The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-10-21
FIXING FOR THE FAIR.
1nIgTY-six MILITARY COMPANIES TO
BE HERE.
The Prospect Good for n Fine Exhibit
tiOn-Thc Races 10 be Some.
thing Extra.

The DAYS Of the State Fair are nearing
rapidly. and from the number, variety, anC
character of the entries in the miscellane'
Gus department there will be an exhibition
in that line beyond anything heretofore
seen there. The displays OF some of our
Richmond firms will be credit 10 them
selves and tie city. The horse. and live
stock exhibited, from the peGigrees and
intrinsic value OF the animals themselves,
will be sufficient TO attract the curiosity and
excite the interest OF persons who do not
usually care for such things.
TBoTTING ENTRIES.
The trottng entries closed on the 10th,
with every race filed, and they promise to
be the best since the Reorganization OF the
Society in 1869.
There are horses entered from a number
OF States besides Virginia, and the contests
will probably be close and the time very
fast.
There are seven entries in the gentle
mems trot on the third day, and as many
in each Of The professional trots Oh the
other days.
THE SOLDIERS.
The military competitive drills on the
second day, November LIST. will create more
interest than any other feature. and this
feeling extends not only outside OF the
city, but beyond the State. There will be
many non-competing companies present as
spectators OF the drills. but all will take
part in the parade and review.
1t is now known that we will have thir-
.y-six military companies here, including
infantry, artillery, and cavalry. Some OF
these will encamp at the FAIRGROUNDS.
others will he quartered in the Armory;
i'm hDi nj
ability to care for all these visitors will be
taxed to the utmost, but if every citizen
will do a little in the way OF making the
strangers Feel at home the task will not be
an immensely difficult one. They will see
that it will not be possible for us to do
what we would like. and il the proper
spirit is shown will take the will for the
deed, where the latter is omitted.
RACES.
1t is too early to mention the running
entries yet, but there is little question that
they will be very fine, and that the powers
OF some OF the best running stock in the
country will be tested each day.
The track. grounds, and buildings Az
being prepared !Or the best accommodation
OF tie unusually large crowd expected.
HOSPITALITY.
For our business interests, rs well aS the
maintenance OF our reputation for hospi-
tality, it is TO be hoped that every citizen
will consider himself in duty bound to
render every service in his power to make
our visitors enjoy themselves and to pro-
vide them with every possible comfort and
convenience.
FIREWORKS.
The fireworks OF night will surpass any
thing ever seen in Richmond, and there is
probability that there will be a large dis
play Of the wonderful and novel day-fre-
works nj the Pair rebounds.
Our people will have an unprecedented
opportunity for favorable display OF the
u eat attractions and utilities Of the city
and OF their own powers Of entertainment,
and also to prove how well they can sup
ply the wants OF the various lines of trade
in our neighboring States, and we can only
say, let them be prepared to make the most
OF il.
FAIR CONTRIBUTIONS.
The committee Of citizens who are en-
trusted with the collections for the Fair
are now making their final tour among
our merchants. The following additional
amounts have been subscribed: