The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-01-12

accomplished musical director and leader
of the orchestras Of the two play houses
under Mr.. Leatf's management. and the
musicians who played under him.
No such orchestra music has been
heard I'm Richmond for long time. Pro.
fcssor Stein, In order to combine the two
orchestras for this occasion. had TO ar
range. and even write, good deal OF
the music played. and when this Is
known the public will recognize his genius
as a musician In an emergency. The
members of the orchestra were as fol
lows: Professor Moses Stein, leader, and
Messrs. J. Reinhardt. c. w. Thilow, A.
Wagner. Z. Thurston. p. Thurston, o.
Thurston, w. Gressett, =. Marche, A. W.
Fair j. Dunlap. W. Cowardin. f.. Day
and J. Miller.
Every member OF the corps Of en-
ployes seemed TO take pride and pleasure
in the success OF the entertainment, and
each one did faithful and valuable SER
vice. The others who took part before
the curtain are Messrs. Phil. McNevens,
treasurer; J. J. Dancey. assistant treas
urer, and Albert Dean, janitor.
Messrs. Peter Jackson, T.. w. Drew
and William Napier. doorkeepers.
Messrs. William Napier. Charles Jack
son, Louis Siegel. Fred. Schmidt y.
Bashon, George Emmenhauser. \. Euker
and r. H. Preston. ushers of the house.
The cleverness Of the work done by
Squire "Lonnie" Graves, the stage man
ager OF the two houses. and his capable
corps of assistants. was exemplifed in
the scene-shfting scene, which made such
a hit in the entertainment
The names OF those who assisted Mr.
Graves in this unique feature and the
other scenic work Of the evening are: W.
r. Taylor, J. j. Mattern, Phil. Bartz
Benjamin Lowry, Sam. Cohen, a. j..
Fisher. Tom Jones, w. Willlx and J. Brill.
There was but one opinion of the en-
tertainment-al granted that IL was q
tremendous success. No amateur per-
Torrance in Richmond ever had so much
snap and go, and so interesting was the
three hours OF continuous performances
that not one person tired OF it's varied
features
II took splendidy' because IL was new.
II was novel. il was original, IL was beau
tiful and 1t was creditable.
1t was the first time I'm the history OF
amateur performances that the real arts
tic talent of the city was ever exhibited
together. and there were a number OF
combinations. any one of which would
give creditable independent performance
and draw a good audience.
The Richmond Dispatch yesterday gave
an excellent notice OF the entertainment,
and said
AN audience OF colossal dimensions
thoroughly representative, apprecative-
almost demOnstrative-sat for more than
thee hours last night in the Academy,
which had been gayly decorated for the
occasion, witnessing a brilliant panorama
or amateur talent as unique as II was
interesting. The occasion was The Times
Charity Vaudeville Entertainment, given
under the direction of Mr.. Horace T.
Smith. Especial cause for congratula ton
was there in the nice discrimination
which marked the various selections on
the programme
Last evening spent a the Academy
meant the acquisition of new expert
ence. For to such products of the age as
the New Woman the New Man. and
the New Weather must certainly now
be added the New Amateur
Sparkle and swing and spirit were
the characteristics of the entertainment
There was not dull, fiat or improbable
moment and the highest standard of
excellence was maintained throughout the
entire length of the evening.
AT the close of the entertainment the
Rev. DR.. Landrum, representing The
Times. handed TO the Hon. J. 4. Ellyson,
as the chosen representative of the
'HdIlty NONllnlttee, Cnech Tor u ,ObS.1O,
the proceeds OF the entertainment.
Messrs. =. II. Mayo Joseph Bryan. John
i. Branch, f.. &. Goddin, j. r. Ellyson
and h. T. Maloney each had box parties"
The State yesterday gracefully present
ed its good wishes as follows:
THE State cordially extends it's con-
CALCULATIONS TO The Times upon the com
plete success Of the Grand Charity Vaude-
Vile Entertainment last night. 1t was a
success in The fact that 1t not only gave
pleasure TO all present but that over
one thousand dollars were raised for the
poor OF the city"
The local report in tie same paper
said
AS was anticipated, the Charity Vaude-
vile, given under the auspices of the
Richmond Times at the Academy of Music
last evening, for the benefit Of the poor
or the city, was a big success In every
respect. Three hours were consumed by
the lengthy and diversified bill of special
ties, but the immense audience that
crowded the house were never for a min
ute bored so well was each and every
number rendered.
After the curtain had fallen on the
hnale Rev. DR.. Landrum. as the repre-
sentative Of The Times. handed Hon. J.
Taylor Ellyson, representing the Charity
Committee, a check for 81 O.g. 80. the pro-
ceeds accruing from the sale OF tickets"