Arizona republican., 1915-10-12
WOMAN'S DEPARTMENT AN
 ASSET OF THE STATE FAIR

That in the Woman's Department will be one Of the greatest assets of the state fair is the logical belief of those who have heard the plans of the superintendent outlined in detail.
 Mrs Tafal served for three years as an assistant in the department and her long, practical experience has been helpful to her in the radical changes she has deemed it wise ta make. Ap preCiating the difficulties in creating an interest in an exhibit that must necessarily be like what has been shown time and again, Mrs. Tafel has first of all changed the floor arrange menJs. Immediately upon entering the Womans building the difference in the depa rtment from former years will be apparent. Even new color scheme has been effected. A gay orange, white ans apple green bunting taking place of the dull cones used heretofore. To carry out d uniform scheme, Mrs, Tafel is requesting those who are diSplaYing needleWork to mount their exhibit on lemon yellow tissue paper Special attention is being called to the fact that all the judging will be accomplished and prizes awarded the Saturday and sunday preceding the opening Monday of the fair so that every department will be in order and ready for inspec- ton Of the visitors when the big gates are swung open.
 "I want the cooperation of every woman in the state" said Mrs. Tafel, yesterday. If they will make d close study of the premium list, which by the way. is more attractive than ever. they will see that there is plenty of time. l want to urge upon them the necessity of reading carefully and mak- ing notationS of the day when the last entry can be made and also the day when the articles are to be delivered to the fair
 Mrs. Tafel in explaining the entry system said: Fill out the entry blank with the names of all the arti- cleS to he entered. being sure to con form with the wording in the premium list, being careful to have the correct number of lot and class. Send or bring the entry list to the office and get your entry tags.
 ''l have heard. from different sources remarks to the effect that the judges and assistants in this department Were partial to their friends, that the aver age entrant did not have a fair chance I know this to be absolutely falst impression and l want to go on record hy saying that every article which is entered passes under the judges care tul inspection, each lot at time being placed hefCre her by competent as sistants. each piece passes under a powerful magnifyins glass and the prize awarded by the judge on merit only. Names gre never exposed until after t leaves the judges hands. and l assure each sntrant absolute fairness in all things in this department But one thing will be expected, and that is. that the rules as stated in the depart ment division are followed I want everyone to feel free to call by phone for any information between the hours of 9;30 and 4 3o any day, and | will be Elau to furnish information relative to the department"
 In addition to her regular duties Mrs. Tafol has been instrumental in scctIr- ing many social attractions for the fair visitors. On November 19. the Lyric club Of which she is 9 member will give popular concert at the Arizona School of Music, and this affair will be featu-ed on the official program as - |