Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-07-08
BDTHE FAlR-We learn that the mana

ES- The FAIR.-We learn that the mana
gers of the fair contemplate closing the
institution out on Saturday evening. All
who have not yet visited the buildings will
of course govern themselves accordingly
and make haste to see the most abundant
evidence ever yet afforded of the indus
try, patriotism and self denial of the loyal
people OF this community aud surround
log country.
Ia the manufacturers hall yesterday, We
noticed handsome contribution of steel,
which was received on Wednesday, ex-
press prepaid, from the house of Park
Brothers, Pittsburgh, the best steel manu.
through J. n. Vance, Esq, of this city and
is worthy of note as the only contribution
received from Pittsburgh manufacturer
The numerous shows which have been
exhibiting in connection with the fair, have
Folded their tents like the Arabs,
And silently ole away,
SO that comparative quiet reigned yester-
day. The sound of the everlasting mon
otonous hurdy-gurdy is heard no more and
the living curiosities aud monstrosities are
deIighting an apprecistive public else
where.
The little Fair Journal was particularly
interesting last evening. For the infOr-
nation and benefit of visitors, and at the
request of the managers we make the fol-
lowing extracts:
Qua KIND NEIGHBoRs.-We trust that the
visitors to the Fair will not forget to note
the contributions TO its attractions which
were due 10 the eIertions of our "more
distant" friends. We refer especially to
the gifts and labors of the many warm
hearted Pennsylvania and Ohio friends, as
well as those IN our own State. In the
great cities, where every facility for varied
and ingenious work is at hand, it is some
times no easy matter to give striking
specimen of attractive haRdiwork; aud
and when we carefully examine what many
ladies have done who are unproVided with
such aids, we must warmly knowledge
the zeal which has been displayed.
PLEASANT OCCAsIoN.-Y esterdsy after
uoon, by invitation of Mr.. Jacob Horn
brook, some of those who have been work
ing for the Fair since its commandments
sembled in the Dining Hall and spent a
pleasant hour in discussing the incidents
of the Fair, and of the feast.
After enjoying the substantiRls placed
on the board by the good and useful angels
OF the Hall, the guests came in due time
to the toasts appropriate TO such an occa-
sion, which they drank in native wines of
Mr.. Hornbrook'S own vintage.
His Honor, Mayor Urangle, President of
the Fair, in toastiDg the host of the occa-
sion, paid a deserved tribute to the zeal
and benevolence shown by Mr.. HoruOrook
in behalf of the soldier, noting the fact
that it is through his efforts that the kind
ness of friends at home become so soon
and so effectuRlly available to the West
Virginiaus in the field.
After other toasts and responses, in
which the merits OF every department OF
the Fair were duly recognized, the party
separated, refreshed after their labors and
inVigorated for new efforts.
The tablaux last evening were of a some
what different character from the "stag"
entertainment of the previous evening,
but was none the less tavorably received.
The scenes represented were chiefly Shaks-
perean and patriotic aud all who particle
pated acquitted themselves, if possible, bet
ter than ever before.
The Concert was all that could be de-
sired. 1t is very rarely, indeed, that our
people have an opportunity of hearing such
music as these amatures have been able to
furnish by long practice and a determina-
ton to make themselves appreciated. The
singing was received with frequent and
we'll deserved applause.