Norwich bulletin., 1912-10-12
STAFFORD FAIR.
Proving One of the Most Successful Ever Given by the Association-En tsrtainment Features - Fridays Races-Auto Parade Today.

Races-Auto Parade Today.
 The officers of the Stafford Fair as- sociation were in right with the weather man Thursday and he hand ed them one of the finest autumn days in stock. Indeed it seemed almost that it had been made to order. The rain of Wednesday night and searly Thursday morning WAS sufficient to settle the dust in good shape and when the raIes were called n tae afternoon the track was in excellent condition. Thursday was ChildTen's day. t..e schacls closing at nocn and all chil- dren of school age were admitted to the grounds free They seemed to realize that the day was theirs and young America never was in happier mood than when the 800 children en- Enthusiastically applauded the various events on the programme
 The Stafford Fair association all ways endeavor to secure good music as an adjunct to the fair and this year Colts band of Hartford is here.
 Midway Busy.
 Never were so many tents on the midway as this year. Shows of many varieties are here in sufficient num- bers to cater to all classes and tie showmen had a busy day yesterday. The association makes every possible effort to keep out all illegitimate games and when one does creep in it is short lived after discovery by the officials. The exhibitors in the main hall were more or less incomplete Thursday but by Friday they were in place and a splendid exhibition 1t is. Eina E~hih;fe The produce of the farm and garden seemed to be larger than usual in va viety and the size of some If the ap- ples, potatoes and corn have never been exceeded at the local fair. Entertainment. The stage performance was all to the good. Things were kept moving and the various acts between the rac- | ing heats kept the audience in guGd humor. The merry -go-round had a large attendance of children and the Ferris wheel also came in for a good share of patronage.
 Wild West Show.
 The Wild West show occupies a large tent on the center of the ground and was one of the chief attractions on Thursday. The fortune tellers, Af- rican dodgers, cane ringers are all here. The eating tents on the ground are more numerous than usual and the large dining room under the main hall is being well patronized.
 Friday was special cattle day when the large number of entries was judg- ed by experienced cattle men. The mills closed all day Friday and today (Saturday) and the schools kept no sessions Thursday or Friday The merchants will close their places of business this Saturday. afternoon
 On account of today being a holi- day an unusually large attendance is expected. The local association al ways makes an effort to secure gooG music and 1t made no mistake wher 1t hired Colts band of Hartford, whict is furnishing the music this year This (Saturday) afternoon there vii be motor cycle races in addition to tht regular programme and a good list O, entries has been received for the ath. letic events.
 Auto Parade This Morning.
 This morning there will be a dec. i, orated automobile parade beginning at Haymarket square and moving to- ward the fair grounds and around tht track.
 !, Old Home Time. Fair week has gone into a kind O old home week in Stafford and man, former residents take advantage o , the events to return and renew ac quaintances.