Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-10-27
The Y. M. G. "A. Gymnasium.
FINE IMPROVEMENT PROJECTED, INCLUDING A

nc Il We Ss tAs 1lhnSSlun1s
FINE IMPROVEMENT PROJECTED, INCLUDING A
HALL.
Ground will be broken Monday for the addition to
be made to the Y. M. c. A. building on New York
avenue. This addition is for the purpose OF
providing a gymnasium and hall Money has
already been raised to pay for erecting the gymna
SUM- 1t is thought probable that before the gym
nasium is completed means will be provided fol
carrying the walls higher, and building a hall In
the upper story. The plans made contemplate the
erection of a hall. The new building will take up
all OF the of the lot which the present build
Ing stands. 1t will provide a gymnasium room SO
by 6S feet with ceiling 90 feet high In the rear OF
this will be space for 300 lockers and ample num-
Der or bath rooms and dressing rooms When the
hall Is completed it will have the first floor a
seating capacity Of SIG, and in the galleries seat
ing capacity OF 40 1t will be provided with large
platform or stage, and ample exits. The main en-
trance will be through wide corridor leading from
New York avenue. The original plans were made
by Mt T. Ii. Brady, and the specifications have been
made by MIR. c. Ii. Read, jr.
The Montgomery County Fair.
CLOSE OF THE ANNUAL EXHIBITION AT ROCKVILLE
THE SUCCESS OF THE EXHIBITION-REsULT OF YES
TERDAYs RACES, &C.
Correspondence of THE EVENING STAR
ROCKVILLE, Md. october 26.
The fair which closed to-day has been greater
financial success than any within the last ten
years. The racing was the best ever seen on the
track here, the events Of yesterday being of un-
usual interest.
The first race for county four -year-ods, was won
by Buster, owned by B. H. Beans, In three straight
heats, with Frank second, j. o. Childs owner, and
Trump third, James Cashell, owner
The second race, $50 class, was won by Fannie
r, with Billy second and Wildwood third. Purse,
$50 to first, s25 to second, so to third.
The free for all had five StarterS-Eddie B.. Pea
nuts, Coupon, Blue Dick, and st. Reno. The first
next three heats and race were won by st. Reno,
owned by j. II. Morrow OF the District, with Eddie
b. second and Peanuts third. Purse, S400; $3.50 to
first, 500 to second, and $50 to third horse.
An exhibition OF a fOur-n-hand team. owned by
the president OF the association, Mr. w. w. Rapiey,
tOn OF the animals We're much admired
FAIR NOTES.
The handsome gold wedal won by Mr.. Charles NJ.
Barrick in the bicycle race on Wednesday was
shown yesterday, prior to the engraving upon it OF
the winners name. The trophy is doubly well
earned, as the track was very wet and uneven.
Mr.. Rapley, assisted by the ladies OF his family.
entertained each day large and pleasant company
at luncheon. The progress made by the association
while under MreRapley'S management has been
the gentlemen associated with him.
three card-mOnte man was caught at his tricks
among the cOuntrymen yesterday, and unceremO-
niously expelled from the grounds.
Col Wash. Bowie, Of the executive committee,
who is regarded In the county authority on turf
order. Col Bowie was a boyish marshal nearly
thirty years ago when Judge Jos. II. Bradley was
president of the association and is more interested
in its success now than ever.