Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-25


Tho conception of pantomimc exercise
with moving historic scenes Is catchy
pleasing one. and showed good deal
Of thought In the preparation. oiu
books were ransacked for just the thing
wanted. and old wardrobes were maze
10 give up their treasures as well. 10
transform the bellies OF to-day TO those
Of this day and OF Colonial times. MISS
Lenore Duke, In conceaiment, read win
beautiful accent the poem for the panto-
mime. and afterwards was the cynosure
OF all eyes as Lady Washington. Ut
w. II. Clements showed his usual Ora
matte power both as General and Presi.
dent Washington. Miss Maude Pollaru
made most charming Mother WASH
ington.
Miss Edith Bell Hatcher, pretty
petite blonde OF sixteen summers. was the
pet Of the evening. In the Miles,
Standish courtship all eyes centered on
Miss Annie Moomaw In her graceful
rendition OF the Maiden priscilla. DTS
Carroll and Hunter, as Captain Standish'
ana John Alden, greatly delighted the
audience by their wise Interpretation OF
character. A favorite scene was tna' VI
the House of Burgesses, wheh MT A.
thur Van Buren, delivered Patrick
Henry's famous speech.
sor I'm the Woman's College, represent
ed I'm his costume Mr. Thomas JEFFERSON
"a he was seen on the streets In Paris.
He also introduced incognto each num-
her by historic explanations. The pre-
sence at the marriage Of Priscilla OF her
friends. Puritan maidens. in snow-white
caps. was an exceedingly pretty scene.
Mr.. Dan Harwood introduced guests OF
the receiving party by announcing theii
name, as was dore In the republican
court. The large number of couples In cos
tune, with wigs and powdered hair' iiiaue
the scene a respondent one. and whiie
the social quality Of the entertainment
was greatly enhanced by the fact that
IL was given with the surroundings OF
home adornments, many were the re-
marks that so brilliant an assempiage
and so interesting programme shouiu
be repeated in large hail EVERY con-
ceivable place for standing-room was
occupied in parlors, library, halls,
and stairways. The presence OF
twenty of the Howitzers. In their
handsome uniforms, added greatly
TO the interest of the entertain
men, Mr. Archie Williams. representing
General Knox. led in touching farewell
10 their distinguished chief. who had
fought with them and gained the nations
independence.
The Imperial Club excelled itself in the
german given on Easter Monday eve
ming. Corcoran Hall was beautifully deco
rated for the occasion with led and white
bunting. the colors of the club, and the
stage was a mass of palms and bright
flowers. Professor STEMS orchestra OF
six pieces dscoursed sweet music, and at
midnight delicious supper was served
consisting of all the delicacieS OF the sea-
son.
The chaperones were Mesdames Rem
nolds, Welsh Nichols, Riddick. Mann,
and Knight, and those dancing we're
Misses Marshall, Bale. Welsh, Southern
Nichols, Walsh. Hamilton, Angus, knight
Brent. Powers. NJ. Yeager j. Yeager'
CARY, Ford Riddick, Cardwen, Gentry.
and Messrs. Chamberlain. Laird. Nichols,
REYNOLDS, Hobson, Welsh, Valentine,
Woodfin, Southern. Dodd, Glazebrook,
William Moore, r. Moore. Lester. Lam
kin. J. S. Moore, Jr.. and a few others.
"OsceoIa." the attractive suburban
home of Mr.. and Mrs. T. Il. Hartman
was the scene of delightful festivities
on last "Wednesday night, the occasion
being the wooden anniversary OF their
marriage. The party was charmingly en-
tertained at supper, with cards and music
following Many useful presents were
received.
Among those enjoying their hospitality
were Mr.. and Mrs. Il. w. Moore, Mr..
and Mrs. +. J. 'Craigie. Jr., Mr.. and Mrs.
Walford Hardwicke. Mr. and Mrs. Car
ence Franklin, Miss Hunter Ferguson,
Miss Jessie Bailey, Miss ELLA Hartman,
Mr.. b. G. Webb, Mr.. Arthur Parsons, and
others.
The Easter musicale for the benefit Of
the Home for Incurables, which took
place Thursday afternoon at the residence
OF Mrs. James b. Pace, on west Frank
lin street. was signal success, both
socially and financially. All the partici-
pants were deserving especial mention in
their several parts, but suffice it 10 say
that as a whole the entertainment was
one of rare experience. Mr. George
Fenmark Taylor added much to the plea
sure of the evening with his inimitable
persona tons and clever songs, and the
old Dominion Sextette won another laurel
for themselves. Miss Bessie Pace, who
virtually conducted the musicale, but
further established her reputation as
most skilful in such undertakings.
The Mischianza, given for the benefit
of the North Carolina Room at the
Confederate Museum, will take place
next Thursday. at the residence of Mrs.
w S. Forbes. SOC west Franklin. The
attractions for children will be one of
the most interesting features Of the
evening hours, from half-past until 6:SO
From s too IL grown people VIII be
most cordially welcomed The delight
ful musical programme includes espe-
c,allv appropriate North Carolina
songs by the Old Dominion Sextette; Sc
lections by IA quartette composed OF
Miss Bell. Miss Gwathmey. Mrs. Durette,
and Mrs Bethel; solos by Captain Frank
Cunningham and other prominent must
CLANS in the city. Clever recita-
lions and other attractions will be COM
bined TO make the most unique enter
tainment of the week. The ladies of the
committee will meet at Mrs. John w.
Gordon's. &c north Laurel, on Tuesday
April 9th. at IL O'clock, for final ar
rangements.
Bubbles, Eight as air" will be "con-
firmetion strong" Of happy two
hours for children on next Friday after
noon. at Seventh-Street Christian
church. from to s o'clock. when the
Young Peoples Union Missionary Circle
will give their little friends what they
call bubble party. Following that.
from s to 10 o'clock, the opportunity Of
spending an evening with Longfellow"
will be extended the grown folks. Sc
lections from Longfellow. in the way of
tableaux, readings. charades, recitations,
and songs viii be given. and refresh
ments will be served. Miss Jessie Hall
IS the president of the circle. and will
be assisted by Mrs. Charles Hutchin-
son, Mrs. II. III. George, Jr., Mrs. Walter
/ Duke Mrs. Julian Anderson. Miss