The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-10-14

share Of patronage. This show is located
on the right of the music hall, as you
enter, and band Of four pieces stationed
at the door, assists in drawing people.
Miss Raymond, the cOrnetist, received a
great applause, which was deserved, for
her performances are most excellent.
THE TINES BOOTH.
The force in The Times booth were kept
in a rush all day yesterday, taking sub
scriptons, and explaining the terms upon
which the Encyclopedia Britannica, a
special offer for the sale Of which is now
made by The Times, can be secured
This work is attracting much attention,
and a large, number of people made in
quiries about 1t yesterday Sample copies
Of The Times were also in active de-
mand.
In the evening the rain ceased and the
throng from the big building began to
spread over the grounds, and 10 patronze
the outside attractions. Wombwell's tent
swtchback and merry-go-rounds. As
usual the tin-type people were in town,
and matched the shadows" of many of
our country cousins.
Any one wishing to get n plate of
Huckins' delicious soup, fankcd by bis
cults made with HorsfoFd's powders which
are so light that they melt in the mouth,
should 60 TO the booth Of Writ r.. Taylor
Il Co, They serve these delicacies smOk-
ing hot all day long, and nothing superior
TO them can be obtained anywhere. The
cup of chocolate they furnish is also
prime article.
one of the most useful inventions Of
recent years Is exhibited by the G. i.
Hill Hosiery Darner Company, of Rich
mond 1t is called the "Hill hosiery
darner," and is simple in mechanism and
effective In action 1t will prove boon
to the mothers Of growing boys.
Miss Nettie Brown of 622 north Fourth
street, has been awarded the first pre-
MUM for her tissue-paper flowers, consti-
tuting representation Of American Beau
~ roses, violets and carnations, also a
mornlng-glory lamp shade These articles
are of the most exquisite workmanship.
and can scarce be told from the work Of
nature.
SADDLE HoRars
Messrs. w. and b. McComb. of Louisa
county, arrived at the Exposition grounds
about noon yesterday with their string
Of trained saddle horses, headed by that
splendid black stallion, Woodford This
string Of six. four of which are two years
old, was exhibited at the Frederciksburg
Fair a few weeks ago. each one getting a
blue ribbon, except when two were ex-
hh6ited In the same class, when red
ribbon was received by one Of them.
As usual, Mrs, Gill, Of tae Male Or
phan Asylum, did Il big trade nj Der
restaurant Yesterday. There S, arce
seemed 70 be minute In he dav when
she and her assistants w-re nor On
the go. The lunch. which s!e serves. is
of the most savory and temo,iag kird
and no better meal can be pr9cI,2d ary,
whore. This fact, and the wo-thv al cot
for which the money made is ir.tnCfd
should continue TO give her even larrer
patronage than she has heretofore re.
ceived.
Captain J. Taylor Stratton agent for
General FitZ. Lees life Of General Robrrt
f. Lee. has his headquarters ri The
Times booth, and has had considerable
success with the work.
The art exhibit OF the Virginia Fe-
male Institute. OF Staunton, of which
Mrs. j. Il. Il. Stuart is principal. Is AT.
tracing general attention. 1t rs a most
excellent display, and contains among
Others a picture OF Leutenant-C a. varno1
Kent. painted by Miss Ellie Stuart arr
teacher Of the school. This picture took
one OF the prizes. Another work of
great merit IN this exhibit Is a picture
OF Mrs. J. Il. b. Stuart. Jr. Sainted
by Miss Cooke daughter OF the la,e |
General John X Cooke.
no sFoBTs FoR TIRE BOYS,
ON account OF the rain. witch began 70 |
pour down soon after noon yesterday, the |
games Tor the boys. such as pie-eating |
contests. etc.. In front of the grand stand. ]
mao 70 DO postponed indefinitely. This