The record-union., 1894-01-25
LIVING WHIST This EVENING.
Novel Entertainment by the Ladies of
Sumner Corps.
The Great Card Game TO be Played
with Men and Women-Infanta
March, Dance, Etc.

An event of more than common inter-
est is promised for this and tomorrow
evenings, at the old Pavilion, by the Ia
dies of Sumner Relief Corps. 1t IS
nothing less than a game of living
whist'-that is. game in which the cards
will be represented by living beings.
The conceit ofplaying the game of chess
with human beings is as old as the days
when the Oriental splendor Of the city OF
Agra was the wonder OF the world. Shah
Jehan, whose memory has been SO
vaguely preserved by the glory OF his
tomb. Tai Mahal, conceived this royal
equipment for the game of chess, and
played it with the most beautiful maidens
and handsomest youths of his kingdom
for pieces and pawns. on a mosaic OF
precious stones, with his royal son as his
opponent.
The game of living whist has no such
royal lineage, however. Just When ana
where il originated is not precisely
known. but it has been the attraction for
recent garden parties in England and the
very latest novelty in amusement lines
in Eastern cities. Tonight the ladies' OF
Sumner Corps will have the pleasure OF
presenting living whist to its 1lrst Sacra-
Inento audience.
SYNOPSIS OF THE GAME.
In order that the audience may have
IN intelligent understanding of the game
while it is proceeding, the following
synopsis is given:
The four players will take their re-
spective positions, and while the opening
march is being played the cards appear
in suits and pass up and down the stage.
at certain signal, designated by The
music, the shuttle takes place. ana AT
once the cards change from an orderly
procession to an intricate confusion. Ihe
deal then follows, and the living char
acters, by a series Of deXterous evolu-
tions, are seen TO arrange themselves to-
ward the four parts of the stage.
The players are then supposed to sys-
temiZe their hands and be ready for the
game. The play now opens. In playing
a trick the cards are led into the center
and there execute dance, varied accord
ing to the dignity of Kings and Queens,
the vivacity of Jacks. or the cheerfuIness
OF lesser cards.
Every trick has its own figure, with
music continually changing from minuet
to waltz or quickstep. AS the tricks are
taken they range themselves near the
winner. Each person bears upon his
costume the respective card he repre-
sents. This makes it easy for the audi
played.
The order of the first trick is ''deuce of
hearts, led by A. king of hearts," led
by X; "ace OF hearts" led by b; five OF
hearts," led by 4.
SOME OF THE FEATURES.
The ladies say that the best of music
has been provided, and that they have
arrangements to have the hall thoroughly
warmed, thus insuring the comfort OF the
guests. The costumery Of those repre-
senting the court cards are said to be very
fine.
In the ''Infanta March, there will be
thirtv-three children captained by Miss
Rose Sheehan, who says they have at
tanned perfection i'll their drill.
Another feature that is promised to be
q charming one is the Louis XIV. minuet,
by the kings and queens of the deck.
Governor Mark ham, who is all eX-
soldier, has promised the ladies that he
will endeavor to be present, and all the
State officials in the city, as we'll as old
soldiers and Grand Army men generally,
will attend.
At the conclusion OF the entertainment
dance will be given.