Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-06
SCENES AT THE CARNIVAL
Interesting Features of the Night Devoted
to 0arsmen. ---- -.-.
Living Pictures and Gymnastics-The
fractions of the Fair.

A varied entertainment, every number of
which was of special interest, was pre-
pared fer the visitors to the Columbia
Athletic Club house last evening. The
home of the club wore an air of unusual
sprightliness, the illumination on its roof
casting a flood of light to guide the Wis
itors to the carnival, while within doors
there was a scene of coziness that was en-
joyed by the visitors. who showed their
appreciation of the efforts of the club MEN
to amuse them by liberal patronage.
Last evening was known as boating
night" at the club. There was large
representation present Of the Old Domin-
ion Club of Alexandria, and of the Ana
lostans and Potomacs of this city.
Features of the Evening.
Napoleon announcing to Josephine his
project for divorce" was the feature in
the living picture exhibition, which took
place in the gym at o'clock. Miss
Fauntleroy made a charming Josephine,
while Mr. George V. Chandler sustained
the role of Napoleon with great credit.
The famous painting of Pagliano was
sought to be reproduced by the posers.
Miss Zoe Rigby gave skirt dance that
was model of grace. Fine symndstic
work was done in the execution OF the
chair pyramids, in which Messrs. b. u.
Sewall j. R. Elder, w. NJ: Mooney, ..
Ross. IL. Cabrera, H. F. Hallbrooke and G.
A. Spurrier took part. The instrumental
duo. Messrs. Cullen and Collins, ban1olsts,
were accompanied by E. NJ. McEnaney on
the piano, and performed with pleasing
effect THE Fates," after Paul Thurman,
was the last art reproduction OF the even,
ing. Miss Fauntleroy, Miss Knowlton and
Mrs. Hempstone impersonated the char-
acters of the famous painting.
The several special features OF entertain
nent being run at the fair all proved at
tractive last evening and were wen patroi-
ized. The paddle stand attracted many pat
rons throughout the evening. Messrs. Beall,
Britain, Duke and Flynn auctioneered the
paddles and their lusty efforts resulted In
many sales. 1.-The Mysterious Lady con-
t;nued to draw crowds, Miss Lillian Cava-
raugh taking the part of the mysterious
person At the worlds fair there was an
attraction of this kind, and the great inter
est shown in it there suggested the adVlsa-
bility of having the idea executed here
The Mysterious Lady.
The mysterious lady, as seen by specta-
tors is cut in half, and rests on a table on
her waist, appearing we'll contented with
the loss of half of her body. The visitors
are nonplused in their efforts to find
solution for the illusion, and nine oil every
ten guecseS are wrong.
The booth in which photographs are taken
by electric light did thriving business last
evening l.. l.. korn was in charge OF the
picture CELERY, ana ne mas opldiHeu eASei-
lent results with his camera.
There was no feature of the fair that was
OF well patronized last evening. Inc post
office handled heavy mail, ana the supper
room was filled nearly all the evening. Inc
concluding ard, in the opinion OF many one
of the most pleasant features of the occa-
son, began upon the announcement tndt
dancing was in order at 1880 O'Clock Ihere
was an excellent floor and the gymnasium
was filled with dancers.
Military Night.
Military night Is the attraction at the
fair tonight. There will be large and dis
tinguished gathering. Among invited
guests are Brigadier General Albert ord
way and staff Col VIM. G. Moore and staff
first regimenO; Col. Cecil Clay and staff
second reglmenD; Troop ZAP Washington
Light Infantry; Light Battery; Engineer
Corps: officers stationed at Fort Myer; Off
GERS stationed at marine barracks. Prof.
Fanciuli will lead the full Marine Band,
which will play throughout the evening.
There will also be an unusually attractive
program rendered in the gymnasium. which
will include art imperSona tons. The An
gelus and Foot Ball Group will be
impersonated. There will be music by the
Mt. Pleasant Field Band. The athletic ex-
hibition of the evening viii be .Rowa az
Elder o. Ross, Fl. F. Halbrooke c. Luns-
ford, G. A. Spurrier, F. Waters. II. Cabrera
and ]. Crow will take part. Private High
will give an exhibition in broad-sword work.
High is the famous swordsman of the fam
Gus sixth United States cavalry Prof. Oar
rlulatt, the Instructor of the club, will also
contribute to the athletic exhibition.
The Band Program Tonight.
The following is the program that will
be rendered by the Marine Band Orchestra,
Prof. f. Fanciulli, conductor, tonight:
1, march, Athlete, dedicated to C.. A. c.,
Fanciulli; 9, overture, Light Cavalry, Suppe:
g. waltz, Vienna Beauties, Ziehrer; 4, fan
TASTE, A Hunting Scene. Bucalossi; ), over
ture, Scmeramide, Rossini; 6, Spanish sere-
Dade, Lolita, Langey; I, selection, Robin
Hood, De koven; s, patrol, Grand Army,
Fanciulli; 8, Hail Columbia, Fyles.
CONDEMNATION PROCEEDJNGS