The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-11-30

mond / have spent some of the hapDlest
hours OF my life. once ! held four kings
here, but my friend. Johnny Potts. heid
five aces He was kind enough 10 give me
a pass home. however ! can't play the
banjo IKE Polk Miller. but ! can assure
you that when was asked 10 come mere
tonight IT afforded me the greatest peas
4 urc 10 do anything In my power TOT VIZ
gina and the Nirginians, and when your
grand old Uniyt~ sity IL rebuilt sincerely
hone YOU will be proudcr than ever 81
such a historic and world-iamed ihsu'u-
During his talk Mr. saxby told some of
his excellent jokes. which were very much
enjoyed. ...,.e-
Jolly Officer j. NJ. Sale. 81 the Ih'i1
district, better known as the hths 1i
Clubs" next gave an exhibition on cup.
sledgc- hammer. and lantern SWINE lie. u a.,
equal OF which has never been SEN ~
this city Some Of his feats were inarNoi-
lous. and he evoked loud APPLAUSE an"
big bunch Of chrysanthemuns. v-odsi,g
PoniatowsK's Woman NS ,ii,,,-
Song" was Mr. Andre Burihe cohtily,.
ton. and he rendered II IN ms us'a -
excellent STYLE lie sang Win kI'at -
precision, and handled his voice III goo"
Next came the Imperial ouartette,'
and they but renewed the pleasant I'M, I'M
preston that they ~ iic peioIri, -, H.
singing was harmonious, ana the pirlln4'-7
Of their voices made sweet uhiSpN 81
sound that as a musical effect. CAPTURED
The audience The ouartctte was corn
posed OF Messrs Francisco. Woodbridge
Burton. and Crump. ..,.,-..
CROWDER Or HIS GIIIA-@
Next came Sam Crcwder Win ma,
"rnade-to-order" smile OF his. He played
"The Southern Patrol on ,his guitar.
Mr. Horace i. Smith. Mr. 'roNeer
charmed the audience, for ne IS q Hlu
stefan. and for deiicacy OF touch emo
softness Of expression he Is an a't,-a
or course he was loudly applauded hI'
fl never moved him. Tor since the ihNen-
ton OF Those Little Men" Dee has be-
come accustomed TO the plaudits OF the
''''' TIE RECEIPTS s4os37.
The next number on the programme
was the presentation of the receipts or
the entertainment 10 Professor Francis
H. Smith by Mir. Wyndham r. Meiedilh.
handed Professor Smith The llmes
check for Sl083I. ,,
Professor Smith gracefully acKnoNl-
edged the receipt Of II. and warmly thahN-
ed every one connected with the enter
tainment for their services.
MISSES FLORSHEIM.
Next came the Misses Esteile and
Helene Florshem. who rendered az
piano duet the Grand Nal-e de 'ol-
cert" These young ladies' were "dIIlS
received. Their playing was peau,iiui'
Regarding their technique and expires
room for criticism.
Messrs. Haddon Watkins. tenor. and
Thurston CardOza, baritone, brousi'
down the house With their vocal duet
Italy" These two Richmcnd taNofiles
never sang ia better style nor with more
sympathy of expression IMAM thtE ulu
last night, and the WaimihAoi ay!ia"7,
that greeted them az the CONCLUSION oi
their number showed I'm how hlgh esu-
mati.n as artists they are held 10y l"e
Richmond people.
SID BLACK.
The last number on the prosramine VIZ
Mr. Sid Black. of Cleveland o., the
champion trick safety 'cyciist OF Inc
world No words can describe now me
rode that wheel he rode all over IT,
backwards sideways, and in circles lie
aid everything he wanted TO-. and more,
too lie seemed TO find more pleasure
I'm balancing himself on the end OF ms
nose on one Of the handle bars IMAM
most people do In sitting upright ~ the
seat. lie crept between the spokes. got
under the saddle-in fact, he did every
thing but eat the machine. This num-
her concluded the evenings entertain
nent, ana the audience went home Wen
-''' THE CONTRIBUTORS.
The house was beautifully decoraleo
II was the voluntary contribution on AZ
teld0rfcr a. Son, Who ere rtcohll1eu a.
the leading decorators OF the cry
The steinwdy piano ueed during me
evening was loaned 10y Messrs. W amer
j Moses q Co, and was perfect lh-
strument
Professor Stein and the Academy or
chestra kindly furnished the beauului
Incidental music o. the evening
Thanks are due Manager Leath Tor ms
generosity in adding q hl'y collar cheek
10 the evening lccDntf also 10 lilc
press of Richmond tor her kindness ~
noticing the enter anmcnt through their
columns. a.,
Last. but not least. the success OF the
entertainment is largely due 20 me apie