The Delta independent., 1921-09-09
FINISHING TOUCHES PUT
TO COUNTY FAIR PROGRAM

|, The directors of the Delta County
Fair met at Hotchkiss last Friday
| afternoon. Practically every director
was in attendance as we'll as nearly
all superintendents and assistants.
The meeting, it is said, was the larg-
est of any of the directors meetings
during the entire year.
Through the courtesy of Colonel
Davis The Independent scribe was
able to attend. We left here about
IL o'clock Friday and went via the
Harshman ranch at Cory, where Mr..
Harshman, the superintendent of hor-
ticulture, Joined us.
Arriving at Hotchkiss shortly after
2 O'Clock, we found that nearly every
member was there and ready to help
in his humble way to put the organiza-
ton into practical shape for the hold
ing of what promises to be the largest
fair in the history of Delta county.
President George Roller called the
meeting to order and the secretary,
A. N. Minton, read the minutes Of the
previous meeting. Mr.. Roller In his
remarks at the opening of the meet
ing declared that it surely was en-
couraging to him to see the directors
respond to the call.
The first matter of business was
that of securing band for the four
days. After some little discussion 1t
was voted to accept the proposal made
by the band boys of Grand Junction.
This will assure splendid music for
everybody.
A platform is to be erected on the
grounds for the purpose of holding a
dance each evening. Mayor Goddard
was given full authority to carry out
his own plans with the same.
A communication from a high wire
and roller skate performer was read
and without any lengthy discussion
the board was unanimous to hire him
to entertain the crowd with some
thing out of the ordinary. This per-
formance will take place for three
days.
The matter of holding baby show
was discussed, but owing to the vast
amount of time required to do justice
to show of this kind it was decided
to abandon the show this year. Mrs.
Grace Cummings informed the direc-
tors that Miss Spaeth of the State
Department of Health could be Sc
cured and she was directed to secure
the lady's services. Miss Spaeth is
said to be a very competent nurse and
her services will be available to all
mothers.
After some little discussion it was
decided to let the so cent charge for
reserved seat tickets prevail this year.
1t appeared that every fair in this
immediate vicinity made the same
charge. At this point Mr.. Roller en-
phatically stated that he could not see
why anyone should object to the re-
served seat charge; that every mem
I,ber OF the board had devoted many
days to the good and welfare OF the
fair, and besides paid their way the
same as everybody else; and further
that the fair was not money-making
proposition; no one was making a
cent out of the fair and should the
directors fail to make ends meet II
would not be long before the entire
county would lose faith and the
county fair would likely fail.
Community exhibits being offered In
the general competitive prizes, 1t was
decided that but one entry could be
made. II an exhibit was placed in the
community division it would have to
remain there and take its chances on
! prize. In. the past there has been
some confusion among exhibitors and
J the action Of the directors will make
4 It plain to everyone. Mr.. Purtee.
county horticultural inspector. stated
his view in the matter. Should an
exhibitor wish to exhibit in the COM
munity exhibit and in the general ex-
hibit he would be required to place
plate in each such department.
| Ray Fomnay, superintendent OF
poultry, of Paonia, informed those
present that the Judging in his de-
partment would be done by the COM
harrison method. That this would be
| the best, l.. his opinion, owing to the
lateness of the season. Mr.. Fournay
4 was very enthusiastic about his de-
partment being well represented at
the fair.
Miss Matte Slatten Of Paonia, su'
pervisor Of the fancy work depart
ment, was present. She said she
hoped to have a very creditable show.
ling. Judging from the inquiries made
! 10 date.
Every superintendent present asked
for more space than last year. This
set the board to thinking and 1t is
questionable whether the fair grounds
even with all the enlargements that
| have been made this year, will accom-
modate the exhibits that will be Of