Evening star., 1895-10-25
A MiLfTAR AIR
Oorcoran Cadets Preparing an Attractive
and Inviting Display.
A Chinese Village in the National
Rifles Armory-Program for
the Different Nights.

The National Rifles Hall by Monday
evening next will be changed. so far as ap-
pearance is concerned, into Chinese vii
lage. For two weeks brightly uniformed
men will mingle with gaily costumed maid
ems, and it is expected that the scene will
be reminder of the city Of Tin Sing dur
ing The recent unpleasantness between
China and Japan. The transformation de-
scribed is being made by the Corcoran
Cadet Corps, which is going to hold q mill
tary fete. an affair, it Is claimed, unique
and original and unlike anything ever at
tempted heretofore in Washington. All the
decorations are to be, of the company's
colors-blue, white and gold-and .creditable
taste Is being displayed in blending together
the shades mentioned. The many ladies
who will assist during the fete, the names
of whom have heretofore been published in
The Star, will all wear gowns Of blue, white
and gold, . 4s-
The Corcoran Cadet Corps was the incep-
tion of a score of school boys, fourteen
years ago. During that period, by diligent
effort. the command has moved on and up
ward, till today it occupies leading posi-
tion In the District of Columbia National
Guard. 1t has been six years since the
Corcorans last held a fair. and funds are
now needed with which to purchase new
bers are equipped with the necessary outfit.
In the center of the hall will be a cottage
forty feet in length, in which the lady as
sistants mean to dispose of fancy articles,
flowers lemonade, soda water, peanuts and
popcorn In large quantities, and conduct a
uniquely arranged grab bag. Chinese In
vention never before displayed in this city.
Around the sides of the hall will be erected
cottages for the sale of cigars. ice cream
and the like. There will also be what is
designated as the Great Oneida Prize
Stand" where, 1t Is said, visitors will be
able to secure a greater return for money
expended than at any other place connected
with the bazaar.
Among the Novelties.
Among the many novelties will be genu-
Inc Tzigane from Russia, who will reveal
mysteries of the past and future for a
small consideration. photograph gallery,
using the electric light process is also to be
in operation. In a room in the gallery
Prof. West will mystify audiences with ex
hibitions of black art and ledgerdemain. OF
course, there will be an opportunity to hit
the "coon'' with base balls, the successful
ones to be rewarded with souvenir c. c. C.
pins. A decidedly attractive place Is to be
a park in the south end of the hall, where
refreshments will be served. This is to con-
sist Of cedar and pine trees, with a scatter
ing of tables and seats in their midst.
Among the articles to be voted for are
the following: Double-seat outrigger of
latest design, diamond rings, gold watch,
Mystic Shrine pin, camera, National Guard
officers overcoats and caps, fishing tackle,
silver tea set and others. There will be
new system of voting for 500 trap and an
antique clock of the Daniel Webster pat
tern.
The decorations of the walls and ceiling
will be Of an elaborate nature, the ceiling
being arranged to represent a large tent.
The Corcorans have provided bountifully
for the entertainment, of visitors. A vary
ing program for esch evening has been
mapped out, among the contributors being
a number Of well-known professionals.
Dancing each evening is to be a feature of
the bazaar.
A competitive drill, open to squads of
sixteen men, will occur Wednesday and
Thursday evenings, November and Z. The
entries include the Morton Cadets, Ma
tiona1 Rifles, Emmet Guard and SucSS
Rifles, and the prize is a costly silver cup
pany in the District National Guard will
be represented in an individual competi
tive drill Friday evening, November S, for
a handsome gold medal and the champion
ship of the District If Columbia.
The Program.
The program for each evening is as fol-
lows:
October 2S-Grand opening. Address by
Gen. Ordway; La Danse de Jupe, Miss Lot
tie Evans; Prof. Harris, with his royal
Ordway and staff, Col. VIM. G. Moore and
staff, Col. Cecil Clay and staff, and the
Washington Light Infantry Corps, Maj.
Burton R. Ross, commanding.
October 29-La Danse de Jupe, Lottie
Evans; Prof. West, in feats of legerdemain.
Guests, Maj. Richard O'Brien and staff,
the Old Guard, the National Fencibles and
the Columbia Athletic Club.
October 36-John II. Pillen, in a speciality
entitled "Pretzel as Soldier Prof Har-
ris and his marionettes. Guests, Maj F.
T. Wilson and staff and the third battal-
ion, D. C. N. G., including the Morton
Cadets and the Lemon Rifles.
October 31-Del Ray Brothers, acrobats
and balancers; Prof. West, in feats Of
legerdemain, and grand pie eating match.
Guests, Maj. e. r. Campbell and staff.
Emmet Guard, Hibernian Rifles. Campbell
Light Infantry ind Ordway Rifles.
November 1-Shackleford and Graham.
contortionists; Prof. Harris and his mar
ionettes; dancing pupils Of Miss Clara Ste
Maj. Otto L. Suess. commanding.
November 2-Prof. Harris and his mar
ionettes. Guests. engineer corps, D. c. N.
G.. Maj. Gilbert Thompson, commanding.
November 4Morsell and Trott, horizon
tai bar experts, John H. Pillen, 1.-The Pretzel
Soldier;' Prof. Harris and his marionettes.
Guests, sixth battalion, D. c. N. G., Maj.
Bartlett, commanding; National Rifles and
the Alexandria Light Infantry.
November 5-Miss Hearst, in an exhibi-
ton of fancy club swinging: Prof. West, in
feats of legerdemain. Guests, troop A. the
cycle corps and the ambulance corps. D. C.
N. G., and the Washington Outing Club.
November 6-Squad drill. Guests battery
and the third separate company, d. c.
N. G.. and the Knights of Pythias.
November Squad drill. Guests, Knights
Of ST. John and the Royal Arcanum
November S-Individual drill. Guests,
Veteran Firemen, Gonzaga College Cadets
and the Knights of the Golden Eagle.
November 9-Auction.
The fete is in charge of the following
committee: Capt. E. c. Edwards, chair
man; Jesse W. Thornton, secretary: Lieut..
C. A. Meyer, treasurer; w. L. Hazard, as
slstant secretary. and Lieut.. w. L. Pro-
pise, jr., w. E. Thompson and w. H.
Smith. Each member Of the committee Is
chairman of a subcommittee.
Contest of HOrseless Carriages.
An event which should attract consider
able attention is the contest of motor cycles
next week. The race has been arranged