The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-10-16

Taking in consideration that there
were no new special features toinduce
people TO the Exposition, the attendance
must be considered hsttering Many Of
those on The grounds were strangers who
were on their first visit, and IL is very en-
coursgiDg 10 see what great numbers Of
the visitors have their railroad tickets
stamped as they enter the msin building
Monday, like Saturday, is somewhat of
an "Oif day" and most OF those present
yesterday took advantage of the oppor-
tunity and spent a great deal OF their
time in the main building looking at the
many antique and quaint relics, the won
derful mechanical exhibits and other at
fractions too numerous 20 mention.
THE CONCERTS.
At o'clock Cappa's Band, true to the
appointment, commenced ;heir musical
programme AT that hour about 1909
persons were seated in the ball. and
mnuy others went in after the perform
ance bad commented The music was
all that could be desired and The produc-
lions were repeatedly applauded by the
appreciative audience.
There was quite q large attendance on
The Csppa concert last night Young
persons especially turned out in larger
numbers than usual, and the spacious
hall was filled TO about 0ne-half OF its
seating capacity. The band rendered an
other OF lhe beautifully selected pro
grammes and were continually applauded
by the ilatterng audience.
TO-DAY's CoNCBRTs
The following is the programme for
to-day
TUESDAY. OCTOBER l6-AFTFRNOON
PROGRAMME.
* GSARTI.
]. March-K inc Charles ........... Nurath
3. ONerturc-fia DIatOi0...... .......... Aubcr
3. selection Madelon. ......... Lceog
Me lbv reoul So. ....... .......... ..... Bal le
Mr. Walter Rogers.
Walt blooming N0uth...........W iegand
PAhT II.
q. Selection Be0p,r studenfs....... MillOcker
e. bib. Charm solo Anne Bolcla. .hottesini
senior =. Lacaile
s. Mexican Dance chloe. ........ francis
gIGllop Huriah. ......... ... .... 'eiucci
- TUESDAY EVENING PROGRAMME.
PART !.
I. March-Big Observation-Disclosures. Cappa
Dedicated 60 Company r., -ih Reg ment
p.
introducing the Narsalldisc.
B. Grand Selection Martha $500. ..-.-. flotow
g. COrnct ~olO-'lnc Volunteer ......... Rogers
Mr.. Walter Rogers.
b. Ydyll-Thc Blacksmith in the Woods
NltUdtllr
synogsis. This composition is descriptive
81 the daily routine Of blacksmith IN
the woods. Ii commences with the hab-
thing sound Of brook close by. . he
notes of a cuckoo and other birds an
uOuncc the approach OF day. The CLOCK
strikes 8. The res ular morning dtNo-
ti0ns ended the blacksmith fires bis
forge and enters upJn the noisy laOOis OF
the day.
PANT IL.
6. Selection Pilgrim Chorus-Tannhagser
T. Flute SOlO-1urtle DONe............ Damare
Mr. II. Wit u-tcin.
s Waltz Kiss. from Merry War. d. Sirruss
o. Patrol OF the 6nomen. .-........' hlenOeIg
WILD WEST
The gates of the Wild West show were
thrown open at Z o'clock. and persons
from all over the grounds soon com
menced gathering al the grand stand.
The hour of the exhibition has been
changed from 20 O'Clock, giving am
pie time TO conclude the performances
before dark.
The free seats inside the enclosure and
south of The race track have been re-
moved TO the Baseball Park, and so no
seats were available but those in the
grand stand This, however, did not
Aleci the attendance, and hundreds that
Did not choose TO deposit an additional
quarter couteuied themselves with stand
ing in ,he walk WAYS or inclining on the
fences
one additional entrance has been
placed al The fence Just north OF the
main entrance, but as The gates were
thrown open two hours before the per
Torrance commenced this extra gate was
not necessary.
The managers are always ready TO sat
isfy the demands OF the public, as is
characterized by their prompt attention
10 any defect in The arrangements when
their attention is called TO il by the press.
The exhibition on yesterday was rem
dered by the cowboys and Indians with
their usual skill, and the audience, as
usual, loudly applauded every feature Of
the show
CTsTER's MASSACRE.
Last night about half-pas 6 o'clock it
began raining, and on account OF the
weather many persons VINO lhlehueu Wis.
iting the Exposition for The purpose OF
attending the Wild West show remained
at home or visited other places OF in
door amusement Still the grand
stand was well filed and several
hundred persons stood outside the
Enclosure. About City brave volunteers,
well mounted and in uniforms reported
for duty, but this number was inadequate
and the service OF the cowboys was ne
cessary 10 carry out the programme
After the regular performance the young
volunteers were called into service, and
after a battle Of several minutes differ
ent colored lights were produced on the
field and the scene Of the dead and