The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-29

majestic grace. those women who loved
spartan warriors and who were faithful
10 thc hearthstone ties. OH the simplic-
ny ana beauty Of the pretty lassies and
nIaVe youths Of Sweden. the stately and
honored grace OF the minuet the free
ana romping rolic OF the rcd-sknned
tribes, the methodlcal and refreshing
ttateliness OF the North German repre-
sentatives, IL was all Seen and admired
by the audience.
AN ARTISTIC SUCCESS.
eypsies dnfn there here were the light-hearted
Madrid. the lads and lassies from the
oonnio hills that Sir Walter Scott and
Robert Burns made so charming in song
dancers, and last. but not least, the proud
ana loyal representatives OF the great
gre 10, and glorious fatherland. the home
or bismarck, the land Of the war-1ike
and generous Williams. Yes, they were
an IN The tableau, and the beauty of the
scene was beyond human words to de-
plcL AS the procession moved around
the stage it was as II one sat and watch-
ed a living history unfold its wonderful
ana interesting pages. lt was a study
2i national habits. traditions. and colors.
IT was picture without a flaw a COM
mon union OF the nations Of the earth
peaceful, brilliant, and perfect whole
ne performance, on the whole. passed
on more smoothly than upon Monday
night and excepting the extreme length
OF the programme there was nothing
lett that could be desired 10 add To- rhe
pleasure Of the evening
GREEK CYMBAL DANCE.
rIhe nrsI dance was the Greek Cymhal
DANCE. The dance proper WAS preluded
by the Grecian fete and the grand entry
OF the Greek procession with Miss Iucv
Normley as Diana. followed by the
graceful cymbal dances The scene was
one IN ITS rare beauty beyond human
words 10 depict. Diana. clad in graceful
drapery of white satin. with gold trim
nlhsg5 was as lovely as she was majes-
uc. Ihere was about her a very air
that breathed Of ancient and classical
1reecc. As she walked TO the centre OF
The stage a burst of terrific applause
greeted her.
Queen rose Of the rosebud garden Of
Next came her attendants clad in flow
ing gowns OF a white. soft material trim
med with gold carrying Tyres and the
hunting hOrns. The entire was dazzling,
'Dlaua' being borne In upon a palanQuin
covered with the skins Of animals Killed
ls the hunt. This was carried By four
Greek athletes. Then came the Greek
GtymD,aI dancers. carrying eymbals and
laNelins. They were beautifully arrayed
I'm soft pink raiment trimmed with dell
cate gold trimmings. These gowns werc
gathered low on the shoulders, and fen
about the daiscers' forms In graceful
folds. Their hair was held in the quiet
repOse OF the GroCian knot by three
silver bands. After the procession had
passed in review several times and drawn
NN al ne rear oi liit stage the tdNtt COM
mcnCed.
There are three things which iii my
heart with sighs
And steep my soul in laughter (when /
view
Fair maiden forms, moving like melo-
dies),
Dimples. roselps and eyes Of any hue"
The dance was a stately. graceful and
poetic dream of rare loveliness. one on
which rested the approving smile of
Terpsiehore
The right was charmngly led by Miss
Nellie Parker. while upon the left Miss
Mary Archer Saunders was simple grace
0ersOnihed. As they kept step TO the
stately measure Of the beautiful music,
FLASHING in sweet accordance with the
orchestra, their golden cynbals. no
lrettier picture Of exquisite harmony
could be desired. The vari-colored cal
,ium lights were thrown upon the scene
with softening effects that lent IL but an
iColtonal Iovelness The dancerr han
1led the cymbals with delicacy and care,
and were in a measure rivals 10 the
celebrated Athenian goddess. who. as she
stood in graceful pose watching the !
lance, was the embodiment of purity and |
race. As the curtain fell upon the !
ableau the audience. with one common |
consent. accorcd the dance the honor OF !
leing the ''Dicce de resistance of the /
'veninf. Those taking part I'm the dance I
we're Misses Nellie Parker. Fannie Nc |
iuire. Della Strngfeliow, Mary McCaw, |