Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-17
rmE AmusrnEsr SEASON.
Notes ON Entertainments at the The
tre, Academy. &c.

The managers OF all tho places of
amusement in the city are putting forth
their best efforts TO please the public and
are being rewarded with good houses de-
spite the great attractions at the Exposi-
ton.
The musical comedy Of Fashions was again
repeated last night before an excellent audi
ence. From ils novelty aud pleasing song
ana tho goodness on the several artists engaged
In II The piece Is genuine success. il - satire
on those mem bers OF modern society who asplro
10 positions entirely beyond their neans.and
p0rtrays the various shifts 70 which people IA
those 9grcufnstances we're reduced.
Those Of the cast Dho deserve special mention
were Charles Jerome. who cleyeriy persoustes
sharpe Manhattan, tie bucket-ahop broker, the
raIidity Of his UtIcraDces being characteristic
ana much after the style Of Charles Matthews IN
his Game % speculation The Misses lrwin-May
ard flors-are botn ACCOMPLISHED. ana together
with Miss Hilda Thomas, Miss Ella Jerome, Miss
Lille La Verde and Miss Katie Conway and the
gentlemen composing this company give very
charming and amusing entertainment
The songs were all sncored. ana the dances and
jokes received continuous appliance.
FASHIONS" will DO repeated this evening, and
doubtless to crowded audience.
BELLS ROYAL HARIoERrTEs.
Only a fair audience witnessed The very clever
ana attractive programme presented a, Ford .
Opera-iiouse last evening by Bells Royal Marion
elites and Minstrel tom5inatiOn. The magir
feHts Of Mr.. Ellis and The Seats y Mr. ana
Mrs Hllyer we're interesting performance. and
the "Bumpty Dumpty" aud Ministries BY the
Royal haTiOnettes afforded lively amusement
AMI won the warmest applause q the house.
Captain FBke's specialics wer0 we'll received,
and tie iuRglery Of Professor Malit0n. with IS
comic accomplishments. was as0,her interesting
feature that gave great satisfaction.
Between the acts large numb OF gifts Wcre
given 10 the holders OF lucky numbers Among
them an entire tea set large lamp. and other
There will DO q special matinee for ladies and
children to-day stZ O'Clock aud the usual night
entertainment
TIE ACADEMY.
To-day Al tho matinee at the Mozart Academy
OF Music Kate ClaXtOn and Charles 4. stevenson
and their strong company will play "The World
Against Her" At night they viii appear ia
the Two Orphans"
WALKER LIOHT GUARD FAIR.
There WAS the usual largo and brilliant
gathering at the Walker Light Guard Festival
last night and all present seemed TO fully enjoy
the many attractions presented 70 them. iOUth,
beauty, wealth, and elegance were there repre-
sentod by farsst ladies' from every section Of
our STATE. Dctachments from the Richmond
Light Infantry Blues and Richmond HoWitzers
we're also there and aided much 20 the pleasures
~ the evening Iariellsis First Regiment Band
furnished music, and after II o'clock the hall
w0s allied with dancers.
Much Interest was unaffected IN the various
articles 70 be- voted away, especially In the hand
some gold badge which is voted each night 10 the
most popular young lady, who wears with Il the
tito Of daughter OF the Regiment" Last
night II WAS awarded " Miss Ene Moore, Of
Manchester.
When the festival closed tho votes for the gold
medal 10 DO presented 10 the most popular pri-
vato Of infantry stpod-E. Is. W5ito. OF the Rich
mond Light Infantry Blues, H., AMI Louis Reese,
Of the Richmond Grays. D.