Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-08
THE CARNAVAL0 OPEN.
MORE PEOPLE CAME THAN THE IN
MENsE BUILDING CAN HOLD.
Address by the Mayor, Reading by Dr.
Page, and Singing bT Miss Berger and
Captain Cunningham.

Nipn'u " DItNtlb "a lul ttANA 5hA-s
SO great was the crowd that many who
managed TO Rain admittance to tho taber-
nacle left as quickly as possible, for one
could scarcely move in the surging multi
tude. A considerable portion OF the space
in the building had been taken up by the
reserved seats, and this naturally made
the standinE.rOOm much lees and the |
general surroundings more uncomfortable.
To-day this difficulty will be obviated and
the chairs removed, thereby giving con-
siderably more space for the patrons.
Despite this fact the Carnaval opening
was a grand success. and surpassed the
most sanguine expectations OF those inter-
ested in It.
The building. when fully crowded, pre-
sentCd q scene gorgeous beyond descrlp-
tion. The sight was both dazzling and
beautiful. The ships were laden with
tasteful articles Of every description and
scores OF handsome women and pretty girls
moved back and forth, busily selling their
wares and waiting upon the purchasers.
ADDRESS BY THE MAYOR.
A few minutes after o'clock Mr.. James
VI. Capers introduced Mayor Ellyson, who.
after brief put earnest prayer by Rev. DR.. Lam
drum, delivered the opening address
In commencing Mayor EllysOn said:
Ladies and conference.-the are mot tonight
iu the interest Of the WOman's Christian AssO-
been invited % stand here as representative
ts lady managers and in their name ana on thelr
behalf 60 eTpreEs TO you foT words OF CORDIAL
greeting And this do tho more hcertily Wheh
! remember the cause IN which yuurco-operntlon
Is invited is not soctaran but 20 broadly ChriH-
tian and 80 perfectly philanthropic that II must
awaken q generous response In every heart,
After giving a brief sketch of the Young Mems
Christian Association and the good Work they
had accomplished, Mayor Euyson continued:
| "More recently Christian women witnessing
Hs.I for nj
cities and recognizing the need Of similar move
mcnt for the young women Of our cities, begun
the organization Of the WOmGn's Christian A-so-
citation, and the noble ladies' Of our cities, ever
ready for every good work, organized me Wo-
mans Christian Association Of Richmond
Mayor Enyson then gave brief sketch OF tho
association and Of It's need FOR new home IN
which 70 continue their noble work, and con-
cludcd by saying: - feel that may on their be-
half thank you for the interest your attendance
manifosts, and In your behalf say thnt we shah
esteem 10 both pleasure and privilege 10 co
operate with them In their noble Indertaking.
DR.. THOMAS NELSON PAGE READS.
Shortly after Mayor Ellysons address Dr.
Thomas n. Page read one Of his sketches N
negro dialect. lie was literally applauded when
be appeared upon the stage. hut 20 great was
the hum Of voices I'm the hail that his words were
scarcely audible fifty feet from whore he was
standing. Those close 10 the stage greatly en-
ioyed the reading, however.
THE BLUES CHEERED.
The Richmond Light Infantry Blucs, accom-
panied by their band and I'm full dress, entered
the hall through side door about aqnarter 10 "
and rs soon nv the audience perceived theih
they were literally chCcred. Owing TO the mas
position OF Captain Cutchins, Lieutenant hein-
rich commanded the soldier boys, though the
Captain was prcs0nt
After tho Blues had taken their seats Dr. Page
appeared upon the stage and announced in
sGriO-colnic way that he was authorized 10 ohcr
half the proceeds Of the night 10 any one VINO
could keep quiet for Two minutes, IS Miss Berger
"a .fuiT WI n rll
"MscreTc" scene from lrOyatore ihis created
rome mlrth in the merry throng, but hardly had
the effect OF quieting the vast hssemDla6e'
SUNG TIKI NsERERE.
After DIR. Page had retired the curtain wns
raised and Miss Berger appeared. she was
looking exceedingly pretty and excited genera
admiration. Her golden hair showed 70 special
advantage In contrast 20 the handsome Olack
dress worn by her.
After considerable applause she commenced
singing her part but the acoustics OF tho building
are poor. and though those near her were inuch
pleased with the music. II could not bo heard dis
tnctlv iu the moro remote parts Of the building.
The singing Of Captain Cunningham and the
sextctte who remained behind the scenes was
very good but likewise indistinct.
goYE TALKED AND OTHERS ATE CREAM.
