The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-26
THE R. L. |. BLUES BAZAAR
Will Begin Tuesday With a Flourish Of
TrumpetS.
THE VARIOUS PRIZES TO Be OFFERED.
Numerous Donations Recelved-rbe Peters
burg Grays Accept an Invita-
tlon to he Present.

The preparation for the bazaar Of the Rich
mond Light Infantry Blues. which will be
opened ut the tabernacle next tuesday even
Ing. are all complete and from present
indications It * reasonable to suppose that
the affair Will be "a great success financially
and otherwise
The executive committee held a meeting
last evening at the Tabernacle. with Captain
Sol. Cutchins in the chair. It was decided to
offer the following prizes
One Ainslie phaeton, horse, harness and
whip. to be rallied on.
one very handsome sword and belt pre-
sented by Messrs. Horstmann Brothers Il
Co., Of Philadelphia. 20 be voted for the most
popular volunteer officer in this city.
One complete uniform of the finest grade,
presented by Mr. G.. Wendlinger. to be voted
for the most popular white volunteer officer
in this State
One s35 suit of clothes, presented by Dir. H.
Whitlock, to be voted to the most popular
city official
One handsome silver pitcher and goblet
given by Messrs. Goddard 4 Moses, to be
voted 10 the most popular physician.
One gold-headed cane, to be voted to the
most popular citizen.
One fine easy chair, TO be be voted TO the
most popular veteran
One eghteen-karat gold watch, TO be voted
TO the most popular policeman.
These competitions are open TO all, with the
exception OF the members Of the Blues, who
are excluded
All the decorations of the interior of the
building have been completed, aud the booths
were constructed yesterday. They will be
decorated early tomorrow morning.
Mrs. G. G. McPhail will be in charge of the
lemonade stand in the centre of the hall,
ALL
tend the flower booth. Mrs. Il. j. Crutch-
field will be in charge of the candy stand.
That lady is q sister Of Captain Fred Carter,
who was wounded at Roanoke Island. and on
June IS, 1862. received his mortal wound in
front Of Petersburg, where he died the next
day.
Mrs. A. VI. Reddy will have charge Of one
of the fancy tables. while Mrs. Sol. Cutchns
and Mrs Ellen Wise Mayo will superintend
the second one.
Mrs Charles A. Page had been selected rs
manager of the remaining booth for fancy
articles. but owing To the serious sickness OF
her husband she has been compelled 10 with
draw her name.
Mrs DR.. Snelings will have charge Of the
restaurant and Mrs. w. G.. Adams will man
| age the tobacco stand.
The latter lady will be assisted by Mrs. Col
onel MacAlahOn hrs. =. }. White, Miss Mary
Brown. Miss Susie Swinburne of Newport. Il.
l.; Hiss Hattie Hudgins, Miss Willett Hudgins
and the Misses Annie f., 81 A.. Matte b.
and Oracle +. Adams.
All the booths are constructed in half out
age or half elypse shape.
There will be number of show cases used
especially for the candy. of which large guam
titles have been donated. A special feature
of the bazaar will be a handsome collection
of fancy articles. such as never before have
been offered for sale IN this city.
(QDtaiu Sol Cutchius Yesterday received a
large box Of smokers articles from Mr.. }. >.
Seaman. who keeps the Virginia tobacco store
in Philadelphia Mr.. Seaman and his father
have been members Of the Blues.
Among the numerous donations which de-
serve mention is o beautiful stack of arms
presented by Q. Lumsden Son.
The stack is ornainented 10y the flag Of tho
country and bugle. while u drum is sus-
pended in the stack. which incloses clock.
Tho Communication tickets which have boon
issued entitle the holder 10 eleven visits 70
the bazaar and also gives him numbered
coupon which enables him 10 participate IN a
/ drawing for q kimbGl piano which will take
| place at the end Of the fair.
A committee will be IN attendance at the
| Tabernacle tomorrow and on Tuesday 10 re-
ceive donations from those who have not yet
/ been able 10 send IN their contributions.
! The ladies will take charge Of the booths to-
morrow morning at 10 O'Clock.
The Petersburg Grays. Captain Francis
| Reeves Iassiter commanding. have accepted
| an invitation to be present during one even
| ing of the bszaar but they have not yet de-
| c.ded what evening they will como TO this
city
/ At the opening night. Tuesday. the Howit-
zers will be present in full dress uniform and
| tho Blues Band will give a concert, for which
an elaborate programme has been arranged.
/ The Blues Band will play every other even
/ ing while the fair will be going on.