Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-10-01
The National Fair.

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The committee In charge of the industrial
procession for the National Fair parade. met
last night at the Office OF the Independent Ice
compaDy for the purpose OF perfecting arrange
ments for the opening of the fair Mr.. w J.
Stephenson in the chair, and Mr. j. p d. Phelny
secretary. The secretary stated that there was
now 1880 In cash In the hands of the treasurer
and there was more which had not been re-
ported: In The hands Of collectors, who have
books for subScil ptionS. The chair read a note
which ne proposed to address to the District
commissioners thanking them for their kind
ness ia according to the request OF the citizens
opening day OF the fair and inviting them to
participate in the Industrial procession. The
secretary read an address to the public, which
ne had prepared for the purpose OF stirring
mem up 10 take part In the procession and con.
uioute towards deirayiug the cost of the same.
Alter some discussion 1t was referred to
committee for publication as circular
70 be sent to the business men OF the
District. 1t was announced that the Washing
ton Light lntantIy would turn out on the occ5-
sion In force and take part in the procession. A
letter was read from Major J. X. Hanneman
commanding the District OF Columbia Artillery
offering to take part in the procession in case
the committee would furnish horses for the gun
carriages. and stating that he had slluJIpg
cartridges and proposed to fire salute or Is
guns when the procession starts and 81 as they
pass Boundary street on their way to the fair
GROUNDS. The offer was accepted. IC was
stated that the Washington Butchers Associl1
ION propose to be present In body. On M ltion
or Mr.. +. X. Ward, it was agreed TO send an
Invitation to Mr.. n. w. Pearson. secretary OF
the Woodlawn Agricultural Society Of Fairfax
county, Va, asking his permission for the use
or his wagon from the Alexandria fair fitted uD
10 represent agriculture, said wagon TO be used
In the Industrial procession. The offer OF the
Alexandria Light Infantry company TO at
te1d the opening In a body wa;
accepted, ana 1t was decided 10 have
collation. provided for them. A dtsclssioa
occurred as to the amount OF funds necaSs ary to
carry out all the plans of the committee, and It
WaS the generally expressed opinion that 5000
would suffice. IL was resolved TO hold meet.
Ing or The committee on Saturday night for the
purpose or receiving final reports from the col
lectOrS who have subscription books, and TO
pool their issues. The committee on music
reported that three bands and drum CORPS i'm
addition to the Maine band, had been engaged.
The following were the additional cash sub
scr1ptt0ns reported: From Glmour, Meredith lI
Co., $40, Wheatley Bros: s.; Church q Stephen
son, So G. G. Cornwell, s.; Cammack & Co.. s.;
G. I. Dunlop s.: j. NJ. Waters, s.; A. Fl. Herr.
s.; S. c. Palmer S.; E. D. Hartley, IS: A. X.
Ray, $; John McCielland, s.; Walsh & Raedy.
50, and number marked cash. aggregatlng
sto.a5 1t was decided that the lines be formed
at 8 O'Clock, On Maryland avenue, the right
resting on 1st street southwest. in the
following order, and start On the march at 10
+. h. Ward with bis two aids Col. p. Ii. Ala
zach and W. j. Stephenson; tal,y-ho COACH in
which viii be seated the judges for awarding
the prizes for best original Displays; carriages
containing the District Commissioners and di-
recto1s OF the National Fair Association: marine
bard; Company, A Washington Light Infantry:
visiting military; Weber'S band, first section:
District fire department: bicycle club; boat
clubs: Pist0riCs band Butchers Association:
Schuetzen Ferein; exhibits by the theatrical
companies; Weber's band. second section; fair
exhibits; RepettfS band; mercantile parade,
nrst section; marine drum corps; d. C. artillery
The route OF march is to Pennsylvania avenue
by way OF 1St street, to Washington Circle
return 10 New York avenue and 18th street. 20
+, to 9th, to Market Space, to eth street to New
oTk avenue to Sd street, to City Hall and
break ranks.
The fair grounds were opened to-day for the
reception OF exhibits, and the entire enclosure
is the scene Of great activity.
ST. JULIEN.
MI. H1ckOk, the part owner and driver of ST
Julien, having gone to New York the groom
has the animal In charge, and this morning had
MN on the track for some time and drove him
at an easy gate in the presence Of quite num-
Der Of spectators.
OTHER RACE NOTES.
The following entries, contained in regis
tered letter from Mr.. A. j. Feet, OF Syracuse N
Y, have been added: 2:20 class-br @. Tinoc
thy; 2:3O-br. 6. Billy Burr, and 2:22-b. s. Am
Der, formerly Broker. Another special race, to
take place On Saturday, eth inst, PA class,
purse $500. has been arranged, and the follow
Ing entries therefor have been made: j. f. Tur-
ner Sc. Phil Dougherty; S. s. Cox, br. m Dora:
j. u. Phillips, SIN. Belle Oakley; W. Hill, br.s
Durock, and /. RoSenfield, sg. SIOneWall.