Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-18

have started at thie meeting and have not
won. purse $I5o-Entrics for this event
run. ~
sixth race--running. consolation race for
gentlemen riders. mile dash. for saddle
horses that have started at this meeting
and have not won. purse $75-Lady H.,
q. Wailen, Richmond; Reno. q. w. Rolli-
son. Providence Forge, Va: Emma Lee.
John Moore. Richmond: Brock. William
Bernard. Fredericksburg. Va; Cadet. B.
Cunningham. Profat, Va; Sandy Brown.
Il. Cunningham. FRONT. Va; Warwick. W.
G. A. Gregory. Lester Manor. Va; Katie
J.. II. C. Mayo. Hague. Va; Mollie. X. L.
Hubbard. Washington. d. c.
SOME OF THE sIDE-sHowS.
In addition TO the attractions on the
grounds already alluded to In these coll
umns another trained-animal show has
been set up almost adjoining the Womb
well show. Under n large canvas. which
is termed Noah's Ark. may be found al
most every animal that was with Noah
in the ark OF olden days. The great
feature OF the performance is the large.
untamed lion. who. with his native re-
rocity. patrols his cage, iashes his
tail. and springs viciousiy at everything
that comes his way. An intrepid lion
handler enters the cage whenever he can
60 So and with his life in his hands.
stands and eyes the covering creature.
which is subject only to his more powerful
will The scene Is an awful one. A
wrestling lion Is another one OF the at
fractions. but he has been thoroughly
tanned. and Is harmless as a kitten
when properly dealt with
Mr.. John Maitland. press agent OF the
Wombell msnagerie, who addressed letter
10 Governor O'Ferrall some days since,
asking him TO christen the baby lions,
has received letter from his Excellency
expressing his regret that official duties
preclude the possibility OF his doing so.
The Governor pronouncss the show one OF
the finest he has ever seen.
BIG CROWD AT POMPEH.
The largest crowd that has yet seen
Pains great production. the Last Days
of Pompeii' here, was present last night.
The nine or ten thousand people who witt
messed the show were admirably handled.
additional entrances having been cut.
The marches and drills which precede
the destruction of the city. were rendered
with skill and precision, and the special
lists were well received. Professor Jean
WeitZman's hish-wirc walking and
dancing received tremendous applause.
The little girl contortionist, one OF the
best performers in her line In the coun-
try. the Albions in their tumbling- and
ladder-acts, and the Marines In their
swlngng-laGder performance were excel
lent. The fireworks were. as usual, spien-
did, and several new set-pieces were used
among them picture OF one or the most
beautiful ladies' in Richmond. A great
mistake IL made by some of the audience
I'm leaving before the close of the enter
ta'nment. By doing this they not only
interfere with those who wish to see the
whole show, but they miss the best part
themselves: and, as was the case last
night, several pieces have TO be fired at
once so as TO get the show on before the
crowd gets out. Tonight the naval bat
tie. consisting of pyrotechnic contest
between number or boats upon the lake.
Will be given for the last time. This Is
a very realistic feature Of the perform
ancc and is greatly enjoyed by those
who witness IT,
EXPOSITION NOTES.
Several children were lost during yester-
day, but. through the medium Of the at
taches OF the newspaper booths. they were
returned to their parents.
The guessing contest at the Dispatch
booth viii close at o'clock this evening.
the type in the jar will be counted to-
night, and. If possible. the result will
be announced in tomorrow morning $
paper over 100 badges. barring the seal
OF Virginia and the Dispatches name, were
given out yesterday.
The pretty chemical fire engine ordered
for the Barton Heights department Will
be tested Just after 6 o'clock this evening
near the entrance TO POmpcN. The boys
will give a practical run. and snow their
powers.
Miss Gertrude Rivess handsome bay
horse. Amman. was awarded first premium
for being the finest horse on exhibition.
a. more perfect specimen OF horse-flesh
IS rarely seen lie was greatly admired
by all who saw him yesterday.
