The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-08
BEYOND ALL EXPECTATION.
Attendance at The Carnival de Ia Mer
Last Evening.
HUNDREDS BEAUTIFUL WOMEN PRESENT
Friendly Rivalry Among tho Crews-hntcr-
tainment Punishable. l.. j.
Blues In Attendance.

inch OF SPACE ma inc ldilt tafNi h''+'f va ''-
and Main streets. at O'Clock last evening the
time announced for the opening OF the Carnalal
della Mer. which viii be continued during the
next ten days, for tho dement, OF inc 'oin"H
Christian Association
As early as z O'Clock the doors wero thrown
open and the people began to pourin.
The sight which awaited the unsuspcctlng
visitor was simply gorgeous.
Wherever he turned his eyes he saw beautiiul
women in elegant costumes. and the tsstefully
decorated ships formed most attractive BACK
ground
To decide which ono Of the seven ships was
the most handsome one woSId be &" very III
0i conrse the ladies of each ship claimed that
theirs was the best one Of the lot, and consider
able rivalry Is already shown by the inherent
crews
This state Of affairs will naturally continue,
and even increase as the Carnival grows Older.
The lady managers have certainly shown very
good Judgment by selecting the best Looking
and most charming asslstanis,who VIII have hut
little trouble To- dispose Of the numerous DAINTY
and elegant articles entrusted To their care. Tor
1t Is almost impossible for man 70 refuse the re
quests of the representatives OF the ihlf sex
banded together in the good cause
Although the selling If articles WAS very
difficult task last evening ON account Oh me Iin
Inense crowds which were wedged INTO every
available nook and corner OF the buudhg inc
ladies' Of the several ships expressed themselves
highly pleased with the financial results oi the
nrst night.
HETOSD EXpECrAfloN.
There was only one opinion expressed 10y al
that the crowd of fhe FIRST evening WAS larger
than the most sanGuinc ladies had hnped i"I.
Soon after o'clock II became necessary 10 close
the front doors, Tor IL was anrlttcr imposlblllty
TO admit any more people
there Is an old saying. that there is always
room for one more, but last evening S experience
demonstrated clearly that there Is limit TO
When tie Richmond Light Infantry Blues ar-
rived about clock they had to De taken
around to one Of the rear entrances, next TO the
stage and IN single hle. they slowly Struggled
forward until they managed 10 squeeze INTO the
small space left between the stage ana the iropt
row of reserved seats.
going on, Obstructiug IN part-AlthOugh unwlu-
ingly-the stage from view.
The fact that the management had not gwen
thought 60 the possibility thai the bR bulld-
ing might prove too small Is the explanation for
the lberality with which reserved seats had
been provided. which, ~ the way were all oc-
Cupiod i'm a very little while.
The ladies have learned lesson and are will
ling 10 profit from IT, for after to-day the num-
Tor of reserved seats viii lbs considerably re-
duced. and there viii be better opportunities
for tho lucky ones who manage TO get there in
time to lind standing room IN reach OF the
voices Of the people on me stage.
Shortly after o'clock the Carnival wa,
oPoned with AN appropriate prayer by Rev. Dr.
W, LaH4, ,ann followed with q short address
in which ho stated the object of the hg gather
ing
lie SAID he feIt very much NouoIcN 10 slNHl
there a. the repre- .entatIvc of the lady managers
In their name and on their behalf 10 express "a
few words OF greeting. II was very gratifying
indeed that the cause which brought the
many hundreds together was not scctailan; but
one that wac heartily endorsed 10y every Chll'-
tan
IN LONDON.
The speaker called attention 10 the organiza-
ton OF the Young Mems Christian Association
in London fifty years ago and pointed 10 It's
rapid growth since that time.
10 add ID
had been started among Christian women
of tins city 90 start similar orgaul-
cation for tho young women OF Itch
mond and the temporary quarters on Nam
street had soon proven too small, 80 the ladies
have been looking Tor larger accommodations,
which they had found ON iranklln street.
