HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1970-09-24, Page 7FEATURES ON
THE INSIDE . .
This supplement of the Times-Advocate is being
distributed to all boxholders in the area, in addition to
regulir subscribers. As well as local weekly news items, this
issue contains special advertising and items of interest to all
persons intending on visiting the fair,
These extra pages are intended to give readers an
insight into the many displays and exhibits that will be a
part of the 116th presentation of the Exeter Fall Fair.
Sponsored by the Exeter Agricultural Society, this
year's show will again feature many of the events that are a
tradition at fall fairs, plus some interesting added
attractions, designed to fulfill the interest of all fairgoeri.
The following index will show readers where articles
listing the highlights of the Fair can be found on the inside
pages of this issue.
Interest in harness racing in this area has recently
been revived. Visitors to the Fair Saturday afternoon will
have their chance to see four heats of top notch racing . 17
This year five Fair patrons will have a chance to stock
their home freezers with one of the meat prizes being
offered in the lucky draw sponsored by the local
Agricultural Society 17
Everybody welcome * The president of the Exeter
Agricultural Society, Donald Dearing extends a cordial
welcome to attend the fair and enjoy all the fun 18
Field crops were judged recently and will be on
display in the arena . , 19
In the 4.1-I section, a swine club will be in
competition for the first time in close to twenty years 18
The Fair gets Underway Friday night with one of the
most popular events, the baby show, Judging starts at 7130,
so come early and get a good front row seat 20
Another highlight of the Friday evening Pair activities
is the ever popular Queen of the Pair contest: Last year's
Queen Patti Glenn will be on hand to crown the winner 11
STEP RIGHT UP,
FOLKS!
IT'S FAIR TIME AGAIN
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It's Exeter Fall Fair time again and the
directors have come up with some new features
designed to satisfy the wants of all ages.
For the second consecutive year, the Fair will
be held on Friday and Saturday taking advantage
of the opportunity of obtaining the services of top
notch bands on the weekend
Three bands will again be on hand to lead the
parade down the Main Street of 'Exeter early
Saturday afternoon. The highly regarded Brigden
Klltie Band will be on parade along with the St.
Marys marching band and the popular pipe band
from the Exeter Legion.
Things get underway Friday night when
Exeter Mayor Jack Delbridge will handle the
honors of officially opening the fair.
The opening by the mayor will be followed
by the always popular baby show and according to
secretary Garnet Hicks the amount of entries could
near the record mark.
There will be three divisions in the baby show
and mothers who haven't entered their son or
daughter and wish to do so should get in touch
with Mr. Hicks as soon as possible. Entries will
close at Friday noon or sooner if the classes are
filled. Any late entries on Friday may be called in
to 235-2833.
At about the same time as the babies are
being judged entries in the heavy horse show will
be judged in front of the grandstand. This is the
first time the horse show is being held on the
Friday night. Senior horse games will follow the
horse show, also on the track and infield.
The always popular beauty contest will also
be held Friday night in the arena following the
baby contest. This event is being held for the fifth
time in conjunction with the fair and has been a
tremendous success right from the outset.
Chairman Carf Cann reports he has a goodly
number of girls entered. The winner will receive a
Bulova watch donated by Exeter jeweller Earl
Campbell. Each contestant will receive a prize
regardless of the result of the judging.
The second queen to be crowned Friday night
is the Fair's baking champion. The judges usually
have a difficult chore in selecting a winner after
sampling most of the delicious entries.
Visitors to the fair Friday night will be
entertained by top notch performers from the
immediate area.
Performing during the baby show and beauty
contest will be local accordion specialist Vincent
Glaab, who was the winner of the instrumental
class at this year's Kirk ton Garden Party.
Joining the young accordionist will be Ken
and Grant Jones with their popular musical
numbers along with the dancing Monk ton
Marionettes.
The indoor exhibits at the fair will be on
display Friday night as well as Saturday. Also on
display will be the usual lineup of booths showing
the merchandise of local merchants complete with
the popular candy booth of the Exeter Home and
School Association,
The Exeter Kinsmen club has decided not to
hold their annual car show this year so the Fair
Board is pleased to have numerous Exeter and
district automobile dealers show their latest
models. •
Saturday's parade gets underway at one
o'clock sharp at Snell's Garage with the youngsters
on their decorated bicycles and trikes joining the
march at Cann's Milk
Provincial treasurer, the Hon. C. S.
MacNaughton, Huron MP Robert McKinley,
Stephen Reeve James Hayter and a representative
from Usborne Township are expected to join
Mayor De/bridge in a brief program in front of the
grandstand.
A new attraction this year is the addition ,of
harness racing to the Saturday afternoon program.
Two races of two one-mile heats will be raced off.
The Whitesell starting gate will be in operation to
get the horses off and running in a proper fashion.
The Middlesex pony pulling clubs will also be
in action throughout the afternoon.
To add a little extra to the 4-H activities, the
South Huron 4-H swine club will be exhibiting at
the fair for the first time in close to twenty years.
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