The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1885-04-12

The Rifles are arranging for grand fair, to be held
Both floors of the beautiful armory building viii be
devoted 10 the display of choice and elegant eX-
hibits New and novel attractions will constitute
the leading features OF the enterprise, which prom
ises out-rival anything OF similar character here
tofore held AT the regular meeting of the company,
held December 4, II was decided to hold the fair
in the present month, but after a consultation
with the honorary members, representing a large
deemed advisable postpone the fair until Novem-
Der next, for the reason that they as well large
number Of the friends OF the country were engaged
the several committees connected with the Presl-
Dental Inauguration ceremonies, and TO hold the
fair in the spring would not plove great imam
cial success as II would II it was held this coming
fall Acting on the advice OF Its honorary members
the company, at its regular meeting In January, de-
ci1ed to postpone the fair until November.
The object OF the fair Is TO raise funds 10 assist In
materially reducing the large floating aud mortgage
debt that at present encumbers the arrnory build
burdens that are an embarrassment 10 the compa.
ny's progress. The appeal OF the Rifles TO their
friends will not go UNDECIDED. i is popular com
mand, well trained, well disciplined, and composed
OF the fnest element of our citizen soldiers. II is
credit TO the city, and in It's numerous trips 10 the
great States and cities OF this country IL has added
honor and fame to its good name and caused the
Capital of the Nation 10 feel proud Of them wei!
as OF Its other excellent military organizations It
was the first command in this city 10 erect home
for itself. Its armory IL decided ornament to the
city, and its beautiful musical hall Is patronzed by
tary organizations The proposed fair mas already
received substatial encouragement from the Rlfes'
large following OF friends, both IN business and
social life, who promise by their personal aid and
contributions, 10 make II grand financial success,
thus placing the command In position 10 be beyond
further appeal 10 the public.
The following general committee has been selected
TO arrange for the fair: Col. Robert Boyd, James L.
Barbour, John w. Boteler, Edward Abner, W. A. H.
Church, g. c. Duncanson. Col. Il. /. Fleming, f. s.
Hutchinson, Wash Il. Williams, Capt. j. S. oyster,
Lieut.. George W. Evans, Lieut.. j. o. Manson, Lieut.
coin, j. w. Howell, z. Kurtz johnson, II. o. Key
worth, J. W. Drew, George Kraft, Jr., James Lans
burgh, j. W. orme. George NJ. oyster, Jr., William
Wheatley, Lieut.. i. u. Hay, Lieut.. II. c. Bowers
Y. A. Goodwin, William s. R0ose John A. Prescott,
Myron NJ. Parker, lsadore Saks, Thomas Someryllle,
George A. Shehan, Col. II. A. Seligson c. W. Thorn,
James p, Wlett, Frank K.Ward, DIV. Zantzlnger,
Hon. A: U; Wyman, George A. Bentley, 4. 4. Car
ner, j. II; Clear, H. n simpson, j. 7. Page, g. b. q.
John u. Waggaman, Chris. Abner, Fred. Bracket
r.. 4. White, L. G.. Davis, John 4. Downs. W H.
Bupp, William Galt,W y. Moses, James b. Lambie
Charles A. Shafer, William :, Thompson. u. H.
stinemetz, A. NJ. Lothrop, G. Baum, and X. W. Tay-