Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-28
THE BALL AT THE THEATRE.
Great Social Event In which the Sol
dlers VIII BE Prominent.

Ureat Social Event In Which the Sol
diers VIII BE Prominent.
Among oil the ceremonies attending the un-
Yelling OF tho monument to Lee the grand mill
tery ball which will be given at the Richmond
Theatre tonight by the Indies OF Richmond, the
resident Maryland Association, and the Mich
mond military TO the guests OF the city and Wilt
ing military will probably be secosd In import
ance and Interest only 70 the unysiling ltseif.
PLACE OF BEAUTY.
Already BY the iudicious use OF shields and
bunting the Theatre has been converted into
place OF besnty The decorations are exceed
mRly refined aud artistic and reject great credit
on hr. hoen, the designer. From the centre OF
the pro=cenium arch long strips OF bunting de-
pond gracefully and are caught at different
points Of the house. making a very striking
effect The front OF the drsss-circlo Is drsped
with handsome plush curtain OF DARK garnet,
upon which black shields hang. Each OF these
shields has In the centre raised ermoric de-
-ign in bronze and silver. The second gnllery
Is drhped with the coors Of Msryland-biack
aud orange-snd at various points round shelds
With the costs-of-arms OF eleven OF the southern
states are h1ng. Zach shield is supported by
two white flags, upon which the state device Is
painted. The arms Of virginia and Maryland
hang at the rear Of the Theatre, one on either
side.
The upper gallery Is draped In red and vhite
and ornanenied with shields which carry tho
arms OF the United states. All six OF the boxes
are appropriately dressed with bunting.
As Is usuRl on such occasions staging has
been built over the parquet and stage.
THE MUSICIANS.
On the Seventh-sreet side OF the Theatre Just
bacK OF tho proscenium-bOx n gallery has been
built In which the musicians will be stationed.
This gallery Is draped In tho Same manner as
the dress circ'e. Among tho decorations. the
Confederate dag occupies prominent place
Several are placed at various points GLout the
Theatre. IN At N d
curtain. stand OF colors Ia fastened Just above
each OF the prOscenium-boxes; the United states
and Maryland flags on the east, the Confederate
and Virginia flags on the west side.
To-NI0HT's PROGRAMME.
Promptly at hali-past O'Clock the doors OF
the Theatre VIII be thrown opon and the recep-
tion Will begin half hour later. The Reception
Committee will stand In a semi-circle j1st back
Of tho boxes and receive tho guests as they ar
rive and arc presented by the gentlemen who
compose the Floor Committee. This committees
will be assisted by Governor and Mrs. Mckin-
ney and Misses Mary aud Mildred Lee, AMI II IL
! possible that Mrs. General T. j. Stonswall y
jackson will be present.
At the conclusion OF the reception dancing
will commence. Colonel Jo. Lane SterD. the
chairman Of the Floor COMMITTEES. will open the
ball and will have entire charge OF the hoor
from that time until the ball comes 20 an end.
Tho programme for tho dancing embraces
twelve figures. The music for tho dances will
| be furnished by the baud Of the Filth Maryland
| regiment This II an excellent organization OF
thirty-hve pieces, and Is SAID % furnish eNqui-
site dance music. Mr.. Adam Itzel, Jr., ID the
conductor
Commencine at Q o'clock a buffet supper will
| be served by lfr. Zimmerman in the building
/ which adI0ins ths Theatre.
The Chief Of the Fire Department has detailed
q number Of men, who will be on hand In cose
any emergency should arise. hose and noz-
zle has also been attached to the water-plug,
which is on the Theatre stage
BOXE3.
The boxes were 10 have been sold at auction NJ
/ the Theatre last night. but there was some mis-
| understanding rs TO the hour Of sale and only
few persons uero present Colonel A. q Dick
insoD, VINO was present. offered 500 for the last
proscenium-box, and the committee decided tc
/ accept his ofer.
The other boxes will be for sale by Mr. j. II.
| Whitty at bis of1ice to-day.