The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-11-28
THE SEVENTIES FAIR.

THE MANAGERS DECIDE TO KEEP IT OPEN
ANOTHER wEEK-A COMPLETE LIST OF PRIZE
wINNERs-NExT WEEKS PROGRAMME
Yesterday was sort of children's day at the fair
and from the time the armory opened until
about nine O'Clock the little predominated
among the promenaders. The attractions the fair
must have affected the box office receipts many Of
the theatres during matinee hours. for at times it
was difficult to make ones way along the floor.
dense were the crowds. 1t has been truly said by
Col. Emmons Clark that during the hours when tho
tables should have been receiving money little
taken. tor the simple that there was not
room enough tor all the visitors to see the varied
attractions. 1t may seem odd, but the Colonel is
informed in various letters that the fair evolut
ing into permanent attraction In fact it is boom-
ing" and in theatrical parlance is having run"
Those who have written to the Colonel declare that
they find pleasure in visiting the fair during the
evenings, and will continue to do long as he
may keep it open. 1t was noised about that the
fair was to come to an end tomorrow night.
and forthwith the letter writers grew active
and protesters at headquarters became numer-
Gus. Tho Colonel yesterday laid the matter be-
fore the managing committee. and it was
decided. the demand for such action
general. to keep the fair open for one weeh
longer. None of the attractions, such Mr.. Dalei
the Punch and judy show, will be Withdrawals n
has been decided however, that except for two day.
the fair will be closed during the afternoon On
Monday and Tuesday the doors VIII be opened ut six
p NJ, on Wednesday ut one p. NJ, on Thursday and
Friday as on Monday and Tuesday. and on Saturday
Us on Wednesday, at one p. NJ The ladies' who hay0
done such good service in the cause Of the Seventh,
and who are now wearied with work. do not object
to the arrangement, and before 1t concluded
cheertuly assented to any new order that might
suit in favor OF the funds.
Colonel Clark reports that as yet complete re-
Ii Is
tables, but near as can with what is definitely
known) be calculated, something like $4,000 has
been taken in. This sum is not sufficient for the
purpose tor which the fair organized but 1t ia
hoped that with the extension OF time the full
amour. will be realized.
The following is complete list Of the prize draw
having been compiled by Major Smith, who is in
charge OF the drawings
basket of flowers. No. 49, basket OF flowers. No. 7.
Wednesday. November 49, baby doll, Co. b. No.
1856; doll buttercup, Co. d. No. 27.
Thursday, November 20, meerschaum pipe, No.
2; meerschaum pipe, No. IL.
Friday, November Il. parlor cuspador. Co. E. No.
40; toy steamboat, Co. B, No. 97 satin table cover
Co. G, No. 3D. live fox terrier. Co K, No. 49, spin
ming wheel, 100 Years old. Co. II. No IT,; plush
~; floral horseshoe No. Is; floral decoration No 10.
Saturday, November %, DOLL Co. A, No. AZ
rier pigeon Co. x, No. So boy doll. Co. 3. No. u;
French DOLL Co. ID, No. 8; bicycle, Co. d, No. ~;
saddle, Co. G, No. Oh meerschaum pipe, Co. l, No.
IS; sole leather trunk Co. L. No. 81; yacht Co. I.
tea room. No. 81; Angora cat. Co. X, No. 20.
Monday. November "a. ottoman. Co. g. No. IS:
um brella Co. F. No. Is; ermine lined cloak Co. b. No.
3; veteran badge. Co. B. No. SO; set of china Co. b,
No 49 wash basket. Co. Ii. No. 10; fancy chair. Co.
G., No. 10; ring CAKE Co. Q, No. 10; plush rocking
chair, Co. X, No. AZ; revolver Co. E, No. 8; table,
Co. F, No. 81; slippers Co. H. No. IT; table cover
Co. K No. "a basget of flowers. No. 50; bird
cage, floral temple, No. Sc; sofa cushion, Co. Z,
No Al; fishing rod, Co. L. No. 76; Parker shot gun.
Co. B. No. 23 case, pipe and holder, No. 80; smoking
jacket Co. L, No. 81; basket or flowers No. -.
Tonight the various Freemason organizations of
New York city and representatives from various
tions will be escorted by Morton Commandery, No.
L. in full uniform to the armory. On Tues day
ing the members OF the Arion Society will be the
guests OF the regiment.
Commodore D. Ii. Porter still leads in tho contest
for the Army and Navy sword, and is closely pushed
by General Hancock. The National Guard sword
points now to Colonel Ryder. who has almost
thousand votes. The leutenants sword. his friends
to think. should go to Lieutenant Springer.
and they have consequently put him at the head OF
the list In the contest with their votes.