The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-01-26
POCAHONTAS AT COURT.
THE sARABAND And OTHEH SIGHTS.
Preparations for tho Coming %HaIl-Ths
Boxes and Loges Sold at Auction-The
supper-Dccoration. and Light.

Every arrangement Tor the grand event NJ
Mozart Academy tomorrow evening ia reach
ing a happy contamination, and the affair
will be indeed a beautiful one. In fact. it is
believed by many that no boil yet given by
tho Association has presented such a brilliant
and gorgeous scene as tina, which will be
seen tomorrow. and every detail. being in the
hands Of competent committees. will 10 a.
ranged to the satisfaction Of all.
The young ladies who are 60 execute the
saraband were earnestly engaged yesterday
afternoon at tho Beludere. Professor II. F.
laube has made them quite perfect in the
dance, and they execute 10 with considerable
grace and skill. There will be a rehearsal at
the Mozart Academy this evening at o'clock.
The ladies and men OF the court scene, the
dancers and the reception committee are e1-
pccted 20 be prompt on this occasion. The
dancers will wear their costumes.
At / o'clock Yesterday at NJ. Il. Ramos Il
Co.'S establishment the boxes and lOges were
auctiOned in a pleasing manner by Mr.. John
J.. 4. Anderson. The crowd present was very
enthusiastic and the prices paid were as fol
lows. Franklin-street lOge. Mr.. John Ruther-
foord. .3O. Grace-street lOge. Dir. Alfred L.
Harris. -37. Grace-street upper box. MI. J..
W. Scott, S36. 70. Grace-street lower box. Mr..
- ~ laiILHDfltt EtN. OllN VA hIt bNAfo nH'
reserved by the Association and the Franklin.
street lower box was soid for 81. RESERVED
seats can be procured A. 9 o'clock a. the No.
Fart Academy this morning.
At THE AcADEMT.
Rowsof electric lights have been placed in
the Academy and the place will be brilliantly
lighted the evening OF the ball. The supper
room decorations will be beautiful. and are IN
charge of Mrs. Randolph atimer Norris and
a competent committee. Mrs. Norris requests
the central committee 20 meet her and her
committee % the Academy ut f. o'clock to-
morrow TO ascertain If the decorations are
satisfactory.
The central committed have issued the fol-
lowing directions.
The Academy doors will open at 2 o'clock.
The king and queen, the court ladies and
gentlemen. the dancers and the reception
committee will enter the Academy through
the stage entrance on the right. Dut must pre-
sent their tickets 20 the dCor6eeper placed
there.
Their dressing rooms will oe those on the
right and the left of the stage as follows.
First room On the right Of stage and adJOln-
ing the entrance. for lady dancers. Second
room on same side of stage. for court ladies'.
First room on the opposite SIDE OF the stage.
for reception committee. Second room on
that side of stage. for gentlemen dancers and
gentlemen in court scene. The reception
committee must be in the Academy bv > 30
O'Clock. and the king and queen, the court
ladies and gentlemen end the dancers al
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The curtain will rise on the tableau at 10
o'clock Sharp.
Supper viii be served in the basemen and
all persons are cautioned % retain their sup
per tickets as they must be presented III
order to get supper.
The gentlemens' cloak room is in the foyer
on the second -four. where cloaks and hats
will be checked TOR twenty-five cents.
The ladies' dressing room. for those having
orchestra and dress circle tickets, Is IN the
basement and is reached by going down the
steps % the right OF the front entrance 70 the
Academy.
Tlesupper WILDE served under the excellent
management of Mr. William 81. zimmerman.
HIS weil-known reputation insures an ENJOY
able feast. The menu Is ~ follows
Raw oysters. picked oysters. frled oysters,
rost turkey. cranberry sauce saddle mutton.
beef { ngue. Virginia ham. chicken co4uettes.
cream .uce. turkey salad. meyOnna SO dress.
ing lOtatO salad. celery. olives, sweet and
assorted pickles. ice creams, fancy cakes.
fruits. French co zee.
The turkey salad viii be made by o nam.
Der of ladies Of the Association. and Will e
an excellent addition 20 the menu. These
ladies represent some Of the best houseaeep.
ers IN Richmond.