Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-13
THE SECOND NIGHT.
THE BAZAAR ATTENDANCE
GOOD.
Pleasantly Entertained - Fea-
lures of the Tcnts-Gymnas-
tic Display Tonight.

notwithstanding these disadvantages
hundreds OF persons visited tho great
fair.
The evening, from beginning to end
was a highly enjoyable one, and the
novelty of the bazaar does not by any
means appear 70 have worn oil.
The exercises commenced with very
ENJOYABLE entertainment, which was
given in the audltorium-room OF sanger
Hall. where quite gathering OF specta-
tors assembled. Professor Malcolm
Shackelford, clever banjo artist, com
menced the programme with some e1-
cellent singing. after when Japan
Harry Lee Watson gave recitation
from Julius Cesar. He acquitted HIM
self excellently, despite the fact that the
acoustlcs of the hall are rather poor.
Mr.. ". MacJones gave "chalk talk,
in which he displayed bis skill both as
n sketch artist. humorist, and an ora
tor. He entertained the spectators by
drawing on n blackboard, and inter-
spersed the intervals with humorous re-
marks and burlesque recitatlons
Tie Blues Band furnished appropri-
ote music. and commenced their pro-
prsmme with the usual melody, " Annie
Laurie" which though time honored is
none the less beautiful.
wHILED AWAY THE HOURS.
At the conclusion OF the entertainment
the crowd poured back into the Armory
Hall. where they sought the many
amusements which the place affords.
Some Of the couples, who had reached
that stage when they desired secluslon,
sought the gallery overlooking the huge
room. while the more volatile he'd
themselves to the restaurant and cooled
their sentiment with ice-cream. The
stsid married couples trotted cOntented-
" around the hall and inspected the
many pretty articles in the booths, while
the "stags who did not bring their
girls found ample recreation IN dodging
their fair friends, who were pursuing an
active canvass 10 procure funds for the
fair.
BEING VOTED FOR.
The Solid-South booth, which contains
fancy wares of every description and a
car load or more Of the prettiest girls in
Richmond, was source OF great at
traction to those whom "mOney was no
object, and the maidens iii charge OF
this stand handled money until the ring
OF silver jiugled III their very brains.
The Juniors are voting n very hand
some doll TO the most popular child in
the city. and they have had splendid
success in disposiug Of the artistic little
pins which they handle.
The South Carolina table, which ranks
among the prcttiest in the hall, IS well
stocked with useful and ornamental arti-
cles. Among these is m exquisite clock,
the Gift OF Messrs. James Allen d Co., Of
Charleston, which will I've voted to the
most popular member of the Howitzor
Battery or association. This tent, as on
the opening occasion, was aided last
night by detachment OF the Richmond
Howitzers. embracing Sergeant j. Ii.
Cole, Corporal II. q. Whittet, Corporal
". NJ. Myers, Privates f.. Z. Taylor,
Wythe Boiling, W. II. Mason. W. ".
Lear, +. w. Allen, and W. f. Brodnax.
The voting for the sword at the Mary
land table, which will be awarded to the
most popular military officer, has be-
come quite spirited. Lieutenant Pot
tons friends made quite squirt last
night and placed him in the lead, but
General Charles j. Anderson is follow
ing close behind.
SMOKE AND CHEW.
The smoking-room. which is con-
Quoted under the auspices Of the North
Carolina Committee. has proven quite
popular feature of the bazaar, while the
ladies' representing the Old North State
have realized handsome profits from the
tobacco which they are selling. The
committee have just received the follow
ing handsome donations From Colonel
Marchison, of Msrchison X Co., New
York, S25, and from Mr.. William F.
Sorey, OF the same firm, like amount.
Mrs. Seymour 5. CABOT. Of the Nir-
GINA tent, has received through Mrs. L.
l.. Turner q donation OF S25 from
Greenesville county, and from Smith
field box of splendid hams. She has
also procured from Miss Mamie J.
Thomas a box Of fancy articles, and
from Mrs. John Page, of Beaver Dam, a
similar donation.
SOME OF THE FEATURES.
Several very handsome pictures are
for sale at the Alabama tent. which is
the rendezvous of the Confederate girls.
Among the pictures are valuable por-
traits of Lee, Jackson, and Johnston
and several water-colors.
The Kentucky tent has among its
stock some very pretty specimens of
linen-work and embroidery. Maple
syrup is sold by the committee in charge
as "side line"
Mr.. A. X. Schnap has donated to the
Tennessee table handsome tricycle. IN
memory of his uncle, Robert Stern, who
was killed at Charlottesville.
At the Georgia table q handsome
sword, donated 10y Captain L. I. Chris
tian, will be voted to the most popular
captain IN Richmond.
The chief executives who are attend
ing the Southern Governors Conven-
ton. and the gentlemen who accompany
them to this city, were rendered hand
some lunch at the bazaar by the Cham
Der Of Commerce Committee yesterday
afternoon at o'clock. The meal was
served in the auditorium-room at Sanger
Hall, and the collation. was spread on
two long tables, which were very skill
fully and tasteiully arranged. The ladies
OF course prepared their most attractive
menu for the distinguished visitors. and
it need hardly be said that the Governors
and their friends left with very favor
able idea of the Virginia bill OF fare.
GYMNAsTIC DISPLAY TONIGHT.
Tonight the Senior Class of the Young
Mems Christian Association will give a
gymnastic display and the following
programme has been arranged:
Parallel-Bar Exercises, Pyramids,
&c-Special class.
indiana Club Swinging and juggling
Mr.. Clinton Mahon.