The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-23
THE B. P. 0. E. BAZAAR.
TIE GRAND CHARITY FESTIVAL
NOW IN FULL SWING.
Formally Opencd Last Nv a. by Exaltrd
Grand Kuler Edward b. Hny-A
Large Crowd Present

The grand charity festival and bazaar
of the Benevolent and Protective order OF
Elks was formally opened at the Hlch-
mond Theatre last evening, anio 'ne
most beautiful surroundings, and uhdef
the most suspicious circumstances f''ch-
mond Lodge assembled at their nan al
S o'clock. and headed by STEMS pand'
they marched TO Murphys hotei ana
escorted Exalted Grand Ruler EDWARD
Y Hay and Mrs. HAY to the Theatre;
A few minutes later Governor OFerial
and Mayor and Mrs. Taylor arrived:
Mr.. Juan PizziIii introduced the Stahu
Exalted Ruler to the crowd, and ne naue
a peculiarly graceful and beautiful speech
congratulating Richmond Lodge Oh their
rood work. and telling of the growth anu
success OF the order elsewhere.
At the close of his speech, he an
nounced the Elks' bazaar formally open
ed.
The distinguished guests were then ten
dered an elegant fuuch by the commit
tee. and the buzz and pleasant chatter
that denotes a successful bazaar IN tuil
swing was heard on all sides.
sHs DECORATIONS.
rhe Theatre has undergone a metamor-
phosis as beautiful as it Is surprising III
Inc magnincence OF the decorations.
They are acknowledged by all to be the
most beautiful ever seen In Rcnmonl'
1.,e vauited space above the first gallery
il filled so with flags. streamers, anu
hunting that the entire appearance or the
hufldinp is changed. The galleries are
beautifully festooned and dressed WIN
suk shields auttered deers heads' anu
,oanv other decorations. The booths are
brilliant with color, and arranged with
unusual taste. ,..o., g.,
Professor STEMS orchestra. iooa'eu III y.
,he frort gallery. made the air nyely with
sa,oet sound waves, and the scene pre-
sented below was bright, pretty ana IN
teresting. while the ever-movihg ihrohk
gave 1T a Kaleidoscope appearance
9,},o ,,,,bs are served by any NUMBER
~ nrettv girls. prettiiy costumed' and
,ho crou,d was large. md everybody seem
"a 10 he enjoying the occasion. me
restaurant occupies large part VI wv
stage which is level with the mann moor
s,ecianv, built for the bazaar. ana the
boxes on either side are coilNei 80 ~
cozv retreats where speclally-ueFiS'" a.
fractions for converting materials mo
.,,onev for the sake of sweet charity are
conveniently arranged. -
A wheel OF fortune occupies 'ne ecu
trail norton in the rear or the s'ase' an"
4, hears the well-knOwn, but suanse "'
,,ioo Here's where you get your money
back" -. .. 10
An Edison photograph seemed 10 De
doing a good business, under '.e ma, ' \
agement of an experienced operator, anu
the booths d.d not lack Tor CUSTOMERS
TnY BOOTHS.
Tho booths ere FIVE I'm number. Inc TO-
bacc, booth is in charge of Mr.. g W All
ole. and is a very popullr as wen as pre-
] ~ one Mr.. Angle is assisted by inc lol-
lowing ladies: ,.,,,u .,1
,csses Nrollie Redford. Blanche Epps
Narv FDps, Susie Dafron, Miler werner
Rennie oswald. Fannie Angle.
rho confectionery booth IS beautiful
with sweets served in the most enticins
n amer. Captain j. b. Angle Is In charge
OF this booth, with the following lady
assstants;
Mrs. J. r. Angle. Mrs c. H. Epps. ana
Misses Rhav Meyers, Mary Wendenburg
Annie Wendenhurg, nary Lee Angle
Minnie Kelley, May kellam Marie Angle
Della Powell Nellie Powell. Molhe Powell
Ee,elle DeSel Sarah Simon. Maggie Da-
Wis. and Lille Wise.
The fancy booth is beautiful with pref
~ ard novel souvenirs and ornamental
articles. Mrs. W. +. Brazeal presides
here, and is assisted by Mrs. a. Sielinger
and Misses Lizzie Sielinger, Rosa Red
| ford. Madeline Kraft. - Dean +. Epps,
| u. Enps.
The following young ladies are in charge
| Of the fiower-stand and soda fountain:
Misses Morgenstern. UnSsr, Eva Miller
G. Miller, Franklin. Kratz
TIE restaurant IS under the able man
agement Of Mr.. Chris. Evensen. and he
Is ably assisted by Mrs. Eyensen, Mrs. b.
Florshiem, Mrs. John Kessnch. and the
| following young ladies': Misses Helen
Florsheim. Jessie Harra. Emma Schuman,
Estelle Florshfim. Pauline Kessnich, Nc
ma Schlucher, Rosa Augustine. Mary Au-
[ gustfne. Luiy Dorsan. Lena D0rsan, Julia
| kratz. and Matte 3lenzel
me old Dominion Sextette will be a
| popuar attraction this evening