The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-09-17

fences along the track around the
turns at each end in order to keep
the overflow crowd at a safe distance
during the races. These and many
other things the association have
learned by experience during the first
event, and they are going to profit
by their knowledge. Friday after
noon most of the stores in the city
closed at o'clock and proprietors
and clerks alike attended the fair.
Yesterday being Saturday the mer-
chants and clerks could not leave
their places of business. The i'm
mense crowd that attended was most
ly of the rural districts.
The visiting horsemen were all un-
stinted in their praise of the efforts
of the Carter County Fair Associa
tion, and promised 10 be back next
year with more horses.
The exhibition hall was the magnet
that attracted every visitor to the
fair. The displays in every depart
ment were magnificent, reflected
the enterprise of Ardmore and Carter
! County business men and farmers,
who put forth every .Eort to make
the first annual fair success.
The management of the fair did
everything possible for the accommo-
dation of the exhibitors, but It was
evident yesterday that there will
have to be material additions to the
present buildings to accommodate the
exhibitors next year. and the asso-
citation might as well begin preparing
for it before the second annual fair
is due.
There is an immediate demand for
an art exhibit building for the ex-
elusive use of fine arts display. This
exhibit, which was most elaborate,
was handicapped for want of space,
and without doubt before the time
for the next annual fair will be pro-
vided for. Then too, II was apparent
that an immense building for the
exhibition of live stock should be T,
provided. one in keeping with the /,
rest of the buildings, in which owners |
can show their high grade stun un-
hampered, and with proper surround !
ings All this the association real |
ICES. and they are going to provide
for the future as soon as their means
will permit.
Every member of the Carter County
Fair Association is deserving of un-
stintod praise for the effort they put
forth. The Chamber of Commerce,
and the Business Mems Association
are also due praise for the co-opera-
tion rendered to make the fair a sue
cess. Especial praise is due Secre-
tary West and his able assistant,
Carl Russell. county demonstration
agent, for the effort they have made
to make the initial opening one long
to be remembered by every one who
attended
The races were even better than
the most sanguine expected. Every
ocal and visiting horseman did every
thing in their power to make the
races successful. and the square
sportsmanship evinced among them
spoke volumes for the sport that Of
ate years has been placed under the
lan in some localities. Ardmore citi-
.ens enjoy the races and they are
willing to give racing their unquali-
led support so long as e. is conducted
Is those u this years fair were con
lucted.
The first annual Carter County fair
las now passed. That it was a sue
ess beyond the fondest dreams OF
he promoters would be putting il too
ightly. Every farmer and business 1
nan who attended. either as a spec
ator OF as an exhibitor. left last
light perfectly satisfied. and with a
to make the second an
iual fair next autumn grander in
very particular than the first one.