The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-04
THE STATE FAIR OPENS TOMORROW
 IN BIRMINGHAM Every Single Feature of Big
 Show Ready for First Visitor
BIGGER, BRIGHTER,
 BETTER THAN EVER"
Many Fair Visitors Already Arriv- ing in City Awaiting for Open ing Day-Fair Association
 Highly Pleased

At 9 o'clock tomorrow morning the
 gates of the Alabama State Fair will
 be thrown open and indications point to the greatest crowd and most suspicious 1 opening in the history of the State Fair
 association on that occasion.
 Practically every exhibit is installed, l every special feature is on hand, every free attraction is on the grounds, every arrangement for the comfort of the pa- irons is completed, every detail of the
 programme in readiness and the fair as-
 socation are making the proud boast that the great exposition will be ready in
 every particular for the opening day, q
 condition that has never before existed
 at any previous Alabama fair.
 The opening exercises will include ad-
 dresses by Commissioner Culpepper Exum
 and Senator Joseph F. Johnston Presi-
 dent Burton of the fair association, and other distinguished speakers who will
 make short addresses. after which the fair will be formally opened and every
 thing started in full blast
 The grounds and buildings present gala appearance; flags, bunting, and |
 arranged by the leading decorator of the
 south, P. A. o'Conner of Atlanta. The
 main exhibition hall is filled by greater
 variety and more diversified collection
 of exhibits than ever before. while the decorations are artistic and fully in
 keeping with the occasion.
 The various live stock exhibits promise
 to be the best ever shown as there are
 already on the ground great numbers
 of prize winning live stock and pure bred | poultry. Visitors Arriving
 | Many visitors have already arrived in I Birmingham and are viewing the city
 while waiting for the opening of the fair | It is expected that by tomorrow night every hotel will be filled to it's capacity, | and the city throughout by the thous- | ands who are attracted by the south's
 greatest fair and the growing fame of | Birmingham. | Every railroad entering Birmingham has granted greatly reduced rates dur | ing the fair, namely one full fare plus
 25 cents. These rates went into effect yesterday and will remain effective until | midnight October 16
 l The fair management are using every means to promote the comfort and well being of the patrons of the fair. They have worked earnestly to make this fair | surpass any previous effort They have of- fered greater Inducements given larger purses and spent more money for free attractions than ever before President
 5. B. Burton. Secretary Frank P Chaf-
 fee, John l.. Parker, chairman of the ex- ecutive committee and other officials and members of the association, have been untiring in their efforts to secure tho best attra ctions, and most interesting ex-
 hibits that have ever been shown in the south.
 In issuing the following announcement
 the Fair association feels that they have
 kept the faith and have redeemed every promise made that the fair should be 4be very best that time and money could oro- cure:
 The seventh annual Alabama State fair, under auspices of the Alabama State
 Fair and Exhibit association. will open
 Thursday. october 5, and close Saturday. October fl, 1911. The Alabama State fair shows in the most comprehensive way possible the varied resources of the state
 and this years fair will show, in particr-
 lar, the wonderful strides the state has
 made along agricultural and industrial
 lines during the past year.
 Mile Stones
 "rhe fairs held each year in Birmins- ham are as mile stones. marking the states progress along all lines of indus
 try. and are of great importance in stim- | ulating the interest that fosters the in- crease and quality of the supplies of our, | home market.
 "The State fair is full of interest and meets the wants of the city as we'll as the country alike. It is the state on ex-
 hibition, stimulating improvement in all products and all lines of industry, and is one of the best means of exploiting the states wonderful resources and advertis- ing the same to prospective settlers from other sections. The educational value of a well conducted state fair Is very great, and for this reason, If for none other it should receive all possible encouragement from every one interested in the uplift Of our great commonwealth. It is the one place where all the results of our | labor may be seen and appreciated. l Where improved processes and advanced | steps may be noted for the encourage ment of all, and where the tagging ones may receive that stimulus which will prompt them to better efforts.
 'The management has not overlooked l the pleasure side of the fair. and the amusement features. which have been gathered from all parts of the country, will be the most attractive ever offered | at a fair in the south. three-ring cir
 GUS with + splendid free acts will be con ducted in the arena Tn front of the grand | stand, and will be presented in such n | manner as to thoroughly entertain all vis- | itors, no matter what their taste | "A splendid band has been engaged with | eminent vocalists. and the music loving public who visit the fair are promised a | real treat. There will be another won
 derful pyrotechnic spectacle this year on much grander scale than last. This
 spectacle, which will be set in most ap-
 propriate scenery and action. will have
 caste of 250 people, it's climax being a
 magnificent display of fireworks and will l cost over 5000 night.
 "It will be the special effort of the man agement this year, as it was last, to pre-
 serve the best of order, and to conduct l the entire fair in such way that every l man, woman and child who attends may | get the fullest measure of pleasure from i the entertainment provided for them.'