The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-12

FrfdQV: Inc May queen 'Hueth' N1hil'o
Ianehorne Maids Of Honor, Pages and
Princes. Flower Children; presentation Of
gifts: Entrance Of Queens Guard. with drlll,
closing with the May pole dance by Miss Mary
Thaws pupils; solo by Miss Mary Preston
Moore.
MAY QUFEN.
Yesterdays matinee attracted a full house,
and the children especially were numerously
represented 10 witness the performance OF the
May Queen. The principal part III the play
the Queen. was represented by little Miss
Mamie G. IanghOne. who received many
rounds Of applause for the splendid manner
in which she filled her role:
The entertainment last night was by far the
best one that has been given during the Car
naval.
Ii was fan drill and minuet, led by Mrs.
Harry Tabb
On account of the rain-storm that broke out
about o'clock some Of the ladies were late
in their arrival. and the commencement was
delayed nearly one hour.
The public, however, waited patiently. and
they were amply rewarded 10y the beautiful
spectacle that was witnessed by the many
hundred visitors present
Tho minuet was led by Mrs. II. A. Tabb and
Miss Nellie Parker followed by Misses Carrie
Moore. Bertha Peasants. Miss Imogene Nor
ris and Miss Bradley. The next four ladies
were Mrs c. c. Walker, Miss Park Bagby.
Miss MARY Yancey and Miss Alice Henning,
while Miss Sollie Marshall and Miss Jennie
Bocock brought mp the rear.
The ladies wore nearly al white or light
colored dresses, and looked very stately and
graceful.
PAN DRILL.
The minuet was followed by the fan drill
proper, which contained the following move
mcnts.
Handle your fans: unfurl your fans: the
majestic wave: the scornful wave; the cOquet-
fish futter: the modest ilutter; the angry
futter: the merry tiutter the invitation tut-
ter. the repellant hutter gossip; salute; pre-
sent your fans. shoulder your fans. carry
your fans; fllrl your fans; charge your fans
discharge your fans shoulder your fans;
ground your fans; attack; retreat surrender;
recover your fans: greeting; farewell; salute;
Parthian salute.
The exhibition pleased the audience 10 such
an extent that the ladies had 10 repeat the
whole proceedings.
On wednesday night the fan drill will be
given once more.
STAGE MANAGEMENT.
Mr. W. A. Graves, stage manager of the
Mozart Academy. has kindly given ms services
70 the ladies, aud acts rs efficient stage
manager. assisted by Jake Meter.
Major Poe very kindly sent the lady man
ayers three additional policemen last night
and Captain Angle WAS also there 20 see that
everything went on without hitch.
fhe lemonade pavilion did a hourshing
business last night and will no doubt realize "A
very handsome amount az the end of the sea
son,
The ladies at the pavilion have TO work
very hard. and ever since the beginning they
have drawn into requisition the services OF
Messrs. c. NJ. and John Branch. who have
shown great willingness TO assist them as
much as they can.
Colonel and Mrs A. c.. Dickinson. parents
OF Mr.. r. L. Morris, arrived yesterday morn
ipg from New York city 10 take part in the
JOYS Of the Carnival de la Mer dunng the next
week
Mr.. Malcolm Shakleford. who took part in
the minstrel performance OF last Thursday
night, carried of the palm f that night. He
has been asked TO join that amateur minstrel
troupe. but has not yet decided the matter.
The Turkish ship Sultan is patronized very
literally, and its delicious coffee. which is
served in Turkish cups for the sum Of twenty
five cents. forms great attraction. The cups
are given with the coffee as souvenirs.
RUSHING BUSINESS.
The Pinafore is doing a rushing business
in candies. and Huyler's brand especially is in
great demand: the young ladies are very be-
witchIng and show a rare ingenuity 10 attract
every young man who comes IN their reach
and by sweet persuasion and still sweeter
smiles compel him TO surrender his purse. or
at least a part of its contents, for box of
candy.
The stately Merrimac still holds fort, not
withstanding the many attacks on the part of
the public that have been attempting 10 climb
into ITS rigging 70 get better view of what Is
gong on on the stage
The ladies are doing a thriving business.
presumably on account of their well-known
alniabilily. Some OF the ladies still feel some
what sore that they had TO submit their pre-
ference for the British lion TO the more justi
liable pretension of the American eagle.
IL Is to DO hoped. however, that by the time
when the CARNIVAL closes everybody will be
perfectly at peace.
The ladies at the head Of the auxiliary de-
partnent will start in with renewed supplies
tomorrow morning and prepare very invit-
ing dinner for the gentlemen who will give
them call. The bill Of fare is as follows:
Chicken consomme. roast beef fricasse
chicken, maccaroni with tomato sauce, baked
tomatoes. cream potatoes. green peas; desert,
ice-cream.