Arizona republican., 1917-10-21

nearing cOmpleIlOn al the lett of the | main entrance within the grounds. The i structure is l50X50 feet two stories | high. and of brick The interior, | when completed, will be one of the | most attractive of all fair ground i buildings mezzanine floor will be ! devoted to booths or spaces for exhibits | of a permanent nature.
 It is probable that the program of ! entertainment, together with the ex- hiDIt scheme, will prove d source of | unusual interest to Arizona people l this year. Heretofore the mineral ex- hibits have been chiefly patronized by l mining engineers and technical men, | Who were able to appreciate the value i Of the fine exhibits of minerals which ! were displayed in the building preyi- , ousiy used for this purpose. which is located south of he grardstand, near the womans building.
 Under the present arrangement the 1! mineralogy building will be made at tractive to the layman who is not vefsed in the scientific diagnosis Of ores and mineral bearing rocks. and especially so to the prOspector who is seeking informat tiOn which will aid him Tn solving the problems which confront him while examining specimens with limited equipment, and in locations where the services of an assayer are not available
 A part of this program will be a continuous moving picture show which may be enjoyed by any person who is interested in the chief occuDation and source of wealth in Arizona The films, it is stated, have been photo graphed under government direction, at considerable expense and with the ldea of producing pictures which will be within the comprehension of all persons in any way interested in the mining industry.
 Through the efforts of the state university extension department series of lectures. to take place every halt hour during the day, and treating on mlnlng subjects, will be given Every part of the program will be free, and sufficient amusement is promised to entertain those seeking information about the subject for al least the entire day
 One phase of the scheme was origin ated exclusively for the benefit of the prospector, and many of the lectures will he devoted to furnishing the man Tn this business with reliable informa- uon, through the aid of which he will be able to take advantage of semi sci entlflc apparatus and chemicals, which
 
 deaYoIs tt is planned to include in these lectures data which will make it possible for the prospector to provide himself with small kit of tools and chemicals with which he can test any Kind of mineral formation he might en- counter, and to learn the ore percent ages with little difficulty.
 The first aid lectures will also be il valuable part of the program to be gwen In the mineralogy building, and contained in them will be revelation Of the methods in vogue in the biz mines of the state. A demonstration Of the use of the gas mask. the same as used in the EmOpean trenches. and used in this country by miners who must brave the noXiouS Yapors of un- derSround stopeS, will undoubtedly be or considerable public interest Arti- 1lclal respiration for men who have been overcome by heat or gases. care ot the injured, and suggestions tending toward the prevention of accidents will also be included ill these lectures
 In order that the thousands of peo- Die who will be accommodated in the srandstand may witness most of the 1ree amusement features. from their seats. and without moving about the grounds the fair commissioners plan to conduct most of the main attrac- tons on the race track within the en- closure directly opposite the grand- stand.
 Sleek coated trotters are doing their turns daily on the track The auto polo games will take place on the foot Dall grldlron, as will also a number of features of lesser note. Chief among these will be a troupe of trim diving girls. who will swim and splash and plunge for the edification of the spec tators; balloon ascensions. parachute descents and the like will also be on the program.
 The race. course has been plowed over It's entire surface this year and mas now one of the finest surfaces to be found any place in the west Con siderable work, however still remains 10 be done on the track. and after the finishing touches have been added it Is expected that some long standing records will be broken on the fine Sprlnsy turf Grass has been planted Tn the field enclosed by the race ira cl, ana surrounding the football field The green IS sprouting nicely and by fair tune most beautiful background for the scheduled events will be provided The faif commissioners have not vel closed with all of the several attrac- tons which are 10 be pracentad hut ;+