New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1921-10-29
MANY NOVEL
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G HOUSTON FAIR
Gigantic Exposition viii
Open on November 5
1 T. to 18th.


ern is constructing a switch direct to
the grounds. This will greatly facil-
itate and expedite the shipments OF
live stock and machinery.
Race Track Nearing Completion.
The race track is practically COM
pleted and horses have already started
training. Several fast/horses fnclud-
ing "Hook-Up," Cleanup" and will
ligan" are already at the grounds.
"All we need is the continued CO.
operation Of the citizens" w. L. Shot
well said Saturday. 1T is milestone
which marks the county's progress.
It is the county on exhibition great
showing of all methods and processes
by which the Southwest has attained
its position in the world and a right
to acclaim its greatness.
1.-THE Fair stimulates the energy,
enterprise and intellect of the people
and opens mighty storehouses OF In
formation for their study. It Is the
great show window of the county and
state. No stone is being left unturned
10 make the exposition a complete
success"
"Arabian Nights" Big Feature.
ARABIAN Nights" beautiful por.
trayal of the famous tales in several
episodes will be one Of the big fea-
lures for the, evening entertainment.
This Is said to be one Of the most
spectacular pageants of the kind. In
connection with Arabian Nights"
there will also be brilliant display
Of fireworks. More than seventy aer-
ial and set pieces will be exploded
every night. Some Of the set pieces
will be pictures of famous Texans.
Besides the greater Alamo shows
there will also be many free attrac-
lions some Of which will be thrilling
aerial stunts.
Racing will be one Of the biggest
features during the afternoons and
some Of the fastest horses in this sec
ton have been entered.
A wide track is being constructed.
The entry list and program is now
ready and many replies from Louis
lana. Arkansas and other places have
already been received. Every effort
IL being made to make the racing
meet the most successful ever held In
this section.
Mexican Band Coming.
The famous police band from Mex
leo City will be another feature and
IN all probability there will also be
I Mexican exhibit November 5, the
opening day, will be known as Mexi-
can Day. The band is said to be the
best in the sister republic.
Galveston Day will be November Z.
when the residents Of the Island City
win be entertained.
November will be Dry Goods Mems
Day. A convention Of the Texas Re-
tail Dry Goods Association will be held
In Houston November and 8. More
than 500 visiting members are Expect
ed to be present.
Wednesday. November 3. has been
ret aside by the committee for the
various luncheon clubs. This will be
known as Club Day"
Founders Day November 10.
Thursday, November 10, will be
sF'ounders Day" Appropriate cere-
monies in commemorative of the Tooth
anniversary Of Texas will be held. II
was 100 years ago that Stephen +.
Austin landed at the mouth Of the
Brazos River with the first white set
tlers in Texas. An elaborate program
q being planned for this day.
Armistice Day, November IL, win
. Z. big day ct the Fair. This will
Be American Legion Day and ALSO
Press Day. In the evening 2 specta-
cular pyrotechnic display will be given.
This display will include flares, sic.
nails and other aerial warfare that the
doughboys Witnessed 'oyer there"
November IL win be Children's Day
ana also Travelling Men's Day. On
thu day the knights Of the Grip win
BE entertained q the fair. A parade
win b held In the morning and this
win b followed by barbecue 1t the
grounds.
Al ehildrsn VIM 30 admitted ne
q this day and 4 h estimated that
many thousand youngsters win b
present
Athletes win play an important part
q the fair. The children will contest
tnr prizes IN foot and bicycle races.
lmportant Foetball DANES.
Several important football games
VIM b held during the fair. On No
vembsr Rice win clash With 3. y.
y. d Dallas, while on November II
1tce win meet A. end r. Ii ono G
- most important games q the
season. Besides the college gaNoo
several other Important gAmos aro
slammed. on November s, Houstoa
HlCh win meet Palestine 1t tho
GFounds. o. November {, Tho Hust-
~ AthIetie Club win clash With Gal
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