Putnam patriot., 1914-09-18
WOODSTOCK FAIR
Fine Weather Helps to Bring Out Large
 Crowd.
Everything Runs Smoothly and Fair Big
 Success.


 No better weather could have been made to order than that of Tuesday and Wednesday, the days on which the Woodstock old time farmers fair and cattle show was held. The people began to eongregste early and most of them remained all day, some enjoying picnic luncheon under the shade of the old apple trees at the south east corner of the grounds On account of t&e torn-up condition of Woodstock avenue most of the traffic from Put nam was by the way of Pomfret. The roads were very dusty and the clouds raised by the hundreds of vehicles gave the appearance of an advancing army.
 The fair itself was one of the best ever held. According to an official the exhibits were more numerous and va- ried than in many years and the evi- dence of this statement was found in exhibition halls and pens.
 The midway was the most hurly burly in years as there were an un- usual number ffakirs and side shows,
 African dodgers, and fortune tellers, but gambling was strictly tabooed, as has always been the case. One man toe eager in an attempt to get some- thing for nothing passed the limits set by the officials and he and his appara- tus were at once set outside the gate.
 In the exhibition halls were the usual displays of the finest products from the fine farms in the surrounding territory. Pumpkins, squashes, pota- toes, tomatoes, corn, beets-in fact, every kind of vegetable, was seen arr ranged side by side in long rows, of course the fine points being hidden from the inexperienced eye, but all could tell Ithat they were far above what is served upon the table,at home every day. The fancy work and art embroidery display was better than us- ual. The children's exhibit had it's corner and was full of interest, while the cakes, pies and jellies, with other good things from the eulinery depart ment of the homes, were a sight that | made the mouth water Fruit there was in abundance and of fine speci- men. The exhibits were neatly ar ranged and made an excellent show ing. A number of trade exhibits were
 made by Putnam merchants and others
 A special feature this year was fine exhibit from the college at Storrs This
 was in special room under the grand stand. There were numerous eases containing specimens of foodstntfs
 for animals, charts and blue prints in- structive to the farmer. The exhibit
 was educational and was of great in- terest to the farmers who spent much time in its inspection.
 The horse and cattle pens were al filled. Flooded stock was seen all
 along the line. The fine Percheron horses from Doane Hall farm, of Stan ton D. Wicks, Pomfret, Judee, ia prize mare, and Ovid, five months old colt, was much admired. Mason farm of Webster and the 'onnecticut Horse Breeders association also showed some fine animals.
 The grand stand was packed to overfiowing in the afternoon. The horse racing attracted much interest The entries were not numerous but the
 heats were close and the interest was
 keen. For Putnam people, much in- terest centered in Silver Queen, owned
 by T. E. Ryan of this city and driven by Albert Hazen. The little mare was an easy second in the three minute class Between the heats the people
 were entertained by variouslex ambitions including high-elass vaudeville.
 The eating booths were well patron ized and quantities of popcorn, peanuts candy and ginger pop were consumed. Every body had good time; every body found something to interest him or her; the fair officials were pleased; the patrons were pleased and another success has been scored by the Wood stock old time farmers fair and cattle show.