The Wilmingtonian., 1884-11-29
The Dnpont GUARDS, Fair.


The members of Company G, the DUPONT
Guards, of this city, are busily engaged now
in preparations for one Of the most extensive
ventures ich it has ever planned or en-
tered into. The company has been in exist
ence nearly eight years and in that time has
given receptions and entertainments, or has
made camping s1ps and military tours, but
never has it attempted to arouse and interest
the public for so long time or ON so large a
scale as it now proposes and is preparing to
do While trying to entertain the public
the Guards are also animated by desire to
help themselves. They have become nm
usually popular during the past year. and
their membership roll has increased to such
an extent that new life has been infused
into what was already very lively body.
Like growing youth, the company may be
said to have Outgrown its cluthes-t.e. it has
vide them with-and this is only one source
OF expense incident to this new era of pros
perity. 1t is an old proverb that those are
helped who help themselves, and the boys
have decided to test the truth of the adage.
The grand test will be made from the 18th
to the 21st OF December, inclusive and will
be in the shape of a military fair. Having
decided upon the means, the company is
spariug no pains to make its first venture
in this direction complete and brilliant
success, and if their plans do not miscarry
in any way they may be expected to give
a nd api, ,f c,tr i
that has ever been seen in Wilmington.
Institute Hall has been engaged for the pur-
pose, and many arrangements have already
been made, and the interest and aid of a
host of friends of the Guards enlisted in the
work of preparation. Many members are
avaiIing themselves OF the opportunity
offered by the First Regiment Fair now in
progress in Philadelphia to get points which
will be useful in making their own sue
cess, and from the progress thus far made
there can hardly be a doubt as to the result
oil their labOrs
1t will be the aim to have the hall and
booths decorated and arranged with neat
ness and good taste, aud have the various
tables supplied with an abundance of every
thing appropriate. The corps of attendants
will be selected with a view not only to a
brisk driving Of the business of the fair but
to the passing Of the hours of gaiety in a
congenial and pleasant social atmosphere;
and care will be taken to have programme
of entertainment provided for every evening
OF the Fair, be it musical, military or what
ever freshness and novelty may suggest.
Every endcavOr will be made to imbue Wis.
itors with the spirit of the occasion.
Many SPECIAL features have already been
decided upon, Among the many articles to
be CHANGED off being the fine piano which is
now on exhibition in S. II. Baynard's win
dow, Fifth and Market streets. A buggy is
also one of the prizes to be gained by some
lucky holder OF a ticket, and among other
desirable features of the CHANGING will be a
gold watch, diamond pin, and an endless
list Of prizes ranging from great value to
! simple usefulness, There will also be n
number Of contests by vote for military
accOutrements and other useful and orna-
mental things, among other contests being
probably one for musical instrument be-
V"Coh ulc hlelhpeIs ol the inherent DandS OF
the city.
The amusing adiuncts of a fishing pond, a
post-oiiice and similar odd devices will be
provided and refreshments will be dispensed
generously. On the whole, the week en-
| baced within the dates of the Fair bids fair
to become carnival time for a large part of
the population Of the city, and the friends of
the Guards will undoubtedly turn out in
force 10 encourage and help SO deserving
and lliant a dash on the part of the Old
Guards