The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1867-10-12

~ Fair.
Monday, the 2sth Of October, IL the day set
apart for the commencem ent Of the Grand Ma
tional Exhibition and Horse Fair, and the at.
fractions offered are sufficient TO make the fair
remunerativc and Of great interest to the lovers
Of sport. The managers Of the faip are well
known, and rank among the "sOlid men " Of
Washington, and they have acted with extreme
liberality, and accommodations have been pro.
vided - comfortable and indeed luxurious 10
their character-and everything Is still being
done to contribute to the pleasure and comfort
Of the patrons Of the forthcoming fair.
The grounds, under the judiciouS expendi.
ture Of several thousand dollars, have been great
ly improved, and va hazard nothing whom We
state that tho track ranks second to none on
this continent. "Nut.brown October" Is the
best month In the entire calendar for outdoor
sports, with its golden glory over the orchards,
and its scarlet banners In the marshes, where the
queeuly maple bushes under the smile OF the
harvest moon, and the royal oak-king Of the
forest-mos,y with age and ivy crowned, puts on
many .hued garbs Of this glorious month. But
this rhapsody has naught to do with the subject.
matter at hand.
The hand of the artisan has been brought into
requisition, the hum Of preparation is heard, and
the Opening day is looked forward to with
something akin to impotence, and enthusiasts
In horse lssh pray for its early advent.
Grand stands have been erected and rooted in
from the torrd sunshine or unpropitious rain,
restaurants are being put up, vigilant police
has been secured to preserve order, and all the
fittings and attractions that could be devised
have been brought into requisition that can add
to the comfort aud pleasure Of the patrons Of
the fair
Many noted American horses are booked"
for the exhibition-horseS we'll known to the
turf of our country, and horses, too, that are
appreciated for their strength and speed, as we'll
as for their beauty and blood. Horses will be
hero to assist" from far away Kentucky on
the South, and snow bound Canada on the North.
Trainers are busy In doing all that experience
and skill can do to bring to the highest state Of
efficiency to get the greatest amount of feet
ness from sinews and thews Of tho blooded,
mettlesome animals that will contend for the
generous prizes to be awarded to the aeot con-
testants Of the turf. The management has
taken into note 4 matter that has long been felt,
that is to have raciag park whore ladies and
gentlemen can visit at their pleasure, and with
out the fear Of being 'jostled" BY improper
characters. This rule, We hear, will be kept to
the very letter.
The princely sum of $50, 900 has been con
tributed and will be awarded in premiums for
the finest horses, cattle, sheep and poultry in
their respective classes. Premiums will also DO
awarded for agricultural productions and imple.
ments chemical and mechanical products, edge
tools, worked metals and hardware, engines and
machinery, carriages md cabinet ware; and the
managers have been mindful of tho products Of
the home circle, and will make liberal awards
for specimens of needle work, painting, drawing,
table comforts and every thing that tends to add
to the luxury and comfort Of home.
To add to the manifold attractions OF the fair,
We are to have fitting tournaments base ball.
games Of cricket, exercises on horseback by lady
riders, and every healthfal outdoor sport that
has q tendency to pass away an agreeable and
instructive hour.
The subjoinsd names will be q sure guarantee
Of the success Of the undertaking-the list of
names comprise men Of sterling integrity,
coupled with 4 laudable public spirit WARD
II. LAMoS, president; JONI VAN RIswIcK, vice
president; T. c. KENDALL, secretary JoHS G.
wIxx, assistant secretary DR., N. wM GUSroS,
treasurer. The managing suporintsndsnts arc
A. MoFPIrT and WM. II. BoYD.