The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1913-09-05
Second Assistant.

had most interesting and instructive ex-
hibit on brown tail, gypsy and Other
moths, showing how they look at differ
ent stages. Mr.. Bailey was kept busy ex-
planning the various ways of handling In
tested territory, and the preventive meas
ures which are effective. In this cam
paign of education the fairs all over this
section of the state are playing an impor-
tant part.
The upper grounds presented a differ
ent appearance this year as we missed
the intermittant music of the Merry-go-
Round the management being unable to
procure one for the entertainment of the
Younger patrons. Although this attrau-
ton was not to be found, we discovered
numerous tents with sundry and mysteri-
GUS attractions on the inside. and nickel
or dime at most, would reveal the Sc
cret of the most closely guarded wonder.
wonderful and realistic pictures enticed
many wayfarer to view the smallest
horse in the world, to see the lady wres-
tie with the man eating alligator, or into
the palmist's tent. Others not caring for
mystery had the opportunity of the vari-
Gus "ball" games with watch, cane or
cigars as the reward. Lemonade tents
were conveniently located for the thirsty
ones and the ice cream stands were nu-
merous and well patronized. Oneido's
fruit stand was well stocked, and helped
many a luncheon out. Brigham's stand
is an old standby, and here it was to be
found with hot peanuts and buttered pop
corn and several kinds of candy thrown
in. Fair candy was made on the grounds
so the occasion was complete with the
line of eating tents taking care of guests
from out of town. An entirely new fea-
ture was the monkey and organ grinder.
Mr.. Monkey was great fun as he strutted
around and performed his antics.
NOTES.
Herbert A. Rugg of Barre was the
starter. He was firm but quiet in his
work and there was very little time lost in
starting the races. He gave satisfaction.
Nelson +. Lamb made capable mar
shall and kept the track clear and did the
other duties which fell to his Office effec-
lively.
The Bradford Brass Band played dur
ing the three days. They made fine
appearance in their neat blue uniforms.
Their banner in front of the stand inform
ed the crowd of the Bands Identity. As
we have heard on many occasions, it is a
fine thing to have a really good band be-
cause of the right kind of advertising it
gives the town to say nothing of the pleas
ure of having music on top. f. L. Cum
mings was the leader during the week and
]. H. Stillwell is the efficient manager of
the organization.
The usual exhibit of machinery was to
be found under Floral Hall and on the adj
accent ground. The various gasoline en-
yines, separators and harvesting machin-
cry attracted the men and women who
we're alive to the improvements being !
made in the business of farming.
The officers of the Fair, L. W. Doe, |
president; W. S. Williams, vice president; |
+. l.. Brigham, treasurer; V. W. Davis, |
secretary, together with the various SUI
worked hard to make the
Fair a success. Ii. w. Martin had charge
# the horses; f. H. Bickford, of the cat
lie; NJ. L. Brock, of the sheep and swine;
w. Heath, of the poultry; r. G. Mar
in of the races, and Mrs. Jennie l.. Car
er of Floral Hall. Taken all in all the