Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-05-03
ADJUSTMENTS FOR Us.
TWO ENTERTAINMENT PROPOSED BY
THE PETERSBURG FESTIVAL CHORUS
Opera at the Mozart Acknowledgements
at the Theatre, and Other Musical
and Dramatic Notes.

and Dramatic Notes.
The festival chorus OF Petersburg. with
the soloists aud the children's chorus and
orchestra. having received an invitation from
the Musical COMMITTEES OF the Mozart Asso-
citation to give two performances lmatinee
and night on Saturday the 2jth instantly At
the Academy OF Music, under the manage
ment OF Messrs Berger & Leath, these gem
tlemen announce that they have effected ar
rangemeuts with the managers OF the festival
to give the two performances provided they
can secure The managers OF the festival Iom
any loss.
Mr. Noltenius, In n letter dated the 10Th
ultimo. says:
"For the matinee, Miss Gertrude Ed
lands (Boston's greatest cOntraltol, Mr.. ID.
NJ. Babcock, bsssO, the full festival orchestra.
and the festival chorus OF 800 TO 400 chill
dren.
'For the grand concert at night, Miss
Elizabeth. Hsmlin soprano, from Boston;
Mr.. Clarence l.. Hay. baritone, the full
festival orchestra, and the Petersburg chorus
OF about 40 ladies' and genIleman-both
performances conducted by Carl Ierrahn.
"The programme TO 0e made up from the
SlXin d muSiC estiVhl bOOhs
But the costs OF these principals, the
transportation Of so many people, and other
incidental expenses make II necessary that
aguarantee OF indemnity be given to the Pc
tersburg management against loss, and that
a definite answer to this effect be given to
the Petersburg management by May the
Stb."
To this end subscription lists will be
Onened to-day A. the stores 0f Manly B. Ra.
mos & Co. and Walter D. Moses q Co., and
at the boX.Oiiice OF the Mozart Academy OF
Music, aud a. The time is limited it is hoped
that the subscription lsts NAV be- speedily
filled no, so that Messrs. Berger Leath may
lose no time IN making assurance doubly
sure Cor this great musical treat.
THE OPERA.
The first OF the series OF hght operas was
given last night at the Mozart by the Jules
Grau ODcra Company, with the Mascot as
the piece. II was fine audience, and they
seemed to enjoy the performance. hr.
Fred. II. Frears in bis character OF Lorenzo
was the thorough comedmn. He was en-
c0rcd in each Of bis principal songs, and
Mr.. Gilbert Clayton as ROno ably supported
him. Herman Waldo made handsome
Pippo, and won applause. Mise Hatcher
and Douglass were handsome ladies, and
sang and played with good effect. The
chorouses did well.
IL may he said that the Masc0tt as present
ed last night gives good promise OF faith
fu production Of the operas 10 follow.
Tonight the Queens Lace Handkerchiet
will be presented, which bss proved one OF
Grau's Company's great successes.
RICHMOND THEATRE.
Roland Reed will appear at the Theatre TO-
tit Il Eafu Ila pauffFf . o..
centric comedy OF the Woman Hlter. Mr.
Reeds caief claim 10 distinction is IN tho
fact that he il himself; he does not borrow;
be is a creator, as has been demonstrated by
his success as the Original Ko-Ko In the
Mikado, Dick cmythe in Cheek, Jack Luster
in Humhug, snd last, but not least, his fiuan-
cial and artistic success Of Samuel Bundy in
the Woman. Halter. This comedy has a
clear and decided motive, bright aud breezy
plot and is irresistlbly funny in its compica-
tions.
Saturday night Mr.. Reed will appear as
Dick Smythe in Cheek.
THE FgUHLINGsFEsT.
The audience assembled TO make the &c.
ouaintance OF the "Smith" family last
evening was enthusiastic over their many
accomplishments, and the universal opinion
was that cultivated and charming as the
family is known to be In private lie, 1t sur
passes ItSelf in public. The hearty laughter
over its varied good qualities was monu-
meut TO IT'S talent. The children enjoyed
the freedom OF the ball during the afternoon.
and this afternoon al 4:30 o'clock the dolls
exhibit will he repeated. Dolls OF every sort
and description are contributed and the in
genious dressing Of some OF them is won
derful.
Tonight aye Old Folke's Concert" will
be given. 1t was necessarily postponed
until tonight in order to secure the ser
voices Of well-known "sweet singer" The
old songs so beautifully rendered appeal 70
all.
The candv-booth is in the centre Of the
ball and has been greatly admired. II is
well supplied with the choicest coniections
fresh every day. Nearly all OF the candy has
been donated. A large portion has been sent
bv northern firms through MIR. j. \. kralz.
They have also sent fruits, cakes. and money.
The booth is managed by Mrs. Edward
Crump and Is the annex TO the Episcopal
table.
Sales OF fancy are quite brisk and
those in need Of pretty things should not
wait for an auction, rs the articles are mark
cd very low and are being rapidly dis
posed Of.
The Pagoda table, which IS presided over
by our Hebrew ladies, is one Of the many at
fractions. IL is handsomely decorated In
Oriental colors. The work was done with
much taste by Mr.. L. A. Ford, OF New
York. Mrs. jacob EdeI is chairman oi the
table. She is ably assisted by Mrs. Samuel
Cohen. Mrs. DR.. Levy. Mrs. William Rein
heimer, Mrs. Charles Strause, Mrs. +. Z.
Brauer, Mrs. DR.. Harris, Mrs. l.. l.. Strause,
and Mrs. Kahneweiller. The annex TO this
table Is in charge OF MIS-. Samuel Cohen,
where lovers OF tobacco can supply them
selves with the best.