:The Southport-Westport Antiques Show, last conducted June 17,
2004, at Greens Farm Academy by the Near & Far Aid
Association, Inc, and the Antiques Council, has been cancelled -
for now.
According to new Antiques Council president Charles Probst of
Charles Edwin, Inc, Louisa, Va., the event is actually in
"hibernation" until a new venue can be found.
"Last year the show had to move from its old venue, the Fairfield
County Hunt Club, due to a hike in rent," Mr Probst commented,
"[which] was not a great thing for it. Then the [school's
required] date change really hurt it.
"It's the responsibility of the council to find a new venue," he
continued. "Southport-Westport is not dead. They're not looking
for another manager. Near & Far Aid has been a dream sponsor.
That's the truth - they've bent over backwards for us."
"It's too valuable to give up," concluded Mr Probst. "It's one of
the best shows north of New York City."
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