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I IR THE TIMES-GAZETTE Saturday, Sepiember 7, 1046 91 Tuesday and Wednesday Oshawa Fair -- Monday, FINAL PLANS BEING MADE[™---- «FOR OPENING OF ONTARIO COUNTY'S GREATEST FAIR tions which brings together displays which will be shown with the products of farm those from this county, and the citizens with a splendid . NORMAN An Invitation... Next week is Oshawa Fair week--Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, September 9, 10 and 11 , . . Oshawa Fair has long since been recognized as one of those institu-- county under delightful circumstances, I am happy to take this opportunity to extend to every citizen an invitation to come to Oshawa Fair--your Fair ". .. and see the splendid Agricultural Exhibits and other it to himself and herself to become throughly acquainted ' The officers, directors and committee men have worked » diligently to arrange another Fall exhibition for you, and it is their sincere hope that another record attend- ance will be marked up next week, * "We will be looking for you at the Fair!" South Ontario Agricultural Society the people of Oshawa and this year. Every one owes and factory, particularly the Oshawa Fair-provides opportunity. DOWN, Pres. excitement and activity around Alexandra Park this weekend as preparations for the biggest and best Oshawa Fair draw to a close. Since 1906, when the first Oshawa Fair was held, the directors of the fair have tried from year to year to better the Fair and thiz year is no exception, for a first class show has been arranged for the entertain- ment of the public. Alexandra Park is in great shape for the event «+ » New paint on the buildings . . . @ fast track for the races ...and a grandstand waiting for a record , attendance. | I * bh | | Tuesday is to be "Youth Day" at | the Fair when entries from junior members will be judged. Tickets have been sent to all the schools in the City of Oshawa, Whitby and | through the county. There is proof | of the great interest taken in the junior section of the Fair in the great number of entries already in , and those still coming. Judging of the junior entries will be done in the inner rings in front of the There promises to be plenty | | | | | Grandstand with a grand parade of | | stock scheduled for 5:00. | clock bn Tuesday Afterioon, There' | 18 every hope that the attendance , for this day of the Fair is going to break all records. * + a One of the outstanding events will be the official opening cere- mony to be held in front of the | Grandstand on Tuesday afternoon | at 2:00 o'clock. Dr. Sidney E. Smith, Ready For The Fair | President of the University of To- | Tonto will officiate at this, the first | offigial opening of the Oshawa Fair | | in many years. The opening cere- | , mony will follow a director's lun- | cheon to be held on the grounds, at | which Dr. Smith will be the guest | or honor, { ! LB BE J A%reat deal of time has been spent in preparing the track for the | race events. The track is to receive | its final grooming on Monday and | promises to be exceptionally fast. | The large purse offered this year, with the special prizes for the fast- ést heat each day and the first horse to break the track record, has at. tracted many fine entries from all over the province, There should be plenty of thrilling races. They are the scheduled to start at 2 p.m. on both Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons. With an excellent track . .. a grand entry card . .. and an eye on the weatherman, we can promise some thrilling trials of speed. LAR BR J There are grandstand perform- ances scheduled for both Tuesday and Wednesday evenings at 8:30 with Al Harvey of radio fame act- ing as master-of-ceremonies. Al will call the turn on such fine acts @s: The Happy Harrison Circus; Ferdinand the Bull, direct from the Walt Disney Studios in Hollywood; The Carr Brothers, outstanding equilibrists; The Aerial Mathiews, offering thrills and chills on the high trapeze; the Ainsley Sisters, syncopating steppers; Fifi Ameri- ca's beloved clown and Mar- quettes with their new and different puppet show, : * Pe Great interest is being shown in the Woodchopping contest schedul- ed for Tuesday between the Mayors of Oshawa, Whitby and Bowman- ville, Each contestant is confident in his skill with the axe and eager to carry home the honors for his respective hcme-town. All the en- tries are reported to have put in some hard practice and they are said to be in top shape. It is anti. cipated that there will be plenty of yooters on hand Tuesday afternoon to cheer on their entry. LAR BR ™ There will be special pony races Awith jockey riders on Tuesday Walternoon as an added attraction for Children's Day. This event is aheuied to take place during the ternoon Grandstand Performance and will be one of the outstanding events of a really fine entertain