Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-12

WORK 10 incomplete and tho ladies OF
our city, assisted by many Others who
love the right and honor the brave, and
moved by patriotic impulse, have come
nobly forward to complete the monu-
ment 10 perpetuate tho virtue and valor
OF tho private Confederate soldier. This
bazaar will be held for that purpose,
and also for the purpose of enabling
these ladies 10 gather together In the
White House Of the Confectionery tho
relics and records Of tho Lost Cause
in order to transmit to future genera
tons the story Of our tolls and sacrifices,
our glory and gloom. our patriotic strug-
giles and heroic achievements.
Speech by the Mayor.
After asking for the ladies that en-
enlargement which their unselfish labors
deserved Mr.. Richardson introduced
Hon. j. TAYLOR Ellyson, Mayor OF Rich
mond, who spoke as follows
Ladies and Gentlemen, II esteem my
self highly honored in having been in
vited by tho lady managers to pronounce
the words which shall formally announce
the opening OF this bazaar and Of greet
ing in their name those who have
favored us with their presence tonight.
The two.fold object OF the bazaar is TO
raise money for the establishment OF the
Confederate Museum and the compile
ton Of the monument TO the private
soldier and sailor of the Confederate
States. congratulate You that you are
TO enjoy the high privilege Of uniting
with these noble women in their praise
worthy undertaking.
WHAT THE FLAGS RECALL.
The two Confederate battle-fags that
float over me as l speak will recall to
every Confederate soldier precious
memories, and will serve to remind us
OF the brave men who fell in that cause,
which. though lost, is still just, and who
died for you and me but not less tender
will be the memories awakened on this
occasion as We remember the love,
patient endurance, and self-sacritice OF
our southern women, who during the
var were the Confederate soldiers
noblest incentive to lofty endeayor.
Southern women were not conquered by
the defeat of the armies OF the Confede-
racy, for who can ever forget the calm
ness and beroism with which they did
their duty amid the gloom and horrors
of reconstruction
DUE TO THE WOMEN.
And IL the South has regained her as
cendancy in the councils OF the nation
her restoration to power is due, not so
much to the yalor Of her men as it is to
the fortitude and courage Of her women,
for if ito bear is to conquer our fate,
then were they conquerors indeed, and
if to live in the heat. We leave be-
hind ie not 10 die. then Sc long as the
sentinel stars set their watch in the sky
Will the recollection Of the courage and
fortitude Of our southern women cause
them to be held in everlasting remem-
brance. May the time soon come when
IN this, the capital city of the Old Do
lninion, the chiyalric sons of Virginia
will erect vet another monument, more
shall tell to coming generations of the
virtues and the incompatible. worth of
the daughters Of the South.
Then 1t Was Open.
Captain Frank Cunningham was then
called on for Il song and with that won
deriul Tenderness and sweetness which
characterizes his voice he rendered
Mothers Way" an old-time melody.
at the conclusion of the song Mr.. Rich
ardson said land now, after these
simple and unpretentiOus exercises, ut
the request of the ladies having charge
and 10y their authority, L declare this |
bazaar formally opened
The Blues Band, who occupied seats |
in the gallery, then commenced lively |
mr., and the eager thrOng. scattering i'll |
all directions. abandoned themselves to |
pleasure and enjoyment BY this time |
The ball was packed with people, and |
the success of the bazaar was manifest. |
On every side an animated scene pre- |
scented itself. Scores OF pretty girls
who. after ALL are the loveliest features |
OF the fair-commenced their duties as |
custOdians Of the booths, while dozens |
of gallant young men began their de.
vohons and the still more important |
function of purchasing the many pretty |
wares which are sold at the various |
tents.
NEARLY ALL WORE BADGES.
In less than ten minutes nearly every |
gentleman present was wearing one OF |
the dainty badges OF the Solid-South |
table III his crayat, while others less |
sentimental but equally as useful at |
bazaar poured "a nCZSsc into the restau- |
rant with their fair friends and muir |
INJURED that sweet word "cream," which |
is SO dear to every feminine heart. The |
tasteiully dressed mattresses who served |
in this departments soon found themselves |
overwhelmed with work, and for hours |
their labors were continuous. Soberer |
spectators, who have love for the beau |
tiful and think not OF the cravings Of the |
inner man, climbed the steps leading to |
the gallery and viewed the scene below |
from this elevation, while others with |
historic turn of mind visited the mu |
scum Of Confederate relics and inspected |
the many sad souvenirs of the al Lost |
Cause. In fact, there was no lack of |
something TO do. The young, the ma
ture, and the old all found plenty to &C.
cupy their minds and to afford amuse- |
ment.
THE TENTS VERY ATTRACTIVE.
After the pretty maids and stately |
matrons who are devoting their ener-
Res to the fair the tents representing |
the States of the Confederacy are, per-
haps, the most attractive features Of the |
great enterprise. These stands have all |
been arranged with the most consum-
mate skill and taste, and tho decorators.
realizing the spirit of emulation among |
the ladies. have taken pains to make no |
determinations, and therefore it would |
DO difficult matter to name the most
attractive stand. They are all parts of
beautiful whole, serving as foils for one
another and contributing individually
TO make gorgeous tout ensemble.
Fort Marion" the beautiful booth
of the Louisiana and Florida tables, is
perhaps the most conspicuous of all the
stands, but as it is joint possession Of
two committees it naturally merits dou-
bic praise. The palmettos, air-plants.
and clinging moses which have been
used in the decoration of the fort con-
tribute largely towards Its striking APP
tlearapaa thnuOh tI,a many rNrettv oirlo |