The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-10
CARNITAL OF NATIONS.
4 Large Crowd Present on the Second
Evening of the Entertainment.

4 Large Crowd Present on the Second
Evening of the Entertainment
The second evening of the Carnival OF
Nations given at the Regimental Armory
last evening was complete success in
every way. The big hall is beautifully
decorated In the colors of the various ma
tions, and walls and ceiling are almost
completely hidden from view. The ser
Vices OF Messrs. Miller & Rhoads are very
highly appreciated who kindly agreed to
decorate two OF the booths without any
charge.
The visitor upon entering the hall GER
tainly meets with a complete surprise at
the beautiful sight that meets his eve
and he feels at a loss what 10 admire
Hrst--the artistically fitted up booths. the
large variety OF tempting articles offered
,or sale. or the large number Of beauti-
tu ladies who have volunteered their
services for tho noble cause in which the
ladies OF the various denominations had
united their untirng efforts for weeks
The attractions at each booth are num-
erous and completely dazzling. Those who
do not care to buy outright but prefer to
Try their luck at chances. have also ample
opportunity. for quite number Of artl-
cles will be voted TO the most successful
competitors. All the candidates for city
offices will OF course come in for their
share: besides, there will be various arti-
cles voted to the most popular physician.
minister and the most popular hospital
The miniature OF the Virginia Home for
Incurables which has been presented to
the ladies In charge of the Catholic
booth will be given TO the most popular
little girl and only a few of them have
IN ha
chance OF winning still remains for those
who desire TO come in and are willing TO
take book and collect votes Cor them
selves. Lovers of beautiful flowers or OF
tastefuly prepared candy should not tail
10 call at the Catholic booth. where their
wal Il will he readily supplied.
People who are fond OF tobacco IN all
It's variations caa purchase all they desire
A. the tobacco booth. which is draped in
red and completely covered with tobacco
leaves This booth is in the immediate
neighborhood OF the beautiful Spanish
castle. where the Methodist ladies hold
forth and charm their visitors with their
persuasive powers inducing them with
out difficulty 10 open their purses for
the benefit Of the Home.
The French booth with its many hand
some articles is one OF the centres Of at
traction. The handsome hand-painted
chocolate set mas already found numerous
subscribers for chances. and the contest
promises TO be a very lively one. Another
precious souvenir will be the bic French
punch-bowl. which has been painted by
prominent society lady. who used as a
pattern bowl from Tiffany's. for which
the sum OF 500 had been paid. A small
shield has been left blank on the bowl.
which is 10 bear the name of the lucky
party who will carry of the prize.
Among tho oewltching fairies who were
gliding over the floor OF the big hall last
evening was n Miss Kratz. representing
a Spanish girl. who Is one Of the head
ladies OF the flower booth.
Music and dancing formed a part OF tho
entertainment last evening, and II will
be continued as long rs the Carnival OF
Nations will be- In existence.
An interesting episode last evening was
the drill OF a company OF little girls
dressed In blue and red under the com
mand OF Captain Graves.
The Lee Combination. which has been
drawing bis houses at the Mozart Acad-
envy since Monday evening by their mar
veilous feats in hypnotism. have agreed
"a five an entertainment for the benefit
81 he Hcme for rneui ables at the Armory
"a thursday afternoon at $50 o'closk.