The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-11-09
A WORLD OF
ENJOY MENT
At MIDWAY
YESTERDAY THE LARGEST AT
TENDANCE OF THE WEEK, so
FAR, AND ALL WERE WELL
PLEASED.

Notwithstanding the inclemency of
the weather yesterday, there was a.,
vast improvement in point of attend
ance on the Interstate Fair midway.
Delighted crowds of pleasure seekers
had commenced to learn that the
various shows with the Barkoot aggre-
cation were really meritorious, and of
character that appealed to them as
worthy of patronage, and the reputa-
ton that Mr.. Barkoot brought with
him to this place as a purveyOr Of
amusements was fully sustained in the
minds of those present His midway
added in no small degree to the enor-
nous success the fair is attaining, and
once again We cannot refrain from
congratulating the fair officials upon
their securing the services of such a
delightful aggregation of splendid per
formances, rare features, and decided
novelties. No old WORKOUT exhibit
tons are to be found everything
seems to be new and the best of its
kind. Nothing is to be seen that IS
connected with the Barkoot organiza-
ton that. would shock the sensibifities
of the most fastidious sightseer on the
ground. The happy good nature of the
big crowd yesterday added largely to
the enjoyment of the day, and created
much favorable comment. One feels
like patting himself on the back as he
HUNS dIOuIU, anu lIldHhlHS Ills LUCKY
stars that his home is where people
are so we'll conducted and well bred.
Every man present seems, to remem-
Der that there are also ladies in at
tendance, and no vulgar or clownish
actions are witnessed. Vulgar and
profane language is seemingly I'M
known, either on Restaurant Alley,
where all of the city churches have
feed booths, or upon the midway, and
If iS Of the Soficfon-
ton that such is the case.
AS to the various shows and exhi-
billions, they were given in full both
afternoon and evening, entertaining
our country cousins and city folk most
satisfa ctorily. Manager Barkoot has
the satisfaction of knowing that he
has not only firmly established himself
door amusements, but that he has
gained the fullest amount of praise
from the public as a man of sterling
business integrity, and man who full
fills his word to the public faithfully,
giving them more for their money
than he has promised through his
agents. 1t is doubtful if many, other
than his direct employees, know Mr..
Barkoot when they see him about the
grounds. For their ediffcation, we will
say that he is an unostentatious
pleasant gentleman, modest in appear
ance, very quiet in action, and mild in
temperament. Seldom does he raise
his voice above the ordinary tone of
conversation, and then only in ex-
treme cases when it is absolutely
necessary to speak sharply to some
employe who is doing what he well
knows he should not For over fifteen
years Manager Barkoot has been ca
tering to countless numbers of dis
eliminating amusement seekers. At
all times and everywhere giving them
of the best procurable and seeking
elsewhere as well as at the Interstate
Fair to acquire that popularity, SUI
premacy and leadership that has in
many instances been unanimously
given him for the excellency and per-
lection of his organization. Should
you be fortunate enough to meet this
gentleman personally, you viii be
gratifled to think that you have made
his acquaintance, and hold him most
desirable acquisition to the number of
your friends.
With good weather, the fair attend
ance should be greatly augmented
because of the favorable Impressions
made by the shows and mana cement.
Those who have not visited the Bar
koot Hippodrome should most as
suredly take advantage of the remain
ing days of the fair and do so, for
many of the feature acts to be seen
within its walls viii in all probability
neyeEbe seen here=agatn.