the result that Tuesdays pro- gramme was given Wednesday,
 Never in the years that fairs have been given here was there a more nearly nerfect day for fair than Wednesday. The air was clear, crisp and balmy, and the sun shone all day long from a sky of blue.
 The crowds began to arrive at the grounds as soon as the gates were open and steady stream of people on foot and in teams kept up all through the morning and afterward. Many came by trolley from Rockville and Hartford and the intervening towns. The trains on the Central Vermont were, well crowded with fair goers. who hustled out to the grounds early and spent the whole day and much eood coin n-yiewing the different ex- hibits and taking in the many shows and attractions along the Midway. which this year is as lively and .in- teresting as ever.
 Children's Day.
 Wednesday was childrens day. All the schools in the borough were closed during the afternoon and hundreds cf the little folks poured into tn. grounds at an early hour and stayed until the closing of the gates.
 No admission fee was charged them and they had free access to the grand stand But they seemed to have plen- ty of money to spend, and the candy. peanut and popcorn stands did thriv- ing business supplying their wants.
 They manifested much interest iE visiting and viewing the different ex- hbits. The freedom of the fair from games of chance, gambling and shows Of questionable nature is noticeable Children and their elders viewed with Tuch interest the excellent platform shov. which has been provided by the management for the entertainment of the patrons of the fair. This feature embraces many performers who have gained euviable populations in the leading vaudeville houses of the coun- try
 Foot Guard Band.
 The Governors Foot Guard band ot Hartford. which will furnish the music for the three days, was on hand and gained much praise from the crowd, who listened with pleasure to the se- lections. so well rendered by this, one Of the best bands of the state.
 One Race Run.
 On account /of it being childrens day the racing card was not as lengthy or as speedy as will be offered today and Friday. only one race being run.
 The different exhibitors worked hard all day getting their exhibits in read mess for today when the judging for prizes will begin.
 One of the noticeable features of the fair this year was the increased number of dining tents and restau- rants where anything could be had from a hot dog to a. turkey dinner, with cranberry sauce. celery. meats, etc.
 Excellent Exhibits.
 ThereAis an excellent exhibit of farm and garden produce in the main hall and the fancy and needlework attract cd many admiring spectators during the day
 Drills and Fancy Drumming.
 The F,at7ier Mathew drum corps of Springfield was present and gave a number of exhibition drills and fancy drumming.
 Deputy Sheriff Helm has charge of the. police force and good order is maintained. All of the schools and business places will be closed today (Thursday), and the managers are preparing to accommodate large crowd.
 The Races.
 2.2s Class. Trot. and 2.35 Class. Pace @Purse 1, szoo; as r