Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-10-18

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Thornas r. smith and X. w. Smith, cum-
berland, ID. A. Deffenbach, Long tlade
n. Lehraan and wife, Suffolk; Val James
brooks. whalen. Ont; .. .. D9wm,an,
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otte. Bowling Green; I. Il; Wrlng. klng
and Queen; T. HigntoTer, Meckienourg
w. D. Blakey, W. u. Lannrum, ana
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verte w va: w. Frank Smith, Pennsyl-
yania. w. r.. Shackleford, White Sulphur;
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wife swansboro'. N. c.; W. j. Gwynn.
Norfolk county; q. 4. Stewart, Virginia;
A. q. Wright, g. II. Thomas. and W. =; bar
rett. Louisa L. @. Humphreys. Louaouni
ID. ". Lynn. superintendent penitentiary;
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&. Smithson, Crewe; L. b. Price. Lawrence
willie. Va. Mrs. I. y. Price, Il. y: Price. Jr.,
William b. Price. Lawrencevilie, va. "
r. Garland, A. q. Carter. Charlottesviiie
Robert J. Shelton, Louisa.
SEVERAL NEW ATTRACTIONS.
The cat minstrels, which have given such
general satisfaction in the Music Hall and
drawn large crowds to that place during the
past ten DAYS, have been succeeded py
something equally amusing and attractiye.
IL is the rooster orchestra, and the people
crowd around the hall with much curiosity
awaiting this novel performance. Inc
ROSTERS are without doubt genuine musi-
Grams. They handle their respective IN
struments with more than ordinary skill,
and the strains that these Growing fowls
furnish is far above the average. Inc per-
Torrance is quite bonanza for the emil
dren, while the grown folks cannot but en-
JOY 1t. A.. :. .-,,,,
interesting. The parrots are remarkably
we'll trained, ana the performance Is as
UNIQUE rs it is laughable. The representa-:
ton of the burning house, when the cnlet
of the fire department rushes from ms
ouarters. scales the ladder in flash. and
rescues the perishing inmates from tne ue-
structive flames, Is executed with as much
intelligence apparently as II the bros were
endowed with the power of reason, ana
one can easily imagine that they are; Inc
feathered ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS number OF
interesting feats. such as ringing o nre-
alarm, executing the clog aud other dances,
while the monkey, who represents an old
negro soldier, concludes the performance
with some laughable antics. THESE per
formances. which are entirely Tree, TAKE
place every half hour, and at each one OF
them there is q goodly crowd TO applaud.
The Morris illusions, of course. continue
10 draw large crowds. This week they
have added to the programme with thrill
ing exhibition of Rider Haggard's she
and 1.-The Garden of Luxembourg" both
of which are as wonderful even as tue
other features.
AS g matter OF course, the switcnDack
continues TO draw. Hundreds OF children,
and equally as many grown folks. indulge
themselves in breezy rides on the crooked
track. and screams of delight are frequent
ly heard issuing from that direction. The
swltchback is indeed taking feature, and
one wherein lots of enjoyment Is realized.
THE GREAT TOURNAMENT TODAY.
The great feature of to-day will be the
tournament, which will be ridden under
rules which insure an unusual display OF
fine and daring horsemanshlp. Sixty
knights. representing all sections of the
State. have entered and will contest for the
privilege of browning the Queen OF Love
and Beauty. Many of these knights have
been vlctors in previous tits at the ring.
and having regulations to sustain VIII DC
on their mettle. In fact, IT IS SAID tnat
some of the finest riders and most expert
young men with the lance IN Virginia have
entered the lists.
The knights assemble at Eighth and
Broad streets at 10 o'clock this morning
and the parade will start from that point
half hour later. The line OF march VIII be
down Broad street TO Governor, thence TO
Main. thence to Fifth, thence TO Franklin,
thence to Lombardy, thence to Broad and
out to the grounds, arriving there about
III o'clock.
Judge Flournoy will deliver the charge to
Al. Il 4 OF md ba
mence at 1880. The distance will be
eighty yards, TO be covered in eight
seconds. Tho lance will be eight feet in
length and the ring two inches, with priv
lege of reduction in riding the ties. The
prizes will be for gold purses. as follows:
First honor, 800: second, $780,. third,
$50; fourth, SIS; fifth. SIS; sixth, $40:
seventh, So. The knight who makes the
next highest score will be presented by >.
s. CottrelPs Sons with a pair of English
hunting spurs.
THE CORONATION AND BALL.
The bali TO be rendered tonight to the
knights participating in the tournament
will be one of the most attractive features
of the whole Exposition period.
The floor of the Music Hall has been re-
laid for a space 48x64 feet with new floor
ing suitable for dancing, and when pro-
perly waXed-as it will be to-night-will be
as nice as any danclng-hall IN the, city,
leaving ample room at each side and end
for promenades and for spectators.
At $50 p. NJ. there will be an overture
by the band, after which the coronation
address will be delivered by Mr.. Roosevelt
Page and the crown presented. Then fol.
lows the coronation march and the royal
uuadrille, participated in only by the
Queen of Love and Beauty. her threeimaids
of honor, and the successful knights after
l. Il 4. - "A ,p.,, tx-til N Dan
Mr.. II. +. Laube will be the master of
ceremonies and the society's committee on
amusements will see that tickets are linn
tied and sold only TO those who are proper
persons TO be admitted. The galleries to
the Music Hall will be free to spectators.
The knights will assemble in front OF the
Music Hall at Sis Z. NJ. and march in the
hall in body.
WORK OF THE V. NJ. I. BOYS.
All who are interested IN artistic draw
ing should make 1t q point to visit the
Art Hall and view the Virginia. Military
Institute exhibit. The display is quite
large one. and some fine specimens of
work are to be seen in it. The exhibits of
mechanical drawing and architectural
work, not 10 speak of the rural studies,
are far above the average, and some of the
specimens are indeed creditable to the in
structors of the institute in this depart
mcnt. There are some excellent cuts OF
the institute itself; also plans tor bridges.
aqueducts. and astronomical illustrations
The sketches from life in crayon and IN
ink are both clever and attractive. Among
the selections are q series of sketches
taken from the turf by Cadet 81. G. Jack
son, an exceedingly artistic ornamental
column by Cadet w. ii. Taylor of the Sc
cond class. some fine work more OF less In
teresting TO military men, and many
others too numerous to mention. In fact,
the entire exhibit does honor TO the cadets
at large, and many favorable criticisms
are heard around this department IN the
Art Hall.
The Art Hall has been recently beauti-
fed by some pretty additions in the line of
fancy china, which are attracting no little
attention from the ladies in general.
i1>the Poultry Hall crowds continue TO
pay their respects to the handsome fowls.
and since ali the blue and red ribbons have
been put on the coops the hall presents an
animated appearance to the visitors.
The cattle exhibit is good IN the dairy
breeds, though lacking in the beef breeds.
Altogether, II is very creditable show.
The largest exhibitors are NJ. Is. Rowe d.
Co., Fredericksburg, who show about
seventy-fve head of Jersey Guernsey, and
Devon cattle. They have animals that
have won prizes IN every section of the
Union. Among the number are the COWS
that won at Atlanta the 500 silver cup
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