Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-10-21
The National Fair.


ton to be opened on the 2Sth inst. under the
management of the National Fair Association is
a current topic OF interest. Starting out as this
enterprise did under so many difficulties and
doubts. as to its being success this year, and
looking over the work that has thus far been
accomplished, there is to be seen the results of
degree OF energy unexampled in the history Of
similar organizations. Our best citizens and
business men have shown their faith In its sue
cess by liberal subscriptions for stock most OF
which 1t is said has already been paid up. The
land has been paid for in cash, with f1atterlng
prospect OF speedily paying the cost for
THE MAGNIFICENT PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS
put upon the grounds since its purchase. Thus
far these permanent improvements consist OF
the large exhibition building, machinery hall
and the art gallery, all brick structures, of
style OF architecture combining all the require
ments and conyenierces for which they are
erected, with sprightly and attractive exterior.
The art gallery is substantial brick and stone
building, OF neat design, standing just inside the
gateway at the head OF the new-cut road. The
interior is well adapted for the purposes for
Which 1t is intended, but in consequence or the
brief time for preparation for the coming fair
the walls will not be finished according TO the
designs The roof Is covered with slate, and all
exposed wood projections well protected with
paint.
THE LARGE EXHIBITION BUILDING AND MACHINERY
HALL
are also permanent brick structures of neat de-
sign well lighted and rooted with tin. The in
terror arrangements are very complete The
grand stand attached to the race course Is within
a few rods of these buildings This structure,
with platform attached, is put up in a manner
TO ensure safety to any number OF people that
may be seated thereon, the large and heavy tim
bers resting on brick piers. A substantial roof
Is now being placed over it.
THE CLUBHOUSE
Is on the hill, and Is made by a reconstruction of
the old mansion house. the race track being be-
tween the clubhouse and the exhibition build
fngs. The view from the clubhouse is very fine,
overlooking large area OF country besides the
entire fair grounds. A handsome portico is now
being constructed around this old mansion; new
Misunderstanding taking the place OF the old,
and the interior being fitted up to meet the
tastes and wants OF the officers of the association.
THE WATER SUPPLY.
well has been sunk close by this building,
and several others in the vicinity of the stables
and exhibition buildings on the lower part OF the
grounds. In addition TO the water supply above
noted are several springs, the flow of which Is TO
be carried from the hill, where they are located,
through fOur-inch iron pipe across the grounds
to the low portion near the stables, where an i'm
menSe ciStern is to be constructed. so that there
is no possibility that there can be dearth of
water
THE PRINCIPAL ROAD
leading to these grounds from Boundary street,
is now receiving particular attention in order
to make as perfect as possible by the time the
fair opens. Much heavy grading has already
been done by the large force of laboring men
with horses and carts. Several of the hills have
been cut down, and the lower places in the road
graded up and uniformly widened, giving ample
room for passing vehicles. 1t is probable that
the popular way of reaching these grounds this
year Will Ue ny DIS Is W Dt COIL
structed by the Baltimore and Ohio railroad
company reaching within the grounds, near the
grand stand.
THE RACE TRACK
"a course OF one mile), when thoroughly settled.
will be equal to any track in the country, and
from its peculiar situation, can be overlooked by
thousands OF spectators on the hillside within
the grounds. Both the running and trOtting
races will be unusually attractive, owing TO the
great number of noted animals entered-the
finest in the United States. The running races
6Ou nd 1nEt
three dayS-the trotting races beginning Nov. Sd
and continuing for four days.
THE INDUSTRIAL PROCESSION
An adjourned mass-meeting of the business
men and others, who propose to participate in
the mercantile and industrial procession, Octo-
Der IS, was held last night at odd Fellows Hall;
Mr.. George F. Timms in the chair and Mr.. F. X.
Ward, secretary. The meeting was quite large
nearly filling all the seats, and was composed OF
the live business elements of the community.
The chair stated that a committee of one from
each trade making fifty-two in all, had been APP
pointed to inquire among those of their specific
calling with the view OF aScertaining the num-
Der of vehicles proposed to enter into the pro-
cession. This committee had subsequently met
at the Board OF Trade rooms, thirty-two OF the
committee being present. At that meeting
subcommittee OF ten was chosen, with power
to make all arrangements pertaining to the pro-
ceSsiOn, and take charge OF it until 1t shall have
been handed over to the marshal This
committee of ten held a meeting on last
Saturday night, and he called upon Mr.. J.
~. W lcdu lllt HUH
which it appears that the procession is to be
formed on Maryland avenue the right resting on
LIST street southwest; that. at O'Clock sharp, on
the morning OF the 2Sth inst, the following line
of march viii be taken up: Along list Street
past the naval statue, up Pennsylvania avenue
to 18th street, thence to +, down F to 9th, down
9th to Market Space, thence down to 18th street,
up It'll to X, down K eastwardly to Sd, up the
latter to New York avenue, and thence on to the
fair grounds, where, after making the circuit of
the grounds, the procession is to be dismissed.
hlIr leo hnnrN
to submit what had been done by that commit
tee to the mass meeting OF business men for
their views, and if approved for their rati-
the report. Mr.. John T. Given said
that while the general tenor of the report met
his concurrence as a whole, he yet thought there
should be some limit to the number of wagons
or other vehicles permitted to be entered in this
procession by any one person or firm. For in
stance, the number OF persons engaged in the
coal busint IS in this city is about one hundred,
with great many horses and carts Ii permit
ted TO enter them all, the procession would be of
length, and would be unintereSting
and monotonous. The same might be said Of
milk wagons ice wagons, &C. He moved to
amend the report by fixing the number of vehi-
cles to any one person or firm to five. Mr.. Fin
ley said it had been understood at all the meet
tngS that there should be no limit. Mr.. Ward
that there would likely be some diff
ficulty at the fair grounds with a jam OF wagons
1t had not yet been deemed best to allow these
vehicles to cross over or to follow the
cut and distigure the track, and besides
the race track and grounds inside the circle
must be cleared by 1870 pm. on the opening day,
as the races were set for O'Clock sharp. The
committee had agreed that the number of vehi-
Giles be left at the discretion OF the committee at
the formation of the procession. Mr.. Phelps
said the curtailment Of the vehicles should not
be left TO the committee. II there were to be |
limits fixed it should be done by the mass meet
ing. The motion OF Mr.. Given limiting the num- |
Der to five was adopted. Mr.. VIM. j. Stephen |
son inquired if all participating in the process
sion would be permitted to enter the fair |
grounds on the opening day free. The chair re- |
piled that all riding in carriages would be en- |
tered free. 1t was further explained that the |
procession will be divided into seven sections |
with band assigned to each. Mr. NJ. Goldstein Of
fered aresolution regulating the location of teams
in the order OF application for entry; referred |
Prof Donch sent communication, which was |
read before the meeting, Offering to furnish six |
bands OF music, not less than ten pieces each,
for $3.50. Messrs. Budd, O,Neal 6 Co., Of the |
Theater Comique, rendered the services Of
band Of music. [Applause.l The chair stated
that close estimate had been made OF the cost |
Of the music and printing; $3.50 was the amount, |
and it was necessary that that sum should be |
raised. Mr. W. j. Stephenson moved that fifty
cents be collected OF the owner OF every vehicle |
entering the procession. [Applause.l The chair |
said this subject had been canvassed in all its /
aspects before the last meeting, and it had been
deemed inexpedient to make any charge, as it /