Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1922-08-10
Morgan's Grove Fair.

Present indications point to a sue
cessfui season for the Morgan's Grove
Fair, which will be the thirty-ninth
annual exhibition of the Association
The catalogue has been printed, and
is now ready for distribution at nu-
merous places in Shepherdstown. In
creases in premiums offered this year
are noted. there being fully 100 per
cent increase in the prizes offered in
the cattle department,
The different departments, together
with the prizes offered, are in general
the same as last year. In the agricul-
tural department, however, the classi-
tieation Of potatoes has been changed,
SO that now there are but four class
eS, with substantial premiums offered
IN each. The prize for the best butter
this year has been raised to IS, having
been rs cents last year. The chill
dren's department, which was begun
last year, has been made more at
tracuve, and there are fourteen chances
Tor youngsters of energy to win a
hrst prize in this department-and
lust as many chances TO win the sec
ond premium. Exhibits for the fair
VIII be received on Friday afternoon
preceding fair week, and entries MAJ
be made until 3 O'Clock Saturday after
noon, at which time the entries will be
closed and the exhibits judged. Cut
fowers, however, will be received until
~ O'Clock Monday morning, at which
time they will be judged.
The attractions offered this wear In
front OF the grand stand are better
than ever, according TO reports. The
nE I'm I,;I
winch includes seven acts. is "Katc
Mullini and Her Famous Royal Hus-
sars'' musical organization playing
eve timing from grand opera to the
fascinating Jazz This organization
Is az present in Canada, on the Wes-
tern Fair Circuit. Daredevil Oliver.
VINO makes 100-foot leap into q
tank OF water, has been al Carlin'e
rark: Baltimore, the past week. A
double trapeze act by the Flying Crom-
Weiis is expected to be one of the
pest acts, at present being PLAYED in
Luna Park, New York Citv. Other
acts VIII include the Portia Sisters.
contortionists, Rice and Elmer. comed,'
men, and Earl Wright, an acrobatia
clown.
Farson's Band, OF Baltimore the
organization that furnished music fo-
the fair last year, has been enpapet
again, and will be here the entire week
It is understood. An orchestra fro,
Baltimore will also play daily for dane.
ing in the pavilion used last wear
Each day there will be balloon as.
cension and parachute drop, with 4
! trapeze performance while the balloon
IS going up.
! Z. ). Musser, secretary the asso.
cation, states that alrccl, numerous
| requests for tents at The fair hcye
heen coming in, and he urges thcss
/ VINO held tents last wear to let him
know whether or not they want the
same location. The number OF tents
Is limited, because of the difficulty Of
securing them, although it is expect-
ed that this year will see an in.
crease over the number used last wear
! sixty. This feature Of Morgan's Grove
ralr has always been one of the most
enjoyable, being distinctive of the opt.
ing held annually held near Sheohar+s.
town.
Auspicious indeed are the dates set
Tor the fair this year. The first day.
September 4th, falls on Labor Dav. and
| me management is working hard to
take advantage OF the fact that this
VIII be a national holiday, and is trv-
ing 10 put over the idea that the prop
er place to spend that holiday is ar
Morgan's Grove fair.