The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-16
Great was Children's day.

1Tedt was CHlluTen uay.
 The biggest crowd of the greatest fair in the history of the state was at the fairgrounds yesterday.
 The crowd was estimated at between 25.o00 and so,o00. and may have been more. for from morning until night the grounds. grandstand, exhibit halls and side shows were packed with a happy, pleasure crowd.
 There will be another big crowd to- day for another day of magnificent performances is promised.
 Those who have not visited the fair, or those who were unable in one day to see all the sights on the midway. should avail themselves of this last opportunity to attend the largest and best fair in the history of the asso- ciation
 The immense crowd yesterday was handled magnificently. Captain Don- lans efficient squad was reinforced by additional men from the city. The sheriff sent out additional men, extra guards and watchmen were put on duty by the management. President R. A. Brown. every official and every mem- Der of the fair association were pres ent helping to care for the crowds and all worked hard.
 Fine Work by Cops
 A splendid piece of police work was performed by Captain Donian's grand stand squad at the afternoon perform ance. The grandstand annex was crowded to its capacity and when the balloon went up it drifted rapidly over the grandstand and the crowd in the annex made a rush for the exit The police squad rushed to the stand and in few minutes calmed the crowd and all resumed their seats AS the exit Is small 8 rush to 1t might have re- suited seriously. Superintendent Hub bard of the grandstand stated 1t was the finest piece of police work in con- nection with the fair that he had ever seen.
 Much credit is also due the Boy Scouts. who, 150 strong. under com mand of Scout missioner Dr. FL wyn Ballard, and Scoutmasters w. J. Cooley and T. H. B. Peoples did eff cient service.
 Scouts Find Forty Children
 
 been separated from their parents were taken in charge by the scouts and the parent found. They rendered other valuable assistance in keeping the entrances to the grandstand cleared as well as performing numerous other duties. They received the heartlest commendation from the fair officials.
 A feature of yesterday was the cattle parade that took place in front of the n data The half mile long and the sight of the stock, as 1t passed in review. was inspiring and the immense crowd showed it's appreciation by prolonged ap- plause.
 In connection with this parade occurred a pleasant feature when k. T. Rosengrant of Mobile, representing Parke, Davis < Co. was presented with solid gold watch fob by the fair association in recognition of his valuable services in the cattle ex- hibit during the fair and his work in con nection with the cattle parade Mir Rosengrant being largely responsible for 1t.
 Don't fail to visit the midway. for with put doubt 1t is the finest aggregation of side shows and novelty attractions that has ever been shown In the south. Among the attractions that appeals to man. wom- an and child is Kemps Model City. Musical show. Russian theatre. Thurman Pet shows. .motordome, hipprodome, illusions. wild west. and many other novel and unique attractions.
 Shows of High Class
 The shows are clean and go with a snap, no long waits as in the majority of instances the performances are con- tinuouA The Con Kennedy shows are famous throughout the country and as this is near the close of the season all his shows are at the fairground. and it Is the largest in point of numbers and the best as regards quality that has ever been shown in this section of the country
 To miss the midway will be to miss one of the most attract features of the fair.
 The free acts yesterday proved big attraction both to the grown-ups as well as the children. The wonderful Arab troupe, the Chinese act. the performing animals. the Peruvian acrobats. and the other features were highly appreciated oy the crowds morning and afternoon.
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