The Washington herald., 1916-08-23
ROCKVILLE FAIR Opens
President Lee Ofut Inaugurates An
nual Montgomery County Exhibition
Before Crowd of Several Hundred.
A full report of yesterdays
racing results at the Rock
vile fair grounds appears on
the sporting page of this is
sue.

Rockville, Nd, Aug. 2.-The annual
Montgomery County Fair. at Rockville,
Maryland, was officially opened this
morning by President Lee Offutt, when he
addressed crowd of residents of the
county, mostly exhibitors and the offic-
ials of the association.
Although there were several hundred
admissions during the day, nothing of I'M
portance occurred other than the judg-
gram during the afternoon. President
Offut stated that the day was spent
merely in getting things in smooth work.
ing order so that the crowds during the
coming three days can easily be handled.
Considerable Importance has been CIV
en- the live stock exhibits this year, and
by far the finest and largest entries Of
cattle, hogs and sheep greeted the judges
this morning when they selected the blue
ribbon winners in the various classes.
To Judge Horses Today.
The horse judging will not take place
until tomorrow morning and from the
appearance of the breeds and classes of
horses considerable time will be required
to eliminate down to the winners. In
the horse judging, the owners will put
their animals through the severest test.
John B. Diamond, Chas. Viers, and J.
w. Jones, were the superintendent in
charge of the dairy and beef cattle; VIM.
H. Fawcett. ]. W. Jones and Chas F.
Kirk, superintendents of hogs and sheep.
Those who will have charge Of the light
and heavy draft horse exhibit. and judg-
ing tomorrow morning are n. ]. Ward,
J, w Jones, VIM. Fawcett VIM. B.
Trundell, Charles F. KIRK and P. E. Wa
ters.
The day was exceedingly hot and this
kept the crowd down to certain eX-
tent, but Vice President Kirk remarked
that the big days were coming and the
officials were more than satisfied with
today's attendance. Secretary James T.
Bogley announced that one OF the fea-
lures would be the big automobile parade
next Friday morning at 10 o'clock. when
auto owners from any place in the coun-
try could enter provided they registered
their desire not later than Thursday eve
ming. A cash prize will be presented to
the most unique design OF decoration.
side shows Numerous.
Today the dozens Of vendors and side
show attractions were lining up the many
avenues of the grounds. Spin wheels, fish
ponds. cane rings, Niger babies, side
shows with their fat women and skeleton
man, fire eaters, and snake charmers, all
had their criers practicing up on the
crowd for bigger business tomorrow. 1t
will be fun for the residents OF the coun-
try and a change for city people.
A feature racing card will be held each
afternoon, when the fastest horses in
the surrounding States will take part, in
both running and harness races. Liberal
purses are up. Today's card was interest
ing and despite the intense heat. several
hundred people were in the grandstand
and along the track under the trees.
Several automobile parties motored from
Washington today. There will be ample
and secure parking for machines.
Officers in Charge.
The officials of the Montgomery County
Agricultural Society who are in charge
Of the Rockville Fair are: Lee Offutt,
president, Rockville; Charles F. Kirk,
vice president. Olney; James T. Bogley,
secretary, Rockville; John T. Higgins,
treasurer. Rockville.
The board OF directors follow:
Lee Otfutt, Rockville; Josiah w. Jones,
olney; Charles F. Kirk, Olney; Charles
viers, Rockville; William K. Jones, Rock
VILE; David H Warfiela, Rockville; Will
lam H. Fawcett, Jamestown; William B.
Trundle Poolesville; Perry E. Waters,
Germantown; John B. diamond, jr.,
Gaithersburg; \. J. Ward. Washington,
D. c.; Charles w. Fields, Rockville.
The committees are:
Races-Charles Viers, c. w. Fields, D.
II. warfeld, n. J. Ward. and Lee Ofutt.
Ftnance-J. W. Jones, John B. Diamond,
tr.. P. E. Waters and D. H. Warheld
Grounds-Charles Viers. W. K. Jones,
J. W. Jones, c. w. Fields and William
II. Fawcett.
Printing-D. H. Warfeld, Charles Viers.
John J. Higgins and c. F. Kirk.
Privilege-C. F. Kirk, James T. Bogley,
P. E. Waters and D. H. Warfield.
Premium List. B. Diamond, jr.. Will
lam B. Trundle, c. w. Fields, Charles
Viers and D. H. Warfeld.
Household-J. w. Jones. P. E. Waters,
W. X Jones, w. H. Fawcett and n. ].
Ward.
Program-R. E. Jones, J. E. Alexander
and ]. H. King.
Cattle Judging.
The following results announced from the
morning Judging Of cattle. hogs and sheep:
CATLE-PURE BRED DURHAMS.
Herd B. G. Ray. first; Kshlert & Ray, second.
Bull, years and above, B. G. Ray, first. Bull,
years and under g. Kahlert & Ray. first. Cow.
years and above, B. G. Ray, first; Kahlert &