National Republican., 1883-04-20
THE INFANTRY FAIR.
Crowds Still in Attendance and the Money
Rolling In.
The Pretty Girls with the Books Win the
sheckels-How the Voting stands.

ing beauty at the rlnK laSU nlgnJi anu eaVh
half-blown bud or matured flower was on the
alert to catch the money-laden bees who came
buzzing through the door. And the bees
cheerfully gave up.their shining silver for
the honeyed smiles Of the fair importu-
mates. The most successful canvassers
at the fair, If pleasant persistence
may be called success, are two young ladies
who are soliciting chances for a saratoga
trunk. They will not take no for an answer,
and no matter who the victim is he is obliged
to shell out the necessary dime. Another re-
lentless pair solicit chances for n variety of
household articles, embracing everything
from barrel Of flour down to bar Of soap.
One of the sweet creatures has black
eyes and the other possesses orbs of
a sweetly cerulean hue. The black
eyed girl paralyzes the blonde young men,
the blue-eyed one transixes the brunottes,
and as a consequence they are obliged to call
a small boy into requisition to carry their
money bag. most noticeable feature among
the visitors last night was the presence of a
number Of sawed off young men. Some Of
them wore eye glasses, and they were consid-
cred pie by the young ladies who were solic-
iting chances
Mr.. Charles A. La Monte, president of the
Cooper institute, and Mr.. ID. ID. Kane, of the
New York Industrial NeiUs, also visited the
fair last night, and greatly admired the dis
play. The base ball outfit donated by Mr..
Richard X. Fox, of the New York Police Ga
sette, to be voted to the most popular club, was
ON exhibition last night. 1t consists of set
of base ball foul flags, base ball bag and
one dozen bats. The foul flags are the first
prize and the bag and base ball bats the Sec
ond prize. The flags are very expensive, be-
ing made of blue silk, with gold fringe and
tassels fastened to long poles with gold spear
heads. On each flag is the following inscrip-
ton: Presented by Richard X. Fox, the
proprietor of the Police Gasette, New York,
1888"
The divinity of THE REPUBLICAN was last
night attired in black, which brought out in
bold relief her exquisite complexion, while
through the lace sleeves cleaned arms of
faultless proportions and alabaster whiteness.
She again wore the bunch of Marshal Neil
roses at her breast.
A decidedly steady trade is being done at
tables 10 and 20, where the choicest brands
of cigars and the finest chewing tobacco may
be had at prices which are less than on the
avenue. Mrs. Miller herself, a matron
Of most attractive appearance, with bright
sparkling eyes and bewitching man
sistants are the most bewitching of sales
women. One charming girl in pink, with
knot of cardinal ribbon confined by a spider
on the left shoulder, said that she didn't
smoke, but was afraid she would have to
hereafter.
THE REPoRTER's IDYL. .,. ...
The tall young lady in the ecru gown,
The short young woman in the faded brown,
The pretty little creature in yellow bombazine,
And the girl who wears bonnet and very
May each be an oasis in some lovers wilderness; ;
But the girl that strikes my fancy wears poker
dotted dress.
The old young lady in the last years silk,
OF the quite e-oute color known rs faded mil H."
The girl who wears bslmoral of undecid ded hue
And the very proper female, clad in very proper
May inspire tender feelings, that their lovers can't
represS;
poker dotted dress.
HOW THE VOTING STANDS.
The following was the record of the votin e
when the fair closed last night:
Morgan & Kennedy's single shell for the
most popular oarsman-Robert Wade of the
Columbia club, 81.
Florence oil stove for the most popular let
ter carrier--William Taber, ID; Charles Fol-
lin, G Charles Tolson, 5 A. G. Parker, 9.
Barbers chair and shaving kit for the most
popular barber-S. s. Brooks, 362 Robert
Wilson, 43; Carter Stewart, 10; Joe Shorter
2; Henry Burgess, 10.
Hammock for the largest member of the
corps-no vote recorded.
Cart and harness for the most popular con-
tractor-T. NJ. Steep, 40; Col. Ii. l.. Grand
ford 10.
Fishing tackle for the most popular fisher
man-D. j. Connor, go; w. II. Mills, 100;
Thomas Russell, 10; il. E. Davis, 40; Levi
Woodbury., 101; II. A. Whitaker, 81; James
ID. Cleary, To-
Gold watch and chain for the most popular
driver of an ice wagon. T. Hutchinson,
16O; NJ. Kinslow, 100; John Burns, 100; G.
W. Mattingly, 10.
Gold watch and chain for the most popular
drug clerk--Thomas G. Kell, 60; S. Edgar
bIahan, 40; II. Il. Barrett, 2; Ben Suter, 3; /;
Tom Howard, A; g. VIVIAN Syckel, 81 Frank
Manning, 5.
Gibson Bros. solid silver, gold mounted,
composing stick for the most popular printer
W. +. Nabers, "A; j. II. Cunningham, 5.
Desk for the most popular newspaper man
Harry L. West, 16; Charles II. Murray, 7 (;
John b. Mccarthy, 4; Clus Cromwell, 8.
Conversation chair for the most popular
gentleman-James L. Waugh, 81; G. 7. Noyes,
s.; j. b. Crandford, 90
Set of buggy harness for the most popular
gentleman-Dr. A. L. Johnson, 35; A. w.
Kelley, 3; John Gheen, 5; Mr. Lafierty, Z.
Pair of scales for the most popular butter
cutter-Walter q. Coburn, 10; James F.
Oyster, IL; ], c. Fearson,7 T.
Silver pitcher for the most Popular corps
lieutenant-Lieut. Cowie, III; Lieut. En-
twisle, ..
Corps autograph qult-Col. Moore, II.
Gold pen and pencil for the most popular
bank messengor-George Dodson, s. William
Cox, 81; Mr.. Dove, 3.
Ladys punch DoWl Tor the most popular
lady-Mrs. q. A. Sheehan, s.; Miss Beattie, L.
Base ball outfit for the most popular club
Crescents, 2l Nationals, l3; Waverly, 5; Co.
lumbar College, A.
Bicycle for the most popular bicyclist--W.
b. Howell, 2; NJ. ID. Rosenburg, IA L. d.
Eshleman, 13.
Butchers scales for the most popular
butcher-M. Homiller, IA; William Hoover,
IS; John r. Kelley, z; George Noble, g.
Steam chime whistle for the most popular
Potomac river steamer-George Leary, s;
Mattano,2; Arrowsmith, 8; w. w. Corcoran,
10; Armenia, III; Jane Mosely, 13; Excel
sor, 81 Lady ofthe Lake, 10; j. W,Thompson,
a Sue, 2.
Shuster & Sons embroidered dress for the
most popular lady assistaut-Mrs. d. S. John
son,5
Baby's crib for anybody's baby-Majorie Z.
Keefe, 20; Garrett Tucker, 10; Worthie
Steele 4S; Joseph Il, Maloy,2.
Letter carriers suit for the most popular
letter carrier - Rittenhouse, 8; Wetzel, 12
Berkeley, 90; Douglas, 10.
Solid silver badge for the most popular
policeman-Ohic Harlow, z; Lieut.. Arnold,
90; Sergt. johnson, 4.
Corps badge for the most popular member
of the corps-J. T. Dyer so; II. L. Bauer,
40; j. q. -Cowie 33.
Double barrel shotgun for the most popular
sportsman--W. w. Eldridge, 81; Sergt. John
sOn. 81. II. i Iuttrell IA