The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1913-07-25
Woman's Fair Held In Lancaster On Fri
day And Saturday OF Last Week
Proves A Great Success And
Attracts Large Crowd.

| The Woman'S FAIR OF Lancaster was
an occasion of surprising interest. II
being the first enterprise of the kline
ever held, made the undertaking full
of doubt and apprehension. But wher
the lower floor of the Graded Schoo
Building was full to over flowing with
articles too wonderful and priceless tC
leave without special guard day anC
night, then those who had designed
and fostered the enterprise were salts.
fed.
The object of this Fair was a most
unselfish one; the material help to the
school was the only thought and con-
sideration,
The Art Department under Mrs.
Stormes, was worth visiting many tim
es, pictures and china and the splendid
work by the camera club of Louisville
were sufficient cause to draw crowds
to her room.
Under Mrs. Kinnaird's management
fruit, flowers and vegetables made a
delightful place to linger and forget
the heat outside.
Mrs. Ross Basin had charge of
children's work, and the successful
ones were so happy over their prem
iums, that it was well to have labored
hard in this department.
Mrs. VIM. Arnold had charge of fine
sewing as we'll as the bonnet Show"
and stick horse race, not enough can
be said of the successful way in which
she conducted all this.
Mrs. Higginbotham' s display of en-
brodiery and fancy work was beyond
anything ever exhibited in the state.
Visitors from other places were cap
tivatad by the exquisite articles exhib-
tied. The order and business ability
required to manage this room, while
thronged with people was great I'M
dertaking.
The Table Delicacles were just what
one might expect from Garrard County
housekeepers. The carefully screened
tables and soft shaded green windows
made the room so attractive that it
seemed wrong to let even the judges
sample the articles. Mrs. Robert EN-
bry was the efficient hostess of this
department, and her very attractive
premiums were no small part of the
show.
The Curios and Antiques collected by
Mrs. George Robinson and exhibited
in the Woman's Club Room were worth
space in any Exposition. Many of
them were beyond price and most of
them have not duplicated in all the
world. The plaster casts of Crittenton
and Clay, by the immortal Joel 7. Hart
and the Indian relics, loaned by Joseph
Rogers were among the most enjoyed
articles.
In the Quilt Department presided ov-
err by Mrs. VIM. West, had been COL
lected the largest and handsomest dis
play ever shown in KY. 1t numbered
so and by the neatness and taste in ar
rangement drew from the delighted
guests EXPLANATIONS of surprise and
pleasure.
The Better Babies" contest was
managed by Mrs. Kaufman assisted
by Miss Margaret Walker, and was
held under the suggestion of the "Wo-
mans Home Companion. 1t giving
two bronze medals to the successful
and much helpful iitera-
ture on the subject of health of babies
This begins new order in baby shows
and the old order has passed away, for
only by scientific measurement and
tests can just decision be reached.
The Poultry department under Mrs.
finder and her helpers was of interest
to the men who attended the Fair, as
we'll as the housekeepers who are en-
deavoring to raise the standard in fowls
that are kept for table use alone.
Saxton and Trost's orchestra of Lex
ington and the loan of piano, pianola
and victrola by Hurt and Anderson of
of Lancaster gave an abundance of
delightful music throughout the whole
Fair.
The Concert on Friday arranged by
Mrs. Anon, was largely attended, and
gave pleasure to all. The smoothness
of the program and the exquisite sell
ections of music, almost placed the
concert beyond amateur work.