Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-08-29

first money but the little mare did
not seem to have the stuff this year
and stayed in last place with hardly
struggle. Visitors to the fair a
year ago will remember the wonder
full fight between Violet Patch and
Carl c., in the PA pace. That race
went six heats and the little mare
fought gamely all the way although
bested by the chestnut gelding. This
year Carl c. has come up in the race
horse world and is contending for
first in the Free-for-all here on FRI
day. He won the big purse at the
Bangor fair a week ago and fans
say that he Is going to take the lions
share Of the $1,000 here on Friday.
Competent Judge on Hand
A small crowd of less than 1000
watched the races this afternoon.
Chester F. Pike of Windsor, VT. was
back in the judges stand again as
starter and judge. Everyone was
glad to see him once more. A year
ago he won a reputation in Water
Vile for getting the horses away fast
and giving out the announcement
of the winners and time 50 that
everyone could hear. Mr.. Pike is
onto his job as we'll as ever this year
and the fields started away well
punched. The races were over
shortly after 4 o'clock.
The Keith's vaudeville circuit Is
exceptionally good this year. Between
the heats the actors kept the crowd
entertained. The first act was by
Cheviot, a sheep dog owned by Sam
Stoddard of Moscow. Idaho. Seven
sheep from the Sunset Sheep farm
of Fairfield were driven onto the
track and the dog took charge of
them. He gave a wonderful exhibit
ton of herding and kept them we'll
punched at all times. never allowing
even one to roam away. He drove
them into a temporary pen that was
formed twice and guarded them there
until the act was over.
Vaudeville PIeases
The Four Phillips Equilibrists en-
tertained after the second heat of
the 2.20 trot. Their exhibition was
unusually clever with demonstrations
of club swinging, while balancing.
hoopthrowing while balancing head
to head, and several other balancing
acts.
Valentine and Bell appeared after
the second heat of the PIT trot and
put on clever bicycle act, with
such stunts as climbing through the
frame of a wheel while moving. rid
ing the front wheel and whirling
around on the handlebars. riding
around on. one wheel with pedals.
The last act was with the dogs
and doves. This act was fully as good
as the other three and the animals
showed their infinite patience had
been taken with their training. One
part of the act that brought loud
applause was when a little white
pup hoped over three hurdles on
his hind legs.
Radio Exhibit Attracts.
The radio exhibits new one at
the fair this year and is located up
over the offices. Here Harold Olaf
lin is glad to demonstrate to everyone
the wonders of this new exhibit and
his apparatus consists Of seven of the
latest types of radio hookups. Sew
eral of the outfits are built like phon-
ographs in appearance. During the
evening he gives concerts through one
of the loudspeakers set up in the
room.
Richards style show on the stage in
the auditorium attracted much atten-
ton and during the afternoon and
evening while the shows were going
on a large number of people could al
ways be found in attendance. very
fine quality clothes are being exhibit
ed on attractive models.
Excellent Music.
The music furnished at the fair is
the best that Waterville can produce.
Drew's Waterville band plays in the
grandstand during the afternoon and
Cimbolleks orchestra plays in the
Coliseum.
Owing to the weather conditions
Sparks and Fogg did not do their air
plane stunts today but will perform
tomorrow and every forenoon and
afternoon for the rest of the week.
Their stunts are thrilling to the ut
most and consist Of such acrobatics
as strolling about on plane wings, and
parachute jumping.
The Judges have been hard at work
all day today. They started in at 10
o'clock and by tomorrow night all OF
the ribbons will be awarded. c. /:
Davis of the poultry department had