Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-04-30

could wish to choose from In tho way Of estables
and drinkables
THE DANCERS.
Tho dancers in the qusdrille we're az follows;
Vice President Morton and Mrs. r +. JONES'
Lieutenant Governor Jones and Mrs. horton'
Lieutenant Judson especial aid 10 the Pressdenp
and Mrs Astor. Senator Aldrich and VT. van
Rensselaer, Cruger Admiral Jouett ara
Mira w. Herbert Washington, Geners
Vincent ard Mrs. Rlbridge Gerry, General
McCo)k anil Mrs. Alexander S. Webb, Com
rnodore Ramsey aud Mira NeEbold motifs
General Fitzgerald and Mrs. A. Grace hlng,
Captain Joseph II. DoTsn and Mrs. Edw. Cooper
Captain sam son and Mrs. r. J. Depuyster, MIS-.
Depuyster aui Mrs Alex Van Rensealear III
l. Roth united states navy and Mrs. w. Bayetl
Cutting, Colonel J. W. Narnum ana Mrs. kouert
\. Weir. Major william Beekman aud MISS
Livingston, Mr.. G.. Creighton webb and Miss
Schuyler.
Inc crowd on the foor was 50 great At the con-
clusion Of the opening quadnlle mat IL was ~
once seen that It would be useless 10 Try 10 get
on with tho dancing.
The general effect Of costumes and uniforms
during the season OF crush AMI crumpie was
very fine indeed, but II made not the snghles.
difference what individuals wore. for no ono
could ace anything but ones pcighbors bean.
At midnight tho presidential party led tho
way 10 t1o supper rooms, and an onslaught mon
began. This exodus made little room on the
floor. and dancing then began. Az first there was
room for but a few couples, but the numDer
gradually increased, and by the ume the Presl-
dent hal left the supper-table the dancing was
in full swing. and ho slipped away quietly 70 get
part Of a nights rest while the dancers. II they
70 though tho whole order OF dancing, Will Nc
tripping 10 long aftor daylight
Lee and isis Virginia COnfreres at
the Bali.
yx-PRKsrDRNT CIEvRLAND's LOVELY WHY
WHAT JUDGE WITT SAID TO HER AND HKR RE-
PLY.
Especial telegram 10 the Dlspatch.l
NEW York. April Ex-Governor Lee and stan
AMI the Virginia commissioners visited the
grand hall tonight Governor Leo and Governor
FOwle oil North Carolina. and their stais stood
together on the stage Of the Opcra-ll which
was with its magnificent proportion beautifully
adorned by all the pomp and show that could
well 10 concentrated IN one gathering.
Among the thousand ladies present Mrs
Alexander Cameron and Mrs stephen Putney
Of Richmond, were conspicuous FOR handsome
APPEARANCE. EX-Presiicnt Cleveland and ha
lovely wife cIpiod the impr0ylsed box above
aud Just behind on She right " the President,
and il is within the houndsof truth 10 say that
they were not only Tho observed OF al Oh
servers,n but that they more than divided tho
LonOrs with President Harrison and his Cabinet
Governor Leo end his staff paid their respects
10 Mr.. and Mrs Cleveland. and Colonel samuel
b. Wit. who had previously romarSed that sue
was tho most beautiful woman In the world.
sad. when presented 70 Mrs. Cleveland :
"Neger mind. Madame. the next time We are
gong 20 TX 1T all llEut GOWN III flFluHh ~
which this lovely lazy. with smile, replied :
THANK sou. Colonel; 30 am J."
Governor Lee IL the recipient OF marked hon
Ors on al sides. aud he will receive perfect
ovation To- morrow whom he appears on horse
back At the head OF me Virgi-is troops in the
grand pai 10.
scenes IN the city sunday Night
the Naval Parade.
fBy telegraph q tbs Dispatchl
Neru t,rnD Ma Nfrkara acarra1V
know their own city to-day. Tho resident -
crowded % tho wall and Il glad Of H. lie well
comes all strangers kserybOdy gsnlaiiy greets
everybody else. The spirit Of the occasion md
the democratic impulses OF hundrei-year-o
republic were with and upon each and Dervaded
all places The atmosphere was the chhlicst
feature Of tho early day Butin the early morn
Ing and an through the night The city was rest
less aud AWAKE. Every artery u travel vas con-
tribuuug 10 tne thrOngs which this week Will. 10
Il believed, aggregate a million OF strangers IN
the city, TrOOrs 10 the measure OF The drum
TAPS we're tramping through the avenues and
streets all night seeking places assigned thon
while hundreds who pad been assigned places
aud who Lai deposited their luggage were trail
ing through the streets viewing the decorations
by lamplight ROi-teriug groups OF civilians
aud Jolly mitiamen logged the night echoes,
and there was all through tho city from tho dusk
OF yesterday % the dawn OF today feeling that
there Was little use retiring.
TROOPS.
A largo number Of troops hal arrived, and the
armolies and halls whore commands are going
% camp were all rapidly huing 40. The CORR
doris of the Eiifh-Avcuuc hotel. where the Army
Committee has IFS headquarters, wero thronRcd
with officers Of the regular army and Of the Ma
ti0nRl Guard The quartering ofsucl an army
Of visiting militia even has been serious
problem. hut overY dotail OF it has been care
fIily afforded ~ and the visitors will all be
properly housed and fed. Only small part Of
tie troops can bs accommodated ia the ar
mories. aud iu addition % the hotels and halls
tue steamer Grand Republic Will shelter those
companies OF the Fourth New York brigade that
are unable 20 fad quarters IN the Twelfth regi-
meni armory.
wAR-sHIPs.
The Unitel states naval uar-ships and rsTe-
nue. marine contingent Of the naval parade,
which has been gathering ike n0cls Of birds
from all along the coast was got into place yes
terday. The flagship Chicago. and the historical
kearsarge. which both lay IA tho nayy-yard, got
uuder way early In the morning, and then
steamed ont into the stream without accident,
and he Chicago cast anchor In deep water on
BeJloe's Island, almost In limo with the battery.
TIE SAW AND HAMMER.
The clocks in the city sieeples had not finished
the stroke Of ~ midnight wncn tho ring Of the
hammer aud Whceze Of tho carpenters saw
were heard in the squares where tho unc0m-
pleted stands were 10 he finished. and along
The avenues and streets there Was the beginning
Of the adornment Of buildings.
IHE NAVAL. PARADE.
The arrangements for thu naval parade wore
to-day carried out % tho letter. At O'Clock ths
steamer Despatch, having on blard Admiral
Porter. General schOheld. aud representatives
nj the Centennial Committee. left the foot OF east
TWeuty-siNth street and. gay with nutt0ring
fngs. steamed down Fast river ON her trip 10
Fh7abethport. where she Wns % meet President
Harrison AMI his party. Crowds hsd gathered
AT the pier and chcered the Despatch ~ sho
steameI aWay. BY this time the harbor was
literally alive with sailing craft OF every de.
acrpton, and whistles sounded and guns
doomed sslutes as the Despatch picked her way
on her course
haf dozen big men-Of-War were anchored In
the vicinity Of Governor Island and Ellis Island
awaiting the return Of the Presidents boat.
These men-of-War we're the Chicago carrying
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