The Nicola Valley News
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is part of: BC Historical Newspapers
issued: 2013-01-02
issued: 1910-09-16
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note: 2*1 A, B. C Vol. 1, No 31 MERRITT, B.C. SEPTEMBER 16, 1910 Price 5 Cents In Point of Exhibits and Attendance Exhibition Ex-ceded the Hopes of Directors Merritt's New Brass Band a ; Strong Feature of Show ] When .the-history of the Nicola Valley Agricultural and Horticultural Association is written the world will know' that its permanency and effectiveness "-. are due in a large measure to the substantial foundation on which' it was builded. - That foundation was well and truly laid on Wednesday afternoon when the first fall exhibition under the auspices of this society was held on the grounds at Col- lettville. The fair had all the earmarks of an institution much older in years and experience, and in every department more than met the fondest expectations of the "directors. . The show of live stock, the fruit, the vegetables, the minerals, the grains and the fancy work all combined to reflect a country of unlimited resources and possibilities and a people contented, happy and prosperous. Products from the irrigated lands as well as trom the sections of exclusive dry farming were placed side by side and showed to equal advantage. There were "ores"in"~profusion and if anyone had any doubt as to the mineral possibilities of the district he had but to study the nature and classes of the exhibits. ��� ��'But one feature of the fair that the public did enjoy was the band. The pioneer musical organization made its debut locally and a splendid impression they created. It is but a few short weeks since the band was organized, but Wednesday'sper- formance- shows what diligent study and application will do. The music showed good choice in selection and the various numbers were played with a harmony and unison that would do credit to a professional band. Prof. Simmons officiated as leader and the work of the band was well worthy of praise and served in a large sense to brighten and enliven the day. If the directors had had their choice of weather it is doubtful if they- could h…
note: Print Run: 1910-1916 Frequency: Weekly
has type: Newspapers
spatial: Merritt (B.C.)
is shown at: 10.14288/1.0184848
language: English
lat: 50.1125000
long: -120.7916999
provider: Vancouver : University of British Columbia Library
publisher: Merritt, B.C. : Edward C. Bell
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