The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1869-04-04
THIRD GRAND sTATN FAIR.
Closing freparations-Jm in
tho Grounds:
THE DANCING PLATFORM.
Meeting of the Hoard of Directors.
Proceedings, Etc.

The Preparations for our Grand State Fair
are drawing to close. On Tuesday next every
thing will be fourd IN order. The grounds have
been vastly improved since last yesr-new build
| iDgs erected and the shrubbery improved The
dancing platform, lstely erected, viii prove 8
most desirable acquisition.
This new platform occupies the space formerly
occupied BY the old dancing hall, about three
hupdred feet to the left Of the arena. It's shape is
octagonal-dismeter about loo feet; in height.
two feet 1t Is built Of good merchantable pine
lumber, neatly Joined and dressed. In the center
| Of the platform stands psgods, an extremely
elegant little structure Of Oriental styls some l6
feet high, soonforming to the shape Of the plat
form, about l6 feet in diameter. The pagoda s
OF course, for the use of the musicians. Con.
cernipg the other portions of the grounds. the
machinery department appears to be the only one
a. all 10 forward state. There Is good deal
already ON the ground, but even this depart
ment is far from being ready for exhibition.
Considerable complaint Is made that exhibitors
are not prompt. We understand that entries sufh-
sisnt , are made. but exhibitors procrastnate and
delay II IL sincerely hoped thar this fault will be
remedied at once. For the exhibitors residing In
the city 10 excuse can be made. The plan Of
each one putting on his preparations to the last
day, on she supposition that one tardy one will
not hurt, may suitther convenience, but is pro-
ductive OF much trouble and annoyance and de-
tracts from the eclat of the opening day.
A meeting Of the board Of directors was held
last evening at Mechanics Institute. vice-Pres
dent Davidson in the chair, eight members
present.
Col. Merriam reported sll arrangements for
flags consummated, the music engaged aud an
saceqnate police force secured. Arrangements
have been made to have the police on hand each
morning at O'Clock. The music engaged IL an.
der the direction and leadership Of Chas. Jaeger,
and will play during the day and till 10 o'clock
each night The dancing platform will be under tho
direction OF twelve well known citizens. Tickets
Of admission distributed throughout the city at
the various stores aud IL is earnestly urged upon
sil vistors to purchaae their tickets here In order
20 avoid confusion aud delay at the gates. We
learn that large number Of cars will be placed on
the various lines.
man, appointed to inspect the lumber Of the
dancing platform, reported fayoraoly regarding
the l1mbyr. Report accepted.
After Rome other business, not OF public inte-
rest, the board adjourned.
1t has been suggested that the awarding CON-
mitees report to the superiatendents of the garI-
Gus departments between the Sth aud 10th of
April. The races for the first day are announced
as follows: Running race, best three 10 Ave. to be
run according TO the Metarie Jockey Clu0 pre-.
MUM $3.50, 5000 to the first horse and $l50 to the
second; three TO start; entries to close at4
O'Clock Monday evening at the Office OF the ssso-
citation. IA
There is also announced velocipede race, dash
OF mile premium, silver goblet; offered by
the veocipede school; entrance 81, TO go to the
second veocipede. Race to commence at 81
o'clock. The list Of signatures OF merchants aud
business men, elsewhere published IN our col.
umns) embraces some 800 names. We do not be-
lieve any similar action has as yet been takea by
cur government or municipal officials, bat sin.
cerely trust they Will not fail 10 unite with the
mercantile community and allow their employes
an opportunity to witness the first days proceed
ing.