The Republican journal., 1919-08-07
The New Belfast Fair


and fair August 10, 20 and 81, and it is
the general impression that it will be the
largest and best attended fair held on
these grounds for years. For the first
time since the corporation started having
fairs it is going to hold three days fair
and it is the word of the new association
that the fair this year is going to be a
hummer. The exhibition program has
been SO arranged that each days program
will be as good as the other so everyone
will want to plan to come all three days.
The grounds never were in better con-
dition, automobiles can park anywhere
Camping parties are welcome and are
given free tenting room.
A very large midway will be in full
swing this year and the takers are going
to be treated to electric lights. Already
more midway space has been engaged
than for years in the past.
The association is going to make a
speciality of its horse, cattle, poultry,
canning. agricultural, Boys and Girls
Club and ladies' fancy work departments.
Already over forty horses have been
entered for the races and some of the best
horses in New England will turn for the
word and it is prophesied that the track
record of 2 IL 1-2 will be broken this year.
Clean racing is assured as the National
Trotting Rules will be strictly observed
and every competitor is assured fair treat
ment. Charles A. Traitor of Sanford is
the starter-enough said.
There will be the following mixed
classes raced: 2.14 Pace, Eli Trot, purse
S175; 2.17 Pace, 2.14 Trot, purse SITS; 20
Pace, FIT Trot, purse SITS; 2. 23 Pace. 2.2O
Trot, purse $3.50; 2.26 Pace, 2.23 Trot,
purse $3.50; 2.30 Pace, 227 Trot, purse
$3.50; year old colt race and farmers
race. And it does seem as if this is as
good race card as will be found this year
in Maine. Entries close Aug. 18th, 1919,
at II o'clock.
Hay, straw and stabling free.
The cattle department is under the
superintendency of Raymond B. Dyer of
Belfast and anyone desiring to enter cat
tie should get in touch with him. ANY,
one desiring premium list may apply to
Raymond B. Dyer or to H. C. Buzzell,
secretary of the fair, and either will be
only too glad to furnish one
1t has been the aim of the association
since it first started to have a grand cav
alcade of exhibitors and this year the ex-
hlbltion is assured each day.
The usual oxen and horse pulling will
be held under new and we'll defined rules
and regulations in relation to drags, etc.
Mr.. George Luce, the superintendent of
this department, will try to please all
competitors.
The poultry department will be con-
Quoted by Mr.. and Mrs. E. L. Colcord and
1t is not necessary for US to say more
Send to them for premium lists and par
ticulars.
Mrs. j. G. Paul and Mrs j. W. Jones
have revised the premium list in the
ladies' department and large display is
promised. Premium lists may be obtained
from either of these parties.
The agricultural and canning depart
ments as well as the Boys and Girls
Club exhibits VIII be under the care and
attention of N. S. Donahue, the county
agent. Premium lists and information in
these departments may be secured of him.
For some time many have suggested
that an open air dancing pavilion was a
necessity on the fair grounds. This year
splendid new building with modern con-
venlences, lighted with electric lights and
best of music, will be ready to do business
and in full swing day and night during
the fair.
The New Belfast Fair this year is going
to offer various attractions so if one does
not get you the other will.