The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-07-08
PLANS FOR FAIR
PROGRESSING NICELY

OF the Fair Association at their meet
ing Wednesday IN highly gratifying,
The number Of ladies who attend this
monthly meeting Ia constantly tnereas.
ing They are taking hold With a vim
that augurs we'll for a successful fair.
II In the consensus of opinion that no
successful fair has ever been held
without the cooperation OF the ladies.
We have their cooperation hence a
successful fair Is assured.
The men folks we're not So much in
evidence Wednesday hut their alb
sence was not due to lack OF interest
In the fair. They were busy at home
getting things ready to show at the
fair We have reports that indicate
that we are to have enc OF the best
live stock shows ever pulled off In any
parish We have the goods and the
farmers are making preparations to
bring them In.
The secretary reported that the fair
ea,alOgs had been printed and had a
few sample copies io show, The re-
naming copies are now ready for dis
tribution. The cooperation al post.
masters, bankers. storekeepers and
others In desired 10 help place these
eatalugs where they will do the most
good II You are impatient 10 receive
your copy, just drop postal card 10
the secretary and your copy will be-
mailed 10 you at onee
The secretary vas authorized TO
aeeure a small book for keeping the
minutes of the Association meetings.
and secure envelopes for fair eatalogs,
A good suggestion was made by
Mr. Wood Ills Idea In 10 have the
merchants and others who do eonsid
cradle writing to have the announce.
meni Of the Parish Fair printed on
their envelopes. MIR Robinson prom.
ises 10 print these envelopes al such
reasonable rate that every one can
afford To- have the printing dane Step
forward. Mr.. Merchant. Mr.. Banker.
Mr.. Insurance Agent. Mr. Doctor, Mr..
Lawyer, Mr.. Candidate, and show your
interest by having this printing done
and help advertise the fact that sc
are going to have fullhedged Parish
Fair this fall. This Ia about what you
want on your envelope; West Fellc-
lana Parish Fair. October i2is.ia. 1915.
III. fraBeisville, La,
II Was moved. seconded and carried
that the secretary order one hundred
printed banners to go on the rear OF
automobiles. carriages, etc, adversis-
ing the Fair These banners have been
ordered and will bear the following In
scrIptlon. West Feliciana Parish Fair,
Oct. ~. IL. II. 1915" They are OF good
quality cloth. printed In waterproof Ink,
hammer Tor attaching 10 car All auto
owners and others who wish 0ne OF
these banners should speak quickly rs
che supply IL limited. They sill be In
the hands of the secretary In about
swo weeks. See the secretary and ask
him to save one for you,
Moved seconded and carried that
the secretary employ Mr.. naier to
make plans and specifications for the
construction work necessary for the
fair grounds and that this work be
done at once,
All superintendent and assistant
auperlntendenls are requested to pre-
pare reports of progress for the next
meeting Of the Fair Association. II Is
desired, II possible. to set mere
definite idea of the number OF exhib'
ltors who expect to participate In the
Fair. aud also the number Of exhibits
that will be shown. This Ia necessary
In order that the Fair management
may be able 30 provide adequate stalls
and other accommodations for the ex'
hibits. Don't fail to have your report
ready for the FIRST Wednesday In
August
Members present President Edward
Butler, Treasurer W. r. Wood. secre.
tary II. u. Crump; II. / Harrow. super
intenAent agricultural exhibits, and j.
q. Perkins, superintendent horse and
mule department.
Mr. Perkins reported great interest
and activity In his section. Tie named
haifdozen or more who ate prepar.
Ing live stock for the live stock SHOW
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