The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-11-24

cution. there Is every reason 10 Iii
that the entertainment VIII score p'-'
liant succeeds, as in other cities. ,t.,..,
Those present were Mrs. Joseph bryan
Mrs. Charles Washington Coleman, NJ, Ms
Parke {. Bagby, Mrs; James i'yon Wortaa
Mrs Harris Mrs. Ball Mrs; r. ~, 81
son. Mrs. f. A. Saunders. Mrs. rom boi-
ling. Mrs. J. r.. Harrison, MIS- ,soo M Wrs
William Bentley. Mrs. Mann Naentine,
Jr.. Mrs. William Royal. Mrs. A H,u-,iso,,
Royal. Mrs. Barton Wise, Mrs; " e si'
Mrs. j. T. Ellyson. Miss virginia fieaS-
ants and Miss Alice Houston.
AIRS. Barton II. Wise acted as secIe-
tary. .o.o,har
and stated that The following committees
* kermesse@Nlrs. Joseph Bryan, Mrs. p.
b. Addison treasurer. Mrs. >. T. ,E,.lliN, -
ford. Mrs. Tom Boiling. Mrs. Alfred Har-
ris. Mrs. K. c. Morton Mrs. b. H. fui-
Boxes for Ushers-Messrs. Il. 7. Crunlp,
u ~ Wise r. 4. Lancaster, Il. J..
Stage1H. r. smith, II. Taylor. Jr.. A.
r. Holderby. Jr., Evan Chesterniah' j.
10 announce each nights programme
Colonel 10 Lane stern. -,
Decora tions-Mr. DECATUR Axten.
Advertising rheet-NirS. George Lyon
and Mrs. George Lane Marshall.
Supper-lIrs. !. =. Harrison.
N1sic-Mrs Ball. Mrs. AXtell, Mr. and
Mrs. Meloney. and Miss Guillanme. r.,
Robins. Miss n. =. Winston. Messrs.
Thomas and Sfanard. Miss Mary Newton,
and Miss Houston.
Mrs. Henry Taylor has charge OF the
The names Of the Queen Of the "Ker-
messe" and of the dancers will be an
nounced shortly. suffice It 10 say the, they
are among the han1SOmest ana most
charming girls I'm Richmond.
The dances and chaperons are;
!. THE Nile Worshippers'-Mrs. OFer-
rail. Mrs. Hotchkiss. Mrs. Talbot ana
,. ;.saisaniia sgiintov Dance-Mrs. James
LYONS. Mrs: Brydon Tenant. and Mr.
2. Sphinx 0Vorshippers"- John
Lyons. Mrs. r. G.. Kennolds. and Mrs
Atkinson.
!. alikado and Empress. ,.,,,
8. Little Jars-Mrs II. A. williams.
.. Greek Dance-Airs. =. \. Saunders
Mrs. c. Z. Smith. and Mrs. Trayers.
7. Spanish-Mrs. Augustine Royal
. swsdish-NIrs. Bentley and Mrs. Geo.
Ben. Johnston.
10. Highland Flirg.
IL. Rainbow.
r. Spanish coquette-Mrs. Mann valen-
tine.
b. Court Minuet-Mrs. William Royal,
Mrs. Euders JOhstOn an Edward Mayo.
"a. Gipsy Darcc-A charming Church
Hi woman viii probably have this IN
charge.
Is. Indian War Dance
The souvenir programme will be heauu-
ful in design. the cover being the work OF
inc distinguished artist, Mr.. ". l.. Shep-
pard. ON the reverse side will appear the
seal Of the association. The leaves, which
VIII be hsld together by red cOrl cine
color OF the association. VIII bear Iho,os
Of tho leaders OF the dancers In costume.
Tho costumes BY the way, will be cX-
fggl luf IA
cipslly from New YORK. Mr.. Eaves spent
the l4th In Richmond for the special pur-
pose OF conference with Mrs. Bryan re-
gsrding them. Mr.. Mcdonald. OF New
York. who has carried so many similar
affairs through 10 glory. has this I'm hand.
Tho Mozart will be the scene OF the en-
tertainnent. which will hold for three
days and matinee. The cost Of the ticket
does not include the supper. which can
be taken or not. 10 will be an exc adinely
good supper. The souvenir programme
will be on sale for the trivial sum OF
twenty-five cents.
Altogether the "Kcrmesse" will be. pro-
baby. the bright. particular star in the
GALAXY" Of winter entertainments.
Mrs. W. Minor Lille. Of the University.
IS visiting the Misses Moore. west Frank
lin street.
Miss Ellen Byrd is the guest OF her
aunt Mrs Sidney II. Dudley.
The National-and original-Society Of
the Colonial Danes OF America gave an
entertainment or 'revel,' at he Madison
Square Concert Hall and Assembly Rooms
on the evenings of the Zlst and I'D. for
The purpose OF raising funds 10 prevent
The destruction Of the old man man.
return 20 other societies the hos
pitalites which have been extended by
them 10 the Danes.
The mansion for which they are exert
fItafn a.If L. a. an n
New York State. and is situated just
opposite Albany. The fort was begun 80
1870 and a stone in the cellar marks its
completion In t6i2 The bricks used I'm
its construction We're brought from HOl-
land. Tho house was hesicgcd many times
by Indians and in 1853 r. was used as q
refuge for women and children. The at
tic IS supposed to be haunted by the
ghost OF Gertrude, the sister OF the
famous Governor of New Amsterdam,
WOuter van TWiller. In 1856 Fort Crailo
was the headquarters Of General Aber-
crOmhic. IL was here that a colonial
regiment, commanded by Colonel Thomas
Fitch, reported for service without uni
form, their only distinction being q tur-
key feather in their hats. \ young Eng
iish surgeon, Richard SchuCkbHFg, was
seated near the old well when the troops
appeared, and wrote the now famous
ines
Yankee Doodle came to town,
Riding on pony,
Stuck u feather In his hat.
And called 10 "maCaroni"
Invitations for tho great reception and
vaudeville on Thursday evening were
issued 10 all the historical societies Of the
State-the Sons OF the american Reyolu-
ton, the Colonial Wars the War OF
1872. Aztec Society, Holland Society. and
st. Nicholas.
Among prominent persons present at
the inaugural exercises OF Columbian
University was Hon. j. l.. NJ. Curry if
this city.
Owing to the severe illness Of Mrs.
J. G. Il. Walker. She and her daugh-
the winter in the far South.
The first TUESDAY" german will take
place AT the Masonic Temple on the 9Th.
and not on December 3rd, owing 10 the
Grand Lodge occupying the hall on the
latter date.
Readings from "Corolanhs' and dis
cussiOn of a number OF questions arising
out OF these made Miss Blair's Glass
Coriclauus fitted 10 represent the peo-
Die as Consult (which was the abler
politician. Coriolanus or Sicinius?" How
does act lead 10 a tragical issue
cussion, but were only three among nine
or ten.
There was very large attendance.
On next Tuesday a glance will be taken
into the history OF the time or Coriolanus
and julius Caesar, preparatory TO feAu-
ings from the last-named drama.
Miss Nellie Carmichael. Of Fredericks-
burg. will during the coming week De
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. W. James
Walker
Miss Fstelle Tayloe. Of Mt. Airy. will