The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-19
INTERNATIONAL BALL.
THE COMING SOCIAL Event OF THE
NxyAL CELEBRATION.
Number Of Prominent Personsges 10 be
Prcsent-Bicycie and Boat Races-Con-
test for tho Best Decorated House.

NORFOLK. VA. April 1S-Spec'al--
To day was comparatively quiet DAY
ir the business section OF the city, be-
cause the surging mass of humanity at
an early hour wendell its way 10 the
property OF the Norfolk Company, in The
West End. TO witness the defeat OF two
hundred local bicyclers. 1t was a great
day for the wheelmen. BY daylight they
began parading the streets in groups on
their wheels. Not only were the local
wheelmen there to contest for the sew
eral trophies. but many were present
from other cities. Richmonds represen-
tatiyes were {. Il. Johnson and j. T.
Temple. while North Carolina was repre-
scented 10y VIII Wynne. of Raleigh. These
latter, with Harry Ward and Hunter. OF
Washington, ID. c., gave exhibitions OF
fancy riding and won the deserved
plaudits OF the onlookers.
The sailing races also drew immense
crowds TO the water front around Lam
bert's Point About forty boats were
entered in these races, and considerapie
money changed hands on the result In
the different events. The boals 'aAi"e
part were these:
Catboats-l. Maud; 2. Lester; 3. u. 81
a. Hattie S.: g. Grace; 6. Thistle; . DOTS
Sloops-1, John Clark; 2 Fred Aileh'
2 Fannie Wilcox: 4. Morris; ., Doh
Quixote: g. 1. c. Drummond T. MlIneI
8. w. NJ. Britton; 9, Pearsall; ~ DORA
IL. Sam Jones. -.
Canoes-l. Mary Powell; 2. Rosa Lee
3. Hustler: 4. Julia; 3, j. I. Brown. y,
Neuralgia; Z. Rainbow -" ~ "
Moore: 9. Fife Hopkins 10. Matte "
n SPRAY; y. Wash Lambert; lS' Noiuh-
teer. IA. Red Cow; 10. c. II. Dagger TO-
Dorchester. .,.... fo-
The rivalry among those contesting loE
che nrize for the best decorated mouse Is
reaching an interesting stage. Few
DAYS ago the Washington House was
looked upon as being a sure VIM ,,'
Yesterday however, Mr. J. ~ ~ ,'s.
tine of the Ballentine bulldlhs' mu"s IL
coIors 20 the breeze and the Nashlns-
49,, House was beaten. Last week the
Irano,3al was handsomely decorated
when the proprietor saw the Balleh'ihs
h,,lding last night his envy arose' "H
he Immediately set about TO win 'he ~
"a money. During the night every yatu
~ hunting was stripped from the pN,'n
inc and at daybreak this moriins
can the work OF decorating anu ~ ,i,o
some one else should feel lhe P LIZ, The
oraen-eyed monster before F1udy, nv
rial will win the prize. IT,, ao,,
morrow will be AN interesting uas
IN everyone for IL is then that t'Ie -,
trom the different ships IN ha'" I,,'.,
poads hold their races IN 'he Star
hranch OF the Elizabeth. where qu@, ,'I,s
- a million souls can STAND OH uhe O".A
end see Uncle Sans blue Ja0Ne''
their muscle. .Ao naval cele-
lien will be the grand Columbian III
tarnational ball. to be given az tne ~
arnorv. in this city. on the hlsht VI ''''
2lst. ,.... - charge here
insure its success by the mo-. SHARED
nainstaking attention. ana nay tbo
Pai,hsr time nor money TO make II uile
lat social event OF the day. Inc Na9'
r.orv hall. with floor accomihoud-
,ions for FIVE thousand persons, mas u,
made a thing of beauty by the shi,'- =.
hands of the same artist VINO crea'eu ~
az late Inaugural ball at ashnslcn d
the a. wor,bv Of a. place in history. The
su,ors Marine Band has been placed Dy
cnor.terv Herbert at the disposal OF tne
committee and with the equally Wen
Known Cadet Band from Annapolis VIII
|urn,sh music for the occasion. among
.ha distinguished veterans will be an
Archduke. two Princes and numerous
other members of royal families.
There will be present seven admirals-
English French, Russian. Italian, and
American. with their respective stan
officers-in the various full-dress uni
forms. The best of lady paronesses,
board Of managers and other committees
COMPRISE ali of Norfolk's citizens best
known in the social and business world.
The elite of Richmond. Baltimore, Wash
ington and Old Point will be present.
and for their accommodation arrange
ments have been made for special trains
and steamers.
The supper-room will be in charge of
Augustine. the celebrated Philadelphia
caterer Enquiries regarding the ball and
arrangements therefor will be answered
by Mr.. w. b. Baldwin or Mr.. II. c. Byrd,
OF committee No S. Main street
A telegram has been received from
Baltimore announcing the death in that
city Of Mr. Herman Hamburger. a brother
of Mr.. S. Hamburger, of this city.
His funeral will take place In Balu-
more tomorrow.
Lieutenant Tyler and Colonel
OFerrall are in the CITY, and both are
stopping at the Atlantic. and both are
doing some good work looking to securing
the nomination for Governor.
Miss Georgiana Grant and Mr.. Harry
Friedman were married last night at
the Montefore Hall by the Rev. DR.. Salz-
man. After the ceremony about 80 per-
sons remained TO sumptuous banquet.
The annual meeting of the Flat-Top
Coal and Coke Association was held at
the Atlantic Hotel to-day. These meet
ings are to arrange contracts with the
Norfolk and Western railroad and
the Pocahontas Coal Company.
which handles all the output Of
the mines for the ensuing year
The meeting was harmonious, and agree
ments were entered into satisfactory to
IT. t..sA I'D