The Colville examiner. [volume] (Colville, Wash.) 1907-1948, 1922-09-30
Good Attendance
at Show and Fair
Ninth Annual Exhibition
Brings Fine Exhibits
From County Growers

ternoon with a parade on Main street
which was witnessed by many visi-
tors throughout the county.
The parade was headed by M. A.
Daggy, grand marshal, and the Col
vile band of 20 pieces. Miss Nina
Selle as Princess Amatap of Colville
was accompanied by her maids from
other towns, and the princess party
was chaperoned by Mrs. w. H. Jack
son and Mrs. H. H. McCulloch. All
were garbed in Indian costume. They
were followed in the parade by repre-
sentatives of six tribes of northwest
Indians, Nez Perce, Spokane, Calispel,
Occur d'Alene, North Colville and
South Colville.
The Colville high school made a
big showing, with floats for various
departments, and the entire student
body marching. The grammar school
pupils were accompanied by their
teachers, the entire school parade
forming a most pleasing picture.
Colville business houses were repre-
sented by 80 floats and decorated
cars. The American Legion had a
beautiful float, the fire department
had the new truck, the water wagon
was again displayed, and the Ex-
aminer had it's representative on a
decorated bicycle.
Princess Amatap
The legendary princess of the Col
vile Yep-Kanum appeared in full
regalia, in the person of Nina Selle,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Gust Selle,
residents west of the city. The
princess was accompanied by rep
resentative princess from each of five
surrounding towns: Northport, Miss
Zita Davis; Kettle Falls, Miss
Dorothy Brown; Marcus, Miss Min
ME Jessee; Chewelah, Miss Louise
Brown; Valley, Miss Katherine
Hentges.
Charles Carey had the pleasure of
driving the imperial car, and Mrs.
w. H. Jackson and Mrs. H. H. Nc
Culloch were chaperones.
At the Fair Grounds
The fair grounds have been en-
larged this year by the purchase of
the half block east of the original
ground. This gives room for con-
cessions. The grandstand capacity
has been doubled since last year, and
was filled each afternoon by specta-
tors who watched the entertainment
and races. The track is in good
shape, and the football field cleared
and smooth.
The Indian village, in the south
east part of the grounds, drew good
crowds, and proved real attraction
to many visitors.
The Exhibits
The fruit and agricultural exhibits
were the best ever shown at the
fair. The plate exhibit of fruits was
larger than ever, and these, together
with the box showings, formed most
creditable presentation of this coun-
ty's fruit possibilities. The average
of quality was higher than before,
and some wonderfully fine corn was
shown.
Three fine booth displays were
made by the Quillisascut, Greenwood
and Colville Valley oranges. The
Chewelah booth, prepared by Mrs.
Fred letter, showed the work of the
Chewelah schools and of st. Mary's
school. Mrs. letter also demonstrat-
ed the selection of clothing and shoes
for health. Mrs. letter was the first
one through the gates of the fair,
and spent much time in preparation
of the exhibit.
The State college had a tent ex-
hibit, which showed the work of the
extension department. This is the
first real exhibit made in this county
by the State college, and it was
appreciated.
A booth was occupied by the Ste
vens County Anti-tuberculosis
League, where children were weighed,
and the work of the league was ex-
planned, especially the Modern Health
Crusade which is used in almost all
schools of the county.
The Colville high school booth
showed the work of the various de-
partments. The Colville Floral Co.
had a beautiful booth arranged by
Chauncey st. Clair. A full line of
products was shown by the Standard
Oil Co. in a booth. An interesting
exhibit was made by the Marble Val
ley Sewing Club.
The department of woman's work
has only recently been added to the
fair, and there was not enough room
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