The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1882-10-24
Opening Of vanity Fair.

Opening Of Vanity Fair.
INTERESTING EXHIBIT AND FINE DISPLAY.
Last night the grand opening OF Vanity
Fair at the Rcgimental ArmOry. for the
benefit Of Company u, First Virginia regi-
mcnt, took place. The night was ausp-
ciou>. just enough Of the slvery sheen Of
moonlight falling TO make out OF doors en-
ticing, and the atmosphere being crisp
enough TO make exercise agreeable.
brass band sounded Il musical invita-
ton 10 visitors from the balcony Of tie
ArmOry, and this signal was soon answer
en by the appearance ~ a large a crowd
a. was expected ON the first night.
The programme for the night was carried
ont very faithfully, and was interesting.
The Grand Vanity Fair March. led by the
King OF the Carnival and escorted by
knight, and pages, the Queen Of Mirth, the
Meekins Family, the Judge and the Major,
the Abbot Of Unrcason, and Father Bon-
face: the Clown, the Goddess Of Fortune,
the Queen OF Hearts, Little Rosebud Anne
rican BUTTERFLY, cleopatra, HuntrcSs, Cava-
licrS, Indians, GypsieS, Monks, Peasants,
and beyy OF fancy-dreSScd ladies, was very
fine indeed. One Of the unique features Of
this march WAS gaudy chariot to which
was htched two fine goats driven by lit
tie son Of lir. ". {. TayOr. In Che chariot
was seated lady, and another little son Of
Mr. Taylor was mounted behind as foot
man. The team is owned by Mr.. Taylor.
The display Of articles il excellent. ON
the right Of the door aS you enter Mr. |. y.
Jones has cigar stand and soda fountain,
cXccllcnlly arranged. ON the opposite
side Mr.. Laird, the florist, has display Of
flowers that are as pretty as possible. The
Virginia Cafe is attractive. and is filled
with sayOry ediblcs. Company Ds
tablcand saloon. in charge OF Mrs. Harold,
is filled with sweet things. The CosmO-
pOlitan Booth i just what it should be, and
il presided over by ladies representing
many nationalticS. The caligraph, next to
the Cosmopolitan department, in charge Of
DR.. ". H. Taylor, will greatly amuse and
instruct YOU. and is worth visit.
Mc>sr>. Kates ~ Paynter, the electri-
clans. have Il fine exhibit, aud near them
the Goodies, OF Fortune, represented
by the Misses Nunnally, courts the favor Of
visitors.
Each evening Me,sr~. Ramos 4 Moses
will give musical rccitals. They have a
fine display of pianos and organs.
Mr.. II. l.. Pclouze has on exhibition an
oil-painting Of General Robert +. Lee, said
to cost over 500. 1t is 4 splendid likeness
Of the old hero.
The Retreat for the Sick. the Gypsy
Camp. the Indian WIgwam. and many other
thing, viii be found on hantto amuSc and
instruct.
The fair is bound to be a success, and
Captain Brown and his company deserve
credit for their efforts in getting ii up.
OPERA To-NIGrT. Mr.. Charlie +. Ford's
excellent Comic opera Company will ap-
pear at the Theatre tonight, and present
for the first time in th, city Johann
Strans>s latest sensation, entitled "Mcrry
War The opera j. filled with bright,
sparkling music, and is capable Of being
rendered i'm a manner entirely chaste. Eve
rything depends upon the cOmpany's IN
terprctation. 1t is to be hoped 1t will be
thoroughly unobicctionabc tonight.
There has been Il great rush for seats,
and the Theatre will be filled tonight. II
the company could only be induced to play
Patience on Thursday night instead Of
Oli,ette there is scarcely doubt but they
would meet with far better success at their
last performance. Our people have seen
Catherine Lewis several times lately II On
yctte, and they are satisfied with her inter-
pretaton Of that opera. They are ripe for
Patience, and would be sOulfully intent.
"Merry War" at matinee tomorrow ana
Ma>cotte Tomorrow night. Mr.. Ford
brings large company, and it will be gra-
tifving 10 see his enterprise greeted with
the brilliant audiences that are likely to
attend.
Patience .Maiinee.-Latc last evening Mr..
Ford telegraphed from Washington " An
nounce Patience for matinee wednesday;
is presentation here tonight to great
house" 80 the aesthetic opera Will be pre-
sented here at the matinee tomorrow.