National Republican., 1883-04-24
To the Fair Of the Washington Light Infantry
Corps Last Night
They Are Enthusiastically Received and
Present a Magnificent Floral Ship.
Joy Of the Girls at the Freedom with Which Tho
Vets Spent Their Money,
The Rifles Visit To-Night--FHir Rhymes
How the Voting Stands.

welcome Ol Nlslt0rS. yesterday 5 ram us
played all the diversified varieties known in the
meteorological calendar. In fact when the
clouds in the vicinity Of Washington grow
ambitious and lay themselves out TO show what
they can do in liquid way they achieve a
success which must make Jupiter Pluvius
shake with satisfaction. Sunday morning the
performance opened with q downpour which
continued throughout tho day. Yesterday
there would first be downpour, then a driz-
zle, and finally lugubrious mist that would
have suited the most particular Scot in tho
Highlands. The weather did not, however,
deter the Union Veteran corps and the Union
Veteran cadets from visiting the Washington
Light Infantry fair, although the ranks were
sadly thinned by the rain, and the prepara-
tions which had been made for a gala night
went for almost naught. Shortly after 8
o'clock, tho veterans, with about fifty men in
line, arrived at the rink under command Of
Capts. Thomason and Hammer. The Infantry
received them with military gusto, and after
entering the rink, Col. Moore bid the visitors
welcome in short speech.
Capt Thomason, in reply, said that 1t
afforded the Veterans great pleasure to visit
tho fair. Nearly year ago the Light In
fantry visited the Veterans under similar
circumstances, and this honor his command
would endeavor to return. He then said
:" wish, on behalf of the Union Veteran
corps, to present the Washington Light In
fantry corps with this ship of state" The ship
of state was magnificent floral emblem. Tho
hull was made Of red and white pinks, and on
tho bow was "U. V. c." in red carnations,
The deck and spars were masses Of bouton.
nieres, and after being removed to the flower
booth these nosegays were sold at prices rang
ing from $40 down TO twenty-five cents. The
ship was from the floral establishment of Mr..
J. II. Small, who has generously volunteered
to keep the ship supplied with boutonnieres
during the continuance of the fair.
After the speech making and presentations
were concluded theVeteranss scattered through
the room and were made targets of by all the
girls, who were desirous for votes or chances
They dispensed their money, and they had
lots of it, with generous hands, and while the
crowd at the fair was considerably smaller
than on any other night, the receipts were
nearly as large. The ladies were loud in
their praises of the Veterans, prodigality and
hope they will make another visit.
Tho fair committee have wisely gathered
all tho blackboards, which were scattered
around at various booths, at the end of the
hall beneath the band stand and the voting
was quite lively last night, although the rec
ords were not materially altered in many
cases.
Two chairs were rafiled last night. A hand
somely upholstered patent rocker was won
by Sergt. G. ii. Randall of the corps, and
a wicker rocker fell to the lot of Mr. Noble
w. King, the contributor of the silver com.
posing stick which is being voted to tho most
popular printers apprentice.
Tonight will be the great night of the fair,
as the National Rifles will be tho guests of
the Light Infantry. The Rifles will reach the
rink about Sis
The music tonight will be as follows:
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3. 2yeIturs" s ss@Gpgsors ;sSnsa
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1. Selection" Botcaccio "............... .suppe
8. Polka" Die Tieliche' '....."".....Yoh sahan
Performed by Mons Tllleux.
7. Cornet Solo-"The Whrlwind Polka" -
Performed by William Jaeger.
s. Waltz Tinklngs of the Times ",..... .Sousa
o. Selections of Scotch Airs... Foster
10. Duet-"Sweet is the Dream of Youth" .CampRna
IL. Galop-" Racquet ................. simmons
Mr.. Jaegers cornet solo last night was so
fine that its repetition was demanded three
times.
FAIR RHYMES.
girl with box of cigars,
And eyes just as bright us the stars,
spied tall, slender youth
Whom, to tell you the truth,
She had glanced at one day on the cars.
With smile Chat priest would provoke
Do take chance in them?
I'm sure you Will win them"
But he said, 81 Miss, indeed am broke"
A callow young fellow from Maine
Went down to the fair through the raine;
Some one asked, "Does it drzzle?"
He said ~ should sizzle,
It's pattering now on the paine"
little bit of smile for ten cent vote
a pleasant little Jingle for large dollar note:
And a series Of remarkably beguiling little
| glances,
When you sqnander all your money for the "few
remaining chances"
HOW THE VOTING sTANDs
The following was the record of the voting
when the fair closed last night:
Silver composing stick for the most popu-
lar printers apprentice-C p. Boss, 81 j. Il.
Clements, ~; j. +, Kearney, II; Wilson, z;
A. C. Proctor, 80.
Gold-headed cano for the most popular
forist--J. II. Small, 25 John Freeman, II f;
John Coleman, S.
Morgan & Kennedy's single shell for the
most popular oarsman-Robert Wade, of the
Columbia club 81 A. b. Cropley, 8; John II.
White, 4 Ed. w, McRae, 5.
Gold watch and chain for the most popular
drug clerkThomas C. Kcll, go; S. Edgar
Mahan, 6S; ii. Il, Barrett 9; Ben Suter, 3 !;
Tom Howard, Al G.. VIVIAN Syckel, 20; Frank
Manning, 5; N. c, Wampler, 9.
Baby's crib for anybody's baby. Barbour
Kitch, 2; Majorio Keefe 90; Garrett Tucker,
10; Worthie Steele, 6S; Joseph L. Maloy, 9 I;
May Heinicko, . DIR. j. ii. Demerritt, H.
Hammock for the LATEST member of tho
corps-Demonet, 3; Burdine, 81 Ross 3 !;
| Pentand, q; Gregory, q Ramsdell, l Bill
ings, 10; George Boudinot, 10.
| Corps badge for the most popular member
of the corps-J. T. Dyer, 90; IL. f. Bauer,
1913; j. G. Cowie, 80; IL. b. Kirkwood, 40.
Kimball organ for tho most popular wife of
an honorary member-Mrs. George f. Timms,
SO; Mrs Dingman, o. Mrs. George Kraft,
A; Mrs. Yogt 8,
! Windsor speeding wagon for the most poru.
| lar gentleman-G. Thomas Noyes, II; i, III.
| Neumeyer, lS; Fred. Giesekng, 20; Thomas
Luttrell, 10; F, Oyster, s. Leon Scheil, 3.
Base ball outfit for tho most popular base
ball club-Crescents, 22 Nationals, 13 Waver-
lys 3; Columbian College, So; High school,
ii Georgetown college, ..
Printers library-R. c. McAuley, 4; Adrian
| Jones, &.
Steam chino whistle for the most popular
Potomac river steamer-George Leary, 8;
Mattano, 4; Arrowsmith, s; w, w. Corcoran,
20 Armenia, 81 Jane Mosely 10; Excel
sior 3 Lady of the Lake, 10; J. W.Thompson,
A Sue, 2.
Double barrel shotgun for the most popular
sportsman-W. W. Eldridge, 100; Sergt, John
son, 81 Il. j, Luttrell, 100; j. l.. McGraw, s.
Solid silver badge for the most popular
policeman-Oficor Harlow, z; Lieut.. Arnold,
80; Sergt johnson, 4.
Cart and harness for the most popular con-
tractor-T' NJ. Steep, as; Col. II. l., Grand
ford, 10.
Corps autograph luilt-Col. Moore, 22
Gold pen and pencil for the most popular
huN l. q. NtTstn