The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-16

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Never wss there a library 70 well stored
with fascinating lore-literally. literature and
Such dainty editions. such delicious trash.
such thrilling romances and such artistic
Illustrations IN penciling and color IN tho
dehcate corners OF my lady's eyebrow and
the glow OF her crimson cheek. This indeed.
was an occasion when IN the old-tine fashion
ala the eallanls sigh
ON for booke,
ana shade no0ke.
Where may lie all az my ease and reade.
hof q 1ollie goode bOOke,
nhereon 70 locke,
~ better TO Inc than gode.'
10 the obseryant thinker there was manya
Ncncious fancy AMI paradox IN noting the fes-
I've gamOois OF many q classic creation OF
some somhre genius for "he who runs
may read embrace those 0ther methods of
Toe notion. I lancing. tripping, AID much
skipping. hrtinc, irtng and sitting
Conceive Of audycous Nir. ma II fir-
ginia' locking ms with IIypat.a the phi-
lOsopher unhappy Tor lear of her bang bong
ont OF curl--iust the contrat that Kingsley
would perchance presen were Amele Hives
10 address her amor u pertness 10 him.
one person an be that hackney ed inu IT,
phcity Of attributes known as "A host within
himself then truly was one fair charmer
the entire swiss amlly Robinson ali Of
whose graceful members moved W tn perfect
accord 10 the fancy mandates OF DICK s
Sweetheart" "kOmOa' should have been
at home amid such a Florentine mosaic Of
volumes Even though only Glrl' was
pushing her hard for the heroes OF deVoir
from any chance Tito. i he expected. glast-
ly. mysterious Woman in White was quite
radiant and rosy, while The Opening OF
Chestnut Bur" made everyone stuck up that
came too near, and That Lass o. Lowrie's'
found many laddie ready to come whene'er
she whsted
The evening following this flow of entranc-
ing current literature there was change OF
programme which was a most substantial
variation in the least OF reason and flow OF
soul
BEAUTIFUL BALL.
By the invitation of Mr. Thomas Glover,
whose courtesy and gallantry IS as much
factor in the pleasure OF his guests as his ex-
tenslye ability rs manager OF the resort a
brilliant assemblage graces charming ball;
the regning festiyity, costumes OF rare ele-
gance beautiful flowers making heavy the
air with perfume and a spirit Of genuine IN
rapport begun success which reached eli
max IN supper unsurpassed III daintness
and service in courses.
With the dawning OF this week these de-
lghtiul events hngeT III pleasurable memory,
as does the melody Of the opening overture
when the opera 10 proceeding. Such dramatic
fever is thrObbiDg in our FESTIVE pulses as
makes our every day stage Of life. upon which
we are told that all the men and women are
merely actors seem stale and unprotta-
ble.n
''sSOwBALLs."
Tuesday evening charming little farce
comedy "Snowballs' was rendered. The
air was full of theatre excitement and access
series. The pushing and scrambling OF early
hobbie-de-h0y unreserved seateTs, the fash
i0nable late meauderng In of reserved seaters.
the still later entries of box part es, with their
changing and rechanging If seats. languld
leaning back, half falling opera cloaks noses,
buuowed in roses. fans unfurled 10 shade
the footlight glare, though these were far of,
and the plying glances upon common NOR
tails upon lower levels. These tho outward
signs Of the great b. be. The stage setting
was miniature Madison Square, ana tho
dTamatis persona. one and all, seemed to the
boards as well az the manner born
Mr. and Mrs. George Gibson, of baltimore
played the leading parts, which Of itself pro-
claims the piece an eminent success. while
thew were in dramatic terms ably supported
by Mrs Temple and Miss Winchester Of
Louisville one OF the bellies of the season,
and Mr Elliott, II savannah. and Mr.; Chares
b. Hani0Il The costumes of the ladies' were
what "a gushing girl IF the period would term
perfect loves and frequently rang the
changes with embarrassing charm of effect.
so frequent were the tri utes OF appreciation
sent uDOn the stage that when the curtain fell
blossoms and blush-rose smiles Of acknowl-
elgment from the courtosying least, while We,
the admiring audience nursed blsters upon
our cappins hands.
TWELFTH NIGHT"
Tonight again the boards are occupied,
but in yet more ambitious efforts Twelfth
Night" scenes from the Hunchback and
the Nero ant of Venice are gwen.
Mr. Charles iianiOrd, OF Washington, an
actor of rare power. who has shared applause
with such stars as Booth, Barrett Modes
ka and Julia Marlowe, takes the leading roles
in these selections, while lis support Will be
Messrs. George Gibson. I'd. y. Elliott, Dan
Crawford and Mrs. Hanford and Miss Lillian
Winchester.
donna DIANA"
On Saturday evening the choicest blossom
in all tins dramatic banquet is presented t. Us
IN an exquisite four act play entitled Donna
Diana la this the cast Is composed of !
Messrs. George Gibson, W. Dryden Tenant, |
Charles Witherspoon Ed s. tlliOtt. Charles |
D. l1antord and Ma ter Thomas McAdams, |
Mrs. George Gibson, Miss Lillian Winchester. |
Mrs. j. G. Temple and Mrs Charles b. Han
ford.
The plays are under tie supervision Of Mr. |
and Mrs. George 4. NJ. Gibson, OF Baltimore, (
and the proceeds from them Will be devoted |
t. the church at the Warm Springs and any |
needed charity throughout the valley The |
talent IN them is APP aren't by the list of |
names. while the beauty and grace which |
made such a belle OF Miss Jeanne McGll. f /
J ,alt more. slll gives to her. as Mrs. Gibson, /
q crown OF charm and popularity. and, rs |
some one remarked. draws a LaugtTy audi |
euce' to tie plays
GUESTS PRESENT.
Richmond people quito infet the place !
and 20 remark with more emphasis than eie- 1
gance. with their Usual grip upon prominence /
and popularity, are holding their own. Those /
among them are Mr.. Isaac Davenport Jr.. /
birs Virginia Newton. Mrs. Charles q. vii |
liams. Mss Elise Williams, Miss Bruce VIII
liams. Misses Mamie and }irgie Archer Mrs.
Leila Winston. MISS Resale Winston Miss
judith Darlington, Miss Emma Darlington,
Mrs Rufus lhrb0roush, Miss Lillian sr-
borough Miss Mary Leigh age Mrs. George
b McAdams and family Mrs T. H. Trayers.
Mrs H. L. Robinson. Or. and Mrs. Charles
Shields and family. Mrs. W j.
Johnson. Dlr Cameron johnson. Ger
eral and Mrs. -. 4. Wesiger Mr..
fli. Mr.. Richard Pegram Miss Annie
Moore. Miss 81 H. Moore. Mrs. Waller and
Mrs Noss Ma or POwhatan Ellis, Mr.. Wynd-
ham Boiling, Aliss Hal, 5lr. +. e. Crenshaw
ana others. ANON. the guests from other
ana distant localities who added much by
.heir presence are: Mir. and Mrs. Frank T..
r.. d ff,rfrarlf Df KI.luiou1 Of