Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-25
LAST NIGHTS ADJUSTMENTS.
" Y A bazaar and Jim the Penman.

Y. ". g A. Bazaar and Jim the Penman'
The second rendition of the operetta
Penelope attracted an immense crowd ~
the Young Mems Christian Association
bazaar last night. Early IN the day all OF
the reserved seats had been sold and long
before the performance began standing
room even was ut premium.
The operetta was charmingly presented
bv the same cast which appeared IN II laSt
week.
NIrs. Patterson in the title-role was ir-
resistibly charming. She has remark
ably pure. sweet voice, and her singing
elected much applause. Mrs. gabb ana
her brother. Mr.. Shepherd acted with the
same ease and grace which charac terized
their former effort, ard Messr5. DebneY
and Pleasants divided honOrs for then h1e
singing and admirable Interpretation OF
their parts.
Tonight the last entertainment in the
course will be given. when the Old Folks
Concert of last Vice. will he repeated;
Every one who saw these charming Old
people in their handsome and picturesque
costumes and heard their quaint melodies
will want 10 see them again, and no dOuDt
there will be another great crowd
This afternoon the cake-walk for the
children will be gwen. All children over
ten wears old who desire TO contest Tor the
prize must be present promptly az O'Clock.
Edison's wonderful talking-doil IS a con-
stant source of amazemont anS pleasure 10
the children who attend the bazaar.
TIE 3IAY-FEsTIvAL CHORUS.
The membership of the chorus ia now 2s2.
A rehearsal was held last evening, which
was a verv creditable affair
DR.. McCaw, president Of the Mozart As
sociation. made a cOngratulatory address
20 oh heir QVpal l.
,ent work and predicting q grand success
for the most elaborate Musical Festival
ever neld in Richmond. For the Music
Committee OF the Association he informed
the members of the chorus that they would
lie accorded the same ticket privileges as
the members of the association for Friday
evening.
On saturday evening the chorus will ap-
pear and be admitted 10 their seats on the
stage on their chorus-tickets.
The next rehearsal Will be on Monday
evening at O'clock.
The membership Of the chorus is now
complete and no new members will be ad-
mitted.
THE ACADEMY.
A very good audience was present ut the
Academy of Music last night 10 see jim
the Penman. The play vii be repeated
again tonight, at the matinee tomorrow,
and tomorrow night.
THE BURGLAR.
When 1.-THE Burglar" was presented at
the Academy last September it made a
host of friends not only by the many beau
ties of the play itself, but also by the ex-
cellence Of the company that appeared IN
il. That list of friends Will undoubtedly
be considerably increased on its return
visit here for three nights and a matinee.
commencing next Monday night, when the
same cast of clever artists will again de
light our theatre-goers. The Burglar "
IS a happy combination of tears and laugh
ter and is as quiet and refined as any play
now on the stage. 1t * special favorite
with ladies and children. who will no
doubt accept the opportunity Of seeing it
at the Wednesday matinee. On Wednes-
day night the Sons Of Confederate Nete-
rams" will take a benefit. Seats for all
performances 90 on sale tomorrow morn
inc.