Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-10-08

Ihia incidont-a by-play In the great specta-
cle-shows the fate Of war, II was very cieverly
rendered. mud some Of tho horsemanship dis
played was excellent.
THE ooSFEDERATEs APPROACH.
~ this juncturo the music Of ffe and drum,
playing "Dixfe,' emanffted from the lOwor end
OF the Geld ana heraided the approach Of
tho Confoderates- The lights were then
thrown OF Of the Federal encampment and
the Confe1erates were soon at work building
their breastworks, which woro supposed to
represent the entronchments and works
at Eliiots salient. As coon as those forth
acatlons were buiIt-and their construction
made beautiful scene-nre was opened by
the picket lines on both sides, and tho battle
ragged with awful herceness. The Confoderates,
represented by the " Old Guard OF Loe Camp"
fought the war over again With such energy that
IL awakened no small wonder In the minds OF
those who saw the spectacle that the war ever
enGed. This desultory firing was kept up for
some time, until the evening call Tor tattoo was
sounded and preparations were made by both
sides tor the nights Droken rep0so.
short interval, supposed TO represent the
timc between taps aud rersts, then elapsed,
after which signal rockets, duplicating tho nc
tual signal for the explosion, were sent up. A
laundering sound then startled the spectators,
and giant sheet Of flame shot up towards tho
sky. Tho explosion had occurred Amid tho
IRE and the smoke bodies, gun carriages, and
cGissOns wcro thrown heayenWGrd many feet.
With Wild shouts the Federal forces made their
charge towards the Crater, but were fearfully
20 tho opposite side, and the Yankees retreated
In confusion. All along tho leld men dropped
under the CALLING "rebel' nro.
Tho scene then changed TO tho retreat 10 APP
p0mattox and the Confederate army was repre-
scnted as going through 10 the rear OF the field
and pursued 70 tho ccntre by tho Federal cav
airy, who charged tho hollow square formed by
tho COntedcratos
THE LAST COUNCIL oF WAR.
All OF tho mon engaged in the Representation
a.. Tfr fat1 nd
selves about the general officers, who repre-
scented the officers who were az tho last council
OF war before Appomattox. Major j. H. DIM
neCn, Major William N. Evans, Major w. Kirk
Matthews, and Lieutenant X. L. Vandeyenter
personsted Generals L. 4. Lec, Gordon, Long
street, and Ftz Lee. The latter was represent
ed as standing IN the rear in the act OF calling
for volunteers TO make his memorable charge
through the Federal lines
The entertainment was concluded by flight
OF 10000 rockets, 80 arranged as 20 form cam
opy over the entire tableau.
The scenery and the entire presentation OF
tho spectacle was designed by and executed un-
der the direction Of Mr.. Edward Hamilton ca
hill. manager Of the Academy Of Music.
With the exception Of the pyrOtechnic display,
which was brought from Now York, the entire
spectacle Was produced by citizens OF Richmond.
IL as not found necessary, except IN the above
instance. to 20 outside OF the city 70 obtain ma
tcrinl for the spectacle, which In point OF his
torical detail aud magnihcence has rarely been
elualcd by amateurs IN this or any other coun-
try.
Az ELECTRIC DISPLAY.
Tho Richmond Railway and Electric Company
were busy yesterday putting up their exhibit In
front OF Music Hall. Mr.. A. NJ. Schoen, who
was managing the work, said that he hoped TO
h0Yo the exhibit complete by tonight or Monday
night AZ tile latest Tho display VIII be brilliant,
rs well 80 exceedingly useful. twin be in the
shape of n triangle m cross sections, on either
side % which viii be 100 lncandcscent lights,
varying from 10 10 JO-,nndle power. The lights
"a ts0.f ws.A tffi rod
blue, &c.-Whch viii he placed about six inches
apart. On the corners Of the booth will be arc
lights and upon the incandescent wires viii bo
hung an elaborate display OF fancy shades Tor
house uss.
smiths Little World, at tho west side Of tho
building, i7 n0'hing less than masterpiece OF
mechanical art Among tho various novelties
are miniature ratlroad-iratus and steamboats, IN
motion, cyclers IN the heat OF tight race, the
heavy dude ont for a promenade with his best
< nj, Gnd the VANITY OF yanities IN tho shape
Of AN old maid displaying her limited musical
talent by "EailOIing' with terrific speed over
tho entire piano ganut This Is an attractive
little show, whore largo crowds OF the "taGe-it-
all-n class fnd their way daily.
