The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-10-20
UNAVOIDABLE WEATHER:
CUTS FAIR ATTENDANCE
Races Postponed Until Today. When
Double Card VIII Be Presented
at Petersburg Fair.
VALUABLE HORSE INJURED
Il. L. Varnell's Thoroughbred, Dick
Odcli, Breaks Leg-Progrnm Conn
pleted For Prince George Unveil-
ing.

was expected to be gala day at the
Southside Virginia Fair. and proba bly,
a record breaker in attendance, was
a ppointment, due to the unfavor-
able weather. During the early fore
noon rain fell SO steadily that but few
people ventured out TO the Fair
Grounds, and on account of the flood
ed condition of the race track, due
to the heavy rains of last night. none
of the harness races scheduled for to-
day took place.
The board of directors held a meet
ing shortly after noon and decided
that it would not be advisable to
start the races today. but to postpone
all events until tomorrow, when, II
the weather permits, a double race
card will be the attraction.
On account Of the rain the fire.
works display last night was post
poned, and II conditions are favorable
tonight or tomorrow night, a double
display will be the attraction.
Those who braved the weather to-
day spent most Of their time inspect
ing the numerous exhibits inside the
exhibit halls, and many OF them ex-
pressed pleasure and surprise at what
they found in the way OF agricultural
products and live stock.
In the cattle department special at
tAntlon was paid to the eleven cattle
from Geneva, Ind, one of which
weighs 2260 pounds Other exhibits
Of live stock worthy of mention are
those by the Pine Run Farm, OF
Penllyn, Pa; Indian Trail Farm. Lo-
Gust Dale, Va; Williamson's Stock
Farm, Dinwiddie County, and the
eight head OF Holstein cattle being
exhibited by Thomas H Malone. OF
M ,, 1rftR ~, re Lob
the blue ribbons. Mr.. Malone was
also awarded the blue ribbon on his
exhibition OF Berkshire hogs. pump
kins and Virginia hams,
There will be a parade Of ell the
live stock on exhibition around the
race track tomorrow at noon, which
will give those in attendance a better
opportunity to judge tho qualities OF
the exhibits.
Thoroughbred Is Killed.
Dick Odell, fine young thorough
bred horse owned by r. L Varnell.
Of this city, accidentally trtpped him
self while being exercised by his own
err, at the Southstde race tracks yes
terday, and In falling broke one OF
his forelegs. The two-year-old ami
NAL gave promise OF becoming one
Of the States finest racers. The break
was of such nature that DR.. r. J.
Fischer, the well-know local veteri-
nary surgeon. after making a thorough
examination OF the fracture, recon-
nell valued the animal at $1,000.
Program For dwelling.
Prince George Chapter. Daughters
Of the Confederacy, has completed ar
engagements for the unwilling of the
TaE g..
ed at the county courthouse Saturday.
The program Will be carried out as
follows:
10 A M.-Mus;c Dixie"
Master OF ceremonies-Judge J. r.
West, introduced by Captain Hobbs
Meeting called 10 order-Captain A
r. Hobbs
Praysr-Rev. G. A. Wilson, Jr.
Address Of welcone-Judge limo
thy Rives.
Musio-'Tenung on the Old Camp
Ground"
Monument unveiled-Nann4e Conner
Robertson and William Thomas Tenn
pie
Music-'Dixie"
Presentation OF monument-Miss
Belle Webb, president Prince George
Chapter. T. D. c.
Speech OF acceptance-Dr. W. B.
Daniel
Music-''Maryland"
First address-Hon. Walter A Wat
son. introduced by Judge Tyler,
Music.
Lunch
Second address-Hon. Taylor Ely
son.
Music
Third address-~Judge ]. F. West |
Music America
PraVer-Rev. Mr. Peyton
Observation-Disclosures.
The residence OF Mrs ]. T. Morriss,
2l6 Liberty Street, was the scene at
o'clock this afternoon OF quiet
but pretty wedding. when her daugh-
ter, Miss Ella Gale and Mr. Charles
Gilbert HUMPHREYS. OF Winston Salem.
n, C. were united In marriage by
Rev. M. S. Colonna. y. D., OF the Mar
ket -Street N f. Church The atten-
dants were Mrs. H. H Bell, sister of
the bride. as matron of honor and
Mr.. Cakes, of winston Salem. as best
man.
The bride is one of Pctersburg's
most popular young women. widely
known and highly esteemed by all
who claim her acquaintance The
groom Is prominent young architect
of Winston Salem. Immediately fol-
lowing the ceremony. Mr.. and Mrs.
HUMPHREYS left for an extended bridal
tour after which they will be at home
to and enjoy the best wishes of their
scores of friends. at Winston Salem,
\. c.
To banquet Stockholders.
The Greater Petersburg Investment
Corporation, builders and owners of
the magnificent new Hotel Petersburg, |
recently completed in West Tabb |
Street, will tender banquet to the ,
stockholders in the spIendidly propor- |
toned dining room OF the new hostel |
ry. Saturday night. The object of the |
banquet is 10 have each stockholder |
10 make personal inspection of the
building and meet Mr.. j. L. Alexander
the lessee. Since the opening of the |
hotel numbers of persons who had /
never stopped here before have reg 1
istered and the services giren has un- 4
doubtedly left rs favorable impression /
as the splendid building.
Have Narrow Escape.
Messrs. f. " Edwards, of this CITY. 4
Dan Glidewell. OF Brunswick County. II
and Mr.. Carter, OF Richmond, had n II
narrow escape from serious injury |
while motoring along the Jerusalem 4
Plank Road, in Prince George County. II
Yesterday afternoon. The party were II