New Britain herald., 1915-08-20
ground to his exhibition. The direc-

II. tors expressed marked enthusiasm in discussing advisiabili of securing him to exhibit the machinery, and they are positive that the exhibit will meet with the approval of all who will have occasion to inspect it.
 As the fair this year will be con- ducted on four nights as well as the same mber Of days, the illumina- tion of the grounds, and the awarding of the contract for the same occu- pied prominent place in the dis cussion. Poles will be erected about the grounds and wires will be strung about, Powerful searchlights will be placed at vantage points and will re- volve about, playing over the grounds. The midway will be brilliantly illu- minated. 1t is probable that the con- tract for the illumination will be awarded to the Spring & Buckley Co., Of New Britain, who bid $4OO on the job. It was voted to leave the mat ter in the hands of Secretary GwaI- kins, who is to decide upon the most suitable concern to receive the con- tract.
 A gratifying report was given by George E. Green, who has charge of the racing program. Some good purses will be offered, the stakes ag- gregating $2,70O for nine races. Three races will be in order for three successive days. The handsome purses should attract the best trot- ters in the state and some lively races are expected.
 E. w. Stearns. who has charge of the midway, reported that this years attractions will exceed those offered ..l>, manner. Already he is besieged by numerous prospective booth seekers requesting space on the midway.
 The opening day of the exhibition will be Children's Day. As has been the custom in former years, a spe- cial program will be carried out on that day for the benefit of the young CT element. Peanut scrambles, orange scrambles and numerous other gam es will be played, for which lucrative | awards will be made.
 Fireworks will be displayed each 1 evening. The contract for furnishing 1 the fireworks has been awarded to | the same concern which had charge 1 of the Fourth of July celebration in l New Britain. This alone should as- i sure the public of a great display, as ] it was the consensus of opinion of Ill who witnessed exhibition in Hard ware city that it was the best ever. A band concert and a vaudeville 1 show will amuse the public each evening. The committee in charge is sparing no effort in endeavoring to secure the best vaudeville sketches available. Dancing will be in order each night to attract the younger set, A large orchestra will furnish the music.
 It is planned to have Thursday September 16, as Governors Day Major Frank l.. Wilcox was appoints ad as committee of one to invite the chief executive to be present It is expected that Governor Holcomb if he accepts, will deliver an appropriate ( address. It was also voted to issue season tickets as has been the usua 1 cutom at $2 each.
 Another meeting of the directors will be held in the near future wher l 1t is expected final details will oe completed to give this town the bes
 fair that it has ever had and one tha,
 will honor the State of Connection
 as we'll as the town of Berlin.
 Cashman to Leave Jarvis.
 Thomas Cashman, for number o
 year in the employ of Colonel c. M
 Jarvis, is to sever his connections
 soon at the Naples farm. Mr. Cash
 man this morning said he expected
 to leave in few days. He gave fol
 his reason that he has "decided t
 go into business for himself"
 1T will eventually leave Berlin. bu am yet undecided whether am goinl