The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-09-04

irons are assured OF seeing something
that Is being shown nowhere else IN
Maine The outfit goes to BrocktOn,
Mass. but nowhere else in this state.
Other free attractions are he whirl-
wind roller skaters. Mack and LeRue;
Gregory IL Co. including W men and
two women in a sensational Juggling
act the three Longfelds, two men
and a woman in aerobatic work; Ell
ford and Shawn, comedy acrobats;
Madame Marie's comedy circus. with
four ponies, two dogs and a mule and
Jack Hoyt. the high diver.
DUFouR SHOWS ON THE MIDWAY
With Lew Dufour's shows and other
novelties along the midway, there is
everything to interest the crowd. The
DuFour shows were seen here last
wear and earned a reputation for be-
ing clean, wholesome and highly en-
tertaining. Spreading out along the
midway will be the merry-go-round,
the whip. ferris wheel. merry mixer,
kiddies' seaplane and pony tracks. In
the shoW department, there Will be
the Motordronie, Gordon's Freak Ami
NAL show. Doc Hamilton's Circus
Side Show, the same gentleman's Ten
in One Show. Bristols Trained Horse
show. Diving Girls show, Athletic
show. Exhibition of War Relics and
Scenes. Jolly Irene, the fat girl, De-
lilah in her platform show II last,
but not least, the Fun House. These
shows in themselves, are wonderful
novelties. but there will be many 9th
err interesting places along the Fair
view broadway.
EVENING PROGRAMS AND FIRE
WORKS
The American Fireworks DISTRIBUTE
ing Co. will present a varied program
of beautiful set pieces, etc, on the
first three nights of the fair. There
will be plenty to see. do and near
during the fair nights. Not only
will the Dufour shows be in 1ulI
swing but the Citizens Band will be
giving nightly concerts in addition TO
the concerts by st. Cecilia Orchestra.
Vaudeville acts will be in order on
the big stage opposite the grand
stand.
MARDI GRAS AND BALL
Concluding the program of the four
DAYS. "A Mardi Gras observance Will
be held and the exhibition building
will be cleared for a mammoth ball
with music by the Citizens Band.
TELEPHONE C0NVENIENCES
With view to all conveniences pos
sible for patrons and exhibitors. tele-
phones will be easily accessible on
the grounds. The Farmers Iele-
phone CO. have installed a pay sta
ton at the main ticket office at Fair
view Park which will remain there
until after the fair. Stockholders of
the Farmers Company will have the
free use of this telephone; the gem
eral public may use 1t upon payment
Of a small fee.
The Farmers Company have also
installed a telephone at the Russell
road gate and another at the cattle
sheds. These are available for com
municating between the points men
toned and the main ticket Office but
are not connected with the outside
line. These latter telephones are of
course for the convenience of the ex-
hibitors and the fair officials. This
same company is also instructed to
install a phone at the judges stand
and at the horse sheds.
The New England Telephone Co
will install an automatic telephone at
the ticket office, main entrance. The
number will be S013-3 The First
National Bank booth will also be con
nected by the New England telephone.
TICKET SCHEDULE
Season Ticket-Entitling holder to
pass in and out during four days and
nights of the fair, $3.50.
Season Ticket-For End, 3rd and 4th
days, $500.
General Admission-Good only for
day on which sold. including evening
admission, 75c.
General Admission-Childrcn under
IL years Of age. &c.
Tickets will be issued TO exhibitors
on payment of the fee of SO good
for the four days of the fair.
Automobiles. 50c; ample space for
parking will be provided for all and
IN charge of competent help.
Children under I. accompanied by
parent or guardian, free throughout
the fair.
Grand Stand-Afternoons, general
admission. reserved seats, soc and 75c.
Grand Stand-Evening admission
25c.
Race Bleachers, 35c.
Baseball Stand. afternoons. 25c.
Somerset. Traction Company will
sell a round trip ticket, anf day Of
the fair, from Madison to Skowhegan
and return, including admission to
park, for $1.50.
Evening Admission, 25c.
Automobiles must enter and leave
the grounds by special entrance from
rear of Park on Russell Road. After
entering, motor vehicles must keep to
area reserved for their use. No au-
tomobiles will be allowed inside the
enclosure as they interfere with the
view of the track. The Society re-
specially urges the patronage Of the
patrons for automobile parking at its
own parking quarters.
THE STOCK DEPARTMENT
Under the supervision Of NJ. c. Viles
the stock department is already as
Stunning big proportions. The famous
Brown Swiss herd and the Dutch Belt
herd, shown at the WaterviIle Fair
are among the notable exhibits PIX
pected. Worthley Brothers of
Strong will show their Aberdeen An
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