Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-08-31

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room is under the charge Of DR.. Ethel
Walters Of Fairfield and she was Kept
busy during the day showing the va
rious plans and Appliances for better
childhood. The rest room for mothers
and children which is a part OF this
exhibition was also we'll filled during
the greater part Of the day.
During the forenoon the concert by
the Waterville Military Band on the
bandstand in front Of the grandstand
was enjoyed by great many people,
who took the opportunity to listen to
some splendid band music and also to
set down and rest for a time.
Some Of Exhibits
An automobile on which is mounted
IA complese electric lighting outfit at
tracted a great deal of attention
Wednesday 1t is situated near the
machinery tents and is from the
Thorndike Machine Co. Of Portland
The outfit consists of a small gasolene
engine. generator and storage lanterns
and is very practical farm outfit.
The International Harvester Co. has
a large tent in which they show a
number Of kerosene burning engines
and other farm implements, also their
famous Mogul tractor which was kept
busy demonstrating during the day
The Brackett- Shaw & Lunt Co. of
Somersworth, N. H., are showing
fine line Of gasolene engines, also q
couple of Avery tractors that were
kept busy all the time.
B. D. Mcclellan of Waterville has
fine showing of gasolene engines and
mill supplies, and his exhibit was a
center Of attraction all day.
The kennebec Boat & Canoe Co.
has an exhibit consisting of a war
canoe" which is 35 feet long and
holds 21 people. Also one Of their Bel
grade boats and new style of canoe
called the torpedo model. The exhibit
is set off by small canoe which con-
trasts with the big one
The Morrison Motor Co. have an
exhibit Of the new style of Buick cars
including one of the new Eours.
Record Breaking Crowd
Ihe afternoon crowd was fully up to
the record breaking crowd of last year
The people were everywhere, the grounds
being flled from end to end. In every
department there was big crowd and
everyone seemed to be having a fine time
The Midway was getting its share of the
crowds and everyone seemed to be en-
joying themselves and the concessionaries
were all doing fine business. The big
grandstand was nearly full and so was
the baseball bleachers and the infeld. All
the buildings were full all during the aft
ernoon and the booth attendants were all
busy. The big ring where the oxen were
pulling was surrounded all the afternoon
by an enthusiastic cheering crowd and
some of the pulling that was done there
was said to be the greatest ever The
antics of some of the teamsters was well
worth the price of admission. This was
one OF the features of the afternoon.
The ball game was started promptly on
time and proved to be a fast and interest
ing contest with the result in doubt until
the end. The crowd that watched the
game was large and enthusiastic one
and It found much to cheer about during
the nine innings Of fast baseball.
Afternoon Races
The racing Of the afternoon was excep-
tionally good and although there was a
great deal Of scoring it was no fault of
drivers or starter, all doing what they
could to get away; but the fields were
large and It took time to get them
Strengthened away. Tho big crowd In the
grandstand seemed to enjoy 1t greatly,
especially as there were some thrilling
finishes. The horses got out rapidly and
tho events moved along with little delay
Today Is Governors Day
Thursday Is Governors Day and Gov
ernor Curtis and his staff will be pres
ent. The governor will arrive in the city
at about noon and will have dinner at
1870 at the Elmwood. After this he will
be escorted to the park. where a special
box will be reserved for him and his staff
and guests. The governors staff will be
arrayed in full dress uniform and their
appearance will be a feature of the after
noon. The party will be the guests of the
association during the afternoon and will
have a chance to see all the features of
the great fair.
The Waterville Military Band will
be on hand all day to furnish music
and there will be three concerts by
Drew's Orchestra in the Coliseum.
lc pulling Cdlll6 Will nave ci SlidllSC
to show in the inf1eld and the judg-
ing Of departments will continue. The
vaudeville performers will have some
extra stunts to perform and the band
some special music. Racing will begin
promptly at 1.30 and three great class
es will be started. The free for-all
with a purse Of $500 will bring to-
gether some exceptionally fine horses
and fast time and sharp contests are
certain. The 2.30 pace and the 2.17
t1ot and pace have large fields of en-
tries and will do their share to make
the day a good one. At 1890 A. NJ.
tubercular cattle that have been on
exhibition will be slaughtered so that
those interested can see actual con-
ditions.
Stunts by Farnum Fish
The aeroplane flight by Farnum
Fish in the afternoon is expected to
be one Of the greatest ever seen in
Maine. There will be spiral dives. dips
and all the fancy evolutions that avia-
tors do to thrill the crowds. He will
also give a realistic imitation Of war
in the air, dropping Of bombs and
tricks Of aviators to avoid gun fire
The baseball game at 2.30 will be be-
tween the old rivals Skowhepan and