The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-10-14


 This Is the greatest day of the fair. and the largest attendance, I believe in the history of the association" said Pres ident R. A. Brown yesterday afternoon. The attendance for chldren's day at the State Fair was unquestionably the greatest event of the week, and the of ficials estimated that more than 45000 persons attended yesterday. In fact, there were no vacant spots on the entire grounds. The grandstand special boxes and grandstand annex were not sufficient to hold the crowds, while there was hard ly room to stand on the grounds during the afternoon and night. Thousands of school children swarmed up and down the midway, not overlooking the many attractions
 One of the attractive features of yes- terday was the big cattle parade, held in front of the grandstand at 2 o'clock. More than 200 head of fine, prize-winning cattle were paraded up and down be- fore the thousands of spectators. It was the largest display ever seen in Birming- ham and one of the greatest ever held in the south. The cattle shown at the fair this year are estimated to be worth in excess of $1, 800, 900.
 While yesterday was children's day, 1t was estimated that more adults attended than on any day during the week. Thou sands of parents accompanied their chil- dren, while the young folk took advan- tage of the occasion to be present.
 The midway last night presented a lively scene. The young people crowded the different amusements and nothing es- capped the onslaught of merrymakers. They were there for great time, and from all indications they had it.
 While yesterday was the greatest day of the fair in point of attendance, today is expected to break all Saturday rec ords. It will not be negro day, as in the past, but will be known as Prosperity Day, and the general admission price will be reduced to 25 cents. The programme, it is announced, will be just as strong as any day of the fair, and not a con- cession or exhibit will be allowed to be moved or torn down until after II o'clock tonight, and great display of fireworks will be presented tonight. Notice to this effect has been issued by President Brown.
 BROWN IS PLEASED
 T am very much gratif1ed at the at- tendance for this year." said President Brown yesterday. Tt has gone beyond our most sanguine expectations. and has been a success from every standpoint.
  have ever known, and while the city and sheriff have kept a large force of officers on the grounds, there has been no disorder to keep them busy.
 we have much to be proud of in the fair that will close tonight. We have had the best agricultural exhibits. best womans department and other exhibits. The cattle show for this year has been exceptionally fine, the largest herds of prize cattle ever shown in the south hav- ing been with us, while the swine display has likewise been the best ever seen here.
 ''The poultry show for this year out stripped anything ever shown here be- fore. The poultry building has been so crowded that we have seen the necessity for new building next year. The dog show filled all space for the first time during the five years"
 Following are the final awards made in the poultry show yesterday:
 Single Comb Rhode Island Reds: o. B. Warren, first, second and third cockerels; first, second. fourth and fifth hens. l.. A. Clayton, first and second pens; J. N. Bellenger, fourth and fifth cockerels. J. T. Brown, second and fifth hens. Ray mond Quinn, third cock. A. M. Pearson, Jr., first cock, first and fourth hens. J.