The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-10-29

FEE-hC4 OlSNE0S ON lurS OHsooSDSt-
VARIOUS MATTERS OF INTEREsT-MEET-
ING OF THE UTIvEceMMITTEEL LAST
NIGHT-PRoGRAMhiE For TO-DAY, &C.
The city to-day presents lively appear
ance indeed. This Is the first day OF the State
Fair, and the: hotels and boarding-houses
are full of our friends from all sections OF
the State and points beyond, who have
come 10 see the sights, shake hands with
their city friends. compare notes, and, as
far as possible, have, a good time generally
during this interesting season. The socca-
sion!isfope OF great interest to all the peo-'
pie in Virginia, and is always anXiously
looked forward to, srs.;:, .tTgt3lt. .as5,, 20
The Fair this year promises to be in many
respects far ahead OF any exhibition since
the war, while In none viii 1t be inferior.
The entries in all Of the departments are
numerous, and in some they are unusually
SO. The grounds now present very neat
and attractive appearance. The buildings
have all been newly painted, and are now
clean and in GOOD condition. 49, ..r.,; -. -.
-. r HOW TO GET TO THE FAIR.
=, There arc many WAYS to reach the Fair
Grounds. First and foremost are the trains
of the Richmond, Fredericksburg and Po-
ltomac Railroad Company, oficered by po-
lite and careful gentlemen. The company
have laid new siding at the Fair-Grounds,
which will enable them to run their trains
to better advantage than before. Next we
have Garber's omnibus line. buses will
leave Twenty-ifth street every twenty min
utes. and pass up Main street to Morton>s
flower garden, and thence to the ladies'
reception-room on the Fair-Grounds. Mr.
John A. Bell will run the Church-Hlil
stage line from the corner OF Twenty-tifth
and Main streets to the pcst-office, and from
the post-ofice to the FAIRGROUNDS. +.
---.- DAvIs's ALDERNEY HERD.
John B. Davis, Esq, shows herd of Al
derneys, consisting Of bull, seven cows,
and three calves, " hich are splendid speci-
mems of their breed. Four Of the COWS
Florette, May Queen, Bonley Bay Lass, and
Annie Laurie-are recent importatlons from
the isle OF Jersey, and for pedigree, shape,
aud nilk-giving qualities Will compare
iayorabiy with any in this country. They
are really beautiful animals. Their value
is very considerable. = ,es..
Mr.. Davis also exhibits Rornney, fine
stallion OF the Planet family; Bella, who
won the four-mile race last year; and Flora
Smith. Also, a pair Of quick-draught horses,
and pair OF Toodles ponies.
.~s A FINE HORSE. .-'
! Among the many fine horses on eXhibi-
ton at the Fair this year is Robin, owned
by Colonel r. B. Berkeley, OF Prince Ed
ward, and exhibited by Mr.. 81. 3. Taiafer.
70, Of this city. Robin is Il beautiful
bay horse, and is said to be one OF the finest
riding or driving-animals[ to be found
anywhere. l:,....-...... .,r,. -; '.,.. -
| ~. ~, HOT DINNER. III
The ladies of Grace-Street Presbyterian
church have charge again Of the dining
(roomin the Grand-Stand building, and Will
4 serve hot dinners from 12 to 5 O'Clock.
Their prices are moderate. &. ...n" =
The enterprise they exhibit in the enort
: TO rid their church Of debt is altogether
praiseworthy; and as gosd opportunity is
now presented OF encouraging them visitors
to the Fair should not be slow to avail them
selves OF it. 49,. A..
TIE VISITING MEMBERs OF THE PRESS.
The Press: Committee, appointed by the
State Agricultural Society to receive and en-
tertain their visiting brethren from the State
and points beyond and supply them with
Fair tickets, can be found in the Press Club
room, No. 1116 Main street Cup stairsl next
to the Dispatch Office, from 10 A. NJ. to II
A. Nj, and from 9 P. NJ. to 11s 7. NJ. during
the Fair. ,>,.....' i.as..F-,.r-T
THE QUEEN OF THE. AIR.
Miss Matte Potter, who moves In one oil
l'sthe higher walks, of llfe' ION tight,
rope), will give exhibitions OF her skill al
the Fair Grounds during the week. !:
THE COMPETITIVE DRILL ON THURSDAY. !
A competitive drill between the white
volunteer companies of the State will take
place on Thursday on the Fair-Grounds
Three premiums are -ofered-to-wit., $500
to the best drilled company, 5000 to the
next, and S1O0 to tue third. The following
companies have given notice OF their lnten
ton to compete: Companies a, b, Z, +
. and G of the First regiment, the Richmond
City Guard, the Richmond Blues, and the
Peninsula Guard from Hampton. The Olt
Dominion Guard from Portsmouth will alse
be present, but being just re6rganiZed VII
not take part in the drill. /!
J.. The Peninsula Guard, Captain Wood. ant
Old Dominion Guard, Captain Hudglns
will arrive in the city this evening on TIT
Ariel, and will be met at the wharf by de
tail OF the First regiment, under Captain
4 Jones. OF Company B. They will be quar-
tered in the reginental armory. - :.
II n-aala> General Orders. &,. .E.. i
We publish below and along with thi
: article the general regulations for the Fair
prepared by Chief Marshal j., Thompson
Brown. - ..,,G .,..g. e..,.,.1. .srsi4
For the information and better accommo
! dation Of the public, and to facilitate tn
: chiefs OF departments aud exhibitors in dis
: charge OF their duties, the following order
are issued, q strict observance Of which vii
be required during the Fair:
e VEHICLES. -
: l.. All vehicles and horses except thos
e entering the ladies' carriage e-park are to b
: parked at or near the picket-rope betwee
the race.track and the first fence approach
] ing the main building. .,,r.,
3. Vehicles: for the ladies' carrisge-par
must enter the same at the opening Of tn
cross-fenes near The Judges stand: -, a
3. No vehicle will be allowed after /
o'clock A. NJ. to enter or cross the space a.
Iotted to pedestrians Ito wit, north OF To
; fence running east and west from the rail
! road.gate to the grand-stand. Exhibitor
T must have their vehicles at the stables be
fore that hour. - ~ 7.i''aa" u ~.
= 4 No vehicle will under any cireum
stances. be allowed to cross the. race-traek
any point Wilde the signal is up; when vi VII
ibe seen over, the iudgesstand from o.
1.points OF the track, and only raised Will
hSrses are running, s,z.'l.s ~ ~
:st4it;fJ Jsna PEDESTRIANS - &2t.i]
T. No smoking allowed Ia, the grand
stand. or anyof the exhibitions buildings.
3. No person is allowed white horses ar