Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1921-09-01
THE MORGAN'S GROVE FAIR.


All things are ready for the thirty
sixth annual exhibition of The Nor
gan Grove fair at Shephcrdstown,
winch viii begin on Monday, Septcm-
Der S'h, ana continue until Friday. IL
Is expected that Monday, labor day,
WIZ DC one OF the bigges, days Of the
,a'f' ana extensive preparations are
IS hS made 10 caterta'n the crowds
me grounds and buildings are all i'm
'he best of order-indeed, the park has
heNNr teen more beautiful and at
.AS'Ne than at present GRASSY
iaWiS' plenty of shade aud the re-
IfNshine spring water wiL ado 10 ise
eoHiIort and enjoyment Of the visitors
tue amusements, which consists OF
many attractive features of vaudeville
ana other entertainers, will exceed
awning ever before provided for the
pfrons OF the fair, and there will be a
number OF thrilling speclalties and
humorous acts. FarSon's flmous mil
nary band OF Baltimore Is expected 10
DC the great attraction Of the fair. II
VIII give two concerts daily. The
me Wililamsport band will also be
mere on Monday, The exhibits in all
departments, IL is believed, will be
many anu interesting.
Besides the premiums printed in the
regular premium list, the following
aaditonal prizes are offered:
In the children's department prizes
OF 500 and Sl,O0 are offered on tine
pes. history OF the American Flag.
In the fruits department, the pre-
mlums for best display OF apples will
be $500 first and $500 second, IN
place OF those offered n the catalogue.
IN the bread and cake department
on iine three of the second column. os
printed in the catalogue, the premium
Is offered on Burnt Leather Cake
ne printer had TO abbreviate the word
Leather,' which is not plain TO some
IN the ladies' department. additional
prizes VIII be offered as follows. An
plaue work, first SiOO. second *
cents; unbleached muslin bed spreads.
hrst Sl.OO. second IS cents.
those who enjoy dancing will be
aole to crafty this desire. The old
dlnlng hall over the spring has tesn
converted into dancing pavilion and
an orchestra from Washington will
provide excellent music.
The list Of attractions and en,er,.;,-
ers ior the fair includes Parsons fs.
nlous miiltary band, said to be the best
oana IN Baltimore; Daredevil Doher-
y, VINO makes sensational leap
Ioagn space on bicycle; Hills
Comedy circus, which carries five
ponies; bucking mule, ten dogs and
several monkeys, all Of the animals be-
Ing wonderfully trained; the GeorRettc
ITO comedy acrobatic team of two
men and one woman; Helen JackIey..
renowned woman tumbler and acrobat:
oueos Brothers, musical clowns; Don
Levine, acrobats and gymnasts: the
Donaid Sisters, acrobats and specialists
IN balancing; balloon ascension and
parachute drop.
me annual baby show will be held
as usuai on Friday Of the fair at
O'Clock and will be open 10 all children
uhuer TWO years of age. The prizes
as' ror prettiest boy baby, silver
Cup, second prize $3.50; prettiest
olohde eirl baby, gold neck chain; pref
lest brunette girl baby, gold neck
enain: iaftest baby, $3.50, second
or." 20; finest twins, $500 Pa
..h,s sncuid have the children on hand
oy hah-past twelve o'clock Friday.
he social features Of the fa;r
promise to be up to the usual PLEASING
standard. All Of the tents have Been
taken and the colony that goes 10 tho
grounds and sets Nd housckeeoina
VIII De larger than ever. There orc
good many changes among the tent.
noloers, however, and some Of TINS
WHO used to have a tent every wear
nave now dropped out and newcomers
nave taken their places.
~ our fair next week shall he No
largely attended as is now expected. II
VIII draw pickpockets and thieves and
other sharpers and doubtless bootleg.
gers from every directions. There
are few simple suggestions that II
Will be well to keep in mind: Don,t
carry large sums of money on vorr
person when you visit the fair and fake
care OF that which you do have: don't
Try to beat gamblers and sharpers M
their own game-it simply can't be
done; and don't drink boofIeeeer,e
liquor-it is often a decoction Of WOOD
alcohol and coloring matter thar NAV
mean blindness or death to those who
drink IT, 'e wiz
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