Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-10-25
4 FIVE FAIR.


A. exesllknf fAs DaY- military prsu'ns-s
Uss1 cssws asd rssessssiss Races.
The Fair eloxed yesterday, end u was
~ outlook Of "wednesday considered,
dsx,ded success. The beneficial results o
wednesday nights rain were nos spprscla
~ dlspipated. There was less dsst ihaf
= sny previous Fair.year, save one, 10 th'
M ave. The atmosphere was decided,
bruslue. and ovcrsoats and wraps were IL
demand. The attendance, though small Ii
eonparison with Thursdays crowd, WA
above the average for last day. The sol
disry did rot have 30 large ~ audience al
tksir triIl az the propstious condition O.
weather and the decided attraction warrant
Cd. This may be accounted for By reason o.
We fact that tie mllitary.driII programme
VA, In . measure, impromptu, as the roslil
81 the non-sntrancs OF some outside CON.
pspiss that were expected.
Tnx MILITARY DRILL.
Though there was no military contest,
the drill for prizes, according - the schc-
dNle of programme, by tho Alexandra
Light Infantry. the Richmond Howltzers.
and the Stuart Horse Guards, was remark.
ably tine throughout. The efforts OF each
company were highly commended by the
spectators, and. a tho report OF the judges
VIII show. were Of high order oil excel
Isnse. This exhibition drill was. az on the
previous day, by programme, eonlned
strictly TO fiiiy-cne movements, TO be eve
sptrd, In order OF the programme. in thirty
minutes, any departure from the stated
schedule by the companies 10 he counted
against them.
ALEXANDRIA LIGHT IHTLTTRy.
The srst company to drill was the Alex
sndris Light Ipiantry. George A. Mush-
back, captain. They exhibited on this oc-
sasion. according TO The report OF the
Judges, the best drilling at this years
Fair. II the captain bad understood that
the point OF excellence was the completion
Of the programme In the time specified and
his company had drilled before ms on yes
tcrday, they would beyond doubt have
received the fret prize In the general drill
on Thursday. Their score yesterday was
uintty-two out Of possible one hundred.
They received prize Of s40o.
ruE RICHMOND BowuzERs.
The Richmond Hcwiisers were the next
called 10 the drill. In their case. as with
the other two companies who drilled yes
tsrday there being no eontestl, the re-
quirement was that they should make at
Dsast eighty out OF possible hundred m
order 10 secure q prize. The manGuvres
Of the Howitzers were highly compli-
nented on all sidcs. They drilled with
wonderful precision and adhered 10 the
schedule a. set forth. They made the re-
variable score OF ninety-eighf out oil
possible hundred, which Is record, under
impartial judges, TO be proud OF. They
were awardsda prize Of $500. The judges,
al accomplished army officers, were heard
to say, while speaking in complimentary
terms OF the Howitzers, that they drilled
40 well as any detachment they ever saw.
STUART HORSE GUARDS.
The cavalry branch OF the Richmond
volunteer service were the last 10 appear
before the judges. The Stuart Horse
Guards, under command OF Captain Philip
Hanll, entered the lists. and did credit
net only 10 themselves but 10 their city.
This WIS really their first public drill. and
they made most creditable appearance.
Their maneuvres were really excellent
when the comparative raw condition OF
their mount IL considered. They were
highly complimented by both spectators
and Judges. Their score was eighty-seven
put OF o possible hundred. and they were
recorded premium Of $500.
The judges were Lieutenant Il. X. Adj !
,nr, Fifth artillery; Lieutenant A. Todd,
First artillery; and Lieutenant s. +. Mas |
ey, Filth artillery, United States army.
Altogether the military display OF yes |
srday was highly ereditable throughout
nfsntTy, artillery, aud cavalry.
TIE RACES.
The sport Afforded yesterday was above
hs average, for the last day OF the Fair.
he attendance was quite good in the grand
taud and along the course near thereto.
Especial interest was manifested in the
rotting match, best three in fve, for
'urss Of $500.
The First Race we running contest
,Yemium $3e0-mile and one quarter
Ieats, two in three; three or more to enter,
hrse to start; maidens allowed seven /
'ouuds. First horse, s200; second horse,
10; third horse, ego. Entrance fee. sI5.
The Eve horses entered for this race all
esponded 10 the call: Robert Brewster,
,rook Hill. Lady Chevy, Ascoli, and Lost
'auee. The first heat was won by Robert
brewster, in 2:19, followed closely by
,rosk Hill, Ascoli third, Lady Chevy
ourth, and Lost Cause distanced. Robert
brewster won the second heat in Alt, with
srook Hill second, Ascoli third, aud Lady
,beyy three lengths behind.
Second Racs-TrottlDg, best three in
We, to harness; premium Sl5o; Tree
Diy TO stations that have stood the plst
tn sr.,,,,.. 70 fhran IN /
lart. First horse, 800; second horse,
%; third horse, el5. Entrance fee, Sl5.
Henry Ward Beecher, Signet, and
Vsodbnrn responded to the call. There
Tas little or no interest In this, as Beecher
ras the acknowledged choice OF all. The
a.e was won by him In three straight |
'eats, Signal second, and Woodbuln bad |
bird. Time, 2:50t, 1854, and 2:49.
The Third Roce-Running-prem !
Pl50-one and one quarter-mile dash; |
Eentlemsn riders; three or more to enter. |
bres to start. Free only to horses used |
habituslly as saddle horses. First horse,
hoo; seesnd horse, s35; third horse, sl5. |
Entrance fee, $50. For this race Jesse, |
Jesse james, and Experiment responded to
he call; Cigarette being ruled out as being |
racer. The three started of well to- /
.etber, reaching the hali-mile pole IN q
lunch. On the third quarter. Jesse took !
he lead followed closely throughout by
esse James, with Experiment several |
engths behind; Jesse coming under the |
ling neck ahead Of Jesse James. Time,
:3i.
Fourth Rdce-Trotting to harness
premium sJ00-milc beats, three in i've; |
asr Is enter, three to start. Free to all !
,orscs that have not made record under /,
LIB minutes. First horse. $3.50. second
horse. 800; third horse, $50. Entrance.
lee, $50.
AT the call Of the bugle only three OF the
,ix entered. Edwin A., Alice Addison,
md Tempest responded Tor the contest.
Decided interest WIS manifested IN this
race by those inclined TO sport, the odds
being In favor Of Tempest. who won In
three straight heats, followed closely In
each by Alice Addison. Time; 2;3la, 2;32,
and s:33.
CLOSE OF THE FAIR.
Ats O'Clock, the hour published for the
withdrawal Of the entries In the various
the vast collection OF live anu
insuimate exhibits began 20 move. Ex-
hibitors who had secured premiums wore
satisfied expression, while those who
were not so fortunate seemed, as a general
rule, satisfied with the judicial awards.
Altogether the Fair OF 1884 tns been de-
eided success, aud the management are TO
bs congratulated upon the fine results that
have attended their efforts. The executive
officers. marshals, and all. deserve especial
eommendation for tneir courteous and
efseient conduct OF this Fair, and the So
eiety may consider themselves fortunate II