Putnam patriot., 1922-08-25
BIG N. E. FAIR
 OPENS SEPT. END

Notnlng ever sfore atemfatd duT- ing the 103 years of the life of the Worcester Agricultural Society. equals the plans nov well under way and rsrpidly nearing completion. for the New England Fsir of isce which opens at Worcester, Saturday, September 2 and continues until and through Wed ne-siay. September 6
 There will be five big days and two rOusang nights of continuous pleasure for the tens Of thouza nds of people who annually sock to the Ne~ Eng land Fair.
 There will he something for every. one, 10 include the latest and biggesi features which can be secured
 There will he fun for the Riddles. as vcl as the grown ups and a great diversity of attractions from the fun making fcaturcs to the educational. sufficient to interest sn attract the attention of the most exacting
 In its inception the New England Fair was a cattle show first of all. and even now after more than loo years, the cattle show still holds its ground as one Of the leading features of the biggest event of New England
 Even though the old time cattle show feature k yet retained on q big ger and broader plane. with a wealth of educational features in connection with it. the newc- things of the times have not bern forgotten. and this year those attending tee New England Fair will have the secrets of the most won derful invention of the age Radio revealed before their very eyes There will be a big radio exhibition inelud- ing the receiving and broadeasting Of messages by this wonderful wireless system as the principal features
 The program For the fast steppers will be cut to three day menu this year to includ. Saturday Mondat GAbor Dayl ard Tuesday
 The last day If The fair will see another innovation introdHeedI this be- ing a thrilling program of automobile races in which some of the greatest speed kings of th. country win be on. tered
 Entries for the horse, cattle sheep swine. poultry and pigeon classes close on Saturday, August !, and entries for all other classes close on Saturday August la
 Premium lists and entry blanks may he secured by applying to Secretart B. Durell. 405 Main street, Worcester
 Saturday, the opening day of the fair. Is destined tc be one 0f the big gcst days of the week. for this has been set aside as Childrens Day. This will be the biz day for the kiddies. and there will he something doing to interest them every minute of the day. from the opening of the gates in the morning until the last piece of fire works has been touched of in the evening
 The two night shows will be staged on Saturday and Monday (Labor Day evenings On Saturday night the ai- fractions will be the big vaudeville show. which will be presented in its entirety, and a ms gnificent display of fireworks. a bigger and better display than has ever been shown in Worces ter county
 Another innovation for the New England Fair win h. the feature of the horse show on the evening of Labor Day. This will consist gf all the pie. turceoue classes of the horse show department. particularly featuring the high jumpers, and John E Washburn. superintendent of the horse show. has provided sometting brand new to Massachusetts horse shows, in the way of a novel jumping contest for the finest bred jumping horses in the coun- try
 The honey b,-- industry has received a great impetus throughout New Eng. land during recent years and recog- nizing the great importance of this line. the officials If the Fair have this year made special plans. including a new exhibit program for bees and apisrian produces and increased prem iuns for the exhibitors
 These exhibits will be included in  Department F with the fruits. flowers and vegetables 1l under the direction of Leonard F. Midgiey. Entries in De pa partrnennt F close on Saturday. Aug us; 10. and premium lists for these various classes may be secured by ap- plying 10 Burr Dureil secretary. ai the Fair besdGuarters in the Walker Bulding Lists will be furnished by mail as well as by personal delivery fo tbn~e who call al the gfnce
 new cattle shed and a Dev horse harm ~ill h. among the perma neni Improvements noted al the Fair grounds this year. snd these fl is hoped will supply room for the h. creased entries which early returns indicate.
 Farmers throughout New England win rejoice at the news of the retu- verEatiou of an old time contest, which ts.~f.