The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-10-04

Already the city is becoming crowded
with visitors. Friends are the guests OF
friends, and every train that comes 10
tiiohmond brings many strangers, who
are here to stay until afler the Carnival.
The great influx of people viii b.siE to-
morrow. at which rime the half-rate
tickets so into effect, and from then on
the city viii have ,,s Ian Is full
The Richmond Transfer Company has
been so busy within the past few days
that several new delivery wagons have
been added to the service. From all sec
tons OF the city reports come that many
people are already here for Carnival
week.
The Accommodation Committee has
noe yet ben called upon by visitors, so
that the many. persons who have offered
TO help care ,tor the visitors are held as
a reserve for the great crowds of next
week.
LOCATION OF SHOWS.
The Amusement Committee met yes
terday morning and located some of the
Bostock shows. Others will be located
to-day. Those placed were:
Crystal Maze. Sixth, Between Broad and
Grace.
Streets OF All Nations, south side
Tenth Street, Fifth and Broad.
German Village, Fifth and Broad.
Wild G!rl, Second and Broad.
Moving Pictures, Foushee and Broad.
Electra, Adams and Broad
Corso, Jefferson and Broad.
Indians, Ninth and Broad.
Trips to the Moon. Eighth and Broad.
Gondolas, Fifth and Broad.
Palace, Fourth and Broad.
Cake Walk. Third and Broad.
INDIA, Second and Broad.
Trained Animals. Brook Avenue.
Dancing Girls, Brook Avenue.
Little Horse, NO 500 East Broad.
Snake Show No. q West Broad.
Two-Headed Calf, No. eos East Broad.
The Privilege Committee has issued
about fifty licenses to parties with all
kinds of articles to sell. and il rs prob
ai1le. that before the week closes the
number will be increased to at least 100.
Director-General Benson yesterday APP
pointed the Chicago boy, Billy Bright,
as official bootblack of the Carnival. He
is the only white bootblack in the city.
CHILDREN'S DAY.
The Carnival Association has decided
to offer q treat to all the children. and
have selected for this Friday afternoon,
October 18th. This is Children's-Day
and the purpose is to make, as far as
possible. all children happy on this day.
Mr.. Benson. in n conference with Colo
mel Francis Ferrari, expressed the wish
es of the Association on this point ana
the colonel at once agreed to admit them
to all their entertainments without
charge Invitations will be sent to all
institutions. and it is hoped they
Will, as far as possible. ALLOW those in
their charge to eEjoy their Children's
Dag.
POSITIONS OF BANDS.
The position of bands in the Kings
Parsdes. Wednesday and Friday Nights
will be as follows.
First section-to be led by Phinney >
Band and Fourth Artillery Band, faiiins
IN behind the chairman and staff.
Second section-To be led " the ScS-
enueth Regiment Band, falling in b ntnd
chief of that section
Third section-To be led by Thiri Regi-
mental Band, falling ia BEHIND, Chief Of
third section.
Fourth section-to be led by r. l.. /. r,
falling in behind chief Of that section.
The Knights of the Golden Horseshoe
have been assigned as follows by Direc-
tor Benson:
First section to lead the Kings float
and section No. ] of floats, following the
band. the band to follow the chairman
and staff of Parades Committee
Second section will follow Sec. nd band,
excepting the commanders OF that sec
ton. who Will precedc that Land. Tbs
will apply to the four ses.i.ns
Tho fifth section will follow tie last
float. ] suggest this, as tins last float is
very beautiful and is covered with electric
lights and travelling at the last will be
buried by the crowds. If the knights of
the Golden Horseshoe ride as | have sug.
gested with a broad front they will thus
protect this very beautiful creation from
being buried.