Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-06

lewiston, Me-, Sept. 5-(SpeciaD-
r.. second day of the 54th annual ex-
,.,,,,,on Of the Maine State Fair was
,..erfered with by the weather, which
u.s cold and cloudy in thoroughly
.,sagreeable day for people to be out.
N spite Of this there was a fairly good
attendance, particularly in the after
room.
p,ooram Successfully Carried out
The program of the fair was carried
.,,, without a hitch. There was the
0uI,;ng Of the oxen forenoon and after
nm, the Judging in the various de-
,.-.noents, the balloon ascension and
.,a racing. The vaudeville was given
IN full and there was a band concert,
torenoon and afternoon. The gentle
40, and ladies of the midway did a
,,ccessful business and declared them
calves we'll pleased with the results.
Although the morning was anything
M. favorable for the fair, the people
commenced to come early and while
,bere were not as many as was ex-
nected, yet considering the threatening
weather the attendance was good. 1t
sren warmer as the day advanced and
.ha crowd increased in size until well
into the afternoon.
Exhibition Hall Crowded
The exhibition hall was the mecca for
The most of the morning crowd and
thew found plenty there to interest
them. The hall exhibits are far above
the average both in quantity and quail
Nv and are the center Of attraction
for all who visit the fair.
The Judging in the various depart
ments also attracted it's share Of the
crowd and the expert judges had their
hands full picking out the prize win
ners.
The pulling matches for steers was
held in the forenoon in the ring and
here a large crowd gathered to see
some clever teaming. A pair of black
and white steers owned by the Blan-
chard BOYS of Wilton were easy win
ners.
Judges Have Busy Day
In the cattle pens the judging Of Hol-
stems, Gurnseys and Shorthorns was
In progress, and each judge was watch
ed by an interested crowd, which was
there to learn all that was possible.
In the horse department the judges
we're busy with number of classes,
and some close contests for the blue
ribbon were in progress there.
In the big poultry building the judy
es were having a hard time to decide
which of the birds should have the blue
ribbon which the red and which the
white.
The same conditions prevailed in the
sheep department, which is said to be
stronger than usual and in the same
department., which is above the aver.
age.
Afternoon Crowd Large
The afternoon crowd, encouraged by
q little showing Of the sun, came ir
good numbers and by 2 o'clock the
grounds were we'll filled although the
crowd was not as large as on Monday
nor as large as the second day last
year.
The grandstand was we'll filled by the
time the races were called and in the
enclosure was good number of automo
biles, all of which were we'll filled.
The races were called promptly anc
three classes were sent away, some spir
tied racing being seen and, considering
the conditions. fast time was made.
The Amusements
Between the heats a vaudeville trool
gave number of acts which were great
ly enjoyed by the crowd, a tumbling ac
On the track in front of the stand being
one Of the best
Professor Bonnette got his balloon away
ior fine fight. The high wind carried
some distance from the grounds but
Ihe parachute jumper came down al
right.
During the afternoon also the judging
IN the various departments was contin
ued and this, as in the forenoon, proved
VI interest to many people.
IN the cattle ring the pulling by the
oxen was started and here, as usual, the
crowd was thick and cheered impartially
each individual effort.
The Midway did a good business dur
ing the afternoon and seemed to be get
ing Its share Of the people
The kennebec Cattle
In the cattle department Kennebes
county is represented by T. G. Burleigt
" Fassalboro. who is exhibiting some
W MS famous herd Of white faces. This
Aeeo is one OF the finest on the grounds
Aao Is the center Of an interested CROWD
y. people all the time. L. S. Gooding Of
~0unouth. who Is showing a good sized
assd Of Jerseys. which seems certain tc
axe Its share Of the prizes; G. L. Smith
VI monmouth. who is showing a herd Of
Jerseys that has some fine animals. j
O. Adams Of Madison with a number OF
aoe hefers is Somerset's sole representa-
I'VE IN the lists Of cattle exhibitors. The
showing Of Herefords made by L. F.
Williams OF Topsham is also above the
average and is attracting its share Of
attention.
IN the sheep department the Ions
ofanch Farm Of Bowdoinham has an ex.
.ep'ional exhibit. It is large and every
animal is a beauty. Elmer Nichols Of
Maaison has a splendid display Of sheer
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