The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-10-05

Yesterday was Rotary Day. X large number of the members were present and luncheon was had In ths main dining hall on the midway. The members were entertained by Earl Frazier Newberry's famous band, selections. Mile. Nina. who is con nected with one of the fortune tell Ing booths, assisted by MT. Alme-. entertained for several minutes, with a clever mind readlng act The mem bers adjourned after q vote of thanks was extended to the officials of the fair association for the entertain ment.
 Awards Made
 During the morning hours the va rious judges and superintendents were busy with the poultry and pet stocks awarding and also the finish ing of the Jersey and other cattle awards, which are expected to be completed today. Interested spec tators and judges were loud in their praise of the entries. which are con sidered the best and largest in years.
 World Series
 An attraction that won the popu- larity of large number of people was the broadcasting station which is located m front of the administra- tfon building. The station was erected by the Alabama Power conl- pany and the world series returns which were started yesterday. will he received by the Mathews Electric Supply company and the Birmingham Radio shop. Complete details of the series will be received and todays returns will be heard by large crowd of baseball fans.
 The various other radio exhibits which are located under the grand stand are also gaining in popularity as evidenced by the throngs that re- view the exhibit daily. A nunlher of the booths are very attractive and are well worth the time used in re viewing, them. Several automobile exhibits are also located under the srandstand, which are quite attrac- tive.
 Midway Popular
 The midway still holds first place in the estimation of the amusement seekers, with the free performances Tn front or the grandstand and the night display of the fireworks run ming a close second. The Aero Club of Alabama are doing a thriving bus iness, as the airplane flights are proving very popular
 Practically all of the concessions lunch stands. soft drink stands and ice cream counters report splendid business.
 Exhibits Approved.
 The various exhibits are still find Ing approval and largo number of people interested in agricultural live stock and poultry industries arc seen constantly reviewing the numerous entries and ct mments are heard or all sides on the exceptional qualities of the exhibits. The women's horne demonstration booths are among the most popular and Mrs. J. E. Reid, su- perlntendcnt of that division, reports the receiving of numerous compii- nentary remarks on the various kinds Of home work which are on dfsplay.
 Free Attractions.
 The free attractions, which include some of the best hippodrome acts in the country are proving very popular. Among the most notable are Califor- mia Franks collection of cowboys and Indians who render some very clever horse hack riding stunts and also remarkable fancy shooting ex- hibitions. A beautiful white trained horse which Is included in the act. does some very good and unusual trlcks.
 Tn pony and bird shows are also good and are very popular with the children. The balance of the per- formances are among the best in the country and are very pleasing.
 Night Fireworks.
 The night fireworks display is the best that has been offered in the history of all southern fairs and in- dude some very brilliant sets, among which the Eruption of Mt. Vesuviuss 8 the most gorgeous.
 Falr officials were we'll pleased with yesterdays crowds and stated hat so far the attendance record Is the largest in it's history. Predic- ions were made that with the con inuance of fair weather all attend lnce records will be broken by the md of the week.
 The automobile parking grounds Ire located at the east end of the field and automobiles may be parked rec of charge.