The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-24
PLEASED WITH
THE TABLEAUX.
The Entertainment Last Night Was a
Gratifying Success.
TALK AT THE WOMAN'S CLUB.
Mrs. Mary l.. Ware Disconrscs on nus
sia-Selecting the Cast of the RAY
for the Benefit of the A. +. VA.
Social and Personal News.

The tahieaux presented last evening at
the Mozart for the benefit OF the Old
Dominion Hospital were gratifying sue
cess. The house was as large as could
reasonably have been expected, and the
audience was almost exclusively fash
ionablo one In 1t were noted Mr.. and
Mrs T. H. Mayo. Mrs. Fitzhugh Mayo,
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Nelson Carter
Miss Minnie Tucker. Mr. Charles Il.
Smith. Mr.. Venable Johnson. Miss Mary
Norwood. MIR. John Rutherford, Mr.. Or
mond Young Mr.. Gus Drewry. Mr.. W.
c. Stanard ana many others. The au-
dience was disappointed at the absence
~ programmes. the easel on which the
announcement cards were placed bccom-
ing disDlaccd so that those looking on
were compelled TO rely upon themselves
solely However so beautifully did the
participants acquit themselves that self
dependence was made easy.
The series was as follows;
THE Loan Exhibit" tableau by the
Art Club Participants: Miss Marion
Robins. personating the bride. was real
Nv lovely. and Misses Madeline English.
Anne Grant. and Florence Parker, as
statues called forth rounds of applause
The curtain arose three times on this
scene In response TO the demand or the
audience.
Honey Does Yo Love Yo. Man?'
was cordially appreciated.
The Gypsy Scene, Flower Dream, with
solo by MIR. Sullivan. the "Peri at the
Gate" "Child Of the Regiment" and
.sCake Walk" I'm succession. called forth
spirited applause. "The Peri at the Gate
was among the most effective of the
series Misses Florence Wilson. Florence
Parker. Judith Deane, Annie DrewTy'
Mamie Jennings Anne Lee. Dorothia Lee
Lilly Trquhart Maude Hartz. Ella jack
son. Bessie Martin, Mamie Montague,
I.anghorne Cosby.
During the presentation Miss Booker
sang with great sweetness the ANGELS
Serenade" with violin obligato.
Early in the evening. between scenes
she also sang the Cavatina from 1.-The
Queen of Sheba." meeting with the warm
reception which is always hers.
In the scene. "The Child Of the Regi-
ment." Miss Virginia Talbot, as the CEN
trial figure sang the well-known song
ASK Me Not Why" with charming eX-
pression. and made winning picture
In this scene the stalwart Second kesl-
ment," with Captain BossieuX, TOOK part
and on the stage foatcd the national
colors. The Cake Walk" concluding
the evening. aroused shouts or laughter
and was applauded TO the echo
The ladies I'm charge Of the art Club
,ableau feel deeply grateful TO captain
D,mmock and Mr. w. J.. Sheppard for
their Invaluable aid, which contributed
SO much TO its success.
Yesterday afternoon at O'Clock MIS-.
Mary l., Ware engaged the Keen interest
OF n large audience at the Woman Oluo'
giving a delightful short tank upon rus
STA" In 1t she presented her own Oh
seryation and experience as a traVeHeI,
carving those who listened through an
the / ,rharlc srlendor of Moscow ana 81
petersburg. to the Crinea, and 10 each
~ those places i'm the country ABOUT
which special interest clings.
She is a most engaging speaker pos
eessing a singularly sweet ana mashc,i
voice and great charm Of manner. She
sras introduced to the club by Mrs Haly-
burton. 49,,
Mrs. Henry Taylor was the guest Of the
chairman for the evening.
meeting of the Central Committee OF
,ha Association for the Preservation or
VIRGINIA Antiquities was held yesterday
afternoon at the Historical Society's
building. Mrs. j. Taylor Ellyson IN lhe
chair There were also present MIS- CAS-
n BESSIE
fred T. Harris. Mrs Archer Anderson
Mrs. J. s. Wexford, Mrs. r. ID. Williams
Mrs William r. Robins. Mrs. T.. L.
Crunp. Mrs Thomas Boiling. Mrs. Henry
Taylor Mrs c. W. j. Brock ana MISS
Nancy Brooks
The chief business for which the meet
ing was called was the selection oil the
cast TO present Midsummer Nigh'
Dream" Mrs c. w. =. Brock was ap-
pointed chairman Of n committee to Sc
cure the eight principal actors, her as
sociates on the committee 10 be Mrs.
Alfred #. Harris. Mrs. Charles r. Boil
ing Mrs. Thomas Boiling. Mrs T. j.
Crump and Mrs. w l.. Royal
Mrs. Henry A. Williams was appoih'ei
chairman OF n committee to secure SIX
other actors her associates being MIS-
vIrglnius Han. Mrs William II. Robins
and Miss Mary Cameron.
Mrs Minor Lille. OF the University OF
Virginia. IL visiting the Misses Moore
west Franklin street.
Misses Jennie and Annie Cooke, Of Han
over. are visiting the family of Mr.. w.
NJ Hin. west Grace street
Tomorrow. Friday. Is the day upon
which the handsome new building OF the
.Virginia Home for lncurabes' VIII be
formally dedicated. An admirable mu-
steal programme has been arranged TO
be furnished by the choir or Centenary
church. and Professor Jacob Reinhardt.
The order Of exercises will be as fol-
lows
PRAYER by Rev. z. r. Sweeney; Ad-
dress by Bishop Gibson: Hymn read by
Rev Robert i. Kerr: Bible reading by
Rev. George Cooper. Prayer by Bishop
Penick Singing: Address by Rev. H. NJ
Beckman; Doxology, Benediction by
Bishop Gibson.
An invitation 10 be present was also
sent TO Bishop Van De Vyver. DIR.
Calsch. and the pastors OF the various
Lutheran churches. who. however, could
not accept.
The day is also the Homes Donation
Day and 2 committee OF ladies Will be
on hand throughout the day 10 receive
such gifts as intelligent interest may
suggest.
Stock Yards Buildings.