Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-14
MANY AT The FAIR.
A LARGE CROWD IN AT
TENDANCE LAST NIGHT.
The Athletes of the Y. NJ. G. A.
Make an Excellent Display
Donations Coming In.

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Donations Coming In.
The Memorial Bazaar was visited last
night by hundreds OF people, and the
crowd in attendance was almost as large
as on the opening occasion. For seve-
raj hours the good-natured multitude
jostled each other in perfect content
ment and promenaded the beautifully
decorated hall until it looked as If the
whole place was in whirl OF motion,
After visiting the restaurant and inspect
ing tho pretty booths the visitors de-
voted themselves asslduously to walking
around the room searching for acquaint-
ances In the merry gathering.
PRETTY GIRLS AND SOLDIER BOYS.
Scores Of fair girls, dressed as only
spring-maids can bedeck themselves,
added loyeiness and animation to the
picture. while the Richmond military in
all its different branches was well repre-
sented. Twenty or thirty members of
the Ashby Light Horse, in their fatigue
uniforms, were on hand to gladden. the
hearts of the ladies, while the Howitzers,
who are looking after the South Caro-
lima table, graced tho occasion with
their presence. The cannoneers were
commanded by Lieutenants Barrett
and MacFarlane, while the other artll-
lerymen in attendance were Sergeant j.
S. Eubank, Corporal W. NJ. Myers, and
Priyaies II. 4. Cole. W. W. Lear, Ii. z.
Page, j. Il. Etchison, Jr., L. 2. Taylor,
". II. Mason. ". L. Boiling, and e..
Linwood Brooking A detachment of
the Walker Light-Guard, in their
striking company uniforms. rendered
valuable service TO the ladies. The fol-
lowing are the infantrymen who showed
last night that they know how to mako
themselves useful as well as ornamental
Corporal John W. Starke and Privates
J.. A. Baschon, CASTOR Kraker, +. +.
Mayer, r. NJ. Reekins, o. IL. Luxford,
l.. Douglass. and r. ID. Bowles.
A FINE GYMEAsTIo DISPLAY.
The members Of the senior class Of tho
Young Mems Christian Association Gym
Dasium gave a very pleasing athletic
exhibition in Sanger Fall. and an audi
ence of several hundred persons
watched and applauded their graceful
| and wel-executed feats. The programme
included parallel-bar and lndian-club
exercises, the gymnastic table, the hori-
zontal- bar, and Roman-ladder posturing,
and the following were those who partici-
plted in the display: Professor II. f.
Smith and Messrs Merwin Branch, John
Branch, Clifton Mahon, W. t. Boiling,
George Christian, Robert Christian,
William Davis, ". II. Northern, Stat
ford White, Charles Withera, Hunter
Cardoza, Frederick Rahland, W. f..
Crawford, L. o. Michaels, and Horace
T. Smith.
VOTING FOR A FLAG.
There was very spirited contest Mt
the Virginia tent over the beautiful State
flag, which will be donated to the most
popular military organization,
Miss Susie Starke and Miss Emily
Glasgow have charge of the voting. and
the friends and admirers OF any partlcu-
lar company who wish to cast their votes
can see these young ladies' at the booth.
A number OF attractive maids and
matrons are in attendance Mt the Old
! Dominionie tent every night aud will 'be
! Glad to welcome visitors and especially
strangers to their booth. st this stand
there is pending n contest over n very
| handsome chess.bCard which is 10 be
awarded either to the WestmOreland or
Commonwealth clubs. This chess
board was donated to Mrs Van Down
for the bazaar and will be useful rs
well as ornamental addition to tho win
ming club.
Everybody should see Mr. Crane in
in bis great play 1.-The Senator" at
the Virginia tent. This interesting re-
presentation was contributed 70 Miss
Bessie Pace by the great actor himself.
The doll was dressed 10y Mr.. Crane 5
tailor at cost OF $50.
THEPRETrY GEORGIA BOOTH.
The Georgia tent stands ont bravely in
its colors Of white and orange and
ereets the eye the moment the spectator
enters the door. 1t is prettily ana most
artistically decorated. The ladies' say
that its beauty is due entirely 10 the
liberality OF Messrs. Miller a Rhoads,
who with great generosity placed at
their service a skilled decorator. For
two davs Messrs. Miller d Rhoads gave
tho entire time of Mr.. Butts, their deco
rator, to these ladies'. The tent is in
perfect harmony. Every detail seems
to have been studied with an eye to best
effect, and the result Is uniqueand beau-
tiful.
Captain T.. T. Christian, the COM
mandant OF the veteran corps OF the
First Regiment Virginia Volunteers Cin-
fantry), has presented Mrs. Albert
Mayo, vice president Of the Oakwood
Memorial Association and one of the
managers of the Georgia Booth, with an
elegant gold-mounted officers presenta-
ton sword. This sabre is TO DO voted
the most popular company in Virginia.
THE TEXANS ARE GENEROUS.
The ladies OF the Texas booth have
met with remarkable success at the ba-
zaar. and their progress is q source OF
great qualification to the committee, as
thew feel o sincere interest in the lone
Star State" which has contributed gene
rously TO the fair. A grand musical en-
tertainment was given at the opera. house
of Corsicana, Tex, on the night OF April
7th for the benefit of the Sailors and
Soldiers Monument in this city.
Mrs. Judge Winkler was untirlng IN
her energy and made the entertainment
a complete success. Mrs. Ella Read
had the musical programme in charge,
while Miss Edna Rainey. daughter Of
Judge Rainey, of Waxahachie, reclted
in excellent style 81 Am Dreaming, an
appropriate and eulogistic tribute to our
southern generals. The neighboring
towns of Ennis and Tyler were repre-
sented by distinguished citizens Tho
papers OF Corsicana pronounced this
patriotic entertainment a brilliant sue
cess and have notified Mrs. Cazneau Me-
Leod, OF the Texas department at the
bazaar, that they will forward her the
sum of S235.
NOBLE WORKERS FOR A GOOD CAUSE.
Mrs. Damen, OF Corsicans, the daugh-
ter of the gallant Colonel Rodgers who
was killed at Shiloh, has been greatly
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