10 secure the necessary funds 90 pal fOr the
buildings the Carnival had been undertaken
and II was To be hoped that the enterprise would
Soon after the close of Mayor Ellysons adj
dress the Blues entered the building, headed 10y
their band and under command of flrst-Lieu-
tenant henrcn, captain 'utchlhs pehs 100
unwell to take charge OF the boys.
However. he was present an fatigue UNIFORM
and witnessed part OF the entertainments
Dr. Thomas Nelson Page next appeared on the
stage 10 give Ia reading.
In INTRODUCING himself 10 the vast audience
he stated that he had been requested by the
ladies TO read 60 those present, but owing 20 the
peculiar surroundings he would endeaNOr only
10 read TO few OF ms friends sitting near him.
DIR. Page then read selection FROM "Beio the
War" echoes IN negro dialect composed by
hun;
VerSAtlOu fluctuated IN the rear end OF the hall
and outside of circle OF about thirty feet IL
was utterly impossible for any one 10 catch any
OF the words spoken on the stage.
The ladies hope that hereafter the public VIII
show sufficient respect 10 observe silence while
the entertainments are gong on.
THE MIsEHEnE.'
The next number Of the programme was the
"Misercre." from I'll lroNdtorc, sung 10y Hiss
4 - .fnln IRAN TLrl
This Is the same scene which Miss Berger sung
when she appeared some time ago with the Bos-
ton Ideal Company.
She also wore the same costume as she did ON
that occasion.
Miss berger and Captain Cunningham were
assisted by male seXtettc consisting of Messrs
Walter Mills. Langh0rne Putncy Charles Wat
hns, Conway H. Gordon Reid HoOson and
Willie Grant.
The Blues band thon took rosition on the
stage. and under the leadership of Banamaster
MOuntcaStle executed several select pieces of
music IN very able manner.
THIS afternoon the first matinee will be given.
and Easter Hunt has been selected for the
Cntertaluuont.
Each child taking part IN the performance
Will De charged five cents extra.
The entertainment Wal begin at O'Clock IN
the afternoon. Tonight tn Richmond Clee
Club Will have full sway, assisted by Mr.. Polk
Miller. and selections of various kinds Will
make up the programme.
HoHr HOUSE
The flower booth. OF Light House. as it is
better known, Is the iirst object that strikes tho
eyes OF the visitor on entering the building.
IT Is q rather airy structure, gotten up out OF
canvas, eyergrcens and bunting, and numerous
plants and choice flowers adorn its hOOr and bal
ustrHde.
IL Is in charge OF a committee consisting of
Mrs. Governor Z. ". Mckinney. Mrs. Virginia
johnson Miss Lou Starke and Mrs. James Augu-
stneE
The charming young ladies who are selling
the bouquets are Misses Julia Morton. SClla foN.
Matte Elyson Nellie Robinson. Margle Man
nlnl. MAY Young. hate Wallace Mary
and Miss Woodward.
The managers Of this department request
that contributions of flowers ba sent them bv
all well-wishers of the noble enterprise.
The Chinese junk "Pekin' last night was a
sight of unusual interest. In its gay drapory OF
black and yellow, and with its numerous dainty
fancy articles. 10 at once attracted the attention
oieNery body coming within It's reach.
The vessolwas IN charge Of Mrs. L. /. Moore
In the absence Of Mrs. I. I. Minor.
That lady was ably assisted hy Mrs. NJ A.
Allen, Mis- VI G Smith. Miss Albert Mayo. Miss
guhs Grant, Miss Gates. Miss Bt sic Barber,
9lss Alice Vaughan. Miss Eve Williams. Miss
llzAe Deaton, Mrs H. ID. Caldwell Miss jenkins,
Mls Charles Hunter, Mrs. Joe smith, Miss Iva
TEA AND COFFEE
Probably in opposition 70 the Turkish coffee
winch y being sold on board the tobacco ship
the ladles OF The lekln have organized JAPAN
use Yea Table IN charge of Mr. A. A. Auen Miss
annie UaflRr and Mlss susie POIndCXter who