Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-11-25
The Opening % the Fair
A BRILLIANT SCENE IN THE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
ARTHUR'S SPEECH.

There was brilliant scene In the rotunda OF the
Capitol during the brief ceremony attending
| the opening OF the GARFIELD Monument Fair As
stated in the first edition OF THK STAR the fair
was formally declared open by the President.
When the distinguished guests had all been
ushered in, the President, Mr. Power and Mr.
Thompson stepped upon the little platform. Mr..
and hss My Papen goS MT ia
woke the Divine blessing, after which the Presi-
dent would formally open the fair.
REMARKS OF THE PRESIDENT.
When Mr.. Power had concluded his prayer, the
President stepped forward, and speaking rather
rapidly, but distinctly, said:
81 regret that the managers OF this association
were unable to obtain such accommodations as
they wished for the Inauguration OF this fair.
Their inability to do so has deprived you OF the
pleasure that was promised us OF listening to Mr.
address, though TO say little more than the simple
declaration that the Garfield Monument Fair is
now open.
There was, the President said, no more fitting
place for monument to Garneld In all the land
than Washington. Let us hope than when this
fair is ended 1t shall be found that it has Joined TO
glad fruttion, the hopes OF its most enthusiastic
friends"
The President then bowed and retired from the
stand He held short informal reception after
wards.
Among those in the little throng near the Presi-
dent were First Assistant Postmaster General
Hatton, Colonies Corbin and Rockwell. District
Commissioners Morgan and West, First Controller
taWrence, Ex-senator Fenton OF New York; DIS
Speare OF Georgia.
THE FINAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTION.
At the final meeting OF the board OF direction OF
the fair, held last night Mr.. John w. Thompson,
presiding, arrangements were completed for the
opening. The police arrangements were fully dis
cusSed. Major Morgan was in attendance to con-
suit with the board and see that their suggestions
were carried out. detail of forty men, under the
command of Major Brock. Captain Vernon and
Lieutenant Boteler will be placed in various parts
OF the building, while squad OF mounted men Will
be stationed at the various doors to carry out the
proper carriage arrangements A special police
will act watchmen. The following announce
ment was made for the benefit Of visitors to the
fair:
THB ENTRANCE DOORS
will be the east basement door, north side, main
| entrance, and the west door, center building main
entrance, west 'front.' The exits will be the south
entrance east 'front.' main building, and the door
In the basement under the portlco OF the wing Of
the Hou. II Representatives. The stairs facing
the entrance doors will be blocked, and the public
Will pass through the crypt, going south toward
Seeey announced that the bicycle meeting would
be marked feature, and the largest gathering of
Its kind ever seen In this country. The track is
| IN splendid condition, and the grand stand will
seat 1000 persons. A member drew the attention
OF the board to communication in TIE STAR
that the rate Of 81 70 xed by the railroad includes
the admission fee and the return Journey
TH8 FAIR AND THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Experimentation has received a communica-
ton from the corresponding secretary OF the board
OF direction OF the Garfield Monument Fair saying:
Sir: "They tthe directors) have decided to give
an elegant ladies dolman, to be voted to the most
popular female teacher In the public schools of
this District, and gOld-headed walking cane to
the most popular male teacher; and to request
that you take such Official recognition OF this fact
as In your Judgment may be most practicable and
Eridov nocamhor1 bes hao, ao,,r,,&.s -. .. .
day for the school children to visit the fair land
the price OF their admission On that day has been
be furnished to the teachers, and pupils viii be
able to obtain them from their respective teachers
On Monday. Tuesday and Wednesday next
THE PROGRAM FOR THE BICYCLE TOURNAMENT AND
RACES.
November goth having been set apart by the
managers OF the fair to be devoted to
bicycling, and the management OF the af-
fair given to the Capital Bicycle Club, 1t is ex-
pected that the largest meet OF wheelmen yet held
will be the result Among the clubs which will
ana
IxiOn, New York, and Lennox, OF New York; Bos.
ton, Chelsea and Massachusetts,, OF Boston: Mis-
clubs from Scranton, Binghamton, Springfield, Lam
caster. Wilkesbarre, marietta, Cleveland, Dayton
and other cities For the races Hendee, OF Spring
field, Mass, one mile amateur of America, Will Be
on the scratch, while among the men who will take
starts from him are Pltman and Sanford, OF New
u,
Howard and Seely, of Washington Nickel plated
bicycles are offered as prizes ia the one mile and
one OF these costly machines If it does not result
In lowering the American record Will at least be
interesting to the spectators:
In the competitive drill the Capital Club will
have several rivals, and though they won at Phila-
delphfa, their success here Is by no means as
Sured.
The tournament will be novelty in bicycling
The competitors Will have chance at nine rings
and a certain rate OF speed must be maintained
oYn foil Half r,,fra
l :s4A, by e. NJ Hendee; one mile, 2:54X, and five
1000 feet long, and VIII seat 1000 persons
The parade will form On the east front of the
Capitol on Wednesday morning, under command
OF Captain Fowler, Of the Capital Club. The route
will be several miles In extent.
II the weather is pleasant, tand with General
Hazen on the board OF direction OF the fair. who
can doubt that 1T will beg, an immense crowd is ex-
pected.
MISCELLANY.
Among the articles exhibited at the New Jersey
booth are two oil paintings by Mrs. Colburn. val
ued at 500; handsome hand-painted mantel lam
flower piece. at SIS There is also handsome Set
OF SchillerS works to be given to the elocutionSt
in Washington who receives the largest number
of votes
s. Ii. semon, assistant ticket agent of the Fore
paugh show, has been appointed general ticket
Capitol
Collins bust of Garfield was removed from the
"temple" this morning and one Just completed by
vennie Ream substituted for it. The bust is
placed that it faces east Collins bust has been
given place In the Statuary exhibit
McShane'S three-tOn bell was mOunted.at the east
front OF the Capitol to-day and the hours were
tolled on it.
Major Brock detailed force OF forty men to at
tend at the Capitol to-day to act with the Capitol
police force.
The Heliotyple Printing company and James
Osgood & Co., publishers, of Boston, have a fine
exhibit in the west hall.
The Lancaster Watch company this morning
placed an exhibit in the rOtunda next to the statu
airy exhibit
The United States Electric Light company have
suspended eight electric lights In the rotunda-
five in statuary hall and two at the west front Of
the Capitol.
Many persons applied for admittance to the
Capitol before noon, and at O'Clock the halls were
Well-f1lled. tcket-Seller'5 box was erected In
the western entrance, and the visitors had to
pass through narrow entrance by the ticket
taker.
In statuary hall the last finishing touches were
put on the booths this morning.
Among the interesting exhibits added to-day
were collection Of Egyptian and Grecian anti
Duties loaned by Commander Gorrtnge, U.SN.
The House corridor has been ststaked or" as
sort OF annex to the fair. Here C. NJ. Bell, the
photographer, has placed his exhibit, and the
Ladies' Press association have established stand.
There are also a number OF enterprising stencil
DlatN men. card writer's and others VINO have