The Washington herald., 1911-08-29
FAIR AT ROCKVILLE
PROMISES SUCCESS
spect,l to The Washington HeraId.

Special to The Washington Herald
Rockville, Md. Aug 2S-If the weather
proves favorable it is believed that the
ffty-eiGhth annual exhibition of the
Montgomery County Agricultural Society
which begins here tomorrow to continue
four days, will he the most successful
within the history of the association
The eve OF the big show finds every
thing in readiness, the management hav-
ing spared neither hard work nor money
in preparation for the entertainment of
the expected throngs
According to the entry clerks there will
he more exhibits this year than ever.
These in, Iude live stock of all kinds.
farm machinery, poultry, farm and gar
den products of all kinds. works OF art,
preserves. jellies, pies. cakes. and other
household products too numerous to
mention. These were arriving to-day in
large numbers. and by the time the fair
is formally opened tomorrow everything
will be in place.
That those in charge OF the fair are
abreast of the times is shown by the
new attractions provided A new fea-
ture that is expected to prove OF inter
est is horse show. This is the pet
of the president Josiah w. Jones. More
than a hundred high-ClaSs animals from
this and nearby counties, the District of
Columbia, and other places are entered
and spirited competition is promised for
the liberal prizes which aggregate about
$1,OOO. President Jones is being assisted
in making the show a success by Joseph
H Bradley, John c. Bently, and John E.
Muncaster.
An airship is another new attraction.
Rex Smith, the Washington aviator, has
been engaged to give two flights each
afternoon. The machine Is already on
the grounds and is said to be in perfect
shape to show the crowds what a flying
machine in action looks like.
1t Is the general opinion that the man.
agement made a good investment when It
engage the United States Marine Band
to furnish the music. The people seem
to be as much interested in the pres
ence of this crack organization as in
anything connected with the fair, and
the chance to hear such shigh-class har-
mony is expected to aid materially in
swelling the crowds.
The usual attractions will, of course,
also be on hand. including harness and
running races, sideshows, merry-go-
rounds, takers, &C.
The racing programme for the opening
day includes the 2:17 trOt. the 2:2G trot
or pace, open to. Montgomery County
horses only, and a running event at four
furlongs and repeat. The entries are as
follows:
First race-2:I7 trot: purse 500. Mellow. W VI
Fisher, Spartanburg 5. C.: Mrs. Kushan J. X
Crawford. Burke. Va; Palm Cozine. j. O. Mott
PocOmoke. Md; Humboldt, VI. VI. Walker & Sons.
Bell Haven, Va; Jack Brereton, IT., J. NJ. Kellam
Cradockville. Va; Obesco. J. Fl. Beloate. Kcllar.
Va; Bell Night. q. W. Hail. Bealeton, Va. {;
Robs T.. ". b. Mitchell. Baltimore. Md.
Second race-22O trnt or pace; purse. S1n John
ny Capel. Harry Kohlhoss. Rockville. Md. Howard
O.. c. c. Veirs Rockville. Md: Pat Foley, Rose
mont Farm. Rockville. Nd: Miss Finch. II. C.
Fawcett, Potomac, Nd; Joy Direct, Thomas G.
Keys. Rockville. Nd. Bonnie Lassie. Francis H.
JarinS. Colesville, Nd; Jennie Blue, John H.
JaTinS Colosyille. Md
Third race-Running; four furlongs aud repeat;
purse, 500 Entries not yet closed.
The officers of the fair association are:
President, Josiah W. Jones; vice presi-
dent. Charles F. Kirk; secretary, James
7. Bogley; treasurer, John J. Higgins;
directors, John II. Gassaway. Josiah w.
Jones, William Dorsey, Charles F. Kirk,
Lee Oftutt. Clarence Moore, Joseph II.
Bradley, John C. Bentley, John f. Mum
caster. 2. NJ. Waters, jr.. Henry H. Grit
nth, and Charles VeirR