Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-09-13
COLD WEATHER
DAMPENS ARDOR
ON FIRST DAY
Exposition Excells in
Livestock and Agri-
cultural Displays.
Big Entertainment Pro-
gram Run Off Despite
Low Temperature.
Special to The Tribune.

Helela, oepL. Il. - DndeT
most unfavorable conditions,
the chill Of the snow clad
mountains adding reality to
the breeze which swept the
valley from the north, with
but a meager attendance other
than those who were connect
ed with the administration or
engaged in caring for the ex-
hibits, the concessions and the
amusements, the nineteenth
annual Montana State fair
opened Monday.
The wintry weather, which had been
experienced in Helena during the three
preceding days failed to break. as had
been anticipated, and at no time during
the day were the rays Of the sun in evi-
dence. However, conditions justified
the feeling that the following days Of
the week would see return Of enjoy
able autumn weather and the fair man
agement retained an optimistic attitude.
As is customary on the opening day,
many of the exhibits were not fully ar
ranged, this being noticeable particular
" in the agricultural building, in which
are shown the county collective ex-
hibits.
All In Order Tuesday.
Here, however, quite a number of the
booths had been completed and the dis
plays fully prepared for inspection.
Some OF the county collections had
been late in arriving but good progress
was being made in their placement and
with very few exceptions all will be in
order before Tuesday afternoon.
The stock barns are already filled to
overflowing and the showing Of cattle
and sheep is undoubtedly one of the
largest and best ever seen at the Mon
tana fair: Visitors at the barns will
be accorded one of the best showings
ever made i'll these lines. the exhibits
not only being from this state but from
Idaho. Washington and Oregon, as well.
Eleven cars of livestock, including
some of the best in the northwest,
were brought here from the Spokane
fair and, with those from Montana,
make most complete and high grade
collection.
This is true. also, in the sheep barns,
where the exhibits are Of the very
highest grade and large in number.
Added to the exhibit sheep are many
which have been brought in for sale
purposes and it has been necessary to
construct additional pens outside the
buildings for their accommodation.
Many Swine Shown.
In the swine building is large
number Of high grade hogs, mainly
Montana raised. but with one large col
lection from Idaho
The large poultry exhibit building is
filled with collection of high grade
birds, which are delight to the eye of
The poultry fancier.
In the horticultural building the |
showing is not so general, although it |
contains a particularly large and excel |
ent exhibit Of apples from the Bitter !
Root valley.
Although there were but few in the
during the afternoon the |
program was carried out |
IN every particular but one, that ex-
ception being the Golden Glow parade,
which had been postponed until Wed
nesday due to the unfortunate weather
conditions. |
The lovers of horse racing were
treated to a number of events. the
heavy condition Of the track failing to
interfere with the runners. All other
events of the program were conducted
upon schedule. including the auto polo,
riding exhibitions by cavalrymen from
he remount station at Fort Keough,
he flying circus, trick riding. vaude-
'ille work and other amusements.
Grand Ball at Night.
Music was furnished during the aft
,rnoon by two bands, the Whitefish
,oys' band and the Missoula band, and
n the evening the big state fair ball
vas conducted in the ball room of the
shrine temple at which Miss Edith
irimes was crowned by Governor
)ixon IS queen Of the Golden Glow
nd afterwards the governor and the
ueen led the grand march. This affair
vas informal and was attended by an
immense throng which crowded the i'm
,ense ball room. Music was furnished
y two orchestras, one from Helena
nd one from Butte, playing 'alteriate-
J 90 that dancing was in progress con- !
II
While ordinarily the amusement pro-
ram is the big feature Of the opening i
az, the exhibits of the 1921 fair, I
[onday. seemed to attract the bulk Of I
ttention.
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