Weekly journal-miner., 1915-10-27
(From Fridays Daily)

yesterday proved to be bigger, better and more successful than was antici pated by President R. N. Fredericks and his corps of assistants. The third annual event was greater for the opening day than for any of the previous shows because of the in crease in the attendance, and the many splendid exhibits which includ ed everything from mineral agricul' tural, horticultural and livestock wealth of the five northern counties to displays of manufacturing, school exhibits. arts and sciences. It can be safely said that the fair now go ing on in Prescott is the best exposi- ton ever held in the northern part of the State and there is no doubt that the programs being rendered in the afternoons are the most complete and amusing ever given anywhere and at anytime in the entire State of Ari- zona.
 With the Kilties furnishing the best music ever heard in this section of the State, yesterdays program was a "corker." Every one of the five horse races was exciting and with the balloon ascension, which was made on one of the kind of days that are boast ed of by Prescott moro excitement and sensation were added.
 The sun rose bright over the East ern horizon yesterday morning with out a cloud in sight and continued its way through the clear, clean atmos- phere, sinking into the Western sky line. as the crowd that stayed, cheer ed the participants in the last event on the program. Added to the splen- did weather was the feature that will always grace the fair grounds, the fact that it is nestled in one of the prettiest spots in Northern Arizona among the pines and granite boulders surrounding Miller valley.
 Floating over the scene of the days merriment on the tops of the buildings were the Stars and Stripes, and large Northern Arizona Fair pennants. The grandstands as well as the buildings and tents were all decorated in purple and gold. the Northern Arizona Fair colors. There was nothing to slacken the "pcp" in all the events or to distract the at tention of the crowd which befoEe the opening of the days program steadily found its way through the different tents and buildings examin- ing the many displays.
 After the Hook and Ladder Com pany of the fire department gave an exhibition run around the Plaza and the Winslow band played number of selections on the Plaza the festivi- ties of the first day of the fair start ed in earnest with the auto parade and the arrival of the Kilties on the 1:30 o'clock train from Phoenix. Immediately upon their arrival they took second place in the auto parade, which was headed by A. D. Barn hart, and playing Scottish airs they paraded around the Plaza and out to the fair grounds where they assisted very materially in making the days program well worth hearing as well as seeing.
 The auto parade was great dis appointment with the exception of the car owned and decorated by Mrs. R. J. Roper, it evoking many favorable comments along the route of the parade. A few cars were decorated with the official colors of the fair but not to any great extent.
 Arriving at the fair ground and with the grandstands well occupied, Attorney E. S. Clark addressed the gathering introducing Governor Geo. w. P. Hunt, who spoke for few minutes The State executive stated that he fully appreciated what the Northern Arizona Fair commission CTS have accomplished in the past three years, declaring that the fair was better this year than it ever has been before. The governor left on the four o'clock train for Phoenix to resume his duties at the capital.
 Let Ter go," shouted President R. \. Fredericks of the Northern Ari- zona Fair Association after the gov crnor had completed his speech. Doe Pardee, the arena director took the spccchmaker's box next on horseback, announcing the first of the horse races.
 Exciting Race.
 After considerable trouble in get ting Doctor Shoot" lined up, the one-quarter mile free-for-all race was started. and resulted in very inter csting finish. Rancho" took the lead with "Smoot" at his heels, the for mcr capturing first money and the latter, second.