The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-10-11
EXPECT RECORD
ATTENDANCE FOR
ABBEVILLE FAIR
President of Associa-
ton Very Opt
mistic.
Secretary Williamson Touring Tho
County Advertising Fair-Execu-
tive and Advertising Committees
Active. .,-

Active. r..'
C. C. Gambrell, president Of the
Abbeville County Fair association,
jim conversation with representative
of The Press and Banner yesterday,
stated: "From all reports which I
have so far received, I am convinced
that the, seventh annual fair, to be
held Vaudeville November l., 2, and
8, will be success in every way.
Hardly a day passes but that I re-
ceive encouraging reports from many
parts of the county, and taking all
into consideration, I am thoroughly
satisfied that the event will fnateri-
alize into the greatest success the
county has ever experienced. One
important factor which convinces me
that this years fair will be the best
in the history Of the association, is
the enthusiastic manner in which the
various officers and committees Of
the association have gone about their
work. I wish to urge all the people
who are interested in the progress Of
Abbeville county to join IN the un-
dertaking and make it truly, a fair to !.
he rernennhered0 - -..-. ~. 80
President Gambren is indeed graft
fed at the splendid manner in which
the people have responded to the
cause, and well he should be, for we
will, from present indieations,l% witt
ness one Of the best county: fairs to-
be found anywhere. g
Publicity Committee Active.
The publicity committee appointed
to look after the advertising, prem
ium list, printing, and publicity Of
the enterprise, is doing fine work for
the fair, A handsome booklet con-
tanning the advertisements of about
thirty of Abbeville's most progressive
business houses, is about complete
and will be delivered within the next
ten days. The booklet contains COM
plete program for the three days,
rules and regulations governing ex-
hibits, entries, and races, together
with an extraordinary long list OF
handsome cash prizes.
The publicity committee has made
several tours of different sections OF
the county during the past week
distributing advertising matter, and
according to Secretary Williamson,
who is chairman of this committee,
there will be hundreds Of exhibitors
here this year who have never before
shown interest in the fair. The COM
mittee is also waging very success
full advertising campaign in Anderson
and Mccormick counties, where much
interest is being shown in Abbe-
ville's fair.
Lever to Make Address.
Congressman A. F. Lever has ac-
,cepted an invitation extended by
Secretary Williamson to address the
farmers on Wednesday, the opening
day, and the day set aside for the
farmers. This able speaker is a de-
cided favorite of the farmers and his
address will attract thousands of
people from surrounding counties on
farmers day.
Midway a Feature.
There will be many free attrac-
tions on the midway this year. There
will be various amusements for ev-
erybody, old and young. Gorgeous
parades, enchanting music and other
picturesque achievements to fasci-
nate those who are as yet in the
springtime of youth; a most credit
able showing of live stock, poultry,
farm and garden products, household
and miscellaneous exhibits, together
with the spirit of comradeship and
the occasion of hundreds of old
time friends reunited will serve to
fill with delight and perfect centent-
:ment the hearts of those who have
reached the golden autumn Of old
age.