Grand Forks herald., 1916-07-25
CLOUDS FAIL
!. TO BRIGHTEN
PEOPLE AWAY
Minnesota and North Dako-
ia are Represented at
Exposition.
EXHIBITS OF A
HIGH CHARACTER
Amusement Program This
Year also One of Unusual
Attractiveness.

Despite the fact that lowering
clouds presaged bad weather for the
afternoon and evening, q large crowd
today assisted in the opening Of the
Grand Forks fair, which this year en-
braces North Dakota and northwest
night did no more than settle the dust
on tho roads and place the race track
In excellent condition for the after
noon program, but 1t, together with
the cloudy weather Of the morning,
affected the crowds somewhat. But
nevertheless, It was an unusually good
opening day and many people. chiefly
state, attended.
Exhibits Arrive.
Practically every exhibit was in
open at 10 o'clock. In fact, there
were only one or two booths in the
Liberal Arts building that were not
ready when the people were admitted.
It was not long, however. before every
place was ready for exhibit purposes.
Ralph fIankfnson and his auto polo
] teams and the Kilttss band: the last
the city. arrived In Grand Forks this
mofnipg. Mr.. Hankinson's teams are
composed Of the same men as last
year. "Blondie. sone Of the most SEN
;safional players. still is member Of
the party, but he was forced to leave
death Of sister. He will Join tho
forces the first of the month.
Wslter Rauh. intrepid balloonist, is
ready to thrill fair crowds. A new
red, white and blue balloon, built es-
pecially for the Grand Forks fair, will
be used and Mr.. Raub promises sew
eral new things in the way Of thrills.
Late: this afternoon, weather permit
nine parachutes..
Grand stand Acts.
The grand stand attractions are un-
usually good. The work Of the Jap
and the comedians was q big part Of
tho afternoons amusement.
Judging Begins.
The work of judging was COM
menced as soon as the gates were
opened. The Judging rings were the
oenter Of large groups during the en-
tire forenoon, and much progress was
made In awarding prizes.
II. q. Gxamhch of Lincoln, Neb., Is
judging tho horses; Prof. H. II. Kildee
Of the Iowa state agricultural college,
Ames. Iowa, Is judging the dairy cat
tle; Alfred Lien of Platte. 8. D., is
judging the hogs, and T. G. Patterson
Of the Minnesota state agricultural
colle4e is judging sheep.
Judging also started in the womens
department. Mrs H. J. Gramlich Of
hihts. while Mrs. M. e. Stricken and
Mn. Charfes Barnes are judging the
fancy work.
.- Midway Shows.
The Midway this year is one Of the
best. II not tho best in the history of
Grand Forks fairs. The attractions
are furnlshed by the Great Patterson
shows. which include some Of the
greatest carnival features in the coun-
try. Evidence Of the enthusiasm of
the nrst-day crowd and Of the fact
that the weather has not dampened
the ardor Of merry-makers was found
ON the Midway this morning. Within
q few minutes after the gates were
opened, "bArkers" were at work and
soon nlled several Of the tents Three
Or four Of tho place. gave three shows
shows began 1t 2 o'clock.
Early this afternoon the Patterson
shows gave q small parade. The
parade was led by Mrs. Raymond
Elder, wife Of the general manager,
on her beautiful black horse. Then
followed the four trained bulls, haul
Ing the band waeon. the performing
animal show.
Games of Skill.
Tho concessions this year are better
than At any previous fair. Games of
chance are taboo. but seekers of dolls
and other souvenirs are finding no
dimculty In getting them, providing,
OF course. they are skillful at throw.
Ing besketballs and basehalls. Every
thing = decided by skill.
Tho race program this afternoon
included tho 2:12 and 1850 PAGES, and
thsre wefe some unusually good en-
tries IN both. The track was in fine
condition, the rain doing much to
pack It.
Tho Klties band gave it's first pro-
sran In front Of the grand stand this
afternoon, and II the numbers played
arc any criteria. fair visitors this week
arc assured Of one Of the finest musi-
cal treats they ever have heard. Tho
band IL one Of the foremost muacal
oFgAn1oatj0ns In the country, each
Womber bsing an artist in his line.
The baSp4pe1s and the Scotch dancers
made . tremendous hit.
~ Au1o Polo Tonight.
The ArDt auto polo game. will be
played tonight. Tho players gave
bT1ef exhibition this afternoon, which
thf1lleA the crowd and gave them an
tsaea of The fun ana excite-
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