The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1912-08-23
CLUBS COMING TO
GRAPE CARNIVAL
kennewick Will be Guest to Sev-
eral Commercial Bodies During
Third Week Of September

If there have been at any time,
any doubtful or skeptical individ-
uals in kennewick or the surround
ing districts, who think that the
Grape Carnival, which will be held
September 19, 20, 21, is not going
to be a success this year, we wish
to take this opportunity to dispel
any such erroneous ideas. The ex-
treme interest that is being mani.
tested at home and abroad is con-
vincing evidence that our present
efforts will, in a few years, develop
into a full-fedged Fair. The COM
mittee in charge are determined
that nothing that will add to the
attractiveness or the value of the
event shall be overlooked.
Elaborate plans for instruction
and entertainment have been made,
invitations have been sent out to all
surrounding districts, and the Sec
retary is receiving acceptances on
almost every mail. There will be
a special excursion of the Spokane
Chamber of Commerce on one of
these days, Portland is arranging to
send a delegation, and Seattle is
making an effort to send a repre-
sentative crowd. The Federal Com
mercial Clubs of the Valleys of the
Yakima, of which the Commercial
Club of Kennewick is a member,
will hold their regular meeting here
on the first day of the Carnival, and
they have promised a large and en-
thusiastic crowd. The Southeast
ern Washington Oregon Develop
ment League will hold their meet
ing at Pasco on the 18th and they
have notified the committee that
they would attend in body the
following day and there will prob
ably be joint meeting of the two
organizations. This will make in
itself one of the most representative
gatherings ever held in this part of
the state.
Inquiries are being received from
eastern grape fanciers and wine and
grape juice experts. The heads of
the three transportation lines into
Kennewick have shown themselves
to be substan tally interested as is
evidenced by their contributions for
premiums and the possible promise
for special rates on all roads. There
will also be an excursion from the
up-river points to accommodate the
people of those communities.
Robert Schleisher, of Lewiston,
Idaho, probably the greatest ex-
pert on grapes, in the West, will be
Judge of exhibits.
The exhibition will be housed in
a large tent, 1OOx22O feet and the
construction committee, headed by
Mr.. McKain, are working on the
plans for the interior. Mr.. March
will have charge of the decorations.
The diagram of the floor is now
ready and space for exhibits or con-
cessions may now be had by ap-
plying to the secretary, H. D. Nice
wanger, at the Commercial Hall.
The premium list will offer many
attractive and valuable prizes and
there will be pointed competition
for first honors in the district dis
play. White Bluffs and Hanford
have each asked for 65 feet of space,
Richland 40 feet and Alfalfa 20
feet.
Premium lists may be had by
addressing or calling on the secre-
tary.
Arrangements are being made to
make district exhibit at the State
Fair at North Yakima, the week
following the Grape Carnival. The
cream of the exhibits will be group
ed under one head and will be
known as the Columbia River Valley
Exhibit.
This district carried off the hon.
ors last year and no doubt will be
among the top-notchers this year.