Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-08-02

SPELL and 20 the stay-at-homes, who could
not get away from business to take vaca-
tons 40 the seashore or I'm the mountains,
q. had proved boon, for which all are
duly thankful. The breezes. while most
pleasant and refreshing. are not by any
mems the only feature Of the garden
which lends Il attractiveness. in the first
place the roof is covered with comfort
ohio chairs. and am excellent view from
every portion n the garden may be had
OF the lovely little stage. on which. from
io d. o'clock every evening. delightful
vaudeville performances are given.
ARE GREATLY ENJOYED.
These performances while Of light,
variety order. are enjoyed. as well by
uo many ladies' who throng the roof
as by the men. who occupy the bald-head
Seats Mcssrs. AinsIie & Webster who
have the roof I'm charge. are sparing no
expense 10 secure for their garden the
best vaudeville talent. and during this
summer the people OF Richmond are being
treated 10 the same class Of performances,
hy the same people. that are seen on the
New York city roof gardens.
The Jefferson garden from an artistic
point OF view compares favorably with
any similar amusement place I'm the coun-
try. It's elevation is equal 10 any OF
the others and its size Is sufficient for
all the patronage that will be accorded 1t
IN this city though 80 IS occasionally well
filled The stage SIS ms pretty as that Of
any roof-earden I'm the North. and, while
not so large as those in opera-houses and
theatres. IS ample in its dimensions for
roof-garden performances.
THE GRAND ORCHESTRA.
Not an insignificant feature Of the per-
formances IS the part taken by the grand
orchestra which the mana cement has
imported from Boston. Between every
net on the stage they render an overture
or an operate selection, and very fire.
luentlv win rounds ~ applause. showing
that not only do the audience paw at
fention 70 their numbers. but appreciate
them as wen.
Eyery week the bin at the garden is
changed and new attractions are offered
the patrons.
Untl 90 has been tried one can hardly
Imagine the pleasure contained in n visit
10 tho roof-garden. where at en- altitude
% about $40 feet above the earth. they
can sic amid cooling breezes and witness
mos' enjoyable performance. or, ~ they
prefer 90 let their eyes wander abroad.
may look down upon the city. with It's
nyr.a1s o. clectrlc-l' rhts winkine and
blinking Ike diamonds I'm a lovely set
ling An excellent view IS also had Of
he rNer which on moonlight night.
can be seen Tor miles. ne with a sivery
sheen upon its surface 50 winds IFS way
ln and ont among the little hills on ~
Journey 20 "Old Ocean"
THIS WEEKS PROGRAMME.
new programme. fun II pleasing fea-
lures. is announced for THIS week. Miss
Vera Harte. who has eiven 50 much
satisfaction with her sympathetic. so
pfano voice. Will present a list of mel0-
a'es that are known as "Old Timers"
Out which never grow old and are al
ways accepted on their merits. Miss
haite has fairly sung her way into favor
with Tie patrons OF the garden, who ap-
.feeiate good music artistically rendered
Matte and Patsy Rooney. children OF
the original Pat Rooney. viii give some
bright songs and dances. Miss George
Howard Will present some Spanish and
eccentric French dances quite new 10
Che vaudeville stage Miss Jessie Villars
Us @ character-chanee artist or well known
tohiiy, ana Is sure 10 please with
Afr clever work Ehe Huested and
mabel Guyor come here highly endorsed
a. nrst-class cOmody-sketch- artists They
Introduce in their aci a most wonserfui
highly-trained dancing dog The JET
ierson Orchestra, IN addition 20 their
numbers between the acts win give an
hours concert OF popular music after
each entertainment during the week.
with such an array OF talent. combined
With tho cool and attractive roof-garden.
hichmond cannot be called slow. or COM
pam Of nowhere 70 80 and nothing 70 do
" me evening. Garden parties are quito
tne tnng now. There were several very
R'e''y gatherings around the little tables
last week