The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-01
THE BEST EFENING
OF the II. T.. 1. Blues Fair Since 1t Has Been
Running.

OF the X. T.. /. Blues Fair Since 1t Has Been
Running.
The third evening Of the Bazaar of the
Richmond Light Infantry Blues 10y far sur
passed its predecessors, and Captain Sol.
Cutchins. as well as the ladies who rendered
such valuable assistance in the enterprise,
are intensely pleased with yesterday 8 results
The doors Of the tabernacle were thrown
open at 1880 o'clock last evening. and mp to 10
O'clock the crowd continued to pour IN.
The sales at the several booths were very
brisk and the restaurant and lce-cream saloon
did q fine business.
On entering the large hall the visitor of the
two previous nights at once noticed decided
improvement in the addition of a tastefully
arranged fi0wer-stand. under an immense
Chinese umbrella. The stand has been placed
near the entrance, and is under the supervl-
sion of Mrs. Lyons.
1t is by FAR superior TO the so-called light
house of the Carnayal de la Mer. he contrl-
buttons of flowers have been quite hoeral,lo
they lost their effect 10 some extent, for the
reasons that the florists of this city have been
sending their donations 10 the various booths,
while il would he desirable that they all
should be directed to Mrs. Lyons.
The three wheels of fortune were well pat
ronized all the evening and large crowds were
constantly in attendance The other places
least, and the voting also created a lively in
terest
About o'clock the Stuart Horse Guards
made their appearance in command of Cap
tain Charles Euker.
The boys were in full dress uniform and
largely added TO the liyelness Of the place.
As soon as the command was dismissed the
cavalrymsn scattered oyer the building and
formed centre Of attraction for the young
ladies, who endeavOred TO prove to them the
adyisability Of investing their cash in the
various articles offered for sale.
The musical part of the entertainment had
been assigned 10 the Richmond College Glee
Club and 10 enc Old Dominion Quartette.
However, neither of the two concerns mate
rallied.
The Glee Club was too much taken up with
the game OF baseball between the mines of
the University of Virginia and the University
of North Carolina, which viii be played at
MayO's Island to-day.
The Old Dominion Quartette was compelled
10 disappoinU the Blues on account OF one OF
the members being sick, while another one IS
at present out OF town.
Neve .theless there was some good music ut
the Bazaar for a cornet quartette OF the Blues
band stepped into the breach and rendered
some very valuable services The quartette
consisted of Messrs. Joseph w. Brenton
George b. Mountcastle, Frank Derby and A.
I. Stevens.
This evening the Blues band will again be
in attendance and the following programme
has been arranged for the occasion:
Reading Commandery, Althouse; Overture,
Legion Of Honor. frOck' March Poutus, South
well; Annie Schottische, Southwell; Moonlight
Serenade, Southwel; Waltz. Life is i Dream,
Zikoff: March, The Men of Harleck, Robinson:
Breakdown Reel Beebe.
This evening The Grays--Company A, First
regiment-and Lee Camp will visit the Be-
IL
The following letter was received last evcn-
ing from Mr.. Preston Belyin at the Bazaar
which speaks for itself:
Colonel J. Bell Bigger-My Dear Sir: Feeling
an interest in the success OF the bazaar now be-
ing held by the Richmond Light Infantry Blues,
| send copy of the reception chair, which Sc
curod the first prize at the Glasgow Exposition,
Scotland. and was made by the same firm that
designed the original, with best wishes that
you will soon be IN your new armory.
Colonel Bigger, on behalf Of the Blues. sent
the following reply;
Preston Belvin. ESQ, Dear Sir,-Your letter,
accompanied by the magnificent reception chair
from Scotland. which yot fre contributed in
aid of the fund for the p nd Light lntan-
try Blues armOry, ha - received lhls
elegant piece of Scot rniture OF plush,
embroidery and fringe much assist the
worthy object for whio s donated. The
heart Of each Blue pu IN simultaneous
harmonious unity IN high 4preclatlOn OF your
very generous gift.
The chair which accompanied Mr.. Belvin's
letter is a masterpiece OF fine furniture. and
whoever shall possess it will be very lucky.
The committee from the Richmond Light
Infantry Blues Association, appointed re-
Gently by Major b. w. Richardson TO make
arrangements for an appropriate celebration
of the ninety eighth anniversary OF the or
eanization on May 10TH held q meeting at the
Blues Bazaar last evening.
IL was decided 10 invite one Of the minis
Il. ,l.1t. AZ ffo ooh
on Sunday. May 10th.
The committee will meet again this evening
The voting last evening had the following
result:
The medal for the most popular young lady
was awarded to Miss Nellie Smith.
The vote on the uniform for the most popu-
lar volunteer officer in this city stood as fol-
lows: Captain Euker. So votes; Captain
Hutcheson, 81 Major Derbyshire, II; Cap
tain George Wayne Anderson. 1C.
The vote on the gold watch for the most
popular policeman had the following result
M. j. Griffin. 81 votes; Sergeant A. NJ. Tom
lnson, II; Sergeant Brooks. IS; Sergeant
Cosby, II; William Crane, IL; Eugene Pol
teauX 10.
The vote on the easy chair for the most
popular veteran stood last night as follows:
Colonel w. p Smith, $50 votes; j. T. Ferri-
ter, l3; A. J. Berry, IL; A. w. Archer IL j.
/. Grubbs, IS; J K Childrey, IA; j. L. STRAIT
ton. H. Colonel John Murphy, 10; George G.
Mountcastle. 10.
The vote on the sword and belt for the most
popular officer in the State had the following
result: Captain Hutcheson, 80 votes Captain
w. X. Matthews, /; Major Derbyshire. s.
Captain Iassiter, of Petersburg. 2.
The vote on the gold-headed cane for the
most popular citizen, stood as follows: Colo
mel w. p. Smith, IS votes J. X. Childrey, s.;
j. Taylor Ellyson, 2; Louis Wagner |.
The vote on the easy chair for the most
popular veteran will close at 10 o'clock this
evening
This evening the visitors will begin TO vote
on handsome sulky TO be given 10 the most
popular butcher.
At4P. NJ. tomorrow afternoon a matinee
will he given 10 the school children.
Council Committees.