The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-12-21
WORLD OF AMUSEMENT.
Success OF Gilmore's Concerts-Coming
Attractions.

Success OF tilmotts toh'ti'-'
Attractions.
Gilmore's Grand Jubilee Organization
the finest Of IFS kind in this c0untry-gaye
two enjoyable concerts yesterday at the
Academy of Music. Large and fashionable
audiences were present on both occasions,
and the well-selected programmes received
due attention and applause. Gilmore is
a very popular leader here, as he is else
where. He attracts the public with light
music. but he never neglects 10 sand
witch in his musical menus one or more
numbers Of the highest class OF compost
ton. thus instructing as well as entertaln-
inc his audiences. His repertoire embraces
over 1000 pieces. I'm addition to his famous
band of fifty artists, Mr.. Gilmore introduces
the following celebrated vOcalists: Sien0rina
De We're, soprano: Nine. Stone-Barton. so
prano; Miss Jenny Dickerson, contralto;
signor Campanni, tenor; slsnor =. Du-
zensi tenor: SignOr Bologna. baritone;
Nyron W. Whitney, bassO. Charles w.
Pratt was the pianist.
Each concert concluded with popular
number, in which the roar of the cannon
punctuated the harmony with booming
effect.
Governor Lee and his wife were present
at the evening performance.
WILSON BARRETT.
The announcement already made Of the
appearance in Richmond of the distinguish
ed English actor, Wilson Barrett. has natu-
rally excited interest, and everything points
10 one of the most artistic. as well as imam
ciallv successful, dramatic engagements Of
the year. No better selection of plays than
those announced could have been made. as
they present the star and his excellent sup
porting company 10 the best possible adyan-
tage. Each play will be sumptuously
mounted with appropriate and original
scenery, properties, etc; brought mere by
Mr.. Wilson direct from London. The en-
gagement will commence on Christmas ai-
tern0on at the Academy Of Music. and con-
tinue through the week. Tickets will be
placed on sale next Monday morning.
RICHMOND THEATRE.
The sale of seats for Karl GARDENERS en-
gagement opens this morning at . A. NJ.
Karl will appear four times next week, be-
ginning Monday.
BOSTON IDEALS.
The Boston Ideals will appear at the
Academy in grand opera in English during
New Years week.
CoIored Alliance Resolutions.
The Colored Alliance Association Of Viz
ginia has adopted a series Of resolutions AT
a meeting over which Il. McNoughton pre-
sided. They are signed by him and by
Thomas X. Hewlett, Wellington Booker
and y. Y. Bacchus. The resolutions are
as follows:
"Whereas, the better thinking element OF
the cOlOred peOpleOf the city Of Richmond
and the state OF Virginia have organized an
alliance association for the purpose OF cuti-
waiting q closer political relationship between
the white and cOlOred voters OF this state;
and whereas iniudiciOus and unwlse steps
have been adopted by some of our people,
much 10 the detrimcnt ofthe masses. in speak
ing and urging colonization. &c, &c; and
whereas we know that the interest OF the
cOlOred and white man In this state are
identical; therefore be IL
Resolved by the Colored Alliance Associn-
ton OF the State of Virginia, That we look
with disdain upon the political cabal assem-
bled for the purpose of widening the breach
OF discOrd between the white and cOlored
people Of this stole. and that we discounte-
nance IL bee use OF its damaging effects upon
the cOlored people OF this commonwealth.
and because II is only intended TO benefit bur
the simple few who lead In tbs wholesale
destruction Of the colored mans Interest III
future; that this association call upon the
fair. reasonable and free thinking colored
men of this state TO assist In suppressing
the effort MADE by Specializing politicians To
benefit themselves at the expense OF the ell
tire colored population of the state