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When You Fin THINK ABOUT HOW PROPERTY TO GIVE LELAND MO( 211-213 EAST BAY ARE MANU PROGRAM OF E Monday, October 26th 10 A. M.-Gates thrown open at the fair grounds for the Fortieth Annual Fair. Larger exhibits, more fun and bigger crowds than ever before. 11 A. M.-Judging in prize rings. 11 A. M.-Farm demonstration work at farm of Mr. A. E. Gonzales. 12 M.-First meeting of Executive Offi cers of Society if new office building. 1 P. M.-Formal opening of the new State Fair building by the officers of the Society. 1:30 P. M.-Opening of bench show with exhibits of some of the finest dogs in the South. 6 P. M.-Gates at fair grounds close. 6:30 P. M. Opening of Jones' Carnival shows under control of Columbia Chamber of Commerce. Illumination of streets. 8 P. M.-Arrival of Davidson football team and students. 8 P. M.-Monthly meeting of Columbia Chamber of Commerce. 8:30 P. M.-Adelaide Thurston in "The Woman of the Hour," at the Columbia Theatre. Tuesday, October 27th. 9 A. M.-Gates at fair grounds open and street car service, giving car every two minutes to grounds, is put in force. The Midway opens its shows and the fun com 10 A. M.-Reunion of traveling men at T. P. A. and U. C. T. booths. The meeting is purely social. The business meetings come later. 10 A. M.-Display of live stock in the arena. 11 A. M.-Farm demonstration meeting in city. 11 A. M.-The big airship goes up and sails around the grounds and into the city. Noon-Meeting of Executive Committee in officers' building. At this meeting any protests that might be made will be heard. 1 P. M.-Arena events. 2 P. M.-The races begin with the larg est list of entries and the largest prizes ever offered in South Carolina. 3 P. M.-Columbia theatre, matinee, Adelaide Thurston in "The Woman of the Hour." 5 P. M.-Gates at fair grounds close. 6 P. M.-Opening of carnival shows and illumination of streets. 6 P. M.-Arrival of Clemson Cadets and ish PAINTING 1 MUCH GOOD IT WILL DO YOU] IT A GOOD COAT OF PAIl )RE PAINT and 0 FACTURERS OF PAINTS FOR EVER VENTS FOR THE S placing of camp on grounds near football park. 6 P. M.-Arrival of Naval Reserves from Charleston. The Reserves bring -with them a Hotchkiss gun and will give an exhibition drill. 8:30 P. M.-Columbia Theatre, Adelaide Thurston in "The Woman of the Hour." 9 P. M.-Subscription german at Craven Hall. T. P. A. Progrexs Day-Wedneadny 9 A. M.-Gates at fair grourids open for one of the "big days" and model street car service arranged for handling the crowds. 10 A. M. Clay pigeon shoot. 10 A. M.-Judging of live stock in arena. 11 A. M.-Football, Clemson vs. David son. Noon-Strobel airship makes its second flight. Noon-Meeting of Executive Committee of Society. Noon-Meeting of South Carolina Audu bon Society at the University of South Carolina. 1 P. M.-Judging of entries for bench show. 1 P. M.-Special dinner to traveling men, served by the Y. M. C. A. Ladies' Aux iliary, at fair grounds. 2 P. M.-Races begin. 3 P. M.-Reunion of nembers of the South Carolina Press Association in offi cers' building, near entrance. 6 P. M.-Gates at fair grounds closed and crowds come up town for the car nival. 6 P. M.-Opening of the carnival shows and illumination of the streets. 8 P. M.-Clemson alumni dinner. 8 P. M.-Meeting of South Carolina Post masters' Association. 8 P. M.-Meeting of farmers interested in Farmers' Union, at Richland County courthouse. 8 P. M.-Progress meeting of the T. P. A., at City Council Chamber. 8:30 J. M.-Columbia, Theatre, Yorke & Adams in "Playing the Ponies." U. C. T. Day-Thuruday, October 29th. 9 A. M.-Gates at fair grounds open for record-breaking attendance. 10 A. M.-Clay pigeon shoot. 10 A. M.-Judging of live stock in tho arena. 11 A. M.-Football, Davidson vs. Univer he Town Red I HOME AND OTHER JT, AND REMEMBER IL COMPANY CHARLESTON, S. C. Y PURPOSE C. STATE FAIR sity of South Carolina. 11 A. M.-Judging of bench show en tries. 11 A. M.-Reunion of members of South Carolina Press Association. Noon-Meeting of Executive Committee of Association. Noon-Flight of Strobel airship. Noon-Reunion of traveling men-a purely social gathering-no business. 12:30 P. M.-Tuberculosis conference at State Library. 2 P. M.-The great races start. 2 P. M.-Conference on pelagra at State Hospital for the Insane. 3 P. M.-Columbia Theatre-matinee Yorke & Adams, "Playing the Ponies." 6 P. M.-Gates of fair close. 6 P. M.-The carnival shows open. Illu mination of streets. 8:30 P. M.-Columbia Theatre, Yorke & Adams in "Playing the Ponies." 9 P. M.-Annual meeting of the South Carolina Agricultural and Mechanical So ciety. Election of officers. 9 P. M.-Meeting of Postmasters of South Carolina. 9 P. M.-Annual State ball at capitol. Friday, October 30th. 9 A. M.-Gates open for the last and one of the best days. 9:30 A. M.-Parade of prize winners in stock display in the arena. 10 A. M.-Flight of airship from fair grounds to city. 11 A. M.-Basketball game, Carolina vs. Furman. 11 A. Ml.-Reunion of traveling men for last time on State fair grounds for present year. Noon-Meeting of Executive Committee of Fair Society. Noon-Awarding of prizes for bench shows. 2 P. M.-Final races for 1908. 3 P. M.-Columbia Theatre-matinee "The Girl from Missouri." 5 P. M.-Gates close on Fortieth Annual Fair. Come again in 1909. 6 P. AA.-Carnival opens. Illumination of streets. 8:30 P. M.-Columbia Theatre, "The Girl from Missouri." SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31ST. 8:30 P. M.-Columbia Theatre, "The Girl from Missouri."