Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-02-28


by Madam Louis and dedicated to the
Governor was danced by Miss Stuart
Bradley, and elected much applause,
as did that danced by petite Essie
Kirsh, who responded to an encore and
acknowledged her floral tributes in so
charmiDely baby-like manner that 1t
amused the audience. Special mention
must be made Of the Irish tilt danced
by Louie Millhiser and Leroy Cohen
in costume and the Gypsy solo by Miss
Rachel Nyer. The Mandolin, by
Misses Saunders and Wilson, was very
attractive, as was also the tambourine
by little Fannie Mitteldorfer and Charley
Shelly.
The performance on each occasion
was concluded by Old Black Joe, Mr..
C.L. wormely assuming the character,
supported by Misses Stacy and Pizzini.
The speech made by Mr.. Wormley on
the origin of the poor white trash caused
much merrimept. Mr.. Wormley re-
sponded to an encore by singing " Keep
in de Middle of de Road"
The financial result Of the perform
ance was quite satisfactory to the lady
managers, who feel amply repaid for
their trouble by the pleasure given the
little folks.
AT JUDGE wADDILL's.
Last Wednesday evening Judge Ed
mund Waddill, Jr.. member OF the
House from Henrico, entertained several
ofhis brother members at his residence,
about two miles from the city. Among
those present were Messrs. Borum,
Martin, McCliDtic, Nance, Mayo, Prank
lin. Mathews, and Turner. All agree
that the evening was most enjOyabiy
spent.
CHURCH SOCIABLE.
The vestibule, infant classroom, pas
tors study, and lecture-rOom Of the
Seventies Street Christian church have
all been recently renovated and greatly
improved. This much-needed work will
be continued in the audience-room and
other portions Of the building as fast as
possible.
A church socable will be held i'll the
lecture-room next Friday night. An
opportunity will thus be afforded the
members Of the congregation for better
acquaintance with one another, and also
with the pastor and his wife, who have
lately come to the city.
Mr.. Lobingier, the pastor Of the
church, has numerous engagements to
lecture in Richmond aud other cities.
He goes to Norfolk for that purpose in
in a few days.
BAPTIST SOCIAL UNION.
The following are the officers Of the
Baptist Social Mon for Richmond and
vicinity j. b. Winston, president
John II. Gresham and DR.. I. z. Mat
thews, yice-presidents; c. +. Buck,
secretary j. F. Cottrell, treasurer
y. F. johnson, Ashton Starke, A. L.
Phillips, Dir. j. J. Crane. r. X. Gwath-
mey. and William Ellyson. directors.
The officers and directors constitute
the Executive Committee OF the Union.
SOCIAL GERMAN.
The Social German Club had their
regular german Tuesday night, Feb
ruary 23d, at Sanger Hall. The enter
tainment was up to the high standard
of those given by this club, and all who
attended gave utterance to theiI enjoy
ment.
ORIoLE READING CLUB.
The regular meeting of the " Oriole
Reading Club " was held at the resi-
dence Of Mrs. Anne Camp, No. l0ll
east Clay street. The defamation by
Mr.. George Scott and readings by Mr..
S. ?. Ficklen and John S. Easley were
well rendered. After the literary eX-
ercises an elegant supper was served
and heartily enjoyed by all.
SURPRISE PARTY.
A surprise party and german was
rendered Miss Helen and Mr.. Jake CO.
hen on Thursday evening, the 18th, at
the residence of their aunt, Mrs. 5.
BinswaDger-giyen by their young lady
and gentlemen friends. The german,
under the management Of MessrS. Maui
rice Asher and Harry Binswsnger,
did credit TO them and was highly
enjoyable. Miss Cohen, recovering from
her surprise, was, as usual, sweet and
charming. Before going down to sup
per Miss Rosa Hexter, in response to
pleadings, recited ASLEEP at the
Switch, which she rendered very cred
itably. The young people then went
down to well.set table. Mr.. Cohen
was called upon to deliver a speech, and
complied with the request, which,
though brief, conveyed thanks for at
tention shown himself and sister. Re-
gret was expressed that the young lady
and gentleman could not remain here
until next month to attend fancy
dress masked german, to be given on
the 22d by the V. s. and l.. A., under
the auspices of Messrs. NJ. II. Asher,
II. S. Binswanger, and A. II. Meyer.
sOIREE.
Mrs. DR.. Robinson'S Soiree on Fri
day night was a most enjoyable affair.
The ladies present were mostly her
scholars, and without exception &C
quilted themselves handsomely. Among
them were Misses Mcdowell, Mayo,
Rogers, Hull, Potts, Leftwich, Walker,
Densley, White, Hubbsll, Dunn, Mrs.
DR.. Robinson, Mrs. Russell Robinson.
Mr.. Willie Grant sang a solo IN his
usual splendid style.
The gem Of the evening was the
chorus song by her entire class.
LAST BEFORE LENT.
A great deal of interest is being taken
in the next Friday german which will
be the last before Lent. 1t will be
fancy german. No one will be admit
ted except in fancy costume.
ARLINGTON GERMAN.
The Arlington German, Of Church
Hill, gave one OF its most delightful
entertainments at Corcoran Hall Thurs
day night. There was large attend
ance Of members and many visitors,
among whom were some Of the prettiest
dancers Of that hill. At u O'Clock a
sumptuous supper was spread in COM