The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-28

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wise beautiful scene.
There were four tables Of unusual
breadth. They extended almost the en-
urc length of the large hall. On each
table were half dozen pot palms and
other plants scattered at intervals. In
the centre were hiehtilver epergnes. laden
with variety OF choice fruits. On the
top OF each Of these was beautiful bou-
quet OF cut flowers. and here and there
on the tables were a number OF smaller
fruit stands similarly adorned. The ta-
bles were laden with all the delicacies OF
the season. II was promenade supper.
and at 30 o'clock the couples repaired
to the hall, where all was ready and
waiting. Table ware was piled at inter-
walls, and the entire menu was spread
out before the diners. Zimmerman was.
OF course the caterer, and below Is a list
Of the dishes:
oysters, raw. in ice blocks
Birds on toast. Roast Duck.
Turkey with Cranberry Sauce.
Chicken Croquettes. Beef Tongue.
Virginia Ham.
Patties Aux Fowl Chicken Salad. Mayo
naise Sauce. Potato Salad.
Assorted Pickles. olives. Celery.
Fruits. Ice Cream. Fancy Cakes.
Coffee.
The repast was an elegant one. and the
tables, before supper was announced,
were arranged in that artistic manner
which proves the ability OF skillfui
caterer.
The immense crowd necessarily caused
some little rush and push. but upon the
whole this feature OF the entertainment
was managed with remarkable skill.
The Committees.
The floor committee was: Messrs. Rose
we'll Page chairman. Thomas n. Carter
Thomas Boiling, Levin Joynes Thomas
Atkinson, Arthur y. Seldom. William &.
Hanawinckel. Edward c. Mayo. Wynd-
ham r. Meredith. e. Y. D. Myers. Jr.,
+. T. Crump. a. p. Guison. Frank A.
Davenport William f. Wickham, John X.
Branch and y. Ran. Wexford.
The reception committee was as follows:
Nesdames Alfred r. Harris (charman),
Philip w. Mckinney. John Dunlop. w. l..
Royal Otway Allen. Grey Skipwith, X.
n Whitlock. G. ID. Langhorne. I. n.
Carter. Levin Joynes, Annie b. Camm
Thomas rutherford. John Kerr Branch.
Thomas Boiling. James A. Welsh. G. OBJ.
Cowardin. r. G. Cabel, Arthur LEROY
Edward c. Mayo. II. $. Bosher, G. y.
Lathrop. William II. Talbot. Bennehan
Cameron. +. T. Crump. +. T. D. Myers.
Jr.. James D. Patton and Misses Judith
Darlington and Martha Bagby.
The Decorations.
In the way of decorations Richmond
has rarely before seen the equal. Mittel-
dorfer tried himself on this occasion.
About the whole there was certain
uniqueness and richness of design that
showed the touch of artists on every side.
The designs were as clever as they were
graceful, and when the tout ensemble was
sci off by the 800 incandescent lamps, in
Il qas tsyh :
the scene presented was oriili intly daz-
ziing. such as has never bean surpassed
by anything of the kind in this city.
Immediately over the front curtain hung
an immense cotton boil some eight feet
in circumference. and this was partially
covered with myrads of gold spangles'
which giistened beneath the lights like in
Vulnerable sparkling iswels.
On eitner side were draped in graceful
folds pink and blue bunting. while just be-
meath was large shield on which were the
words. Association f+r the Preservation
of Virginia Antiquities 1901 Del Gratia
Virginia Condtta.'
On large wires stretched across the
opening were a beautiful array Of ban
ners I'm all the different shades placed at
intervals between the large gilt letters,
A. u. V. A., on each of which twenty-One
incandescent lights shone brilliantly. The
Richmond Railway and Electric Company
conceived a number Of happy designs in
the arrangement of the lights
The boxes We're a masterpiece of the
decorators skillful touch. From each
huns folds of pink. blue and white bunt-
ing, and a large gilt star, in which were
placed eleven dainty incandescent lamps,
added a rich lustre 20 the softly harmon
izing colors.
Probably the most beautiful and bril-
liant of all the decorations were those
around the railing of the first gallery. This
was completely hidden from view by the
draperies that almost touched the floor in
many places. At intervals Of twelve feet
were placed obliqIely on the railing a
large silt star. on each Of which eleven
incandcscent lamps were fitted so as 10
produce an effect at once gorgeous and
tasteful. Between each star a palm, to-
gethcr with sprig of pine, !rooped
gracefully over a cluster Of red white
and green lights, a design which was
truly bewitching In the centre Of the
railing were three stars similarly illumi-
mated. and underneath these an exquisite
plaque covered with frosted gold, and The
letters a. i. V. a. in sparkling jewels
running diagonally across. Around the
railing were also a number of beautiful
shields with the Virginia coat -of-arms
and the SOciety's motto.
The pillars supporting the first gallery
were wrapped i'm blue Oh eese-cloth, and
around each a twining garland Of lovely
rink roses added a special beauty which
called forth eXtravaCaut admiration from
the immense thrOng.
From the walls on either side the gal
lery the same delicate colors preionli-
mated Draperles steamers and shields
almost concealed the entire walls. From
each of the gas jets was suspended
large banner, on which a iainty butterfly
In rich colors figured conspicuously.
The railing of the second gallery was
decorated similar TO that of the first, and
from the centre an immense star covered
with cotton and beautifully Illuminated
reflected it's brilliant rays over the entire
galaxy below. Here and there about ne
railing large palms rendered the effect
especially beautiful.
The floral designs were from Ham,
monds conception.
A hundred incandescent lights above the
stage shed their dazzling rays upon the
scene below. 1t was one never to be Tor
gotten by the devotees of the social world.
Spangles glistcned from every side, deli
cate-hl.ed draperies served TO soften the
dazzling effect of myriads of beautiful
lights. palms and flowers dropped pen
sively over the incandescent lamps peep
ing ont from every direction, while the
large calcium flash light on the balcony
cast a distinctive briliiancy upon the
stage in front, where the lovely garien
scene attracted all eyes oil entering the
house.
Object of the Association.
The Association for the Preservation OF
Virginia Antiquities was formed an0 .l
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