Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-10-23


| the earth beneath. 1t required some nerve
on the part OF those who had no call at the
Far beyond pleasure to venture out, but
there were few thousand o: such who
braved the discomforts OF the day. Some
appeared on the grounds with linen dust
crs, some with oyereoats, many with such
old weaiher-bCaten suits as were not likely
| TO he much injured by the showers Of dirt
which the wind raised from the sun-baked
Lind.
The sprnkling done by the Society was
| OF some little benefit. They had, for this
purpose, TO haul water from the city. All
on the grounds and in the old Hermitage
spring (where there was a steam-pump at
work) was needed Tor the cattle. Had there
been water in hydrants on the spot
sprinkling might have been much better
done.
The suggestion made after The dusty ex-
pcrience Of 1888, which was akin TO that OF
yesterday, may now be iudciously repeat
ed-ylz., that the Society 20 TO work TO get
city water on the grounds. Thea they
will not be wholly at the mercy Of the dust.
TO-day's exhibit would have been seriously
impaired had not fine rain fallen last
night and removed the dust question from
consideration.
THE EXHIBIT.
Is the Fair suecessy
Yes, moderately.
The horse department will do very well
| indeed.
OF cattle there ore many fine specimens,
but all the stalls are not occupied. 50 with
sheep and hogs. The drought has been so
severe people have been afraid to start their
| animals away from home.
The poultry exhibit is good.
Machinery Hall is almost empty, but the
| field about is covered with the products OF
| Richmond and northern workshops. Rich.
mond eXcels IN her manufactures of agri-
| cultural implements, and here there are
specimens showing all the recent and best
| advances in laboI-saving machinery. There
| are MISREPRESENTATION and station.
ary-for farm aud other purposes, wind
mills, &c.
A feature OF the Fair is the improved
fractional seIf-receding saw-mil head.
block" exhibited by the Tanner e. Delaney
Engine Company, who bave provided
themselves with pile Of saw-logs to show
the machinery In practical operation.
The display OF vegetables, grains, &C., is
about as usual.
LADIES' PARLOR.
On the first floor Of the main hall there
are exhibited pianos, organs, sewing ma
chimes, stoves, trunks, cat and potted
flowers, costly cofiiDs, &c. Also, q splen-
| did collection Of fruits; more particularly
apples.
TIE drought, long, hard, severe, blight
| ing ou most things. seems to have brought
| the apples out In the perfection OF size,
| sweetness. and color. The Albemarle pip
| pins are most admired, but winesaps and
other kinds also appear in great glory.
OF peaches, q plateful called Richmond
Gem (nsmed by MIR. Milton Cayce), are
notable for favor and size.
Fine specimens OF the japanese persim-
mon are exhibited. They are as large rs an
apple, and OF reddish-yellow color, and
have much Of the favor Of the Virginia
| perNmmon when they are green. but ripe
| are sweet and luscious, and superior TO our
| indigenous fruit OF this sort.
The show OF ladies' work is admirable /;
| better than for years. In the same room
second floor are splendid samples Of the
| goods for gentlemen's clothing, manufac-
tured by both the Richmond and Char
| lottesvile w0ollen-mils.
ART.
The Art Department (octagonal buildua)
is poor. There are some excellent produc-
| tions Of our amateurs I'm decorated china,
&C., but, as whole exhibit, Richmond
cannot he proud OF IL. A colored man, a
| steyedore here, shows in the annex full
Iigged schooner OF about five or six feet
long. which is highly creditable TO his pa
tience and workmanship.
In building opposite the Art Depart
ment-across the avenue leading from the
Main Hall 10 the Grand Stand-the ladies
Of the Fourth Presbyterian church have q
restaurant.
In the Miscellaneous Hall-west OF the
octsgona bullding-there arc number oi
exhibits Of cigars, cigarettes, groceries, &c
| The BEES.
In this same neighborhood will be found
the bee.tent. There are two or three ex'
hiblts under ii, and they are a special at
traction Of the Fair. Here "the busy bee y
NAV he seen at work, and the exhibitor:
tell hundred interesting things about
their life. Machinery nowadays comes In
to help the bee along. The foundation
work, the outward layers OF wax, are made
| by man and put in the hive, and gives th'
bee quite start In business.
one hive bears this inscription: " Thr
was present from King Otto, OF Greece
TO Richard Colyin, OF Baltimore"
The Scottish Games.
The Scottish athletic games at the Fail
Grounds yesterday commenced at IL o'cloci
in front Of the Presidents Office, near th'
main building, and were witnessed by
large number OF people, who manifested
considerable interest IN the sport. Th'
third prizes in each game was, by agree
ment, awarded TO persons residing In VIZ
ginia. The games were under the manage
ment of a committee from the Richmond
Caledonian Club. Messrs. Peter Cope
land, Archibald Hutcbeon. and Robert Sin
were the Judges.
The first game was throwing the ligh
hammer. First prize. SlS; second, $40
third, 81. The following persons entered
for the contest: William Robertson, o
New York city; James Phillips, OF Cincis
natl; Duncan G. Ress, OF Cleveland. Ohio
Patrick O'Donnell, Of Canada; Atexande
Dick, Humphrey Calder, George Lumsden
and Peter Copeland. OF Richmond. I'd
first prize was won by Duncan c. Ross
whose throw was 40 feet inches; sec
ond, Patrick O'Donnell. l01 feet inches
third, Alexander Dick. rs feet inches.
The second game was the running big
jump. First prize, sl2; second, IS; thiro
s5. The following persons entered: WI
liam Robertson, OF New York. jane
Phillips, Of Cincinnati; Duncan Z. Ros.
OF Cleveland, Ohio; Patrick Oponnel
Of Canada; George Lumsden, OF Rict
mond. The jumping was not CONSIDERS
good for professionals. the ground bein
. so hard that the participants were rathe
afraid OF getting hurt. william Rsser
son won first prize. jumping feet
inches; Duncan c. Ross second. iumpin
feet 3 inches; George Lumsden thire
jumping feet 9 inches.
The third game was putting the stone
fourteen pounds, three throws each. Fir'
prize, els; second, go: third. 81. tn
following persons entered: Duncan I
Ross. William Robertson, James Phillips
Humphrey Calder, Alexander Dick. Georg
Lumsden, Patrick O'Donnell. The fri
prize was won by Duncan {. Ross, lengt
Of put, forty.tiye feet four inches; SECOND
William Robertson. forty-one feet; tbirt
q James Phillips, tbirty-onc feet six inche
The fourth game was the short race GA
4 ysrds). First prize, ei2; second. IS; thir'
20. The following persons entered Dnl
: can &. Ross. William Robertson, JAM
(; | Phillips, Patrick ODonrelI. and John he