Evening Republican, Volume 15, Number 230, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 29 September 1911 — The Horse Show and Carnival. [ARTICLE]

The Horse Show and Carnival.

The horse show and carnival last week was a great success, with weather conditions exceedingly favorable. The committee in charge and stock men all pronounce the horse show the bent in the country for years. The exhibit of high bred stock was an education to old and young and those who know say it will do much to raise the standard of stock generally throughout this vicinity. Friday’s exhibit of ladies’ driving and equistrianism drew an immense crowd. The Saturday parade was fine and the streets were literally packed. Of especial note was Master Donald Lock and his pony dray, carrying six little lassies in white, with flowers. The exhibit of Shetland ponies was particularly fine and of interest to the school children, who were dismissed earlier the last three days of the week. The Meek Carnival attractions furnished light amusements for the large crowds, and the merry-go-round made children of old and young in the keen enjoyment of the galloping ponies. It

is whispered that the “children” invested about 81,000 in those fancy ponies in the four days’ run. A G. Vermett had charge of Imperial, the six-footed four-year-old bull from Circle X ranch, Montana. The animal was on exhibition two years in the Omaha Stocks Yards and attracted much attention. A. O. Vermett is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Dave Vermett, who forty years ago lived on a farm one mile northwest of Remington, his mother’s maiden name being Rauk. Vontella and Nina, who gave the trapeze and gymnastic free exhibit during the carnival, traveled during a period of four years in Europe, two in England and two on the Continent They were bidden by the late King Edward to give a private exhibition in Buckingham Palace, for which they received a large sum. They recently appeared for ten weeks at the Hippodrome and four weeks at Lincoln Park, New York City. Nina began training at the age of eight under her father's direction. Their work spoke for itself. -—o Presbyterian Rally Bay. The rally movement was felt in all the services. The Sunday school hour brought a large attendance, the last half of the time being devoted to a special rally day program, successfully carried out as follows: Chorus. Mrs. Hicks’ class giving Psalm I in concert Prayer Service Mr. Hartman Short Address Rev. E. H. Bull Address Rev. Bell Song .Mary Bartee’s Class Recitation Elinor Townsend Solo .* Doris Hicks Violin and Plano Duet.’ ' ...Lisle Barnes and Ralph Kelley Explanation of Collection Object Harry Howard Collection for Tuberculosis Fund. Song Mrs. Dan Biddle’s Class Chorus. Presentation of potted plants to pupils. Address ..S. S. Supt Dan Biddle Threatening weather interfered with the attendance at the church hour. Rev. Bull presented to each member the thought of personal responsibility in attendance upon church services. The sermon by Rer. Bell was in line with the thought of the day. A heavy rain interfered with the attendance at the Endeavor and evening services.