The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-06-03
A GOOD HORSE SHOW.

A GOOD HORSE SHOW.
After much discussion the decis-
ion was reached to adopt the commit
tee report, thus designating Kup-
frians park as the official site for the
November fair. Speaking on the
question of selection, Capt. Welles
said that it would afford the oppor-
tunity of putting on a magnificent
horse show, one in which the best
stock in the city and section could
be displayed advantageously, and it
would also afford the opportunity of
harness races, with possible sand
wiching of a running race, to be con-
Quoted on plane that would call for
no criticism and would have the en-
dorsement of every preacher in the
city. He said that the management
of different fairs throughout the coun-
try were ready in their opinion to
pronounce such gatherings failures il
the horse show and harness driving
features are eliminated. Such a show
where the horses would play such
prominent daily part would interest
the ladies, who would be induced to
engage in the driving shows, and the
shows of such type would be
change of scene daily, and therefore
one to call for daily interest. He
said that it was all very true that
this section could, and did produce
very fine agricultural products but
once seen, the displays and exhibits
lost practically all their interest,
whereas the show of different horses
every day would serve daily attrac-
tion. Even should the park be illumi-
mated. and he urged the movement in
this respect, he said that the even
ing driving contests would prove gen.
orally attractive and would swell the
receipts to a good figure. He added
incidentally that all gambling, in any
form whatever, would be strictly for
bidden.
Mr.. Carney, the vice president from
Baldwin county, heartily supported
the ideas and opinions of Captain
Welles, saying that the betting fea-
ture would and must be strictly elimi-
| mated.
Mr.. Bingham also added his en-
dorsement to the horse show feature.
Mr.. Mcmillan suggested that an au-
tomobile show also be included as a
feature, and the suggestion will prob
ably later be acted upon favorably.
Secretary Watson moved that the
site committee be authorized to close
a contract with the management of
the park for the use of the fair, and
the motion prevailed.
TO ISSUE STOCK.
General Manager StOrrs brought
up the matter of issuing stock for
the purpose of raising necessary
funds to carry through the project,
and it was finally decided that certifi-
Gates be issued as soon as possible.
1t was finally decided to arrange for
a joint meeting of the Merchants AS
sociation, the Chamber of Commerce
and citizens, at which session the
stock will be disposed of. 1t was ex
planned yesterday that certificates
were not yet ready for issue but were
now in the press.
The WOman's Department was then
| brought up by Manager StOrrs and it
was decided to leave this feature
with the general manager, who is en-
powered to secure the service of a
| competent lady manager and to offer
reasonable compensation if neces-
sary.
1t was decided that all local off
GERS and directors be named as mem
f5ers of the stock soliciting commit
tee, and this was thought TO have
the double purpose of boosting the
meeting of the commercial bodies
and citizens, to be called at an early
date.
The attendance yesterday was
good. although many of the local
merchants misunderstood the hour or
the meeting, confusing the fair asso-
citation meeting with one of the Mer-
chants Association. which was
! scheduled for the afternoon.
Mr.. Urquhart, of Santa Rosa; Mr..
Carney and Mr.. Kohler, of Baldwin,
and a number from Escambia were
on hand, outside of members of the
Merchants Association.