The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-09-18

As president OF tne carter
County Free Fair Association, Wal
ter Colbert deserves much of the
credit for his work in leadership
which terminated in one Of the
most successful fairs held in the
state this year. Mr.. Colbert had
the support Of many able men and
| women in this county who worked
untlringly during the past year.
strator in perfectlng and instructins
these organizations.
Philharmonic Club
The Philharmonic club of this city
| had n very attractive booth with its
president, Mrs. ]. II. French in charge
The ladies of this club took general
charge in registering guests and other.
| wise assisted the general manager in
her duties.
Church and Library
The First Church of Christ, Scien.
lists, maintained a reading room in
the building with Mrs. w. G.. Endicott
in charge. Mrs. Jones. librarian OF
Carnegie library had a collection OF
reference works for the benefits OF
| those who desired to use them.
Mrs. Robert Dennard in charge OF
Lukes display of musical instruments
furnished music during the day.
Educational Department
The display in the educational de.
/ M IN oh nf
intendent Zaneis was especially fine
this season. Only eight districts were
represented. but what the display lack
ed in numbers it more than made ur
in the excellence of work shown. The
following districts were accounted for
Springer. Plain View. Berwyn, Joiner
Mary Niblack. Norris Chapel. Rocky
Point: Ardmore schools were also rep
resented. The schools made a dis
play of drawings. art and needle work
and submitted stories on various topics
In connection with this department,
was shown q modern motor truck by
the Cooper Motor Company used in
transporting children in consolidated
school districts, and as there il al
ready one such district in the coun
ty with the prospects good for several
more. the truck was closely inspected
by those who will in all probability
become purchasers within the next
year.
The Ardmore Book and News Com
pany had q very attractive display OF
articles used in the school room, this
firm also showed full line of sport
ing goods whic hattracted lot Of fav.
orable attention. Miss Margaret Rice
was in charge Of this display.
The Ardmore Business College main
tained an attractive booth with Mr.. c.
w. Gonder and Mr.. Van Reed in
charge. Modern business methods were
demonstrated and attractive cards pre-
sen,ed 70 visitors written by Mr.. Reed
This booth was one among the most
popular in the entire building and
many inquiries were made by pros
pective pupils relative to various
courses Of study.
Hardy Sanitarium
The Hardy Sanitarium maintained
an emergency hospital fully equipped
with competent nurses In charge. The
baby incubator attracted q great deaI
of attention and kept the nurses busy
answering questions OF the many vis
tors who were attracted to this booth
Girls Sewing Club
The Girls Sewing Club under the
supervision Of Mrs. Minnie b. Church
had an elaborate display they also had
stories on poultry raising and canning
and preserving fruits and vegetables
There We're llO entries in this class
divided as follows. so girls made ex
hiblt In sewing. so In canning and ten
boys and girls in final club work and
poultry raising, This display attrac
ted its share of attention throughout
the fair.
Junior Canning Club
In the Junior Girls Canning Club
with Mrs. Fila Anderson In charge
some especially fine individual show,
ings were made. There were approxi
mately 90 Jars and cans In this dis
play consisting of fruits. vegetables
and canned meats.
The culinary department In charge
Of Mrs. II. H. Sayre was the magne,
that drew large crowds of visitors ai
all times. The display Of cakes, pies
and other good things to eat was ex
ceptionally large and very much en-.
Joyed especially By the ladies' who
pride themselves upon being good
cooks.
Mrs. l.. G. Murlin maintained q
booth where she distributed literature
In the interest of the Near East Re
lief fund.
Fine Arts Display
The fine arts display In charge Of
Mrs. W. +. Lindsay was one of the
most attractive features OF the wo
mans building. and consisted OF oil
paintings. water colors and pastel be-
side large collection Of euuisite hand
painted china that was greatly ad
mircd by all. II was undoubtedly the
largest collection of this work ever
shown here. and was the center of a
great deal OF attention throughout the
fair.
Textile Department
The textile department In charge
OF Mrs. G. l.. Byrne was another
booth that attracted thousands OF visi
tors by the number and variety OF dis
plays. There were many individual ex
hibits that were Of interest to many
who are Interested In such work. nam