The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1925-09-30

Gallatin cOunty's Third Annual fair
has passed into the annals of history,
but it's unqualified success was such
that not only viii it llnger long in
the memories Of GaIlatin folk, but it
has placed the local exposition, as an
annual event, in the realm Of definite
occurrences.
Responding to the generally ex-
pressed sentiment for a repititiOn of
the fair next year, the board of man
ayers, after checking up on every
fact to be considered, has decided to
begin at once the making of plans
for another fair in 1926. These plans
are only tentative as yet, but the
big fact is that the fair will be held,
and that is what counts.
Exceeded Expectations.
When the gates were closed at the
fair grounds last Friday evening,
there was ended not only the biggest
and best county fair ever held in Gal
latin county, but the biggest and best
county fair in the Northwest this
year. The success of the event was
even greater than was expected, and
the qualification of officials and the
public is cOrrespondingly large. Not
the least among causes for satisfac-
ton is the fact that the fair virtually
paid for itself.
Examination of accounts has shown
that the original estimate of cost,
$4,000, was exceeded by only SAL.
Of this sum, $4,676 was expended for
repairs and improvements Of a more
or less permanent nature. The to-
tai receipts were S13,802. AS there
was $1,268 in the fair fund when op.
erations were begun, the books show
present balance of $29. It is be.
leved that next years exposition will
draw bigger crowds, with consequent
Increased revenue, of which, because
Of the $4,676 worth of improvement
work done this season, more can bC
used for operating expenses.
Weather Favorable.
Gallatin's fair this year was especi
ally favored by good weather-whicl
IS all the more remarkable becaus,
Immediately before and after thr
three-day event, rain and snow fel
IN cOpious quantities. These pleasan
climatic conditions contributed in n
small degree to the success of tn
fair, for they permitted and encour
aged a more generous attendance an
allowed the various programs to b
carried out smoothly and on time.
More than 5000 persons were o
the grounds the first day, and tn
succeeding days crowds were pre-
pOrtionately larger. The numerOu
exhibits of livestock, grains an
grasses, manufactured products an
other things were Of unusual quality
quality and sufficiently numerous {
making an exceedingly creditable dis
play. The coronation of Queen OIL
vene Steffens, the splendid racin
cards, and the clean, up-to-dat
amusement attractions all combine
to stamp the exposition as one of I'll
first class and draw to its porta
every person in the valley who coul
come and many visitors from afar /;
well.
Praise Is Due
Unstinted praise for the success
the exposition is being given to e
eryone who had anything to do wit
1t, as we'll as to the people Of Gallat
county upon whom, in the ultimat
the success or failure Of the fai
from a financial standpoint, depende
1t now may be safely assumed tn
next seasons fair will be of as his
a quality, as well managed, and DO
sibly more Of a financial success thi
the one just held.
Only one accident marred the thr
days festivities race track spill
which Jockey Joe Larson, Of Spes
fish, S. D., was injured. In the four
race Thursday LarsOn's mount fe
and in the mixup the jockey suffer
severe hurts, including a broken ls
He was taken to the Deaconess he
pital where he is still confined. Wit
In "a hours after the accident, mo
than $3.50 had been raised, by pop
lar subscription, to help defray
expenses.
For Greater Prosperity.
Lack Of space fOrbids a detailed +,
count Of the three gala days-da
during which the people Of Gallai
county, while enjoying themselves
the utmost, came to a better realis
tiOu Of the wonderful resources
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