Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-05-02
SUCCESS OF THE BAZAAR.
The Richmond GraYs and Lee Camp vete-
rams Presens-Many Votes Cast.

rams Present-Many Votes Cast.
The attendance at the Blues Bazaar
was larger last night than at any time
since its opening--in fact, the crowd was
tremendous. and those at the booths and
stands were kept IN constant motion at
tending to the wants OF the assembly, who
seemed anxious to spend their money.
About 8 O'Clock the Richmond Grays.
under command of Captain @. Gray Bos-
sieux, marched into the hall amidst great
enthusiasm. They came at the special in
vitation of the Blues, and were cordially
greeted by Captain Cutchins, who made
them q very pretty little address OF wei
come. IL was gracefully responded to by
Captain Bossieux.
THEN THE VETERANS.
4 few minutes later those honored war
riors the Lee Camp Veterans entered IN
body, under command Of Colonel Alexan-
der Archer. They. too, were the invited
guests of the evening and were made. to
feel at home by happy speech from that
fervid and eloquent orator and statesman,
Colonel John Bell Bigger. Colonel Archer,
on behalf of the "vets.," responded in
happy style.
There were many, many things to amuse
the old Confederate soldiers in the taber-
nacle. and they had a delightful time, but
when the splendid band poured forth that
lovely melody Dixie" they were more
than delighted, and it w9s not many min
utes before several had found their way IN
the smokers den and were at their old
time ccupatlon-discussing the war.
The Grays, being younger IN years, let
their thoughts run in different direction,
and in short while the restaurant had
them ali feasting upon delightful meal.
THE CAPTAIN GETS CAKE.
Captain Cutchins has proven himself to
be so active energetic, and courteous that
the ladies felt il was their bounden duty
10 give him some substantial token OF
their appreciation, so he was presented
last night with beautifully iced cake,
which looked almost too pretty to eat. IL
is needless to say he smiled q smile sweeter
than the very icing on the handsome spe-
cimen of pastry and took the cake" with
becoming grace.
Mrs. w. G.. Adams gave a beautiful
supper to twenty ladies and gentlemen at
the restaurant, and il was greatly enjoyed,
for all the productions of skilled c'isinieI'
were on the table.
A magnificent white round-point
applique shawl will he raffled off tonight
TO the ladies, while q splendid safety
bicycle will go TO the most popular boy.
While it il not exactly right to divulge
secrets. il may be stated regarding the
bicycle that the boys will have the right
20 vote for themselves as being the most
popular" provided they want the wheel "
very badly.
THE VOTING.
The voting last night resulted as fol-
lows:
For most popular military officer in the
city-Captain John L. Hutcheson, 81 ;
Captain Charles Euker, IS; Major ). ii.
Derbyshire, II; Captain George Wayne
Anderson, 10.
For most popular citizen-Co!onel W.
p. Smith, 49, Mr.. John X. Childrey, O;
Hon. j. Taylor Ellyson, 2; Lewis Wag-
ner, /.
For most popular officer in the State
Captain Hutcheson, 81; Captain w. Kirk
Mathews. 1; Major Derbyshire, 4; Cap
tain Lsssiter (of Petersburgl, 2.
Most popular policeman: NJ. J. Griffin
So: Sergeant A. NJ. Tomlinson, IL; Ser,
geant Brooks. IS; Sergeant Cosby, II
William Crane, IL Eugene Poiteaux. 10;
Most popular physician: DR.. Hunter NJ C.
Tompkins, 1: DR.. George Ross, 1; DR.
Lewis Wheat, 1.
Most popular butcher "a sulky): b
Brauer (Second Market), 8; w. A. Lam
beth, 5; w. IL. Keck, IL; Henry Hechler
8; John Lindsay, 10:
The votes for the handsome chair to the
| most popular veteran were closed las
night with Colonel W. p. Smith ahead ant
John l.. Grubbs, Esq, second.
Miss Lizzie Rsgland won the medal TO
tho most popular young lady.
GIFTS OF FLOWERS.
Mrs. Catlin has donated 500 beautiful
pea blossoms to the Bazaar for the flower
stand, and the Reservoir Rose Company
and Dir. James Harvie have likewise beer
very generous in their contributions OF
flowers. This stand completely sells itsel
out every night,
The band of the Blues will render an ex
cellent musical programme tonight.
The committee appointed to make ar
rangements for the celebration of the
ninety eighth anniversary of the company
which takes place Sunday. May 10th, have
| invited Rev. DR.. s. A. Goodwin TO deliver
an address upon this occasion at his
| church. and he has consented to do so.