Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1925-03-13
Preparing For The Fair.

The board Of directors Of the Agricul-
tural Society met on March 5th and
received reports Of several committees
who have been working on the prepara-
tions for the Fair which will be held at
the grounds. at Rockville. on August rs.
26, 81. 20. 1925.
Soon after the last Fair it was intimated
by employees Of the Racing Commission
that there was probabilitylthat the COM
mission would grant racing license with
the pari-mutual pool privilege, which it
has not granted heretofore. and commit
tee Of the board was appointed to investi-
gate the matter. 1t was found that the
pool privilege would pay from $4,000 to
$4,000 per day, according to reasonable
estimates clear of expenses. This amount
for a couple of years would build our
grounds up into a modern plant, but the
committee reported considerable amount
Of opposition to the proposition in the
county. and it was decided not to ask the
commission for the license this year. with
the hope that those who are most active
in opposing 1t will become more active in
supporting the Fair than they have been
in the past. The privilege has been granted
to the Cumberland Fair for the first time
this year.
The Jersey Breeders Association was
represented by Francis T. Kirk. one Of the
nj m
county. and they asked for recognition of
the Jersey Calf Clubs along with the Hol-
stems and Guernseys in the premium list.
The matter was referred TO Mr.. Christie
pher. the director in charge of the club
work, and il financial arrangements can
be made the premiums will be offered,
provided full class is shown.
In order to obviate the necessity of
parking machines in the infeld. VIM. j.
Thomas was appointed to make arrange
ments for parking space adjoining the
Fair Grounds. II this is successful no ma
chimes will be parked inside the circle. and
the price Of admission for automobiles will
be reduced. or II parking is allowed in
the circle a charge will be made for
the privilege. Several near accidents and
some real ones have been very near making
the Racing Commission forbid the crossing
the track by automobiles, and it is the
desire Of the board to make such arrange
ments that they will not pass this order.
The committee on amusements reported
that contracts had been made for full
Wild West Show. carrying forty horses, with
twenty five performers. for the week. These
people give a show with over twenty COM
plete acts, both for day and night show.
and will be paid little over $4,000 for the
week.
A fireworks program occupying about
one and one-half hours will be given on
ednesday and Thursday nights in addi-
IN to the Wild West.
Several propositions for automobile races
ere submitted to the board and they were
efened to the secretary 10 make such ar
ngements as may be best for the Fair, for
ly Of the summer holidays, and the day
ter the Fair, except during the month or
weeks before the Fair. when use Of the
ack for racing would be a detriment to
econdition for racing during the Fair.
II arrangements can be completed a
licensed American Kennel Club dos show
will be held on Friday Of the Fair. X. w.
Farmer. Frank Ricketts,. G. B. Cassassa and
Charles Haight will be asked to take charge
of this and carry II through, as they are
all interested in some one or two breeds
and have been showing at the other dog
shows.
The horse show will be held on Wednes-
day this year. with number Of the classes
20 be shown at the night fair. The cleo
sric lighting system will be extended to
the track and stand in order to make this
feature one Of the best Of the Fair.
C. H. Hopkins. Of Suffolk. Va, will serve
as starting judge for the races this year.
He has never been in the stand here be-
fore, but has reputation for square deal
ina and good work all through the South.
The premium list will be taken up at
the next meeting Of the board earlyin April
and any suggestions from exhibitors for
chansesor additions if mailed to Secretary
lancaster will be carefully considered at
that meeting.