HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1966-09-15, Page 13Few things in this district are so richly
steeped in history as the Exeter Fall Fair, but
it has only been able to succeed for these past
112 years due to the fact it keeps abreast of the
changing times.
We of the Exeter Agricultural Society feel
that this year's event will take its place among
those of the past with an assortment of activities
and events to provide entertainment, education
and excitement for young and old, town and
country.
To accomplish this, many hours of planning
have gone into this year's fair and we think
patrons will share our pleasure in the end re-
sult.
At this time I would like to thank all those
of the Society and its many supporters who have
worked so diligently during my term of office.
On behalf of them, I bid a sincere welcome
to one and all to attend and view our many ex-
hibits and enjoy a full program of entertainment
next Wednesday and Thursday.
Howard Pym,
President,
Exeter Agricultural Society
Hi! Ho! Come to the fair
• Area farmers show their stock
• Mothers parade their babies
• School kids, floats parade in droves
• Midway provides excitement for all
• M erchants display their wares
• Where there's something for all ages
FEATURES ON THE INSIDE:
A clown band and the addition of a beauty
contest will add plenty of excitement to this year's
Exeter Fall Fair,
The Exeter Agricultural Society is presenting
the 112th edition of its fall classic, September 21 and
22.
A hilarious group of musicians, known as the
New Dundee Clown band will be one of the feature
attractions of the parade and will also provide hu-
morous interludes throughout the afternoon for the
grandstand patrons.
The parade is usually one of the feature at-
tractions of the two-day spectacle and this year
should be no exception. More than 1,000 elementary
school students from the Town of Exeter, and the
Townships of Stephen and Usborne will join the
ranks of the marching.
As usual, many colorful floats and decorated
cars will be entered by local business establishments
and service groups.
According to secretary Garnet Hicks, requests
for exhibit space at the arena have been coming in
unusually early and stalls could be at a premium by
fair time.
Opening festivities Wednesday evening will
feature the baby show with four classes open for
competition. Babies under four months, those be-
tween four and eight months, under 12 months and
twins under one year will be eligible to compete in
the different categories.
Adding new interest to the first night's ac-
tivities will be a beauty contest. Carfrey Cann, in
charge of the new event, is hoping to have at least
six contestants. The girls will be sponsored by local
and area merchants.
Cann hopes the Exeter Board of Trade will
sponsor a float to carry Exeter Fair's initial "Beauty
Queen' and her attendants in the Thursday after-
noon parade.
The winner of the local contest will compete
in a district judging as part of the Fordwich Fall
Fair, October 1. Victors in these elimination shows
throughout Ontario will vie in February in Toronto
for the title of "Miss Fall Fair".
Ontario Hydro will be sending an information
trailer to be on the grounds for Thursday. This ex-
hibit will feature "Electric home heating". In other
years, the Ontario Hydro exhibit has emphasized,
farm electrical benefits.
PUC manager Hugh Davis reports he has been
trying for several years to get a showing of home
heating conveniences and is pleased in finally mak-
ing the grade.
The horse show held in connection with the
Thursday afternoon performance in front of the
grandstand has the reputation of being one of the
finest in the province.
The local fair board is a member of the Ca-
nadian Horse Shows Association and will have many
of the competitors that were in action at the CNE
and that will go on to the Royal Winter Fair.
Ed Brady, well known in his area as a com-
mentator at horse shows and rodeos will handle the
master of ceremonies chores during the afternoon
session.
As usual, the exhibits of area farmers, school
children, cooks, florists, vegetable growers, etc., will
be on display to provide attractions for all ages.
This supplement of The
Times-Advocate is being dis-
tributed to all boxholders in
the area, in addition to regular
subscribers. As well as local
weekly news items, this issue
contains special advertising
and items of interest to all
prospective fair goers.
These extra pages give
readers an insight into the
many displays and exhibits
that will be a part of the 112th
presentation of the Exeter Fall
Fair.
Sponsored by the Exeter Ag-
ricultural Society, this year's
show will feature many of the
events that are a tradition at
fall fairs, plus some innova-
tions, designed to fulfill the
interest of all patrons.
The following index will
show readers where articles
pertaining to the highlights of
the Fair can be found on the
inside pages.
Something new — an Exeter
Fair Queen will be crowned
for the first time at the Wed-
nesday evening show . . 17
Fun for the boys and girls
— Thursday afternoon in front
of the grandstand, all con-
testants in calf competitions
during the day are eligible to
make a run for the money in
the exciting calf race. . . 14
Another new one—Ways and
means of choosing the cham-
pion cook of the Fair have
been changed somewhat from
previous years 17
Read all about it—Complete
details of the Fair are includ-
ed in a full page spread by the
Exeter Agriculture Society-21
Fill the freezer— Prizes to
be given away in the annual
draw are aimed at lowering
the housewife's food budget-22
Right on the hoof A com-
plete array of livestock and
poultry will be on show, many
from area exhibitors who have
been winning acclaim at fairs
and exhibitions throughout the
province . . . . . . 17
4-H'ers show—Members of
local 4-H groups, specializing
in crops and calves will have
their wares on display . . 18
Big coming event — The fast
approaching International
Plowing Match will be held in
Seaforth, October 11-14 . 16