| Show THE tabernacle FAIR opened under the most favorable auspices A SCENE OF GLORIOUS BEAUTY I 1 was tho coronation of the queen mrs A R C smith THOUSANDS IH attendance event in vh ich all ogdan and county may take just pride an elein of unsurpassed enjoyment the affair one of elegance in fittings and exhibits countless attractions for the old and young for the grave and gay A brilliant assemblage Asem blage the opening ot the tabernacle fair wae one ol 01 the most successful affairs in the history ot ogden and weber county and there were at least five thousand people in attendance when first move was made amid the blare at the brass bands and the cheers ot the people the tair begab its two weeks exhibition and life and the am petus it received on this its first night gave I 1 strength enough to keep up a continuous whirl for the whole time the magnitude ot the undertaking ot he tabernacle tair committee never dawned upon them until the day ot the opening came and then they were appalled toy the magnificence and the unsurpassed success which they realized was upon them that it was a success will be couched vouched for by every one of the great crowd which was present and it was eo great a crowd that they could hardly get around over the ground to see what was spread out before them there was more than could be handled and ithe fair commet geee realized the burden early in the evening the time for the coronation caf ithe queen of the fair was set for the hour ot 8 and long before that time had arrived the grounds were packed with a surging mass of inquisitive and interested humanity moving forward and backward trying to eee all there was to see and at the same time hold on to a good position for sight of the coronation the grounds were brilliantly lighted tor the occasion and the most complete arrangements range ments were made or the comfort ot the people they were anad equate tor the reason that the attendance was larger than expected it was a grand success and they will have their capacity taxed a good pare of the time the fair continues the people showed a greater interest than towy have in any other affair ot this kind and the name weber county fair la a good one it is the pride of the entire county and it Is the greatest exhibition ever attempted in the city A abort history would not be amiss at this time the fair was the outgrowth ol 01 a priesthood meeting held in the early part of the year but the matter never reached the public until the latter part of may the work was carried on with the utmost diligence arrangements frere made ida exhibits anu every move possible was made toward the success ot the enterprise the purpose of the tair was to raise bunds lunds tor the cancelling of the debt on the tabernacle and at the same time form a nucleus or a regular annual county fair gifts poured in to the committee until over worth ot goods had received the number and value of the gifts from the outside is remarkable and the display of these gifts form a great part of ithe attractions of the fair the display Is a rich one end Is arranged that every article has been placed in good and full view when the gaites were opened the crowd poured jn almost more rapidly than the tickets could be collected hundreds were standing at the gate tickets in hand long before the gate opened and they hurried in and wan derod among the exhibits there are a number ot filled with fancy work a grand display ot buggies and carriages farm implements brie a brac etc and the whole Is massed into one great exhibit with a decoration in flags and bunting which ts beautiful brilliancy being added by the innumerable electric lights and the bright cheery faces of the attendants and the crowd THE coronation it was after 8 when the carriage arrived bringing mrs A R C smith the lady elected to the honor of queen ot the arrived there was a cheer as ehe appeared for the moment and then disappeared within the tabernacle As an eacott ehe was accompanied by wallard and bieber rott dr II 11 II 11 goddard 11 II II 11 thorn and george W lurkin jr another carriage brought the maids of honor nettle herrick and lottie johnson and all entered the tabernacle where a coronation arch was built the arch was curtained off and in front hung lights at the large arc light in front of the coronation arch began to glimmer and a moment later the entire west end of the was lit up in red fire the curtains parted and disclosed the queen sitting on her throne with her maids of honor on either elde forming a most beautiful picture and one which brought forth cheers and cries of appreciation then lion H H ilo lapp stepped to the right of the queaa and began his coronation address he mild ladlee and gentlemen it is a great honor to mo to have gibeon chosen to act in the capacity ot crowning the queen ot the tabernacle fair it 13 also a great pleasure and I 1 feel that the pleasure 0 witnessing this coronation Is greater for you than tor me this is a country of the grandest liberty where every lady Is a queen in her own right where titles have boon discarded except upon a gala occasion such as this it Is a pleasure to the american people to elect their queen and this lady has been elected in a contest such as americana rove to the exalted honor which now I 1 shall have the pleasure of formally conferring upon her she Is eminently worthy ot the honor hat you have testified by your votes and I 1 now crown her taking ithe crown in hand queen of this fair and to you Is left the confirmation your presence judge then placed the crown on her head and as it rested upon her queenly brow n blaze of electric lights with which the crown was set sprang into life making a beautiful halo about her head A moment later the queen rose to her iffet and every inch a queen she began the delivery of her address ot welcome which follows with pleasure with pride with humility