TEE CAT NNsTRELs.
The centre Of the grayitation In tho main
building -"rday vas the Music Hal, where
tho ca mlu-.ros were exceedingly amusing
Billy Emmersun' with tho bas5-yioi and tho
trOmbOnist were decided improvement ON tho
average moonlight seronade,' while tho lady
member Of tho troop executed her steps IN
manner that would compare favorably with
those Of Carmencta, or any Of the famous bal
iet-Iancers. The Gcrobatic performances zero
especially good. There is no charge for this at
traction.
Several striking additions have been recently
made 10 the Bedford county exhibit. Among
these is a largo farm-bcll made OF heavily
bearded wheat, with an ear Of corn serving as
the ,lappcr. and cOcOpns, together win Deau-
tiful variety of silk handmade by q lady from
A.. a. a. ala Ina nt
I'm solid form, which Dr. Thomas Pollard, oX-COm-
missioner OF Agriculture, pronounced to be iden-
teal with that from the famous Bedford Alum
MOTHS AND INCIDENTS.
The First Regiment Band. under the efficient
direction OF Professor \. j. Less, Il doing excel
lent work, "a proved by the many expressions
~ admiration from residents as we'll Is visitors
Professor Leiss says hat though no regular pro-
gramme can be as yet adhered 10, owing 10 the
numerous requests Tor special pieces, he expects
70 give daily concerts beginning at ll:30 A. NJ.
and at T. NJ
In yee,orday's nc cunt Of the trades parade
the DISPATCH credited tho "red devil with fork,
&C" to the wrong firm Of printers In order TO
give that devil his due IL must be stated that he
makes things warm around the once of W. NJ.
Anderson a Brothers, Ne. , south Twelfth street.
Tho fakira want the earth. They are not sat
isned with the grounds outside. where many Of
them are running small mint AFTER n crooked
fashion, but they are gradually making their
the envelope racket" oners every one chances
slightly more uncertain than nineteenth-ceh-
tury clopemont
Pains Parts will be produced tonight for the
second time and there VIII be a BIG crowd pres
eut. The performance begins at $40 sharp.
Miss Macy Lynhnm, OF Washington, who IL
visiting Mrs. Peyntcr, at No. 1910 west Main
street, lost "a handsome silver watch and chain
at the grounds yesterday. Tho tlme-plece was
fastened to her belt and she IL OF the opinion
that IL became detached and fell OIL unobseryed.
Miss SedgWick, who resides at No. 500 east
Grace street. lost purse containing $lO, a Key
and other articles. 49,
Thursday night the booth OF the Everett Wad-
dey Company was robbed OF about $40 worth OF
pencils cards. &c, and several other exhibitors
complain of small losses.
COST or SEEING THE SHOWS AT NIGHT.
The DISPATCH has received the following:
RICHMOND, october z.
To The Editor Of tie Dispatch:
WIN you kindly inform me whether person
has 10 pay % or 80 cents 20 see the show at the
Fxpositlon- GrOunds at night, or does he have 10
nav 30 cents at the gate and then anoiher 20
csnts to get a seat for the same thing at night
~ letting mo know through your paper you Will
oblige a good many Of your readers. -
Yonrs respectfuIly, THOMAS HUGHES.
Tho admission 70 the Exposition-Grounds ls
40 cents aud there IS an extra charge OF 20
cents fOr reserved seats from which 10 witness
the Battle of the Crater or Pains Paris ana Conn.,
mune.