A black banner hanging on the wall of the exhibit shed at South Marysburgh Community Centre, Milford, on Wednesday clearly indicated the romantic past enjoyed by that section of Prince Edward county.

The banner was exhibited at a remarkably successful revival of Milford Fair this week after an absence of 52 years. Painted in white on the banner with fancy lettering were these words: “1894 World’s Fair-South Marysburgh Agricultural Society, Milford, Ont.—William Ira Clark, Milford, president; William B. Head, secretary-treasurer.” Also artistically drawn was an ornamented elephant carrying a flag in its trunk announcing the “World’s Fair”, an Irishman complete with plug hat, clay pipe and a huge set of wings, a leaping deer, fancy bird and water scene with sailing vessels.

Honor Roll Unveiled
There were many features to the afternoon’s agenda, with but one striking a solemn note. This was the official unveiling of the attractive Township Honor Roll. Reeve Donald Thompson eulogized the service rendered by those who had joined the colors, and a minute’s silence was observed for those who failed to return. Carson Scott pulled the cord which released the flags covering the honor roll.

Tomato Throwing
A source of great amusement and a definite money-maker was the courageous act of Ken brown of Black Creek, Reeve Thompson and several others, in allowing themselves to be targets in a tomato throwing contest. These men stood behind a canvas with their heads protruding through a hole and allowed one and all to heave juicy ripe tomatoes at them. So far as this reporter was able to ascertain there were no direct hits, but there were many near misses and a few bull’s eyes in which the agility of the “targets” kept them from getting a red face in more ways than one.

Refreshments Plentiful
Members of the Dixon Community Club did a “land-office” business in providing refreshments during the afternoon. They were located in a large tent on the grounds and were kept busy from start to finish serving food to the hungry multitude.

Oldest Person on Grounds
Wesley Whattam, 89, won a prize as the oldest person on the grounds. Runners-up, Mrs. Hilton, 87, of Florida and George Bongard, 83, were told to eat their fill at the refreshment booth as consolation prizes.

New Swing
A popular feature with the younger children was an iron swing presented to the Community Centre by Harold Rand, Milford garageman. This is to be a permanent feature of the centre.

Hurl Rolling Pins
A pair of nylon stockings was offered to the lady hurling a rolling pin the greatest distance and resulted in a very large entry in this event. Dorothy Hood won the coveted prize, with sister Rose a close second.

Councillors’ Race
The reeve, Don Thompson, proved to be the fastest at “picking ’em up and laying ’em down” when South Marysburgh Township Councillors fought it out in a foot race. He was followed by Carson Scott, Maurice Clapp and Stuart York.