The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-08-22
COUNTY TURNS OUT
FOR ROCKVILLE FAIR

ROCKVILLE. Aug. 22.-The sixty
third annual Rockville fair began this
morning. Bright skies. a large first-day
crowd. interesting exhibits In all de-
partments. and a race track In Hne
condition were the auspicious conditions
under which the big show opened. with
favorable weather the remaining days.
II u believed, the exhibition will prove
by long odds the most successful with
in the history Of the fair association.
Busy scenes were being enacted on
the grounds this morning. Secretary
Bogley and his assistants were kept
hard at It giving the fair a good start.
Carpenters and other workmen put nm
ishing touches on booths and stands. BY
the carly afternoon. however. every
thing was in shape. and the fair was
on In earnest.
In the main exhibition hall. where
Turner W. Welsh is superintendent and
Emory Ricketts,. Warner Morgan and
don assistants. there Is an endless ar
ray Of almost everything that can be
produced In the home or on the farm.
Baskets Of peaches. pears. paples.
watermsions. and other fruits are piled
up in tempting display. Domestic man
ufacturers and ladies' fancy work take
up a large portion OF the hall. and in
olude most interesting display. Of
rugs. quilts. crochet work. antique
lace. and embroidery in cotton. silk. and
linen.
are works Of art. including charcoal and
crayon drawings. paintings In oil. paint
ings In water color and q fine lot OF
amateur photography. In the culinary
department are tempting arrays OF
Maryland biscuits, rolls, cakes OF all
kinds. preserves. jellies. canned fruits
and many other products known to the
modern housewife. A large assortment OF
potted plants lend beauty and sweetness
to the scene.
The poultry department 10 one OF the
biggest features of the fair Harry Hunt.
Of eBthesda, recognized expert. Is In
charge, and he Is enthusiastic over the
fine showing. Every variety Of chickens
from the tiny bantam to big cochins Is
on display.
Tomorrow is one of the bis days Of tn,
fair. and the management has made ar
rangements to entertain large crown.
Beginning with cavalcade OF live stock
around the race track, II will be con-
tinuous performance until the last race
Is decided late in the afternoon. Be-
tween races. there will be free exhibit
ito non the plFform In front Of the
Erand. Today the takers. and they are
again here in large numbers. were. so to
speak. Just getting their knuck up" but
tomorrow they will get busy In earnest
and will doubtless succeed. as usual In
separating the unsuspectins from a big
bunch of their hard-earned coin. The
side shows. too. which are on hand In
great variety, will also set right down
To business tomorrow.
Three harness and three running
races are on the program for tomor
row afternoon. The feature will b.
the stake race FOR two-year- olds own
ed in Maryland, the District OF Co
lumbia, Virginia, and West Virginia
This will be for purse of $500 ant
four high-class colts are cardsd t
face the starter. The other races In
cludc the 1898 trot. purse, $500: thu
contests. each at six furlongs and re
peat and each for a purse of $125. ant
a half-mlle race for ponies ridden h,
boys or girls under ffteen years, II
he pony race the prize Will be silve
cup.