Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-05

There will be eight ships engaged IN
Cratic, and il is hoped tae. result OF this
benevolent expedition will be- sufficient
doubleons to load galleon.
The ships are anchoredfour on eacn sue
OF the building with bows ON as viewed
from the direction of Main street, and
showing from the south side full hull
lines. The space between the rows OF
ships is ample for the man@uyres OF the
host of pretty pilots that will be charged
with steering strangers to the different
vessels.
THE SEVERAL SHIPS.
The Episcopal ship is British man-of.
war, with Mrs. s. H.. BoyMn as chief
executive officer, and Mrs. William Slmp-
kin, alternate.
Mrs. II. II. Minor. with Mrs. II. L. Moore
as alternate, has charge of the Methodist
ship, which will represent China.
The Baptists have the French ship, with
Mrs. George ID. Peasants as executive OH
Ger and Mrs. j. Taylor Ellyson as alternate.
The Christians fly the Norwegian flag
upon bark. Mrs. NJ. s. Quarles IS IN
command. and Mrs. M. i. Staples second
officer.
The Presbyterian ship carries the Ger
man colors and is in charge OF Mrs. James
Epps, with Mrs. Helen Burrus as alternate.
The candy ship Pinafore is under COM
mand OF Mrs. John A. Kratz and Mrs.
Becker, and the tobacco ship is Differed by
Mrs. Thomas Neal and Mrs. James b. Pace.
ALI the vessels have full crews.
BUILDING DECORATIONS.
The decorations of the building. are very
elaborate and consist OF flags OF oil nations
fsstoons of bunting. shields. &C.. grace
fully disposed about the truss-work OF the
roof and upon the pillars: The effect un-
der the food of electric light Is truly
dazzling.
The Stage runs the full width of the
south end of the building. and every ar
vangement has been made for producing
6ne scenic impressions. -,
The restaurant will be thoroughly
equipped and in charge OF Mrs. Il. j. TODD
and large corps of assistants.
The keepers of the lighthouse are Mrs.
Mckinney, Mrs. L. G. Leigh, and Miss Sue
Starke, aud here flowers will DO dispensed.
THE ADJUSTMENTS.
The amusements will constitute one of
the greatest features of the Carnival, and
will be managed by Mrs. II. l.. Norris, Mrs.
A. G.. Dickinson, Mrs. J. A. White, Mrs. X.
A. Tabb, Miss Lille Peasants, Mrs. A. w.
CARRIER. Mrs. J.. N. Gordon. Mrs. Il. ID.
Hotchkiss. and Mrs. Charles Walker.
The first of the matinees will DO gwen
on Wednesday afternoon at o'clock. This
will consist of an Easter hunt and is de-
signed especially for children.
The Lady Washington reception will be
given on Saturday. April 18th. and Friday;
April 18th. This will open with grand
march by the children, after which Miss
Mary Thaw's scholars will dance the
minuet. There will then be song by Miss
Louise Barbour, duet by Miss. Fannie
Murray and Captain Frank Cunningham,
and Fancy Dances by Miss. Thew's. pupils.
Atthe matinee given Wednesday the 18th
there will be an for the chill
dren called Little Jack Horner's Pie
and every child who pulls out plum will
be charged cents extra.
THE OPENING NIGHT.
The CARNIVAL will be opened Tuesday
night with prayer by Rev. DR.. Landrum
and an address by Mayor Ellyson. The
Richmond Light Infantry Blues, accom-
panied by their splendid band, will attend
the opening in q body and the musicians
will give concert. Miss Emma Berger
and Captain Frank Cunningham will sing
the "Miserere "a scene from Trovatore.
They will be in costume. DR.. Thomas n.
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