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Show CITIZENS OF RICHMOND AND HYDE. PARK BOOST CACHE COUNTY FAIR With every avnllablo seat taken and a double-row of peoplo stan.tlng lined nround tbo sides, tho peoplo ot Richmond turned out to greot iho members of tho Cache County Fair association, Wednesday night. Tho spirit of genuine boosting characterized tho gathering, and, fro-1 quent outbursts ot applauso greeted tho speakers as they emphasized the need ot greater unity and mutual cooperation co-operation in boosting Cacho Valley Into tho exalted place destined by nature, na-ture, for her. Tho musical numbers ot tho Harris Trio, composed of Messrs. C. M., Frank and Mrs. C. M. Harris wero raro treats to tho audlonce and tho topical songs of Mr. Haddock found a most gratifying response. Each number num-ber warmly encored. , The stirring sentiments and practical practi-cal suggestions expressed by tho Bpeakors Messrs. C. M. Harris, Goo. Dunbar and Lon J.' Haddock, found' a fixed lodging place in tho hearts of tbo hearers, and many were afterwards after-wards heard to express themselves as being most gratified as well as edified edi-fied with what they had heard. The following letter received by President C. M. Harris Thursday piornlng conveys tho- 'feeling ot the' peoplo ot Richmond aa regards tho coming Cacho County fair: Richmond, Utah, March 2S, 1912. Mr. C. M. Harris Logan, Utah. Doar Mr. Harris: V The visit of yourself and associates associat-es to Richmond last night was very highly appreciated by tho peoplo of thU community. The musicnl part of tho program was a rare treat to us and was very much enjoyed by every one in tho crowdod house. Mr. Haddock's Had-dock's splendid rendition of comic songs took tho audlenco by storm. Everybody who was fortunato enough to bo present Is light hearted and happy this morning. Tbo speaking by yourself, Mr. Dun-bar Dun-bar nnd Mr. Haddock had tho true progressive ring nnd can not but result re-sult In good to tho Cacho County Fair an'd will thus tend to dovolop the resources of tho county. Tbo "Booster 'Spirit,' alroady at par in Richmond, raised several points as a result of your visit hero. Tbank8 for coming. Yours' truly, J. W. FUNK, 'Chairman Fair Committee Some of tbo local peoplo among them Mr. C. Z. HarrlB afterwards addressed ad-dressed the meeting expressed their I appreciation of tho work of the com mlttec, nnd thoir determination to give their warmest support to the fair: Thursday night a similar gathering gather-ing took place at Hydo Park. Tho bond hero was out In full strength nnd aided mnterlally In stimulating' Interest In tho movement. Bishop Hydo, VIco-Presldont Nelson Nel-son nnd local Chairman Thurston also supplemented tbo work of tho committee at tho later placo and tho spirit manifest at tho closo of tho meeting was ono of enthusiasm. Tho people throughout tho entiro valley appear to bo converted to tho proposition and tho coming fair promises prom-ises to bo ono of tho best county fairs over held In tho West, |