Although tomorrow is the day fixed for
closing the Exposition. there is a strong
probability that II Will be kept open
Saturday. TIE matter is, at least being
considered. There are a number Of bicy-
Gle races for that day.
The pigeon show continues TO delight
Exposition visitors, and all concede That
the cattle, sheep. and swine exhibits are
the best ever seen here. Tho stalls, in
cluding many new ones. are all full, and
the stock Is OF fine quality.
Premiums In Fanay-work Department.
The judges in the fancy-work depart
ment have concluded their report, ana
the following Is detailed list OF the
premiums and awards:
Embroidered Centrepiece-F1rs pre-
MUM. Miss Eva Il. DeTrevilie; second
premium, Mrs. p. VI. Quarles. The com
petition on embroidered centrepieces was
very lar2e, and the following are en-
titled 10 honorable mention: Mrs. Il. II.
Talbot, Mrs L. &. ROsencrantz MISS NJ.
l.. Warwick, Miss n. Waller. Mrs. Fred.
". Scott Miss NJ r. Selden.
Specimen Applique Embroidery-First
premium Mrs. J. +. Powell; second pre-
MUM. Miss X. j. Slaymaker; sample en-
broidcry, first premium +. feirominas'
second premium Mira q. ". Richardson.
Crochet Work-Large Afghan robe, fret
premium. Mrs. ]. Powell: second pre-
MUM. Miss Matte Han. Cbild's robe
first premium. MISS NJ. T.. Pratt. Fire.
screen. first premium, Mrs. c. ID. Parker
Basket, first premium. Mrs. G. II. Parker;
second premium. Miss r.. Brown. Speci-
men netting. first premium. hrs. James
NJ. Donnan, second premium, Mrs. James
NJ Donnan. Crochet cotton-tidy. hrst PEE
MUM, Mrs. ]. W. Clifford; second pre-
MUM. Miss A. Yates. Crochet hood, hfst
premium. Mis- Annie Barnes; second pre-
MUM, Miss X. j. Siaymaker
nbroidery--lnfants blanket in SIN
first. Mrs. s. c. Hills; second. Miss A. H..
llN'n. infant uIfsN VI mn ia
first, Mss L. Fl. Shotwell; second Mrs
S. {. HIS. Ottoman or chalr-cover IN
silk. first. Mrs. n. c. Bennett; second
Miss NJ. Hills. Table-cover in SIX, hrst'
Miss l. Woody; second, Miss Il.
Sheppard. Sofa cover in silk, nrst,
Mrs. NJ. Fraser Slippers In silk, first
Mrs. r. G. Freeman; second, MISS VI.
nils. Letters In silk. first. Miss X. j.
Slaymaker: second. Mrs. 5. c. HIS.
Dressing gown III elk first, Mrs. ;. Z.
Hius. Infants cloak in silk. iirst, MIS-.
A. NJ. Chambers; second, Miss n. Yates.
Mantle in silk, first. Miss X. j. Stay
maker; second. Mrs. j. +. Powell. Piano
cover In wonsted. first. Mrs. ). c. Hiiis.
Table-coyer in worsted, first, st. Patrick .
Academy: second, Mrs. II. II. Bloombers.
Plllow-cover In worsted. first, Mrs. III. y.
Jordan: second, Mrs. Hensore. Ottoman
or chair-cover. In worsted. first, Miss H.
Sheppard: second. Mrs. Thomas Fraser
Handkerchief, first. Miss VI. J.. Warwick;
second Mrs. r. &. Freeman. Bracket
first. Mrs. 5. c. HIS; second, Miss l..
Sheppard. 4.
Knit stockings (wooD. first. Mrs. r.
Hill: second Mrs. y. Hill. Knit stock
ings 0ilk), first. Mrs. X. J.. Powers.
Knit socks for men yarn or cottoW'
first, Mrs. NJ. Il. Gathrght; second, MRS.
NJ l.. Woodward. Darned net ped-