The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-10-26

Guards In the city OF Richmond in 1910
during the Harrison and Tyler campaign
| This banner Is made of white satin, the
union being composed Of a Southern
cross In red and white bearing thirteen
stars. AT the end are three stripes OF
red and white, the entire flag being very
similar to the last Confederate dag
adopted by the Confederate Congress.
On one side are embroidered the words,
Williamsburg, Adsum:" on the other Is
Raleigh, 1st August, i714. Cave All
the relies are full of historical interest,
and will attract much attention.
MISsTaELs.
The minstrels at the Exposition music
hall were well attended on their perform
ancc last night despite the rsin. Al the
hour for the performance 10 commence
about $500 persons had gathered In the
hail. aud, indeed, as there were no other
attractions at that hour, the other parts
Of the spacious building and the grounds
were almost wholly deserted.
THE ATTENDANCE LAST NIGHT
was the largest since the arrival Of the
minstrels, aud the audience showed their
appreciation of the performances by con-
tinued applause.
"LAsT DAYS OF PoMPErr."
On Thursday evening, November lst,
the first production of Pains magnificent
spectacle, The Last DAYS of Pompeii,' y
will be given at the Exposition grounds.
This Is one OF the most gorgeous open
air entertainments ever given in Amer
lea Colossal scenery covering over
10000 square feet Is used TO represent the
principal portion of the beautiful city Of
Pompeii, with the surrounding country
and the treacherous old mountain We
suyius 10 the backgrounds. Very inge-
nious mechanical devices are used to
cause the collapse OF the immense palaces
and buildings during the coDfiagration,
showing the charred remains after the
fire. over three hundred people are
used in the representation and inciden
tally; some marvellous athletic and aero
batic performances are introduced. The
destruction of the city is followed by a
mammoth display of Pains celebrated
fireworks. The Pompeii dates are No
vember lst, 2d, 9th, 7tb, 5th, 9th, l2tb,
18th and Atb. In case OF rain the pro
ductiou is always given the succeeding
evening.
NOTES.
The sheep and swine exhibit attracted
general attention yesterday.
The Gslatea as usual was visited by
many, who wonder by what process the
stone statue Is turned to living woman.
The press were again treated to a
luncheon prepared by Mr. John Bowers
and cooked on the Gauze Door Oil
Stoves.
The Richmond Stove Company show a
very fine collection of stoves, ranges and
selffeeders.
Messrs. p. Fl. Mayo & Brother had a
number Of their hands In their booth yes.
terdsy, who amused crowds OF people
with their familiar Southern songs
Messrs Allen & Ginters display was
in full blast yesterday, snd this exhibit
alone is wortL visit to the Exposition
to see.
Saturday will be boys day at the Expo
sltion and many arrangements have been
made for the juveniles that will interest
the old folk of the Exposition and reflect
much credit upon the performers.
The Tobacco Trade gave an elegant
banquet In rear Of the Music Hall yester-
day. 1t was prepared by Mr G. W.
Clarke, the accomplished caterer, and
was fully appreciated by the Trade and
their guests.