The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-11-20
PROGRESS OF THE VOTE.
Disappointment Over Governor Robinson's
Unavoidable Absence.

from the higher walks or fe poruon OF tnis tnronR
was in all probability attracted by the announce
ment that Governor Robinson and staff were OK
pected to be present. IS invitations had been ex-
tended not only to our own Executive. but also to
the Governors of States adjacent to New
York, to visit the fair yesterday. Hence It
termed Governors day." No Governor put
in An appearance. however. fact which
did not seem to produce any depressing effect on
the spirits of the light-hearted visitors During
the afternoon Colonel Robert ELEPHANT, aide-de-
camp to Governor Robinson. received telegram
from the latter expressing disappointment at his
ability to be present. owing to official duties
which could not be postponed. The fact of this
despatch having been received not known to
many until late it had been understood that the
Governor not expected to visit the fair until
eight o'clock in the evening. Shortly before that
hour all doubts set at rest by the appearance in
full uniform OF several members Of the Gov
ernor's staff without their chief. Among these
were Major General John B. Woodward, adjutant
general; Brigadier General Daniel d. Wylie. CHEF
master general; Brigadier General James Pearsall,
engineer-in-chief; Colonel Creeney. assistant chief
SamU: Coopel Briaps .ss;sant
eral; Surgeon General Swain and Colonel
Olyphant During the evening the Seventh Regi-
ment Band dscoursed good music. and every one
present seemed delighted. including the managers,
who must have been gratihed at the days receipts.
said last night the writer. colonel Clark il
In the seventh heaven Of delight"
A BRILLIANT SCENE.
When illuminated in the evening by flaming gas
lets $40 burners the main drill room presents
brilliant scene The bright tinted articles which
are displayed at the several booths, the handsome
costumes OF richly dressed ladies' the pleasing
mentation of flags and banners ard the scrupulous
picture that must be seen to DO appreciated The
gas in the building lighted by electricity Every
precAntion that human foresight could suggest has
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three hremen are on duty, standing by q chemical
Are engine. mi night and day. In case Of an
Chief OF Battalion Fisher. of the district
tant G. Graham Bacon. of the Seventh regiment. A
regular guard. consisting OF thirty active members
p NJ and these do duty for the ensuing twenty-four
hours. This guard is selected each day from Of
the companies. the officer Of the day being always
the captain OF the company from which the guard
under him has been selected.
The immense bale of spotlessly white cotton
lanta. Ca. continued to be object Of interest
yesterday. 1t will be remembered that few weeks
York. were the guests Of the Seventh. and
this graceful compliment to the latter for the
to unappreciative recipients. This has already
been manifested by the large vote given to
Captain Burke. Of the Gate City Guard. in the
the day bright gazed wistfuly at the brighter
of by subscription at the booth Of Company G.
The tickets for the coveted prize are about two
thirds ssd tine price Ssng 81 each mass
sented by firm OF this city. Is being
eagerly worked for by the several companies and
company making the highest aggregate returns at
the close OF the fair. On this account the original
design Of the managers that the daily receipts at
each company's table should be handed
into the treasurer every evening at the close
Of the fair has had to be abandoned to
some extent a. several of the companies are unwiil
Ing to divulge information to their financial
progress lest IL should initiate against their
chances OF securing the cup. Among the articles
received yesterday was . barrel of "Gazelie -four.
presented by friend of the regiment the
Of the Armory fund. The sword with golden grip,
hilt and scabbsrd given to Company was pre-
that Company AM some swsnty-two years ago and now
Captain Creightons children have given the valuable
weapon back again to the company to be voted for.
CHILDRENs DAY.
A this 10 ''ehildren's day" it Is expected that q
large number Of little will avail themselves Of
trsctions offered at the fair Friday has been
designated Mayors day." as invitations have been
OF this city. we'll as to the Mayors of Brooklyn
Jersey City. Newark. Hoboken. Long Island City and
Yonkers. To-day and each day hereafter the fair
closed at eleven O'Clock p NJ. This action has
been taken by the managers to accommodate the
great crowds which, judging from yesterdays 1T
The following ladies presided at the various tables
First Company-Mrs. Z. +. Davis.
Sesond Company-Mrs. Il. r. Ware.
Third Company-Mrs. 4. b. Phelps.
Fourth Company-Mrs. James Baisley.
Fifth Company-Mrs. T. L. Csmerden.
Sixth Company-Mrs John A. Appleton.
Seventh Company-Mrs. ]. s. Clarke.
Eighth Company-Mrs. Ellwood L. Thorne.
Ninth Compsny-Mrs. William Henry Wells.
Tenth Company-Mrs II. g. Mortimer.
Gypsy Tent-Miss Josephine Pollard.
Tobacco Room-Mrs. G. Graham Bacon.
Tea Room-Mrs. A. W. Beadleston.
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Louis Fitzgerald as matron were elegantly costumed
In rich silks and volvets. They all wore garden
bats. rich hchus and corsage bouquets.
VOTING RIFLE.
The vote for the gold mounted Remington rife
regiment. NY.s.NG.. 80; Captain Burke. Gate city
Guard. 6S; Colonel Porter Twenty second regiment,
90 Thrd Ssw
30; Colonel Scott. Eighth New York regiment, "a;
Captain Gregory. Twenty second New York, 20. and
General Varian, IA. In the army and navy sword
presentment the vote stood :--General Grant,
%; General sherman. 40; Admiral Porter. 3D.;
For the sword to be presented to any
ofAcer Of the National Guard. the following
mel S Msor McApna ius Colonel forsp
IS; General shaler. 90, and General Woodward. 81.
1t was late when the voting commenced for the
by the officers OF the Sixty ninth regiment.
The Liederkranz Society. through their president.
of Colonel Emmons Clark to sing at the Seventh
Regiment Fair, and have selected Monday evening,
NovemOer - - the GATE. In his letter President
Havemeyer says that the Germans of New York of
which his society Is of tho leading representa-
tvcs, have always been ready tn support in every
proper way the citizen soldery Of the state among
which the Seventh regiment stands pre-eminent.
rINAL NOTES ON THE DISPLAY OF PAINTINGS
In last tour around the picture galleries the
remaining paintings which are thought worthy
have received attention. Many foreign painters,
some OF whose work In the galleries has already
been written about, represented by several can.
belonging to different collectors and Dealers
30 that IN their case simple mention In made un-
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standard. We find rather heavy In treatment. q
landscape NO. in the catalogue) by George Inness
which II loaned by the American Art Gallery. H. L.
Durands passing Thoughts" shows q young soi-
der of the Seventh during the war; seated at twi-
light. by aroadside. near smouldering fire, reading
letter from home. The work IL pleasing in senti-
ment the figure IL good aud the landscape effect very
creditable. Near the Durand Is specimen of ]. II.
l.. de Haas, ssCattle," owned by Mr.. ID.
III McAinina scifonrs VIC had ai,ast