Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-07-09
r@-THE FAIR.-There we're more visit.

HS~THE FAIR.-There were more visit
ors at the Fair yesterday than upon the
day before, which was owing in part to
the reduction of the price of admission to
the various halls. The visitor, now, after
entering the Grand Bazaar, is troubled no
more with tickets and doorkeepers, but
may wander at will through all the ways
ofpleasantuess and paths of peace and
beauty which the taste and liberality of
our loyal people have produced and 80
well sustained. The rafting is source of
much revenue, and as it is found to be the
most speedy and profitable way of dispo-
sing of the more valuable articles, appears
to have been generally adopted. The Fire
mems trumpet, presented by a. NJ. Adams
& Co., has caused quite contest between
the different FIRE companies, some of which
have polled nearly five hundred votes, at
fifty cents vote. We are requested to say
that no vote upon the trumpet will be re-
ceived after o'clock tonight.
Yesterday afternoon the Federal soldiers
confined as prisoners in the Atheneum for
desertion and other offences, partook of
dinner In the diniag hall fthe Fair build
ings. They numbered about a hundred.
Many of them performed great deal of
the hardest of the labor when the build
ings were being erected, and the dinner
was given in compliment to their efficiency
in that respect. About one-hslf of the
prisoners carried that most painful and de.
grading of all badges, ball and chain,
and were closely guarded.
Later in the day the halls were thrown
open to detachment of soldiers of the 4th
West Virginia Infantry, now sojourning
here, and the whole establishment pre-
scented a more lively appearance than for
some days previous.
From last evenings Fair Journal.
VIsIToRs.-The usual current of Fair
was a little diversified this morning by
visit in body, of the Baptist Mission Sab
bath School of this city, about one hun
bred in number. After walking through
the principal halls, under the charge of
superintendent, Mr.. Samuel P. Wheeler,
the school separated and the little ones
proceeded to enjoy themselves in all the
hooks and crannies that are so plenty and
so pleasant about the Fair.
Those who have built up this school de.
serves great credit for their good work.
The happy results of their instruction were |
manifested in the good behavior of the
children this morning.
CLOSING OF THE FAIR.-With this week |
the Fair will end. AS it grows to a close |
the fun grows fast and furious, as the tab
lesux last night go to prove; and those in
search of enjoyment ought to spend the rest |
OF the week at the Fair.
Not all the goods in the bazaar are yet |
sold, and even professional shoppers may |
"fnd it TO their advantage to call" The |
uutiring Committee on Amusemeuts will |
provide entertainment every evening, and |
generally the Fair will go on up to the lsst |
hours with undiminshed splendor.
Last evening the attendance of visitors
was very good and the sales quite large
The evening was very pleasantly passed in
general promenade. Vaas' band furnish
ing the music.
Tonight, the last night of the Fair, Wis
itors will have the last chance to see the
Tableaux and hear the music which have
been so successful, and have done so much
toward the object of the Fair. The pro-
gramme will consist of some of the favorite
pieces which have been heretofore present
ed, with others entirely new.