Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-28
Pretty Near All
Set for Worlds
Fair at Windsor

Preparations are nearly completed
for the opening of the South Kenne-
bee Fair at South Windsor. which
will take place September 8, and
5, beginning as usual on Labor Day.
This old institution which has
weathered the storms of adversely
that have beset all agricultural fairs.
for SO years. is presenting program
ieplete with much Of interest to It's
thousands of patrons in this part OF
Maine.
This fair, which has held some OF
the finest exhibitions Of neat stock OF
any county in the state. bids fair.
this year, to eclipse all records In
that line. Much interest is being
shown by the stock raisers, and 1t is
expected there will be keen compe-
tition for the beautiful silver trophy
cup, which the society offers for the
best exhibit Of neat stock. This
cup will be given in addition to any
premiums that may. be awarded TO
individual members of the exhibit.
A new draft animals department has
been added in which many questions
of superior strength by powerful
oxen and horses, will be settled. 1t
is that there will be many entries, as
a keen rivalry exists, among the own
ers of the faithful friends of man.
The track, which is famed among
horsemen as being most comfort
able course over which to speed their
equines, has been put in first class
condition A good field of horses
has already been entered, with more
to come, and it is predicted that
there will be some excellent sport for
the race loving public.
The midway. along which thou
sands wend their way. regallng
themselves on the tempting pleasures
offered by concessionists, will I'M
doubtedly be larger than ever before.
Space has rapidly been engaged. as
these people know the patrons of
this fair to be liberal when IN pur-
suit of the diversions to be found in
this popular department. The Dig
riding gallery, which affords so
much amusement for the children,
and which is kept at the grounds
set UP and made ready for use.
Band concerts, ball game and a
girls saddle race have been arranged,
which will furnish considerable enc
tertainment. A platform is being
built in front of the grand stand, on
which it is proposed to stage several
acts OF vaudeville.
1t is planned to increase the poul-
try show of this fair. and to that
end premiums have been increased
and special premiums offered. 1t is
hoped that poultry raisers in this
section will respond with liberal ex-
hibits of their valuable birds.
From present indications it ap- !
pears that the exhibition hall will
be we'll filled. In addition to the
fine display of farm produce and la
dies fancy work. which character
ICES Windsor fare. there will be
some exhibits by the Oranges. which /
is most gratifying to the large num-
bers who find satisfaction in view
ing the exhibits in this department.
1t Is hoped to install a powerful /
radio set which will furnish excel
lent entertainment in novel and most
wonderful manner.
Considerable work has been done
along the line of repairs, at the
grounds. Several buildings have
been shingled and fences rebuilt.
Much activity is being shown in
making ready for the annual event
which has made South Windsor
famous for miles around-Adv.