Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-04-17
The w. LII. Corus Fair

The w. l.. 4. Corps Fair.
THE OPENING FESTIVITIES At THE RINK Last EVEN
INs-sPEECHKs BY HEssRs. soRHAM AND CORK
HILL AND GEN. sHERMAN-A GAY SCENE UNDER
THE ELECTRIC LIGHa
The opening OF the fair OF the Washington Light
Infantry at the INK last evening was attended
Win 80 many pleasant circumstances that 1t may
De regarded as promising augury OF the success OF
the fair The work OF the decoration committee
mad been directed with so much good taste that
the appearance OF the hall, flooded with the soft
radiance OF the electric lamps and glowing with
colors. charmed the eye Of the spectator at the
nrst glance. more minute inspection OF the ele-
nents that constituted the gay and brilliant scene
tended rather TO strengthen the first Impressions
ana the visitors threaded their way amid the
Dootns. nndins at every turn some new object OF
admiring comment Everything was In admirable
order for the first night OF an exhibition OF this
cortng their lacy friends about found but few oc-
cas1ons for apologizing for Incomplete prepara-
lions.
THE ATTENDANCE.
The public were not disappointed and, what is
much more to the point, the managers of the
1a1r were not disappointed in the public. Rain
and rain or the most persistent and dis
couraging character did not have It's usual effect,
at any rate last evening, in keeping people at
home, and the corps may regard the rain as their
good friend In demonstrating anew how great an
interest the public have taken in their fair. People
came In carriages, in water-prOOfs and under
ana appeared In the nail In Sucn num-
bers and with such fresh, bright costumes and
smiling faces that the opening was a success, In
spite OF frowning skies. The broad aisIes between
the central booths and those along the walls were
soon occupied with prOmenadfng couples, and
although there was a large number OF people, the
ample space preclu1ed crOwdng. Amid the other
features OF the fair,
THE FLOWER BOOTH,
a circular stand with canopy of light blue over
1t was especially admired. The prevailing color
Of the interior decorations was white, and the
white dresses of the lady attendants harmonized
with good effect. Pretty girls ana flowers make a
very attractive combination, as was demonstrated
last evening, and yet it was very evident that
fancy articles and even peanuts and cigars and
other prOSalc things can be invested with char IN
When In similar combination In TACT the lady
friends OF the corps WHO are lending q friendly
hand In this fair are very pretty, AMI there hap
pens to be any one scaptical as to the beauty OF
Washington ladies, visit to the fair would effect
speedy conversion. The steps of the promenade
ers naturally tended towards the balcony, which
occupied the entire north end OF the hail. where
was st TONED the Marine band In full uniform
when the hour arrived Tor
THE FORMAL OPENING
OF the fair Col Moore, the commanding officer Of
the corps, preceded by Mr. James F. Wlllet, or the
committee, escorted the orator of the evening, Mr.
Geo. C. Gorham, to the band stand. Col Moore
then introduced Mr. Gorham, who made a brief
speech in felicitOus style, commencing the laud-
able objects of the fair and bespeaking for it the
generous support OF the public. He paid a hand
some compliment TO the corps, and said that they
were not only tnvincbe In peace, but visible In
war; ~Gen Sherman, who was on the stand was
loudly called for upon the conclusion OF Mr. Cor
hams announcement that the fair was now open,
and the good-natured veteran responded by pay
Ing very Warm and hearty tribute to the mill
nary reputation of the corps and Its commanding
officer District Attorney Corkhill was also called
upon: and added his good wishes for the success
OF the fair.
THE BUSINESS OF THE EVENING
then commenced in good earnest, the spinning
wheel began to whirl, the flower girl found her
smiling way about, and the Rebeccas at the well
drew up buckets OF lemonade for the thirsty. 1t
was an animated scene and an suspicious opening
of the fair
will be begun this evening.
The corps quilt, handsome silk quilt, made OF
alternate blocks of white and blue silk, was sus-
pended on the wall above the band stand and
attracted general attention 1t contains the auto
graphs OF all the active members OF the CORPS and
IN the large central square is Oil portrait of
Co. Moore. 1t was made by Mrs Susie nj. Rice,
and will be presented to the most popular member
Of the corps receiving the largest number OF votes
WASHINGTON FISH MARKET Sold by r. A.
Golden, fish agent, JOhnsons wharf, to-day: 5000
'had, from $l5 to $50 per hundred; 10000 herring,
from IS to s. per thousand; 800 punches OF rock,
from Is TO 90 cents per bunch.
ACQUITTED AND REARREsTED-In the criminal
court, In Baltimore yesterday, Joseph Myers, alias
Richter, was found not guilty OF charge OF false
pretenses, but was Immediately put under arrest
TO answer a similar charge in this city. He was
accused In Baltimore of having borrowed 5000 from
MIS- Sophia Lang, on some stuff which he repre-
scented as silver. She could not identify him, but
said he was very like the man who got her money.
The jury acquitted him, and he was at once taken
In charge by Deputy Warden Flannery. Myers
was arrested last January together with Joseph !
Mendel, both OF whom were charged with having
obtained 800 from Mr.. Claus Deneekas of this
city, by pretending that Mendel had lot o, goods
AT The custom house In Baltimore upon which he
was unable TO pay duty, and giving Mr.. Daneekas
a lot OF bogus jewelry as collateral. Myers is
slld 10 have been an accOmpce In the job. AS
there was no case III Baltimore against Mendel he
was released. The moment he lett the criminal
court room, however, Capt Cadwallader, who had
been deputized to act a United States marshal.
Iearrested him. and he is now In this city, await
Ing the coming OF Myers SO that they may be tried
Jointly.