The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-15

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 Confederate day drew a crowd of im- mense proportions to the State Fair yes- terday. The day opened cloudy and re- mained that way until the middle of the afternoon, when old Sol burst forth in all his glory and shed his golden beams upon the thousands who had braved the threat ening weather.
 He broke from behind a bank of black clouds at precisely the moment Rube Shields named the winners in the baby show, the first beam striking squarely upon Rube's proboscis and bursting into a thousand glints upon his Kalamazoo face Then the populace knew that His Brightness had displayed the same fear which Mel Drennen did-afraid to be the judge of the baby show.
 Drennen had consented to act as judge of the baby show, but when Mrs. John B. Reid looked for him at the appointed time it was discovered that he had fitted away as the snowbirds in June In dis traction Mrs. Reid searched for judge, but in all Fairview there was not to be found man with nerve sufficient Finally Rube strolled by at a seven league-boots walk, noticed the perplexed look upon her face and sized up the sit uation. "oh, don't worry, I'll be the judge. I'm not afraid; I was once baby myself and won a thousand prizes" He plunged into the array of rattles and fiuffness, and the following is the result:
 Under One Year-First prize, Feraby Ellen Hall, 5; second prize. Mamie Louise Smith, one dozen Bert G. Covell photos.
 Between One and Two Years-B'irst prize. Addie Glenn, s5; second prize. Ame- lia Blanch Brown, one dozen Birmingham View company photos.
 Between Two and Four Years-First prize. Elizabeth Shelton Reid, s5; second prize, Mary Deason, one dozen photos, Russell Bros, Ensley.
 Between Four and Five Years-First prize, Purser Deveares, $5.
 There were babies galore, and how Rube ever managed to select the prize winners was a wonder to the masculine sex, none of whom could be drawn closer than 100 yards of the scene of the show. A re- porter succeeded in getting this close, but any endeavor to edge closer found him strangely weak-kneed, and he viewed 1t at distance. After a careful survey he stood ready to swear that there were contest, and that the man who first thought of race suicide was an unthinlx- ing, unknowing being. A long distance observation finally brought the decision from him that it was the greatest bunch of the "cutest kidlets that ever were"
 After the awarding of the prizes Old Sol spread out in all his glory and placed a golden crown of glory upon the day. It aroused the spirit of the crowd and sparkling eyes and merry jests told @ tale of happiness. They wandered through the exhibit halls, in the chicken show, along the live stock stalls, church booths and midway; watched the great free attractions in front of the grand stand and admired the beauty and talent of the maidens composing the NaVassar band.
 It was a day of days and the merri- ment lasted until late in the night. The last cars had left and their passengers about had time to reach home when Jupiter Pluvius loosened the meshes of his handbag and sent a shower, of hail upon the land, then followed it up with a heavy sprinkle, just enough to put the grounds in fine condition for the thous- ands of small feet which will attend the fair today this being childrens day
 A few of the prizes for woman's handi- work were awarded yesterday for cake and candy.
 The following were the winners:
 Mrs. N W. Proctor-Greatest number of first prizes in cakes; Hoosier kitchen cabinet.
 Mrs. G. E. Brown-A. & P. store prize, $5 for best special cake made with their spices.
 Best white cake, Mrs. Thomas spen- cer; barrel Roller Champion flour.
 Best candy. Mrs. N. W. Proctor (given by A. S. Smith,. set gold buttons.
 Other prizes will be awarded today. The following ladies have booths: No. 1, Mrs R. B. Broyles, Woodlawn. No. ?. Miss M c. Hood, city. No 8, Mrs. N. W. Proctor, Woodlawn. No. 1, Mrs. D. Johnson. Fairview station. No. 6. Mrs. Cowan, Gadsden No. 8, Mrs. D. c. r.ox,on Urafrx1ow tot tfau