Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-08-02
The National Fair Association.

A meeting of the stockholders of the National
Fair Association was held last night at the
National hotel, a full representation OF Our
Merchants and business men being present,
with Mr.. W. NJ. Calf In the chair and Mr.. L. A.
GObright secretary. Mr.. Browning suggested
that as there was present good number OF the
advisory committee such action be taken as to
secure harmony OF action between them and
the board of directors In relation TO the Site to
be selected for the proposed fair at Bennings.
Some conversation was held In relation to the
necessity for q wider approach to the grounds
the width OF the country road not being Suffi-
Gent and it was decided that IL 1t was neces-
sary a wider roadway might be condemned by
the District authorities and the county. Dis
trict Commissioner Dent said he was disposed
to give as much attention to this enterprise as
the duties OF his Office would admit as he
thought it would be OF general benefit to the
District and should be encouraged.
ADVANTAGES OF JENNINGS AS A SITE FOR THE
FAIR.
The advisory committee retired for consulta-
ton, and In their absence remarks were made
by Mr.. Fl. 81. Blackburn, during which he said
that Benning'S was altogether the best site that
could be selected for permanent fair ground
Tne buildings and FENCES are In good condition,
and the new Improvements necessary to be
erected would not cost above so 600 to make 1t
one Of the most convenient and attractive fair
grounds in the country. Mr.. Hill, the owner,
had made fair proposal to the board of direc-
tors. The valuation had been set by him at
$4,000, and he would take as first payment
900 in cash and the balance in stock. The
feeling was unanimous that Behring'S should
be selected situated as it is, near the railroads
and stock and passengers from every part of
the country could be landed direct without a
change OF cars. The stable accommodations
were for 200 horses, and the owners OF first
class stock had already expressed purpose of
exhibiting their animals. The board of direc-
tors had determined to appoint an honorary
vice president for each state In the union. Let
tiers had been sent to several prominent gentle
men In the states, notifying them. A reply had
been received from Senator Davis, OF West Viz
g1n1a, who accepted the tender made. Mr..
HOrat1O Browning said in every way MIR. Hills
property was the most desirable. The Chair
explained that the Hill property comprised 1l3
ground would prove a valuable investment
Mr.. Hill had not been very DESTROYS OF selling
his ground, but had offered to take fifteen per
cent. OF the gross receipts OF the fair and erect
directors had decided that this was too good an
opportunity to lose, and decided to buy the
ground.
REPORT OF THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Here the committee entered, and the chair
man, Mr.. Dent, reported that the committee
approved the purchase OF the Hill property con
diti0ned that before the purchase was cOnsum-
mated, more cOmmOdious access to the
grounds should be secured from Benning's
bridge by an avenue at least 100 feet wide, CIV
Ing persons with horses plenty of room to avoid
too close proximity with the railroad track;
another condition was that Mr.. Hill agree to
transfer one-half OF his stock at par value when
The report was adopted. The board of direc-
tors were requested to act as a committee to see
to this opening OF the new avenue from Ben
ning's bridge.
THE COMING GRAND NATIONAL FAIR
The time proposed for the opening of the fair
Is the 21st OF october, and 1t will continue for
ten days. A circular has been prepared for
distribution throughout the country, In which
tt Is set forth that the establishment OF q Ma.
u0na Fair Ground Association under an act OF
tncorI orat1on by Congress should challenge
the aid and support OF every citizen Every
calling, trade, profession, and interest should
be brought into active cooperation for its sue
cess. It should be the national permanent Or
ganfZatf0n OF the union, fostered and encOur-
aged by every state, city, and county of the
union. Every citizen DESTROYS OF making the
capital Of the nation more attractive by add.
Ing to the many objects CT interest In Washing
ton should aud doubtless win render prompt
and efdcient aid by subs cribing to the stock,
and cheerfully paying their assessments on the
same. Why should not the people of this CITY
promptly aid In its establishment? 1t is esti-
mated that the cities OF Cincinnati, st. Louis,
Buffalo and Rochester, through their fairs an
nuaily bring and distribute $780, 600 in these
cities st er paying most liberal premiums
Thirty thousand dollars has already been
subscribed, and the demand for shares contin-
ues undated. Only one share Is sold to each
subscriber, the object Of the association being
TO have as many stockholders as possible