The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-03
TO OPEN NEXT TUESDAY.
GREAT AUTHORIZATIONS FOR THE CAR
NAT4L DE Ia HER.
Meeting OF the Ladies' Prominently Inter-
ested I'm Its success-Featurcs Of the Enter
tatnment for the Different Evenings-The
Building Under Headway.

tafnment for the Different Evenings-The
! Building Under Headwsy.
The lady managers Of the Ca-naval de Ia Nor
held another called general meeting at noon
yesterday at the ladies' parlor of the Young
Mems Christian Association. Mrs James II. Ca
pers in the chair while Mrs William Simpkin re-
corded
The meeting was the last one 70 be held before
the opening of the carnival. and It had only
been called to decide definitely on the day on
which the fair is TO be opened
1t was stated that the favorable weather on
Wednesday had enabled Mr.. F. Sitterdlng to
make scme progress on the building.
The floor had been nearly all laid and the roof
was in part covered with tar paper to make 1t
a great effort will therefore be made by the
ladies' to complete all arrangements IN time so
that the Carnival can be opened at L. IL next
tuesday as planned originally
Nr. SimpkIn submitted plans Tor tne seven
ships Of different nationahties TO be constructed
on The ground hoOr.
The plans we're greatly admired and gave per
The .hipS viii be constructed with the bows
protruding from the walls. while the at part ~
hidden from view by tho decorations when are
Thr rigging of each vessel will be properly
decorated with the flags OF all nauonalties-
Dir. Hnllnn-. OF savage a lloilif0s NtAt '-Nt'
begin with the construction OF the vessels, am
az the same time Nr. kch. the decorator from
Washington. will set his men 20 work.
lie will have to-day AMI tomorrow, ana, II
necessary, part OF Monday TO finish his part az
the work.
ihe gas was put in the building Yesterday;
and the water pipes, heating apparatus and
electric lights will be put IN place to-day.
A letter was presented ar Yesterday meeting
from Colonel Cutshaw wherein be stated that
he has thoroughly examined The building
rl rfHgff a
Mr.. Sitterding. Colonel Cutshaw thinks that the
building now Is perfectly safe against any dhll-
ger. and also against FIRE. I'VE additional doors
having been cut into the Main street side OF the
10 protect themselves against any possible
loss the ladies viii have the structure insured
Ihe lemonade pavilion TO be erected amid the
ships will no doubt be one Of the principal lea
lures OF the entertainment.
It's pillars viii look as II cut ont OF white mar
BILE, ami besides they Will be decorated Win
choice flowers
Nrs &. ii. Branch will Doc in charge Of the
pav lions. and The charming young ladies' WHO
are 20 assist her will wear exquisite costumes IN
keeping with tho decorations OF the pavilion.
For Ihis purpose Mr. Norris Will have tickets
for sale az the very low ngure 90 nHe cents
which will admit inmates NJ certain charitable
institution, 10 the building.
In Inc southeast corner OF the large nall neNt
10 the stage. a pOstOiIcc Will Boz tstauuShrlj
whore tickets for reserved seats for the several
entertainments can bee had.
The aluuseinent committee. of whom Mrs Y.
l. Norri. i. chairman, have very nearly COM
pletet their work.
They have made arrangements for ten per-
formauce.. one each night. and also FOR four
matInces. Besides there will bee one extra mat
Ineo ON April Is, which Will De- gwen io dtserN-
ing children. ~ for instance 20 inmates ot the
SAesering Arms, the several orphan asylums,
bfrs. Norris had but httle trouble in arranging
q programme for this matinee. for great deal
of talent offered their services FOR this special
occasion.
Among the humorous attraction. which the
Programme for this entertainment wiii contain;
Will be the following. Mrs. &. 4. Walker VIII
give recitation. while Miss Mary, Preston
Moore and lttlc Miss Fanny Maury VIII sing.
Mrs r. T.. Norris has kindly consented to give
"a recitation on that occasion. lut this viii Dee
the only time during the Carnival That the
numerous friends Of that gifted lady Viii have
an OBJ ortunIty 20 listen 10 her recitation
The programme viii contain a number OF all .
ditonal features. which, however. have not yet
been decided upon hy me committee.
The opening next Tuesday night VIII no /
doubt attract an immense crowd
ON that occasion the Richmond Light Infant
rs Blues will pat IN an appearance IN full dress
uniform, and the Blues' band Will give con
cert
prayer By Rev. Or. ". u. Landrum, OF the Sec
ond Baptist church, and Mayor Ellyson Will |
make short address
Later i'm the evening Miss Berger will sing the /
"Nii-crcre from II lrOvatore. IN costume. AMI |
Captain Frank Cunningham Will sing the tenor /
Will give one Of hI- attractive readings.
An persons who have donated fancy articles to |
the arnaNal are requested 10 send them to their /
respective charmcn this week Mrs. VIM heuh- |
ling, lOj east Clay street, German committee; /
Mrs. W. VI. Parrish. 3l5 west Grace street, Mrs. /
Henry Christian. Franhlilsstrect near twenty /
eighth. Third Church, Mrs Gunst, Milpah /
church, Mr.. Mcl,ae west Main. First Church; /
Mi-, Annie Adams, FlOyd-ayenue, Church /
Of the Covenant; Nrs. l.. T.. Iurnbull Cny near /
Twelfth: Old Market church. Mrs. DR.. Burfoot, /
north Sixth street, Grace street.; Mr.. W j. /
Epps. Presbyterian deuominafional chairman.
On account OF the inclement weather the re-
hear-al of the Martha Washington lea Party I
has been postponed from tuesday. March 3i-t, /
TO to-day AGA z. NJ. IL will take place at Month 1
cello Hail.