I 1 greet you today pleasure as I 1 contemplate the result ot your et forts pride at the honor you have conferred upon me humility at the sense of my own to reign over such a multitude of happy and contented subjects I 1 would that some one whose words are not so weak as mine might frame in fitting utterance my thoughts today I 1 fain would draw tor you in retrospect tro a picture of the years agone of dangers braved and obstacles oer come of strong high souls that knew no tear when urged to butys call but souls endowed with eloquence divine have told that tale and my poor words can add no glory to the heroic ones who walked in gods clear light I 1 might tell you of the natural beauties of our utah home of the majestic mountains that like sleepless sentinels look down upon our peaceful valley but dull indeed must be the soul whose thoughts are not too deep for utterance as he contemplates the etheral canvas that the all wise artist has unrolled before us to most ot us this day must bold a peculiar happiness and significance to those on whom the hand of time rests heavily whose trembling feet have almost trod lifes devious ways it speaks of dreams fulfilled of aspirations pi rations attained of prayers answered to those whose strength is yet their glory who stand in lifes noontide it is a land mark in a halt century of most marvelous advancement to those whose hearts beat high with youths fond fancies it Is a witness for the ones who being dead yet speak in all ages in all lands men have held it fitting to build temples unto the creator whatever the stage of chiv and advancement mans noblest most earnest efforts have been put forth in adoration of the being before whom he bowed with supplication with thanksgiving not boa stingly not with scornful pride but with hearts oer flown with gratitude and love do we point to the completion of our efforts here in this the years most glorious harvest time when nature seems almost to sit with folded hands and rests from labor while man reaps her store we meet to reap the harvest of our hopes to congratulate each other upon the attainment of an end long desired and labored tor through days and years of alternating light and shade surely I 1 do not anticipate failure no faltering now the zealous patient labor of all connected with this great enterprise the generous contributions that have flowed in upon us the magnificent attendance here speak too plainly of an interest that will not admit of failure bountiful harvests and general prosperity call for liberality of the subjects of this realm we enter upon two weeks of recreation and joy upon a session of mirth making and thanksgiving I 1 congratulate you one and all upon the hours of pleasure in store for you and I 1 know that when the end has come and the accounts are balanced we shall have attained the fulfillment of our desires and the people of weber stake will have reason to be proud of the result accomplished I 1 bid all my faithful subjects joy luxuriant pleasure in excess sparkling and exultant during the address there was an absolute hush upon the vast assemblage and at its close ethere was a thunderous applause the beauty of the scene was intoxicating and a moro entrancing picture than that of the queen with her maids of honor empowered embowered ered in a canopy of kaleidoscopic colors lighted up with the brilliancy of electric lights has seldom been seen it was an omen of good fortune which made the queen of the fair so beautiful a woman and one whose grace and carriage so it her for the position THE GRAND MARCH A few moments later the queen appeared escorted by judge and with little lucalle ballantyne and corey train bearers followed by the maids of honor and escorts and a number of other attendants upon the court and all marched to the dancing pavilion where her majesty and judge led the grand march it was a regal affair and afterward the queen received a large number of her loyal and devoted subjects in the tabernacle THE FAIR attractions to enumerate the attractions of the fair would occupy many columns of this paper and would include the en tire list of gifts thero are more than can be seen in one visit to the grounds and would run in size and value from a mower and carriage to art works and lamp 0 the amusements i short statement will be given first omes the dancing and there Is a plat torm which la especially tor the purpose and ample for a large crowd rhen comes the musical entertainment n ithe tabernacle the angelas Is the instrument which entrances the public and is a most interesting machine it furnishes all kinds ot music and the seats were full during the entire evening then comes the merry go round with its arrangements and capacity for taking care of a large number ot children perhaps the most patronized of the special exhibits Is the with its exhibition of the moving pictures of the kettrles fitzstmmons fight it Is the most perfect instrument which bas visited ogden and was secured at a great expense by the fair committee the eleven rounds of the fight are depicted with photographic accuracy and the beholder feels that he Is witnessing a genuine display of the manly art crowds flocked around the door of the tabernacle to witness this entertainment and each and every one who saw it felt his blood tingle when the blows were given and taken by the principals new attractions are coming dally today or tomorrow there will arrive the japanese family of world renowned acrobats and they will give their exhibition hibi tion on the northwest part of the grounds wild animal show follows soon and as each day comes in there will be a new attraction or two to otter to the public and induce their presence at all times being of such a quality as to guarantee their satisfaction the larger part of the grounds are under a great canopy and that makes the visit the more pleasurable than otherwise |
