Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-03-07

and greatly adorn the campus
Mr.. Siegel has erected massive sup
ports to Sanger Hall to allay all posi-
bic fears of the hall being unsafe for
dancing. lie will soon thoroughly re-
pair it, putting in new floor and other
improvements.
General John R. Cooke has been
elected member of the Board Of Wis.,
itors of Lee Camp Soldiers Home in
place of General Fitzhugh Lee. Under
the provisions Of the bill appropriating
slO. 900 annually to the Home the Gov
ernor becomes q member of the Board
er-oficio.
No local-option election can be held
without thirty days notice, given by
posting, and no election for this pur-
pose can be held within thirty days OF
anv other election. The ballots must
read. L" For licensing ,fhe sale If IN
toricating liquors" aud Agaiast Ii
censing the sale Of Intoxicating IL
quOrS."
At the annual mdSken bale Of the
Gesanverein-Virginia which took place
last Wednesday night at Sanger Halle,
and heretofore referred to, among the
most noticeable in mask were the fol-
lowing Miss AlyiDa W. Frick as the
Richmond Paper Girl, Mrs. Charles
Metzger as the Goddess Of Liberty,
and Mr.. Louis A. 10th as Uncle sam.
Mr.. II. C. Chamblin, while on his re-
cent visit to Kentucky, purchased a
very handsome chestnut filly by Red
Wilkes, sire Of Phil. Thompson. record
2:lG}. lst, dam by Shelby Chief; 81,
dam by Marion, son of Lexington. Her
pedigree is strictly gilt-edge, to which
she adds both speed and beauty
making her an unusually valuable and
attractive FLY.
Miss Nellie Gregory, Of Alexandra,
is visiting her friend Miss Alma Hunger
ford, Gl7 north Ninth street. There
was delightful "progrcSsiye-euchre -
party at the residence last Wednesday
night which was greatly enjoyed. The
lady's prize was won by Miss Mary
O'Brien the gentleman's by Mr.. ".
II. Shcryin, and the booby's prize by
Mr.. j. Ben. Howard.
Bishop keane has issued the usual
regulations for Lent in the Catholic do
cese of Richmond 4" The faithful are
reminded that besides the obligation Of
fasting imposed by the Church this
holy season Of Lent should be in an
especial manner a time Of earnest
prayer, of sorrow for sin, Of seclu,ion
from the world. its amusements. and of
generous almsgiying."
The Rev. If. II. Tucker, d. D., Of
Atlanta, Ga, will preach the COM
menccment sermon - at Richmond COL
lege on the Goth Of June next. This
feature of commencement week was
ordered By the trustees IN December
last, and will hereafter constitute an
important part Of the closing exercises
Of the college. DR.. Tucker is one of
the most distinguished and eloquent
men in the South,
The pfogreSsiye.euchre given by Mr..
and Mrs. Patrick on Tuesday evening
was very enjoyable. Among those
present were the Mise, Lyons and Ma
son, Of Charlottesville Williams, De-
Witt, Ford, and Smith, Of New York;
Garner, Of Brooklyn; Mrs. Caskie
Cabell, Mrs. Percy Grant. Messrs. G.
j. Anderson, John Anderson, Stern, W.
II. Grant, Antrim, Phil. IIaxall, Car
rington, Ed. Mayo, Ran. Mayo, Percy
Grant, and Peasants
social Gatherings.
To have the last Of a successful sea
son of entertainments more than usually
attractive the Friday German deter
mined to make it a fancy-drcSs german,
and in this way give a wider sphe,o,o
the lovers Of elaborate costume. This
privilege was eagerly accepted, AMI the
display at Sanger Hall Friday night
was one of the most beautiful ever
seen in this city. The society circles
Of Richmond were well represented, be-
sides the presence of many Of the "a
yorite visitors to the city. The ladies'
costumes were very handsome and so
adapted as to present in the most be-
coming manner the beauty Of the ladies
in the characters assumed. Some Of
those worn by the gentlemen were GU
nous and amusing.
At about O'Clock a tempting sup
per was spread in Mr.. Siegel's best
style. which was heartily enjoyed. It
was with much regret that the mellow
sounds OF " Home, Sweet Home" were
heard, which told the closing for the
season of one Of the most popular of
society amuSements. Below are some
Of the characters represented
Miss Mason, Of Charlottesville
guest Of Governor Lee-aS Fisher Girl
was strlkingly handsome and charming.
Miss Fannie Gordon. Winter Queen
blue satin dress, swansdown, crystal
trimmings.
Miss Sophie Bruce, as Queen Of
Night black tulle, gold stars, and a
crown surmounted by the crescent
moon
Miss Langhorne, as Di Vernon very
pretty.
Miss Nonnie Burthe made a charm
ing Lady Of the Olden Times.
Miss Mary Pegram, Spanish Lady;
black silk en- tram, yellow roses,
Spanish lace head-dresS.
Miss Forbes, of fredericksburg.
Yum-Yum; white crepe, trimmed
with japanese fans.
Miss Irene Peasants looked lovely as
Maud Muller.
Miss llebe Harrison, of Char,ottes-
vile, Old-Fashioned Girl; handsome
white satin brocade, white hat and
plumes.
Miss Lathrop, as Helen of Troy;
white draperies, bordered in gold walls
Of lroy-yeTy handsome.
Miss Phoebe Florence, NeaEolitan
Personal---very..
Miss Lyons, Progressive Euchre.
Miss Williams, Kate Greenaway-
very stylish.
Misses Fannie and Hattie Ross,