The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-03

the hours Of 6 and 8 o'clock, and the
general verdict from all sides was Indeed
q fattcring one to the efforts Of the ladies
who 90 generously arranged q highly en-
joyable affair.
TO complete the programme for the
day arrangements had been made for q
| concert by the Rutgers College Giee
lrClub. Long before the appointed hour
there was a large crowd awaiting the
| opening Of the doors, and before the enter
| tainment began the spacious hall was
crowded to overlooking. the gallery pack
ed to its utmost capacity. and standing
| room wa at a premium.
The Rutgers Clee Club entertained an
| equally large crowd In the same place
last New Year. and left a lasting I'M
! pres sion upon their hearers. The audi
| cnce expected n charming programme.
and. TO the credit OF the Glee Club. they
were by no means disappointed, Tor tne
| entire membership OF the club acquitted
themselves with a high degree OF credit,
| and were encored enthusiastically a dozen
times or more.
columbia with It's triple number OF
students to draw from. by no means
| eouaIed the Rutgers boys. who VIII al
WAYS receive a warm welcome by Rich-
mond audiences.
Mr.. Loren Bragdon. the leader, has a
fine tenor voice. which Is as soft as IL is
cultivated. and as a mimic his equai
would be hard to find. In his character
OF Madame Patti he was amusing IN the
extreme. and several of his comic num-
bers elected hearty applause. MOI
Quite" a college song. was a taking cord.
as was also the "~Freshman's Lament
and Didn't Split the Wood
Mr.. George Wilmot sang with charming
effects "The Robin and the Blue Bird
This charming little ballad was
heard in public for the first time last
evening. and Mr.. Wilmot sang 1t at spe-
cial request. Its words are by Mr.. Will
liam II. Gardner, and its music Is com
posed by Professor J. Emory Shaw. The
ballad Is dedicated to Mss Bessie Pace.
The farcical number. Romeo and Ju-
let" by Messrs. Bragdon and Johnston,
was highly ludicrous, and captivated the
entire audience.
A waltz song. Love and Spring" was
rendered in a manner that Indicated
thorough training on the part Of the
singers, while "C~hestnuts," "Bohunkus"
and several other selections showed be-
yond a doubt that Rutgers sends out a
glee club which has few equals n no
superiors among college glee clubs.
The club is composed Of thirteen fine
looking young men. They are model
college men, wear an attractive air about
them. and sport the regular oxford cap
and gown. To-day they leave for Wash
ington to I'LL an engagement before re-
turning to Greek Lexicons and jolly
haZing and wee sma' hours at Rutgers.
After the concert the members of the
Glee Club were entertained by the ladies
at supper. and each one was presented
with IN elegant buttonhole bouquet.
No,- Vaor.. ni,,on
Mr.. William Rueger, at his well-known
establishment, Ninth and Bank streets,
yesterday entertained his friends and pa
irons with n superb dinner. one Of the
dining-rooms of the place was given up
solely to the use of those who called. and
a table. the length of the room. occupied
one side of the apartment. The table was
arranged early in the day and presented
a beautiful appearance. a sucking pig,
with the inevitable lemon In his mouth,
made fitting garnishment for one end OF
the board, and a saddle of mutton did the
embellishing at what might be termed
the head. Then, there were the finest Of
Smithfeld hams, turkeys stuffed with
oysters, picked oysters. diamond-back
terrapin stew. lobster and chicken salads
and many other delicacies, all served in
the very finest manner. Probably three
hundred gentlemen called while the din
ner was being served, and a received
the best of attention. and were met In
a most hospitable manner by Mine Host
Rueger. Club men who were present de
clared the dinner to be one of the finest
ever seen in Richmond and were en-
phatic in their praises of their hosts
cuisine efforts.
Barton Heights Received.
Our pretty little suburb. Barton Heights.
had another opportunity yesterday TO
demo nstrate her generous hospitality. At
the invitation of Mr.. James ii. Bar
ton. and citizens Of Barton Heights. a
number Of prominent citizens of Rich
inond visited the Heights and spent n
most enjoyable day.
The vehicles left the Postoffice about
II o'clock, and consisted of some eleven
carriages and five or six buggies. After
being driven through the village ana
shown the great work accomplished by
Mr.. Barton and his co-laborers, they were
received at the Wigwam by a committee,
consisting OF Messrs. Barton. Minor. Raw
lev and Miller. An interesting address OF
welcome was made by Rev. r. /. Bell,
after which speeshes were made by Gov
+. w. Mckinney. Mayor Ehyson,
Hon. Joseph G.. Dickersjn, Judge h. {.
Colonel John b. Cary, J. Taylor
John S. Harwood. Josiah Ry-
Captain J. II. O'Bannon, and Col
onel William f.. Tanner. A sumptuous
repast was served in a most tempting
style, and the menu comprised Viands
both numerous and elegant.
Others in attendance were Joseph w.
T. Il. Murphy, George Gibson
Jr.. George T.. Bowden. and +. j. Craigie,
Richmond Railway and Elec-