The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1915-10-14

while we much prefer the sunshine
yet we are prepared to take care of
the crowds rain or shine. Yesterday
despite the drizzling rain. we pre-
scented the free acts as advertised and
in addition placed on the bill the Ben
All troupe OF Arabs, an aggregation
of tumblers absolutely without a par
allel. The spacious grandstand, the
commodious exhibit halls, and other
buildings on the fairgrounds took care
of the immense crowd yesterday and
we are prepared to meet any other
like emergency SO far as Indictment
weather Is concerned. New features
are being added daily to the fair and
everything is being done that will add
to the pleasure and convenience of
the fair visitors president r. A.
Brown.
Despite the threatening weather of yes
terday the grounds of the Alabama State
Fair were crowded with happy pleasure
seekers who, Notwithstanding the after
noon drizzle thoroughly enjoyed them.
selves. The free acts as advertised were
all presented. with the addition of the
Ben Ali troupe of Arabs, who gave a
most wonderful exhibition of tumblins
on the racetrack in front OF the grand.
stand. This act is an added attraction
and is without doubt one of the most
sensational exhibitions of strength and
agility that has ever been presented In
the south.
The racing yesterday was good and
the fact that the track
was heavy, the finishes were close and
exciting. Two great events are billed
for this afternoon, at 2I2 pace and a
free-for-all trot. Purses OF $1,000 each are
offered for these events. The motorcycle
races will include a five and 10-mile race,
In which the leading professionals of the
country will participate.
A feature of today will be the dog show
as the final awards will be made, and to-
night prizes offered by the fair associa-
ton and the trophies offered by the mer-
chants of the city will be awarded at the
Kennel club building.
Last night the fireworks surprised all
previous exhibitions, and were beautiful
in the extreme This feature alone is
worth the price of admission and to miss
this wonderful pyrotechnic display will be
to miss one of the most spectacular fire.
works displays that has ever been wit
messed in the city.
Big Time for Rotarians
The feature of yesterday was the visit
Of the Birmingham Rotary club, which
he'd the regular weekly luncheon at the
Thompson cafe at the fair grounds. The
of the club assembled at the
grounds and under command of Gen
George McCleery marched to the cafe.
lot. uff. IL L
band led the procession, which included
the officials of the fair and about 100 of
he Rotary club. b. Il. Burton. ex-presi-
dent of the fair association. presided. The
first stunt" was provided by Tiny
May" the diminutive elephant who has
he distinction of being the only Rotarian
elephant in the world. She Is an honora ~
member of half dozen or more rotary
Tubs throughout the country and she so
Tell acquitted herself yesterday that she
vas unanimously elected an honorary
member of the Birmingham club.
Miss julie Demo of the Miracle show on
he Midway entertained the club with
'ocal selections which We're so pleasing
hat she had to respond to several en-
cores.
The pipe and drum corps of the Scotch
iighlanders band rendered several selec-
ions on the bagpipes and drums which
we're DOtH novel anu entertaining. Ine
lext number was a microscopic atom OF
humanity. with enough black pigment
inder his skin to paint hearse. who
ane '.'ripperary in Angola abic dia-
ect. General McCleery introduced him as
'alaam Ben Ali scion OF the royal
louse OF Arabia, and otherwise than be-
ng little on color he looked the part
Ben Ali made a big hit
A Little Rough Stuff
j. Frank Rushton presented George
'linn with cut glass 90 vase In rec
ignition of his valua BILE work done for
he fair, but before George had time to
tow 1t away President r. A. Brown
'rOtested and broke the vase. stating
hat while he appreciated the long dis
ance work George had done, he had
'een on the job day and night and did
lot propose to DE given second place
~ anyone. A number of short talks
we're made and the luncheon concluded
~ the adoption of resolution offered
~ l.. SEWER thanking the fair man
lgement and the several performers