The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1910-09-21
Rainy and Cloudy Weather
Marks the Opening of
the Third Day.
AWARDS OF PRIzEs
Program for the Day Fea-
tured by Grand Live
Stock Procession.


the third day of the forty-fourth an
nuaI fair OF the West virginia Gem
trail Agricultural and Mechanical So
ciety but there was a large attendance.
The program for the day consisted
OF examiuatIons of stock. a grand pro-
cesSi6n OF yyipners, six races includ-
ing a rnoter cycle race, band con-
certs and Various other amusements.
The annual election of directors
Will be held tomorrow. six are to be
chosen to serve two years. Those
whose term expires are c. c. South
ern. James H. Mines. S. C. Denham.
r. b. IIaymaker and E. b. Deison.
The vacancy caused ny the death
of b. b. Stout Is the other dictatorship
to be filled.
Booths Are Well Pa5tronIzcd.
A popular stand is the booth at the
corner of the Floral Hall. where
cakes pies. salads. ice cream, lemon
ado, sandwiches and other fine eata-
bles are sold Several ladies of the
city are in charge of the booth, the
proceeds being used for the benefit of
st. Mary's hospital, which does a great
deal of charitable work. The booth Is
enjoying large patronage.
Floral Hall.
Passing into the Floral Hall, the
tasteful arrangement of its artistic dis
plays Is the first thing that attracts
ones attention.
There is a fine rug display by the
Parsons+Souders Company, the COM
pany having also black and white
millinery and tadies' furnishings dis
play. the color scheme of which is
wholly white and black
a very fine moose skin hearth rug
is also displayed, the moose having
been shot four years ago In Canada
several hundred miles above Toronto.
by L. A. kennedy. of stealey Heights.
who still has possession of the rug.
A creditable piece of tapestry draw
ing. executed by little Miss Virginia
Gaylord. who is only eleven years of
age, is also on display. 1t is an ex-
cellent piece of work. although it was
submitted in competition with a paint
ing by a more experienced artist
which received first premium.
Another painting, done by local
artist, is also on display, representing
a scene of Smiths ford, a mile from
Lost Creek. Those who have seen the
ford, say the painting is very realistic.
The picture received first premium In
Its class
A number OF photographs are on
exhibition, several OF which were talk
en- by the Our Way Studio and receiv-
ed first premium
Fine Exhibit of Schools.
The work of the school children de-
serves a great deal of praise. The
collection comprises water color paint
ing and drawings. pencil and pen
sketches. and souvenir booklets OF va
IL, To
higher grades, and reflects much cred
1t upon these youthful artists.
Owing to the large number OF en-
tries. the work Of judging was not
completed Tuesday especially in the
case OF the floral exhibit. which was
Judged Wednesday morning.
A pleasurable feature of the Floral
Hall is the StleT piano display, which
has piano player in connection to
furnish music for the crowds. One
OF their pianos, the Shaw, received
first premium.
The Machinery Hall.
A popular guessing contest is being
conducted by the Palace Furniture
and Plano Company, in the old Ma
chinery Hall, each visitor Of the booth
being given a chance to guess the
number of hazel nuts in large cedar
chest. The nearest Euesser will re-
ceive a fine rug, valued at $25.
Another contest is being found at
the Home Furnishing ComPany's
booth. guesses being on the length OF
a large ball of coarse Irvine. foot in
diameter. suspended above the booth
The company has also a dining room
suite of ''rumcd oak n new fashion
in oak finishes, and several nice brass
dg HtanlaV
The Fuel CITY Furnishing Company
has a nicely furnished booth, and is
presenting the visitors with various
advertising souvenirs. e. S. Wallis
mas charge of the Caraja coffee booth
and F. C. WEIGH is showing the far
n1ers the advantage of "A pumping sys
tenn. whereby gasoline engine fur
nishes power for electric lighting. and
pumps water from the farm source o
supply into hot water heater, ane
docs various other farm chores
The ClarksburE Lumber and Plan
ing MN has collection OF native
woods on display. and W. =. Hnrsee'
M me collection OF harness on ex
FHafF J. - -. -T