The Sentinel=record., 1914-08-12
NEW CATALOGUE OF
 THE STATE FAIR
NOE BEING DISTRIBUTED SHOWS AMUSEMENT FEATURE WILL
 NOT BE LACKING.
More County Fairs Than Before Held in the State Offers Proof That Ex- hibits Here Will Be Much Larger.

The best criterion one would wish as to the greatness of the Arkansas State Fair, which will be held in this city November 16 to 21, is seen in the catalogue, which is being issued to- day. The book is larger this season than ever before, owing to the in crease in exhibits in all departments and represents double the amount of advertising placed by various firms than heretofore.
 The catalogue is lG6 pages and is well Illustrated with views of the city, as well as containing the pictures Of the officers of the State Fair Associa- ton and the heads of the various de partments. Aside from the title on the cover. there is also the seal of the State Fair Association.
 The officers of the Association in- clude the following:
 s. W. Fordyce. presidtn; Hamp Williams, first vice president; Dr. I. E. Holland, second vicepresident; w. 70. Creson, treasurer; w. w. Waters, secretary.
 Directors, all of the foregoin of ficers and the following.
 $. E. Dillon, s. N. RiX, C. 5. Wifi liamson, Robert A. Jones, Dave Bur gauer lIairam Wilmington, William Borman, Jesse Murphy, w. w. Little, T. J. Petit, Harry M. Wescott, Wayne H. Moore, pr. E. Fl. Ellsworth. Al A Reynolds, k. C. Norris, l.. D. Cooper, Will H. Ellis, J. A. Smith, ai- mon Cooper Frank T. Moody, E. T. Housey John Rigsbee, G. E. Ho5e- boom. Iucien Ramsuer, E. F. Klein, j. C. Rush, ]. NJ. Frisby, E. 1T. Dancroft.
 Executive Committee-S. k. Dillon, chairman Robert A. Jones, (. N. Rix, Dave Burgauer. D s. Williamson, Harry M. Wescott.
 Finance Committee William Bor. man, chairman; E. P. Klein, w. w. Little, J. C. Rush, John Rigsbee. T. J.. Petit.
 Appeal Board-lDr. T E. Holland, chairman Wayne H. Moore. Dr. E. II Ellsworth, R. G. Morris l.. D. Coop CT, F. T. Housley.
 The directors in the various depart ments are:
 Agricultural, Gibson Mills; Amuse- ments, J. Frank Head; Apiary, NJ. H.. Sossamon; Art, Mrs. T. J. Petit; An tomobile, John A. Riggs; Boys and Giris' Demonstration Work. w. J. Jernigan; County Demonstration Work c. w. Watson; Culinary, MN. Fred Williams Educational, Prof NJ. Rose: Exposition, E. r. Klein. Farm and Mill, Hamp Williams; Geological M. A. Elsie: Horses, Chris Ledwidgc; Cattle, Swine, Sheep and Goats B. l.. Gillian; Mineralogy and Metalurgy John Page; Poultry, Orlando C. Will liams; Railroads, F. F. Schroeder; Speed, Simon Sooper; Students Live Stock Judging Contests, w. l.. Fowl CT; Textile, Miss Carrie Price; Trans portatiOn, s. E. Dillon.
 The list of prizes to be awarded for the various exhibits are clearly set forth in the catalogue, and speciai at tention is called to the special prizes that are offered by the Percheron Sc ciety the Herford Cattle Association and the American Berkshire Associa tion.
 That the amusement feature will not be lacking is indicated in the ar engagements that have already been made for features of this kind, which are under the personal direction of J Frank Head, manager Of the Auditori. nm Theater, and these include the ap pearance of the famous Blanch Me Kinney troupe of horses and hunters, animals that are said to be Inc most highly educated of their kind in the United States. There will also be hoty contests auto polo contests, the most thrilling sport now offered. It is also more than likely that one Of the famous IIglanders' bands now touring the country will be booked for special engagements at the Fair
 There is also a list of State aad county fairs in the catalogue, with the dates when the respective expositions will be held.
 There are more county fairs being held this year than ever before" said Secretary Waters, and that, or course, means a great State expositi- tion here. l am in receipt of letters from all over Arkansas daily that tel. me interest in the State Fair is great CT at this time than ever before and there appears to d larger number of persons who are volunteering their help to assist in advertising the big State show that will be staged here in November The fact that Arkansas is to be ably represented at the Pan exposition, is one reason why every one throughout the State