ment card. * Space In the building is at & premium with merchants and | made every effort to ensure that industries from the city and dist rict signifying their intention of | having displays. There will be plenty of that "hard-to-get" mer- chendise on display this year to make a visit to the indoor fair | Feally worth your while, The pe bo E. W. WEBBER, Secretary-Treasurer afternoon and evenings. L 2% AR J The livestock show promises to be one of the largest in many years. The sheep entries are already the largest in some time and more are expected before opening day. The list of horses both light and draft is already heavy and more entries are coming in all the time. The cattle show has attracted entries from all over the district and some of the finest cattle in the province will be on exhibition. This is a again this year with a good reason producing some lovely floral dis- piays, The excellent prize list has attracted many entries. * > P The midway will add plenty of color to this year's show. will be seven rides . . . plenty of games . . , hot dog stands . . , soft drink booths . . . lots of sideshows. Come to the midway . . . there's fun for everyone, . LIE BR J In addition to the many livestock displays there will also be featured many exhibits of homecraft and cooking. There is a large entry list this year and the display pro- to be a good one. The entries i will be on exhibit all day Tuesda, and Wednesday. . CEN ! The directors and their help have this year's Fair is the best one ever to be held in Oshawa. There is every indication that there will be a record attendance. Monday will be spent in final arrangements of the displays and exhibits * ee The scene is set . . . the midway will soon be erected . . . , the en- tries and exhibits are pouring in .... the track js having its final grotming ... . there are fine race horses here and others are arriving . , . everything possible has been done to ensure a successful Fair ...and now it's up to US . . . let's all plan to attend and show our appreciation for a really fine hibits are open to the public ; OSHAWA FAIR EPT. S101 The program committee has arranged for another top motch midway attrac. tion. There will be games galore together with rides and other forms of amusement. You will remember the good times you had at the Fair on other occasions, attend this year and you will agree that the midway of 1946 will be better than ever. Monday, 'Tuesday and Wednesday A GRAND ALEXANDRA PARK AGRICULTURAL EXHIBITION SEPT. 91011 "Let's All Plan Now To Attend The Fair"' o THERE WILL BE GRAND DISPLAYS OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS AND LIVESTOCK « WOMEN'S WORK OF ALL KINDS TRULY A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO SEE ONTARIO'S PRODUCTS OF BOTH FARM AND CITY Since 1906 the Oshawa Fair has been a regular community institution « . «it has always been and still is the place where "old friends meet" « + « Where good fellowship and good neighbor policy is conceived and fostered. Down through the years, citizens have contributed much in time and money to make the Fair an outstanding success, making it bigger and better each year... and this year in keeping with this success policy another great Fair has been prepared for your benefit. Show your appreciation . , . plan to attend . .. help to make this Fair the BEST EVER! TRIALS OF SPEED -- $1,100 IN PURSES Tuesday, September 10th = 2.16 Trot or Pace, $300 Tuesday, September 10th -- 2.28 Trot or Pace, $250 Free For All, $300 Wednesday, September 11th Wednesday, Sept. 11th -- 2.24 Trot or Pace, $250 ALSO A BONUS For FIRST HORSE To BREAK TRACK RECORD, $30.00 SPECIAL PRIZE, Donated by International Stock Food Co, For Fastest Heat Each Day. $10.00 Tuesday & Wednesday, Sept. 10-11 at 2 p.m. Daily Meet Your Friends At Oshawa Fair With the co-operation of the following, this and preceding advertisements is made possible: Whitby Dairy, Whitby Duplate Canada Ltd. Roy W. Nichols, Courtice ' New Service Cleaners, Oshawa Hogg & Lytle Ltd, Oshawa Oshawa Dairy Ltd, Oshawa Oshawa Public Utilities Commission Ontario Lumber & Millwork Ltd, Whitby Ontario Malleable' Iron Co, Ltd. Christian's Electric & Hardware, Oshawa Bowman & Rowe, Whitby ; MacDuff & Kivell, General Store, Brooklin 8. A. Gates, Oshawa Beath Farms, Columbus Johnston's Men's Wear, Oshawa The Burns Co. Ltd, Oshawa Ernie Cay Lumber Co., Oshawa Bassett's Jewellers, Oshawa Kinloch"s Ltd. Men's Wear People's Clothing Store, Oshawa Ward's Department Store, Oshawa R. 8. Virtue, Hardware, Oshawa Karn's Drug Store See The Products Of Ontario Farm S -l ) St SiN \ TR TPA Lo a N \ ( i" ( i AN mmm, HILT ---- Oshawa Fair has won an envi- able reputation for its "trials of speed" . . . this year will proba. bly be a record as on2 of the largest purses ever offered here will be the attraction for some of the best horses in the Province,