The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-10-29
State FAIR NOW
WELL ASSURED.

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were then and there taken to bring it
into being.
After two hours Of discussion, during
which pledges OF hearty and enthusiastic
support were received from numbers OF
business concerns, including the Virginia
Passenger and Power Company. and the
Richmond Horse Show Association, pro-
vision was made for committee on plan
and scope, to consist OF fifteen business
men, besides the chairman, who will be
Mr.. H. Leo Lorraine, president Of Post
Al, and father Of the present State Fair
movement. This committee will be named
by Monday. and will get to work at once.
A detailed plan, outlining the scope OF
in writing, and after being approved by
another meeting Of business men, to be
called at an early date, will be laid be-
fore the people generally Farmers from
every section Of the State Will be invited
TO take part, and 1t Is probable that
North Carolina Will also be asked to
unite In the movement making the Rich
mond Fair q great and permanent inter-
sthte institution. This idea was suggest
ed last night, and met with much favor.
Many farmers have already exxSessed
desire not only to make exhi.iits, but
to subscribe for stock, and the interest
shown everywhere, in Richmond and
through Virginia at large. as Indicated
in the reports made last night, promises
great things for the Fair @
The Meeting.
The meeting was called to order about
$3.50 o'clock A tnong those present in the
room during the evening were Mr.. John
IS. Elicit president Of the State Bank;
Colonel John s. Harwood, Colonel John
Murphy, Mr.. s. w. Hufs. general manager
of the Passenger and Power Company,
and Mr.. c. B. Buchanan, superintendent
of transportation for the same company;
Mr.. w. O. Warthen. representing the
Horse Show Association; Mr.. II. Lee
Lorraine, president OF Post A; Mr. Joseph
Wallerstein. Mr. NV. 7. Dabney, Mr..
George nter. Mr. d. 8. HARDWOOD, Mr.
Horace #. Smith, Mr.. p. B. Sydhor, Mr.. /
Charles B. Cooke Mr.. Wilbur Chelf Mr..
Harry Ellis, Mr.. G. Walton Saunders, Mr..
Il. D. Quarles Mr.. Felix Kecgan. MI.
j. e.. Rose, mayor Of Barton Heights;
Mr.. w. K. Bache, Mr. Hardin Bache,
Mr.. Spott Allen. Mr.. f. J Leonard Mr..
j. NJ. Bell. Mr.. George w. Rogers, Mr.
Thomas Pondexter, Mr.. n. S. Laird,
Mr.. L. g. Sydnor, Mr.. Fl L.. Harwood,
Mr.. e. II. Gilbert, Mr.. C. E. sydnor, Mr..
2 L. D. Sydnor Mr.. T r. stonebreaker,
Mr.. John W. McConb, Mr. Clyde Rat,
#cliffe, Mr.. w. j. Blalock Mr.! N. {.
Raymond, Mr. Graham B. 1Iobson and
others.
Mr.. Lorraine explained tho purposes Of
the meeting, declaring that he had com
smunicated with the counties Immediately
surrounding Richmond ana had gotten
numbers OF letters from stock raisers.
poultry men and others assuring him OF
hearty support. The people OF Richmond
he said. had evlnced The most decided
Interest In the movement. Many had
written letters and others had seen hin,
personally. From 50 to rs business rnei,
OF the city had already offered to sub
scribe for stock. Mr.. lorraine expressed
the belief that no difficulty would be
experienced IN securing suitable site
which the Fair Association could b,jv or
lease, as It saw fit. Three or four nlaces
are already under consideration and any
OF them can be obtained Tho horsc
show people and the, street car comn,ny.
Mr.. Lorraine said. were Interested. and
would 90 all IN their power to make the
exhibition success. Speaking for Mr..
Gould, Mr.. Northrup has given assur-
RANGES that the Virginia Passenger and
Power Company will line up with the
promoters of the fair. The company viii
go SO far MS to turn Its skating rink over
to the fair association IL the latter de-
slres to, including this feature among
the attractions 1t Will provide on the
exhibition grounds.
During the evening Mr.. Hun and Mr..
Warthen both spoke briefly, reiterating
what Mi. Lorraine had said about the
attitude Of the two companies they re-
presented. Mr.. Huff declared that moth
Ing could be better for the welfare It
Richmond than the fur proposed and
Mr. Warthen was equally enthusiastic.
Tie Horse Show, Mr.. Warthen SAID,
would have exhibitions at night, leaving
1t to the flir to entertain the crowds
during the day
Much Enthusiasm.
Many other speeches were made, among
those taking the floor at different times
being Mr.. Wallerstein, Colonel Murphy,
Mr.. c. r. sydnor, Mr.. Cooke, Mr.. Dab
ney, Mr.. Elicit, Colonel Harwood Mr..
Hobson Mr.. w. *, Bache, Mr. Smith.
Mr. Il. b. Sydnor. Mr.. Gilbert and