The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1911-06-16
THE FAIR.

Every Maury countlan VINO ieeis
pride in the achievements OF hi
county and takes an interest In 1T
progress and development should re
,oice In the success of the movement
TO hold a fair here this fall. Wher
the old association announced, FOL
reasons apparently satisfactory to 1t
self that there would be no fair this
fall, The Herald at once commenced
. campaign that has resulted In the
organization OF the Maury County
Eair Association. We did not then
believe that the people of this coun
ty, If the matter were properly pre-
sented to them, would consent to
abandon an enterprise that means 90
much for the advancement OF every
material interest of the county.
The Herald is very much gratified
that there have been found so large
number of public spirited imdivi-
duals who are willing to risk some
thing for the general good. The fair
has been a great institution in the
county. 1t has been a stimulus to
the agricultural and live stock inter
ests and with capable management,
better regard for these great interests
it can be made a still more servicable
institution.
We believe that there is real pub
lie demand for a county fair, fair
that will be truly representative of
the vast resources of the county.
This is an age for advertising. Great
nations and States spend annually
vast sums for the purpose of exploit
Ing their resources. The West has
been settled, Canada has been open
ed up as the result of publicity cam
paigns. The wise man and the wise
State is not that which hides it's light
under a bushel.
But aside from the publicity feat
ure the fair is a great inspiration for
additional endeavor upon the part of
farmers. It stimulates pride, it fost-
ers a spirit of friendly rivalry that
creates additional effort to excel.
Where fairs have been successfully
held for years there has always been
Q notable increase in the quality and
quantity of the crops, decided i'm
provement in the character Of the
live stock.
No fair can secure and hold the
confidence of the people, however. I'M
less it is fairly, squarely and honestly
conducted. And the coming fair can
not be success unless 1t is run upon
these lines. Every exhibitor must
be assured a fair deal. The judges
may and often do make mistakes, but
he people should have assurance that
they are mistakes Of judgment and
that every person who brings produce
or stock to the fair will have an equal
with every other exhibit
tor.
Despite it's desire for the success
of the fair The Herald will not toler-
ate any scheme or plan what may
SAVIOR of unfairness or suggest any
other test than one of real merit.
The races and the contests must all
be open and absolutely fair. The
fair that gains and holds the conf
dence of the general public has an
asset that it can depend upon al all
times.
Under no circumstances should
gambling in any form or shape be toll
Grated. No law of the State should
be broken. No skin games or get
Itch quick devises" should be allow
ed upon the grounds. No concessions
should be granted to any individual !
whom the management shall for any
'eason suspect of a desire to abuse
he privilege. No alleged soft
rink" dealer should be allowed
or privilege of the
grounds if there is reason to suspect
hat he will deal in intoxicants.
Money obtained from concessions
hat will reflect upon the fair and
njure it's moral tone will prove of I
positive harm to the management. {
The fair association begins with
fright prospects. More than forty
# the leading citizens of the county
re determined to make 1t success.
t is well Differed. The President
nd Secretary-Treasurer are both L
BUSINESS men Of proven ability who
ave to an unusual degree the conf [
ence Of the people of this county. .
he directors are all men Of char I
cter and acknowledged business
apacity. There is no reason, if the I
eneral suggestions here made are
oIInun1 uhu bo cot far THE