The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-09-23

Mayor Richardson was EXTENDED an
invitation by the board of directors OF
the Virginia State Fair Association last
night to make a fight in the Wright
aeroplane. which will be the star at
traction at the fair next month. The
invitation is subject to the approval
contract with the Wright Company
provides that the passenger shall be
approved by the aviator in charge. It
is not known whether the Mayor will
accept but the proposition of the fair.
signed by President Henry Fairfax and
Secretary w. Douglas Gordon, will
reach him this morning.
There are large number OF applica-
Manager Mark R. Lloyd from persons
wishing to make an ascent in the
aeroplane. None of these has been
passed on as yet. the board preferring
that the initial flights by a passenger
be by he Mayor of the city, and lest
Mayor Richardson should have any
doubts about the propriety of accept
Ing, he is reminded that Mayor Fitz-
gerald, of Boston, has recently made a
most spectacular flight in company
With the noted aviator. Grahame-
White
Johnstone's Great Work.
From all indications. the aeroplane
exhibition will be by far the top-line
attraction at the Fair Members of
the board last night expressed the view
that the Fair had been especially for
tunate In securing Aviator Johnstone,
especially ei pc cd Y as. since the contract was
! spectacular exhibitions. and has great
| ly added to his reputation. It would
| probably cost great deal more to-day
to sign weeks contract with him
than 1t did when he was secured
President Henry Fairfax spent yes
| terday inspecting the improvements
made at the Fair Grounds After
hearing the reports Of the various COM
mittees to the board of directors last
| night he expressed himself as greatly
| pleased with the outlook.
| President Fairfax's Views.
II believe that Virginia will have
| this year the best and largest fair
ever held south of the Ohio River" he
ment of the grounds. the erection OF
an immense tireproof exhibition build
Ing, the great increase in the entries
| for exhibits In all classes. and the
high grade of amusement concessions
point to- the greatest Fair we have
ever held. Only one thing can stop
us now, and that would be bad wealth.
\ era thing hardly to be expected
| early in October. II the weather Is
| fine. we Will see crowds such as the
Fair Grounds have never seen before,
and no person coming to this year $
| Fair will have any cause to be dis
| appointed
No Charge for Vehicles.
| sti-al lie cul!Ie 'DOdCQ lIldQe an inspection
of the grounds yesterday afternoon,
and the formal meeting lasted until a
late hour last night Reports from the
executive committee and from other
! committees We're of a most encourage
ing character. 1t was decided that
vehicles to the grounds. to be parked
at places TO be designated, and that no
| driving or automobiling be allowed
elsewhere in the grounds. The charge
lpt Ut, =
/ per person. including driver or cfauf-
| four, but there will be no fee for park
Ing inside the grounds. A paddock
fee OF so cents was authorized. In con-
formty with the practice of the larger
race-tracks. n
Mayor Richardson yesterday issued a
general proclamation naming Wednes-
day, October 5. Richmond Day at the
Fair a general holiday. The heads
of all departments of the city govern
ment arc authorized as far as practica-
Bile. to give all city employees holi-
DAY on that day.
The Mayor also calls on merchants,
manufacturers and other employers to
allow. their clerks and employees a holt
| day during the whole or part of Rich
nond Day, that all may join In making
| it ono of the great days of the Fair.
school Children's Day.
;, In or r 7, thai they WI not be In,
to have the school children at t the Fair
on Richmond Day, but the City School
| Board will be requested to name Fri
| day October I. as School Day Man
ager Lloyd has conferred with Presi-
/ dent Hutzler and ], G. Corley, Of the
School Board, and has heen assured
1 that holiday will be ordered for the
entire day, so that all of the pupils
/ Of Richmond may visit the Fair on a
day when there will be no great
crowding. and when the Youngsters
will have an opportunity to view all
1 the attractions.