Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-10-23
The National Fair.
PUSHING THE PREPARATIONS.

Yesterday the rain somewhat interfered with
the receiving OF heavy exhibits at the National
Fair grounds but the weather this morning was
more favorable. The construction by the Balti-
more and Ohio railroad OF siding into the fair
grounds will be ready in time. The race track
was completed yesterday. all the top dressing
being laid and rolled. Many applications for
space were received yesterday, and the man.
ayers have called for the loan OF showcases by
those who have spare ones. Mr.. Geo. NJ. oyster,
jT, has been chosen secretary to the committee
on trotting races The managers have deSiga
mated eleven ticket collectors and gate-keepers
only one OF whom is from the District, the others
being from Fairfax county and Alexandria, Va.
l. E Meyers, of the Manhattan Athletic Club of
New York, champion runner, has signifled his
intention to enter the athletic lists, together
with other members of the club.
THE PROCESSION
The executive committee OF citizens on the
procession met last night at Adams & Co.'S eX-
press Office, the full committee being present.
chiel Marshall Hume was present by request.
A large number OF applications from business
men were read, desiring to be represented in the
line: note from the fire commissioners was
read, Stating that they had decided that the fire
men, with apparatus, should be permitted to
participate, leaving the line at Sd street and New
YORK avenue. Mr.. John r. Price has rendered
four horse barouche for members OF the press.
In view OF the great length OF the procession, it
has been decided to be fmpracticable for It to
enter the fair grounds A full discussion of this
subject was held and in conference with the
board OF directors of the fair association the
latter assumed the responsibility of changing
the original programme in this particular, but
approved all the other arrangements made BY
the executive committee. The route OF the pro-
cession was then finally adopted as follows:-
Maryland ave. to 1st ST., to Pennsylvania ave-.
to 18th ST., to F ST, to 9th St. to Market Space
TO It'll ST.. to St, to Sd ST., to Indiana ave- and
City Hall, and diSperSe. The following were
designated as assistant marShalS in the process
sion.-T Z. Browning, w. X. Spear VIM. O'Netl
John Knox, X. BeresfOrd W. H. YerkeS, p. II.
Allabach, Col B. L. Blackford, A. II. Stevenson
". X. Goddard, Arthur Cropley, James Young,
7. Heurlch, g. Jeunneman. Robert Young Geo.
+. T1mmS, II. ii. Clapp, w. D. Wyvill A. Mari
j. p. D. Phelps, who will meet at Beresford's tc-
morrow night for organization
WORK AT THE GROUNDS.
Inc entire force of laborerS were ordered to be
on hand to-day for the purpose of clearing off
Will be continued in the vicinity of the main
exhibition halls, and stables up to the last mo-
ment 10 nave a smooth and firm foundation.
Twenty-Seven hundred chairs designed for use
in the grand stand have been received at the
grounds, and will be placed in position. A con-
arrived at Ivy City yesterday with large force of
Workmen, who commenced the erection of a
passenger platform 400 feet long and switch
into the grounds for the purpose of running in
cattle cars.
1he committee on athletic sports have decided
to offer gold medal for the best bicycle rider
competition to be free for all.
Tickets will be sold at all the principal drug
ana DOCK stores OF this city, and the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad will sell coupon ticket good
Tor an entrance to the Fair and return to the
city, for GO cents. This will be for sale at the
offices OF the railroad company and the depot on
New Jersey avenue.
Sixty-five entries of horses have thus far been
made for the races.