News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1922-09-06

Large fields of fast horses, fine
exhibits of high-class cattle, busy
midway and nearly perfect weather
were the outstanding features of the
48th annual Lamoille Valley Fair,
and all combined to make this one OF
the most successful agricultural
events ever held on the grounds. An
extra day was added this year, there
by making it possible to place all
exhibits Monday, and have everything
in readiness for a full program on
Tuesday. That this is both popular
and successful idea is attested by
the crowd which assembled Tuesday
! and witnessed fine program. In
| fact, there were no dull moments
during the entire fair, as the man
agement had been untiring in their
| efforts to secure the best attractions.
The threatening weather Tuesday,
with showers in the forenoon,
cut down the attendance. The same
was true in less degree Wednesday,
better than an average for the last
day to see the fine races, in all
total of over $4,000 paid admissions.
Never were there so may autos.
By actual count, made by Howard
Beede, at Waite's corner, 507 cars
passed the corner of Bridge and
Portland streets within an hour We'd
nesday forenoon. Mr.. Earle told us
that he never saw so many autos as
he did that afternoon after the fair,
on Brooklyn street. 1t was just one
mass of cars and, once in the stream
there was no getting out till the cor
ner of Bridge street was reached. 1t
is remarkable that with so many cars
out, there were so few slight acct
dents. None to speak of.
The airplane, Golden Eagle" of
the Cleveland Air Service of East
Coventry arrived early Tuesday
morning and made some very success
full flights, many availing themselves
of this opportunity to enjoy a ride
in the air for the first time.
There was always something doing
along the midway, probably the most
attractive feature being the Ferris
wheel, which was patronized by all
ages. At it's old location, the merry
go-round seemed more popular than
ever, while the side shows, espe-
cially Millar, the handcuff king, and
"The Lizard Man." did a thriving
business, as did the soft drink and
lunch stands.
The stage show, furnished by the
Keith Exchange, presented novel fea-
lures and was very satisfactory, the
Rube Policeman and the Hay-rack
Acrobats, including "Mary" (who
nearly broke her contract), making
popular hits, while the novelty Jug
Cling by The Samsons was one of
the best acts seen here in a long
time.
Four Kentucky thoroughbred run
ming horses, ridden by real jockeys
with their gaily colored suits, were
an added attraction, secured by the
association, and made a decided hit
with the crowd each day. These
horses are owned by Mr.. Ladd of |
Tilton, N. H., and are appearing at
many of the leading New England
fairs.
Under the leadership of C. Porter
Green, the Morrisville Military Band
again added much to the enjoyment |
of the program and its own popu-
larity as a musical organization by |
its rendering of up-to-date selections.
The grand cavalcade of premium
stock was, as usual, a pleasing fea
ture of Wednesday afternoon and
gave all an opportunity to see the
prize winners to best advantage.
Never before has there been such a
superb showing of dairy cattle on this
track