Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-11-01
better. than when the races of last week were
d.
CONCERTS.

nv COloTcQ peDplc a. "A Iatt arc inu,iNieh7'
Their natural and unconventional harmonies
and airs are known to all people who live IN
the same land with them. and oil who attend
the Exposition and bear the negroes In Pat
terson's and Whitiock's spaces sing recognize
and uneducated.
The concerts at and 8 O'Clock yesterday,
however, gave samples OF this innate talent
IN tutoIed form. ~ss - -
The selections embraced vocal solos and
choruses aud instrumental pieces, all OF
which were rendered creditaby. The ball
was too large, however, for them 10 be heard
adyantageously, except near the stage.
CoNTERSo's BAxD.
Conterno's Band gave one concert at noon
yesterday. This organization grows in favor
and there Is q perceptibIe growth in the at
tendance from day TO day.
FLORIDA CAR.
New goods are daily received at the
Florida car in the Xposition-Grounds near
the swItch-back.
1t Is very interesting place 10 visit.
HUMAN HEAD.
A new relic which Is closely associated
with the DAYS Of barbarism has been added
70 the department OF relics aud antiquities.
The thing is a preserved human head OF an
Indian, the bones OF which have been ex-
lracted. IL Is rare chronological object and
came from South America Very few are
ever brought to this country, and IN fact
from the country where they are prepared,
because, II is alleged, they are worn as
charms by Indian chiefs, who viii give their
lives rather than part with them.
The hesd Il greatly reduced In size. This
Is done by cutting the skin around The neck
as low down 1s possible and then slipping II
over the head. all the flesh being removed.
The scalp Is then soaked IN an infusion OF
herbs and small, heated pebbles are
put in and shaken up 70 rs to touch
every part. When the pebbles have cooled
the scalp Is dipped again into the
infusion and allowed 10 remain until soft,
the operation being repeated until the bead
il sufficiently contracted. The result Is a
well-iormed and symmetrical head about
four inches In diameter, all the parts con-
tracie1 in equal proportion, and with long,
flowing black hair.
This trophy was contributed by General
Joseph X. Anderson.
Messrs. Il. II. Bosher's Sons were
awarded first premium on their entire ex-
hibit, including Victoria carriage. doctor
phaeton, sde-bar top buggy. and White
chapel side.bar buggy. All of the above
were OF their own manufacture.
CADETS COMING.
The cadets from the Virginia Military In.
stitute will be camped on the Exposition
Grounds for ten days or two weeks from
next wednesday morning. They leave Lex
ington on the evening Of Tuesday the 9th
tia the Richmond and Allegheny railroad
and viii reach The city eaTly next morning
and march out TO the grounds, where their
tents will De pitched. II Is 10 he hoped that
the First regiment will send ~ least one or
two companies 10 meet The cadets on their
arrival. and hot breakfast for the boys
would be q very enjoyable treat after rest
broken night one OF the cadets, writing to
his father here, says they are ah in ecstacies
over the trip and are making extensive
preparations for their holiday.
CAN ACCOMMODATE THOUSANDS.
Mr.. S. II. Bowman. who has charge OF
the Exposition Bureau Of Information,
saws he can readily place at least six thou
and guests into comfortable and desirable
quarters.
TO-NlGHT-PONPEH
The celebrated spectacle "Thc Last Days
of Pompeil will be given for the first time
in Richmond, tonight. The three hundred
or more people will appear in holiday cos
TUNES OF ancient times, and all the great
athletic and acrObstic acts promised will be
gwen, and Vesuyius will bech forth awful
flames Of fire and lava and totally destroy
the city.
Then comes a monster display OF pyTo-
technics, including comic devices, handsome
set pieces. acral wonders, aquatic novelties,
fire portraits OF local celebrities, and many
other astonishing and beautiful varieties OF
fireworks.
The entertainment Je.ins at 8 O'Clock.
The price Of ADMISSION is the same as that
chsrgcd for The DulTalo BIN shown cents
to the grounds and % cents to the Grand
Stand.