The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-11-07
Ar THE BIZd1R.
The "War Of the Roses" Being vigorously
Prosecuted.


The "War of the Roses Bazaar at the
armory seems TO Increase IN attractive
ness as the days go by, and yesterday and
last night IL proved centre or attracuon
for large crowds. Many business men
nave discovered that they can obtain an
appetizlng lunch there between the hours
OF II and as cheaply as they can by
going 10 a restaurant, and can thus sat
isfy their hunger and help noble charity
with no inconvenience 10 themselN"S
The halI is beautiful during the day.
but when twilight rails ana tne numn"'-
less electric globes and bright-hued lamps
are lighted, and crowds OF tdsttiullA
dressed girls assemble 1t Is Simply eA-
While the crowd last night did not
quite come up 10 the mark or the open
ing night yet it was OF very gool piypoi-
tions. and the ladies In charge had no
cause 10 complain, for those VINO were
prosent were not backward I'm makins
purchases. and coin flowed freely into the
treasurers hands.
I'M LOTTERY TICKET.
The special feature of the entertainment
last night was the presentation OF the
pretty little drama, Lottery llcNel IN
sanger Han. which drew n large crowd.
The play WAS extremely amusing, al the
actors acquitting themselves most hand
sOmely The cast consisted OF Thcophllus
Crank "a wealthy n'sef); ~n'Tm rharies Saw
talIe. Melissa Dobhins Uhe holder OF the
lottery ticket, acted 10 the liie py MISS
LILY May Baird. petite ana pretty
voilng lady OF Manchester. Henry Nllklns
IN baker i'm love with Melissa Dobbins),
Mr.. Charles Plcot, and MISS Jerusha
GoOdhOuse thousekeeper Tor MT 'rdlhi,
Miss Mabel Duval. The accompanlnehls
were skilfully played by Miss Lucy carr;
The little drama was full OF snap ana
fun. and was hugely enjoyed Dy an lhe
plav was arranged by Mrs. a. c. Hard
ing OF Manchester. -, - A.,
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"e;,psv carnival of Song In Sanger Hall
This viii be a beautiful feature, ana VIII
be participated in by many pretty girls .
Tonight the drill. war or tne hoses, tsssso
the carnival OF Song and an adnlis-
sion fee OF five cents VIII be chdrSeu'
This is a magnihcently executed hsure'
and none should miss seeing H.
All of the booths are now doing rush-
iro, business and it would be lnfidlous
~ mention any special one The two SHIPS,
Taiilvrie and Defender are also sur
rounded by crowds, ana the pretey ar
ticies wherewith they are laden are In
I.He ladies' in charge Of the Catholic
shin. Valkyrie. headed hy Mrs. sidhey
Johnston Dudley. say that their SUCCESS
Voting on a handsome chair to be given
10 the most popular captain Is IN progress.
The military men in the race are CAPTAINS
S,'', San, eoence. and Gasser. At present
cantain Morgan Mills. the popular drill
master of the young ladies IN the war
of tho Roses" Is In the lead.
An elegant gold Pythian badge, SET
,-itb a diamond has been presented 20
The Catholic ship. II will be voted 70 the
most popular member OF the kichmohd
Knights of Pythias.
MILITARY TO ATTEND.
Tonight the Stuart Horse Guard VIII
,dsit The bazaar I'm a bodys Saturday night
1rroop g, OF the cavalry VIII attehd; on
Monday Troop g Will be present, ana on
"Wednesday next Company u, or the bues
Battalion. will attend
4 eDecial feature on next ruesuay nsnt
uyiii he the attendance OF McGiil Cath9nc
Union IN "a body, ana on the lolioHs s,,.i s'as
Friday night the visiting putnam rh"
Ianx" is invited 10 he present. ,,
Tha ladies i'm charge OF the Nalkyre
ne Indebted 20 Mr.. j. II. Harvey Tor
donation OF beautiful flowers.
rho ladies who have charge or tne
,,hria,len booth wish 20 return their
thanks to r. Cole & Co, florists. Aei east
Proad street. for a lovely coliecton OF
ON fowers roses. and carnations II -
the largest donation OF ltS KIN Will ",.d-,i
has been contributed, ana aiueu .rty NJ
much 10 the appearance of the nan, The
hnntb l. builf 10 represent a summer
bouse and as the colors are white ana
red they are In keeping with the other
decorations.
BOWER OF Rosrs.
The Times booth last night was trans
formed into a genuine bower OF roses,
he,l,, of prettv girls having taken pos
session Of the beautiful structure, and IL
was one OF the most popular places IN 'he