National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-12-17
THE GAME ASSOCIATION.
Meeting Last Eyening-Miscsllansous Bust

The District of Columbia Game Protective As
ISOLATION held an adjourned meeting last evening
in room - lie Droit building. The president Col.
J. D. p. Burnside, occupied the chair, snd Mr.. NJ.
A. Tappsn acted as secretary.
Mr.. Champlin, from the committee appointed
on the matter of petitioning Congress- stated that
ing, as It was difficult to get o quorum together
but suggested the necessity of q meeting at as
early day as possible. lie also suggested the
expediency of authorizing the Committee to fncor.
porate In the petition TO be subctted for approval
BY the committee, clause for the protection OF
to tax, and making their theft a erihinaI offense
On motion Of Mr.. Tappan, the committee was
lnstIuctea 70 orsM up clause 10 the effect sug-
granted further time.
Nessrs. Julius Lewis, Fred. Winter, E. L. Mills
and DR.. ]. w: Van Arnum were elected members
Captain Baugh, from the committee on grounds
for rife shooting. reported that they had not yet
Mr.. Tsppan, in a short speech, reviewed the
purposes of the association and spoke of the
siy Of including in Its numbers lovers of the rod
and Of the dog. He thought that the association
would reap benefit from q union with sportsmen
of all kinds. He spoke of the strength Of the
various secret orders Of the country and considered
that their association should adopt some form
he thought, would result in a sort OF fellowship
among their members, and woIld spread all over
the country.
Capt Baugh fully concurred in the views of MIR.
Tsppan in regard to the necessity Of fellowship
and the encouragement Of sporting Of all kinds.
The object Of the association, though, was the
passage Of certain game laws.
Mr.. Champlin thought until they accomplished
what they had in view they could not make much
tary, he suggested the fiSfng OF dates Wbsn
game birds could be killed.
There was some discussion on rife shooting,
lent shooting Of some Of the members Of the rife
club, and Stated that he considered the Cap
ital city could send an excellent team to psrtici
pate in the shooting at Philadelphia during the
Centennial Exposition.
The president stated that they had given up
proved 70 be a REMARKABLY open one. but the
range would be open as early as possible in the
AMER the transaction of other routine business
the association was adjourned.
The Unitarian Fair.
This fair, which opened brilliantly at Masonic
hall last evening, promises TO be one OF the most
successful, as It certainly is one OF the most at
trActiye, Of the season. The COMMITTEES of ar
rsngeHslts. consisting OF Mrs II. A. Willard
Mrs. W. F. Wallace, Mrs. F. B. Lilley, Mrs. Geo
B. CLARK and Mrs. W. G. Murdoch, have shown
excellent Judgment In the management of all
those details upon which the success OF fair
chiefly depends, and no one can complain that the
size OF his purse has not been carefully considered
In the great variety in styles and prices which
prevails al all TIE SAFE tables.
The centre of the hall is occupied by the besuti.
full temple Of Flora and her assistants, which is
grsced by the presence Of Mrs. L. B. Chandler as
the presiding goddess, assisted by Miss Annie
Pray. Miss Louisa Murdock, Miss Grace Harmon
and Miss Emma Henderson. At the further end
variety Of beautiful goods expressly imported
from Fsyal for this fair. This and the Japanese
table are the special features Of this fair, and
last evening. The Fayal goods include shswIs,
collars, headdresses, &C., in aloe lace, straw and
nent Of Email baskets, Besides many other curious
and beautiful articles. Mrs II. A. Willard, Mrs.
" 2. punwoody. Miss Flcrence Tryon, Miss
Annie w. Story, Miss Lizzie Whitney and Mrs.
Bartlett preside ct this table.
At the japanese table there is q beautiful as.
sortment OF lacquer, wood and straw goods, from
the importing house Of Van tine G Co., New
York. Among the more costly articles at this
table are beautiful inlaid cabinet and q fete-a.
rec tea set IN kiySte ware The prices Of nearly
be had at retail in New York. Mrs. +. B. Lilley,
Mrs. T. s. Post end Mrs. S. ]. Kimbalr are In
A beautiful and choice selection OF tortoise
shell goods, from the house Of d. S. Spaiding,
Mansfield, Mass, attracts much attention. There
articles, all Of superior quality and style. This
table Is under the charge Of Mrs. H. b. Bennett
Mrs. p. J. Lswritzen, Miss Marie walstrop, Miss
Fanny Tonge, Miss Emma HsrtHen and the
Misses Stansbury.
There are two tables Of fancy goods, both full
are Mrs. Frederick X. Porter, Mrs.. John Il.
Gisburne, Mrs. 5. A. Bergen and Mrs. Thomp-
son: At the second are Mrs. Richardson, Mrs.
Major Ssxton, Mrs. Frederick Brsinerd, Mrs. ].
p. Libby, Mrs. George A. Deering and Miss GIb-
son.
One OF the most attractive features OF the fair
Is the chrome table, on the right as you enter the
hall. This beautiful collection of pictures was
made by Major Saxton, who presides ct the table
assisted by Miss Jennie O'Conor. These pictures
are sold At lower prices than at the stores.
One OF the fullest, most elaborate and most
popular tables Is that in the centre Of which, in
large and stylish shoe, sits "the old woman who
nately for their mRmma, are all well-behaved and
we'll dressed, and smile with most
unmistakable approval upon the great variety of
fascinating Christmas toys with which the table |
Is covered. Both children and toys can be had,
We learned, for reasonable consideration Of Mre
Hamolin, Miss Lizzie Lilley, Dr. @. W, French
nd DR.. ]. II. Drury, who maintain order aud a
rapid sale ut this table.
Mrs VIM. F. Pray and Mrs. George B. CLARK
dispense excellent Ice cream at their tables and
at the lunch tables q variety Of good things are
70 be served to-day and tomorrow, between the
hours OF Y and p. m, under the direction of
Mrs WIN. z. Wallace, Mrs. Dr.. LIppincott, Mrs
w. q. Murdoch and Mrs. NJ. E. Cutter
The fair is enlivened by music and dancing in
an adjoining hall, and the novelty and beauty Of
the Eayal and japanese goods, the low price Of
admission and the moderate prices asked makes
1t very popular with those whose purses ara
slender, as well as with larger purchasers. The
fair Will continue open to-day and tomorrow,
closing with dancing SATURDAY. evenin0