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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1975-07-24, Page 72rAkez u-AtatFoNtsi4WSPXCinitENTITURSDAY•PLY241 1975 • Fall of 1854 The Clinton Fair startedfts a Fall Fair in September -1054, and was held an the Andreiss farm. The Fair was started „hY Mean. H. Snell. Mr. limes, J. McMillan and Mr. Date. The first Clinton Brass Band played at this fair. , According to the Clinton Courier 1862 there was a showing of horses, cat*, oxen, Sheep. pigs; gricultural Impements. garden vegetables. butter, ap pies, band woven cloth, knitting, embroidery, crocheting, Quilts, ornamental needlework. braiding, hand -sewn— boots, assortment of Cooper's Work, pumps, lumber wagon, ploughs, harrows. straw cutter, and fanning mill. All entries were entered under the family name - no ladies names being men - timed. At this time they regretted the shortage of good cattle being shown. but they were pleased at the large number of pigs and sheep on exhibition. In the sheep section the name a H. (Hum- phrey) Snell. appears as a winner, and the name of Snell has been noted ever since as breeders of fine sheep. In 1905 the" Fair was reorganized by James Snell, J. Fair. Dr. J.W. Shaw. G. Hoare, and C.E. Dowding. The date was changed from a Fall Fair to a Spring Fair in the first week of April. The Show was known as the Huron County Sale and Stock • . 4 4 4 „i 4 4 44 4 414 4 a CONGRATULATIONS to TOWN OF CLINTON from HURON. -BUSINESS MACHINES Headquarters of Fine Office Machines typewriters. adding • machines. photo copiers at 113 Ontario St.. Clinton Phone 482-7338 3 3 '3 a a 3 a A 13), 4444 4 4 444444, - Exhibition and waS held on the main street in the town,. In 1906 the president was fameSnell who retaitted this Office until 1913. The Honorary President, in '06 was Mayor Hoover. with George Date as vicepreSiilent. The directors in 1906 were - Thos. McMillan, John McFarlane, R. Graham, John Johnston and James Fair. In 1910. the treasurer fames Fair reported a bank balance of $169.82 in the Mblson's Bank. It was in this year that the group asked the Ministry of Agriculture to increase their grant; as it had previously been seventy five dollars. •and the government promised to see to the expenses of Judges in connection with the Fair. In 1911 the officers were •voted $5400 each for their work in connection with the Fair. A grant of $10.00 was made • to the Secretary in 1912 for his services. In 1913 Mr. A.J. McMurray was elected treasurer to. fill the vacancy of R. Graham who retired. In the next year Mr. • McMurray assumed the pot of Secretary, a position he held for a total of 35 years in all. Mr. A.J. Tyndall served for a few years as treasurer, followed by Wm. In 1920 it -was decided to hold a ';Plowing Meta" in connection with the -Society at some suitable place adjoining the tbwn. On April 1st, 1915 a banquet was held in the Town Hall. John Shannon was president from 1914,1919. Several times' the Fair has nearly been discon- tinued due to lack of-sutport and insufficient funds. In 1920 the Secretary was instructed to Write to all the townships, urging larger grants. as the aim of the Society is to increase among the farmers a greater interest in agriculture. and the fitting and showing of livestock. The Society feels it has not been supported as whole -hearted ly as it should hove been. In 1925 the County Grant WaS 5100.00, and the Government granted 575.00. Itwas through the efforts of Mr. McMurray that the Fair was moved from main street to the present locit,tion in the Clinton Community t`ark in 1945. The late A.J. McMurray was General Manager of the Fair Board in 1946. Serving Clinton's fledrical and. Heating needs since 1959 CHUTER •HEATING It ELECTRIC 4 6 king St., Clinton 4 8 2.7 6 5 2 + PLUMBING SUPPLIES + SHEET METAL WORK • + CLARE-HeCLA, FURNACE INSTALLATION + SIMPLKITY HOME APPLIANCE SALES & SERVICE + DE LAVAL MILKING SUPPLIES Proud to join in the salute for Clinton. Centennial b Presidents over the years have been - Herb 'Cox. John McFarlane. Humphrey Snell, Wm. McEwan, James Leiper. Frank Powell, W.H. Lobb, Ephriam- Snell, John Innes, Roy Pepper, Dick Jacob, Wm. Dale, Joe Clegg. Melvin Crich Sr.. Thos. Leiper. Wm. Pepper. John Deeves. Prank , Falconer. Jack VanEgmond. Jim Snell, Ross Lovett, Elgin Thompson. Harold Lobb. and Elgin Thompson is serving again this year (1975). Bob Gibbings is secretary- treasurer:at this time. In the past years there have been ladies divisions at the fair that carried on for a time then they were discontinued. The Directors wives started to assist the men by having a refreshment booth behind The grandstand in 1963. Mrs. Ross Lovett was Secretary -Treasurer, at that time. In 1968 a ladies division to the Spring Fair was added. being organized ander the guidance of Mrs. Lillian Grummet of &earn:1h at the home of Mrs..D. McLean, Mrs. Don McLean was elected president, q„, position • which she held for foVur years. Other presidents who have served are Mrs. J. VanEgmond, Mrs. J. Snell. Mrs. D. Middleton. The Division started off with four classes in Crafts, six in sewing, four ,in knitting and eight in Baking. It has now risen to 22 classes in Crafts, 25 separate classes in sewing. 15 in Knitting and 18 in Baking. A Junior sec- •. lion. an Elementary section and a Floral section have been added. The standard of the Fair has risen from a Class B toe Class A. In this year, 1975 Mrs. D. McLean is again president, and the Clinton Spring Fair. one of the largest in this part of Ontario. is celebrating the 121st year of its organization. Compiled by Doffs G. 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