The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-08
Aerop|ane Flights, Football Game and Other AttraC-
 ti0nS This Afternoon
FREE ACTS ARE GREATEST
 EVER SEEN IN THE CITY
Races and Other Track Events Post pOned Yesterday But Everything Is Expected to Go as It Was
 Scheduled to Go Today

The first great crowd is expected at the fair today.
 For the first time a complete pro- gramme win be carried out with a foot ball game thrown in It is believed that the weather will permit the aeroplane flights, the horse races. and motor cycle races.
 The football game between Howard and Clemson will be played under any cir oumstances, as the management is ready to flood the gridiron with sawdust In a few minutes
 Folowing the concert by the NaVassar Ladies' band at Il o'clock, the aeroplane flight by Parmelee, the horse races and free attractions will go on as quickly as possible, in order to clear the field for the football game, which begins at 3:3O D. m. Parmelee will probably fly be- tween the halves of the game, and the whole free act performance will be re- peated at night.
 Triumph Over Wind and Cold
 The spirit of the fair triumphed over wind and cold and threatening clouds yesterday, and between 5000 and 5000 peo- pie passed through the gates to witness the great exposition of Alabama's prod ucts and resources and to enjoy the elab- crate programme which was carried out.
 The features of the day were the first appearance Of the NaVassar Ladies' band, the free attractions, and the open ing of the midway. From an agricultur- al and exhibit standpoint the fairs worth had already been proven, and after the band concert by the ladies 1t was con- ceded that they had lost none of their art and were even more capable than ever of pleasing the ear with the varied tones of 40 instruments. The ladies not only excel in the soft sweet tones, but have all the power and strength which would characterize a band of the same number of men.
 As to the free attractions, c. W. Uf- ford, president of last years fair, said They are flne-better than we have ever had before-just as good as any circus In the business. They will delight men, women and children
 Midway Full of Fun
 The midway Is the same old midway, the place for froic and fun. laughter and confetti. However, 1t is absolutely new 10 the Birmingham public, and has sev- eral exceptional shows which will prove just as popular the many other i'm provements are doing. Bigger and bet ter" the motto of the fair, has been real ized, as was testified by all who passed through the grounds yesterday.
 But even then three of the greatest att fractions were not seen on account of the wind and mud. Parmelee, the man-bird, watched the wind constantly until dark, hoping the gale would cease, but 1t was never calm enough for him to attempt a flight in the Wright machine. Had there been an even wind he might have made the attempt. but it came in squalls, and from several points of the compass. He declared that the risk of running the machine was too great.
 The races were also called off on &C., count of the muddy track but Secretary Chaffee stated that he thinks it will be sufficiently dry this afternoon to try the 217 pace and the 2;24 trot. If con- ditions permit the first heat in the cham pionship motorcycle race will be pulled off between Stubbs and Mitchell.
 Begins With Band Concert
 The programme yesterday began at l o'clock with the band concert The Ma Vassars brought down the crowd with 'Knight for a Day. by Hubbell, and Love Sparks" by Holzman. To a pop ular medley they sang and whistled the choruses, making a big hit The band has an unlimited supply of instruments with which to make their music attrac- tive. The anvils and forges surround ing the group of trimly dressed beauties will be used later to good effect. The young ladies appear in the afternoon in red-braided coats and at night in white.
 Last night Miss Gilda Mccoy rendered a beautiful vocal selection, with the band accompaniment, and favored with an encore several times.
 Fine Free Acts
 Taken collectively 1t Is difficult to select the best of the free acts. They variety which is not usual. The Waka- hama Japanese troup opened with their remarkable juggling and equilibrium stunts. It includes three tiny little Japs, who seem to have no backbones, and an unlimited supply of nerve. One young ster submitted to being tossed around in any manner on the feet of juggler. and all their work was extremely grace ful.
 The BottomIey troupe undoubtedly did the most sensational casting act ever witnessed in Birmingham. They go the limit in f1inging each other through the air, and then a little bit more.
 To the children there is no feature of the programme so popular as Howard s animal circus, in which four ponies and half dozen dogs occupy the center of the stage. Though but 15 minutes are required, they are chuck full of acting by the little animals that calls forth loud applause.
 The Curzon Sisters are really what they call themselves, Aerial Butterflies. " When they appeared last night under the powerful searchlight, flying through the air with colors flaming and waving through space, all the time hanging by their teeth, a small sized sensation was created. They claim to have the most beautiful outdoor performance in ex- istence.
 The fun came when Morris and Morris two mighty clowns, began their exhi- bition of fun on broomstick." They rnimicked everything from a Scottish Highlander to collie dog, and as ''strong mem they outgeneraled Hercu- les.
 Frank and True Rice appeared In front of the grandstand in their bounding hay wagon, and immediately started a grand stand scream. "Amandie" and "Rube'' bounded and turned and Topped in the hay, or rather on the canvass which was concealed under 1t. to the delight ot everyone.
 Sensational Japanese Act
 The programme was appropriately