The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1880-05-15
Heel and Toe and Away
We Go.
Opening of Engelhardt's Pedes-
trian Contest.
4 Mammoth Tent, an Excellent Track
and Host Of Weil.kn0wn
Contestants.

Tomorrow at II 80 a. m. the third of the
grand series of pedestrian contests projec-
ted by ]. H. Haveriy, the Arguseyed show
man, and managed by Fred. J. Engelhardt
will begin at the corner of Central avenue
xnd Twelfth street under the finest stretch
of canvas ever seen. That Mr.. Engelhardt
has made no idle boast in claiming his tent
10 be the most beautiful one used for prac-
teal athletic or show purposes, has been
made abundantly evident by the unani-
nous verdict of praise uttered by the thou-
sands who have inspected the snowy tent
since its erection. This morning Mr. En-
gelhardt was found in his office, q small
wooden building. seemingly dwarfed into
less than its actual size by the mountain of
canvas which adjoins 1t. The ''Chief," as he
is called, ard his name is Synonymous with
oil honest and squarely conducted sport,
was busily engaged in writing letters and
endeavoriHg TO answer at the same time al
avalanche of questions asked by number
Of employees and visitors, among the latter
being noticed the faces of several noted
"peds' who will take part in the contest.
With that proverbial good nature which
has won him such host OF friends Mr..
Englehardt courteously received the STAR
representative and conducted him inside
the
MASTER PIECE OF CANVAS,
but it needed no assistance to readily see
and appreciate its many beauties. Ex-
tending the entire width and length OF the
lot as it does, not an inch of available space
Is lost supported by four immense center
poles the top canvas falls in gentle slopes
to the small army of side poles. Where it
meets the side canvas, the edge is scolloped
and tipped with neat red border; having
just come from the makers, hands it is pure
and unsullied. This together with its per-
feet proportions and superior workman
ship, indicate its great cost The many ad-
vantages to be derived from having pedes-
trian contest under canvas to both specta-
ters and competitors will be readily appre-
ciated as there is an utter absence of i'm
pure air, and bad ventilation; the opening
between the top and side canvass makes n
complete circuit and thus admits the fresh
air and affords healthy atmosphere at all
times.
THE DYNAMo-ELECTRIC LIGHT
which will be used during the series OF
A len, the electrician of Mr.. Englehardt's
staff. 1t is the largest made Oh the single
light principal. Two will be amply suffi-
cient to afford a light as brilliant as the
glowing rays of noop-time sun. This
feature of the entertainment Will be a nov
city to many Cincinnntians. 1t was per-
fected two yeas apo and introduced at
Manhattan Beach, Conev Island, where il
was used during that and last season. On
ly three lights we're required to turn dark
mes into daylight and illuminated the
beach for miles After its anspicious adj |
vent at Coney Island, it became very popu-
lar on the large Eastern excursion steam
ers, notably the Republic. where it was ele-
waited some thirty feet above the hurricane
deck and emitted such vivid light that
the steamers passage could easily be traced
from the North River to its moorings at
Conev Island.
At the late Liederkranz ball held at the
Academy of Music, New York, its efficiency
was utilized and as the costumes of the
jewellers were all brilliant, it caused the
most beautiful display ever seen in ball
room. The light produced is perfectly
white, and is equal to ten thousand-can
die power. The introduction of this sys-
tenn of lighting the interior of his canvas
has cost Mr.. Haverly several thousand dol
lars
THE TRACK
IA eight feet wide, and sli2htly elevated
above the ground auditorium Fourteen
lans will constitute mile. which is a de-
cided advantage over the one used at Mr.
Englehardts contest at the Bellevue
Honsa, where sixteen circuits were re.
guired. The track used in this race is Mr.
Englehardt's own invention. and is pro-
nounced the fastest known, and much less
irving on the pedestrians than the old
style.
IL is composed of a solid foundation of
tan-bark then two inches of fine garden
loan are added. and finally two inches OF
sawdust. which cOmposes the surface This
material is then thoroughly rolled. render
ing it firm and snringy. Before the BEGIN
ming OF each days contest it will be care
fully rerolled and repaired.
RESERVED QUARTERS
A beanti nj double canopy of broad alter
nate red and white stripes covers the ladies'
stand, which extends along the greater nor
tion of the eastern side. This bower is
modelled somewhat after the Oriental
fashion and is composed of the finest nate-
rial used for ssuch affairs. Supported bv
oaken poles, surmounted with blue and
bronzed acorns, the canory hangs in grace
ful folds and is in keeping with the other
superb details.
At the northern end the scorers stand
has been placed; it consists of long desk,
at which the sheet scorers will keep tally.
Directly to the rear of this, and in full
view OF the audience. are thirty-four up
right perforated boards, which range along
BY fours; each board represents a pedes.
ttian, and will mark his score by laps.
The manner of keeping this seore is the
same as cribbage, with peg. As soon as
lap is made, the person making it is cred.
tied, having peg advanced; and as there
are az many numbers on the board as there