The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-15
With the sacred concert today and the


 With the sacred concert today and the daring and sensational aeroplane | flights by Beachey and Hamilton, the seveth annual State Fair, will be brought to a close.
 That it has been a success has been evidenced by the immense crowds that have visited the fair grounds daily. That it was the biggest, best and most attractive fair in the history of the association is everywhere conceded, and space forbids the many glowing express sions and words of deep appreciation that the thousands of visitors have bestowed on the great exposition. Unmistakably, the great feature of the open air attractions has been the marvellous aeroplane flights made by the peers of the American ayiators, Lincoln Beachey and Charles K. Hamil- ton. The two daring bird men" have furnished many a thriller" during the past week, but the climax will come this afternoon when the two skillful and interpid aviators will endeavor to establish a new record for altitude and speed.
  record for altitude, while Hamilton has world wide reputation for long dis tance flights and other feats. The thousands that have visited the fair grounds during the progress of the fair have been unstinted in their praise of the daring and skill of the high flyers" and it is expected that a great crowd will assemble this afternoon to witness the wonderful and daring flights.
 Football Day Football day brought out vast crowd yesterday, and splendid game was witnessed between the Universities of Alabama and Georgia. Fully 16,O0O people passed the gates. The college boy was much in evidence and the bright colors of the university added touch of color to the immense crowd that filled the grandstand. Crimson and white was displayed everywhere and the happy rollicking college boys kept things "humming". with their col lege yells. Beachey and Hamilton made their usual flight and the free attrac- tions were put on as usual The motor
 
 interesting and everyone present thor oughly enjoyed the day. The night performance was one of the best that has been given during the fair. The free acts elicited much ap- plause as did the magnificent pyrotech- nic display.
 The "Battle in the Clouds was realistic and thrilling, while the set pieces ana ST ecial designs were beautiful in the ex- trcme. The golden shower was magnif- cent The feature that caught the crowd, however, was Roosevelt in Africa" The animal and forest effect was splendid. As with a final outburst of rockets, real fire and golden shower the words Good night appeared in blaze of light and the Far was brought to close. Officials Pleased Everyone is delighted with the success of the Fair. It was brought about by splendid work on the part of the manage ment and the faithfulness of the active officials. Those who are largely respon' sible for the grand results are:
 B. B. Burton, president; George A. Blinn. vice president; Betram Jacobs. treasurer; Frank P. Chaffee, secretary.
 Executive Committee-John L. Parker, chairman: Jack Adams, c. W. Ufford, Coman Blach, J. H. Holcombe, R. A. Brown, A. H. Ford. .
 Directors-Jack Adams, Eugene Flies, John w. O'Neill. Robert H. Baugh, A H. Ford, John l.. Parker, Colman .Blach, J. H. Holcombe, l.. Pizitz, George N. Blinn, Betram Jacobs, George D. Key holds, R. A. Brown. A. w. B. Johnson, J. N. Rose, J. Burger, M. V. Joseph. Her man Saks, R. D. Burnett, Ferd Marx, H. G. Seibels, Sol Caheen, G. B. McVay, c. w. Ufford, w. T. Cox, M. A. Myatt, George McCleery.
 Department Superintendents-Ra and horse show, Moxie Fies; cattle and sheep, w. F. Matthew's swine, M. C. Algood, agriculture and farm products. John H. Adams; poultry and pet stock, E. H. Galusha dairy department, s. D. Dow; woman's and floral departm ,nts, Mrs. J. B. Reid; educational department, T. c. Young; mines, minerals and in dustrial arts, w. H. Brannon; merchants display, Harry Jones; grounds and build ings. J. B. Morson: director of amuse- ments, E. r. Carruthers.