After the scene from the opera WAS performed
the entertainment programme ended, and many
Of the asscmbage sought amusement IN looking
around at the beautiiully-decOrated ships, while
others went 20 the restaurant, which was eNqui-
sItely fixed up and sought refreshments Hero
pretty girls were busily engaged In waiting upon
the tables ami the menu was an excellent one.
SWEET Girls AND LEMONADE.
The attendance was 50 great that the sales 40
the booths were not 80 large az they might have
been under other circumstances, but the restau-
rant was literally bosieged, as was also the
Iomonadc-booth. At this latter point perhaps
the pretty girls who handed around the cooling
article were as much the attraction as the icy
liguid. They certainly looked sweet in therq
pink and blue dresses, and were all exception
ally pretty.
TURKISH MAIDS WHO SOLD TOBACCO.
The Turkish ship, under the command Of Mrs.
r. d. Neal, ,Jr was also a contre OF attraction.
one of the ladies' remarked to a DISPATCH man
that il certainly deserved "pulins," for here to-
bacco was sold. She right. IL not only deserved
the "pun" on account Of the nature OF lhe
goods but also because Of its artistic arrange
ment The young Indies who dispensed the cigars,
cigarettes, and tobaccos from this barge were
beautifully dressed In Turkish costumes.
THAT BEAUTIFUL CHISEsEJUNK.
But If the Turkish ship was pretty, what can
be said of the Chinese iunkt II was lovely.
Hero all sorts Of fancy goods were sold ana de-
Iigbtful Turkish tea was also 60 be had. Those
who bought the tea we're allowed 20 have the
cups and saucers from which they drank.
In the absence OF Mrs. T. +. Minor, the chair
man. Mrs. H. /. Moore managed this ship. She
was nsssted 10y the following ladies' IN tbe
Celestial costume: Mrs. NJ. A. Allen, Mrs. NJ G.
smith Mrs. Albert Mayo, Miss julia Grant, Mrs.
NJ. y. Gates, Mrs. DIR. McPhail, Miss Bessie Bar
her Mrs. jenkins, Miss Alice vaughan, Miss
Evelyn Williams, Miss Lizzie Deaton, Mrs. X w.
Cardweu, Mrs. Charles Hunter, Mrs. j. o. smith,
and Miss Evelyn Webb.
The following young ladies presided at the
tea-table: Misses Annie Barber and Susie Poin-
dexter
each manned by a charming crew OF young ladies
In sailor costumes who looked as pretty as posi-
BILE and thoroughly nautical.
The German boat "Wilhelm H. also present
a y,,,trpf0paut annpQFaUge. did the NUEMe-
gian bark
PRETTY FLOWERS AND PRETTIER GIRLS.
The Nght-house, which Is the fower-bOoth,
made the surrounding atmosphere redOlcht WIN
the perfumes from blossoms OF every sort, while
many pretty maids peeped IRON among the
maze of green and offered their goods for sale.
Mrs. Mckinney has charge Of THIS department. oi
the Carnival
the French ship, which is pretty vessel man
ned by still prettier girls, and her rigging ana
general makeup eNciied unlVershi aunlrhuoIi.
Mrs. George ID. Pleasants u commander, with
Mrs. j. Taylor EllysOn as alternate, ana she Is
assisted by the following ladies' Misses Jullet
and Lulie Powers, Juliet jackson, Irene ana Ber-
tina Peasants, Nellie Parker, Mary lancey, An
ME Lee, and Gertie Camm, ana MIS- I. NJ fef-
rell. .
The contributions for the Carnayal are still
pourlng rapidly in. and the lady managers OF the
movement are delighted with the success Of the
affair, which has surpassed their brightest hopes
Tint tbe building is perfectly safe Is clearly evil
deuced by the number OF people 1t held last
night, and the only thing 10 be regretted Is that
Il Is not larger.
During the day the ladies expect 20 sell much
more than they DO at night, the crowds ON the
former occasions wiz always be much greater
and Inc opportunities to stop and tarry conse-
| quently less.
PROGRAMME FOR TODAY
To-day at o'clock there win be an egg hunt
for the Children and at night the Glee Club and
%. ID, Q. Club, assisted 10y Mr.. Polk Miller, VIII
render several musical selections.
one Of the most convenient features OF the
Carnayal building IL the cloak-room and post
orIce Tho former department Is under the
charge of Mrs. j. j. Crutchneid.
AcKsBURG BOARD IN SESSION.