Newport daily independent., 1913-09-03
Bigger and bGilar in Each ci
 Its Eighteen Departments.
Six Days of Unparalleled Edu- cation and Amusement.
Fair Dates Sept. 22 to 27, 1913. Memphis Will Be in Gala Attire
 During the Entire Period.

The Tri-State Fair, Memphis September 22d to 27th, the first of the big Southern fairs, will open its gates this year with the con- vlctlon on the part of it's manage ment that every one of it's eighteen J!s departments will excel, in every way, any fair ever before glyen Tn the South.
 At the first meeting held after the closing of the 1912 fair it was determined that no effort or ex- pense should be spared to secure the best, and nothing but the best for this years fair, and the resu1. has been most gratifying
 The two first exhibition build ings have been rearranged and will be given over entirely to com mercial and industrial exhibits, and even at this early date every space has been taken. The third building, formerly used for manu- tacturers exhibits, will be the agricultural hall, and the demands for space, even now, are so great that enlargement of this building u contemplated.
 Tho Tri-State Fair this year ceased to be a private corporation, the old stockholders turning over to the new sleemosynary corpora tion their entire interests with the understanding that hereafter no Individual should ever receive one penny of profit from the Fair. The new charter expressly states that all money received in excess of the necessary expenses shall be used in improving tf.e grounds and buildings for the benefit of the Agricultural interests of Arkansas, Mississippi and Tennessee.
 Live Stock.
 The live stock exhibits at tho Tri-State Fair have always been given especial attention. More premiums have been offered, and with the active support of most of l the National Registry Associations and the entries already received this department will maintain it's record of growing bigger and bet ter every year.
 Agriculture.
 l The Agricultural Department will vie with the live stock section in importance. The 1913 fair will see an entire new arrangement of the agricultural building, which will add to its general attractive ness, while a new system of label ing the exhibits, enabling each ex- hibit to tell the story of it's produc- ton, will greatly add to their ed ucational value.
 Poultry.
 ] The Tri-Stats Poultry Show, held annually at the fair, under the direction of~ the Tri-Stats Poultry Association, has become a show of national importance and ribbon won at Memphis carries as much weight, if not more, than from any other Southern show. This value Is due to the keen com petition and the fact that the rib bons are always tied by the best judges in the United States.
 Amusements.
 This department has been given especial attention as the manage ment fully realizes that there must be recreation and relaxation in connection with its educational work. During the day music will be rendered, both popular and classic. by a splendid band, free open air vaudeville and acrobatic program, in which there are some of the most sensational acts of the year. will be given before the grandstand, which is free during the day.
 The night feature will be Perry's Victory on Lake Erie pictured in flame. The committee is to be con- graduated on securing this drama in fireworks, as it is the sensation of the year and is in such demand as to have fully booked its season early in the year. In addition to this spectacle there will be other fireworks of an unusual order.
 Other Features.
 Space is limited and it is i'm. possible to enumerate all of the good things offered, but it will be well to bear in mind that if yoU visit but one fair in 1913, let that