Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-04-23
FLOCK TO THE FAIR.
THE ENTERTAINMENT At THE TEN.
PIE LARGELY ATTENDED.
The Eastsr-Egx t--Reportsr's Laneh.
Etc.--A Uaiqus Musical Programme.
Some Of the Features.

Several hundred people waded through
rain and mud to the Masonic Temple last
night. and Notwithstanding the extremely
bad weather, the fair was quite largely
attended. Those who did 60 seemed to
enjoy the entertainment greatly, and many
participated in the dancing. which closed
the festivities of the evening.
Yesterday was set apart for Henrico
Union Lodge. No. 1870. and Richmond
Chapter Royal Arch Masons, No. Q. At the
matinee in The afternoon there was an
Easter-egg hunt, in which large numbers
of children participated. A huge haystack
promenade hall and in this the little ones
sought the Easter souvenirs. The ahair
was exceedingly amusing and greatly en-
joyed.
At o'clock in the afternoon the report
ers of the city papers were given iunch
by the ladies of the restaurant The. meal
was excellent in every detail and was
greatly reljshed by the four scribes that
surrounded the little table which was 80
admirably presided over by Miss Boshen
and Mrs. Hill.
AN ExcKLLENT RESTAURANT.
1t may not be amss here to say that the
restaurant, which Is on the third hoor and
in charge Of Mrs. Fletcher Richardson. Is
playing conspicuous part in the fair, and
besides being great comfort to the thou
sands that visit the temple. IL Is source
Of considerable revenue to the cause for
which the entertainment 10 being con-
Quoted.
An adjunct to this department is the
cream and ices feature, which is presided
over by Mrs. August Arsell. who has under
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deal out in the daintiest way the sweets OF
life at most reasonable prices.
The restaurant received an immense
bridal cake Yesterday from Hiram Lodge,
Winchester, Va. II bears in gilt letters
the name Of the organization donating 1T,
and is beautiful to behold.
ANOTHER PRETTY BOOTH.
In the main hall one of the prettiest
booths is that of Lodges Nos. 10 and 5l,
winch IS among those especially set apart
for fancy work. This booth is presided
over by the following ladies': For Lodge
No. 81. Mrs. Clay Drewry. chairman; Mrs.
Charles A: Taylor. Mrs. j; Taylor Ellyson,,
Mrs. 4. ID. Hotchkiss, Mrs. DR.. Jacob
Michaux, and Mrs. Stairs. For Lodge No.
10, Mrs. Young Jones, chairman; Mrs.
Preston Belvin, Mrs. w. L. Mosby, Mrs.
Shirley King, and Mrs. Frances.
A barrel of englne-oil, which was pre-
sented to Captain w. Q. Wilkinson for the
fair by the Standard Oil Company. was
turned over to these ladies, and will be
disposed of by them. They also have
charge Of the New Home and Singer
sewing machines, which were presented
to the fair by these manufactures, and are
being voted-one to the Masonic Home
and the other to the Male Orphan Asylum.
One of the prettiest and most attractive
parts OF the entire building is the flower
booth. which Is situated n the centre OF
the grand-lodge room, and of which Mrs.
George Street is chairman. Mrs. Street
and her assistants, owing to the scarcity
of flowers, have been rendered very little
aid, but their indefatigable energy. has re-
suited in excellent financial results con-
sidering their few advantages.
LAST NIGHTS PROGRAMME.
The programme for last night was very
pating carried out his or her part splen::
didly. and the encores were numerous and
hearty. The entertainment opened with
a tableau and song. the first part OF which
was " A Child of the Regiment and the
second part. Dixie Land" The effect
produced was very beautiful. This was
followed by instrumental music by the
Richmond Ideal Quartette., consisting or
Miss Denzler. and Messrs. Charles Y. Pal
There was also vocal music and other fea-
lures which we're followed by dancing IN
the main hall.
The Remington typewriter, which was
kindly loaned to the ladies of the fair by
MIR. John b. Cuipeper, has been constantly
used by them, and proved to be Oh great
assistance.
:" Galatean was seen by many last
night, and proved equally as interesting
as on former occasions. The programme
m this department is changed each night.
ATTRACTIONS FOR TO-DAY.
To-day has been dedicated to Metropoli-
tan Lodge, No. II, Manchester Lodge, No.
IA, Washington Lodge, Royal Arch, Chap
ter, No. 8, and Lafayette, Royal Arch
Chapter, No. 49. In the afternoon thirty
children from Church Hill will have An
Hour with Mother Goose" The following
programme will be rendered tonight: %
Music. by Howitzer's Band; CD Solo, Sc
lected, by Mrs. Kahnweiler; (3) Reclta-
ton by Miss Genevleve Raab; % Solo,
selected, by Mr.. 4. w. Cunningham; (6)
Recitation, by Miss Strause; Mr.. Jacob
Reinhardt, accompanist. This will be
followed by dancing.