The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-24

he assumed by Carmen" and she will
hold the foreground always. both music
ally and dramatically That lnlmtaple
solo, THE Abanera,' which made Mad
anne Calve famous. Will be sung, while
the '"Toreador'' viii sing Here's 10 You
on his way to Savile-
Probably the most ambitious number
on the programme will be The GYPSY
Queen adapted from bohemian Girl
under the direction of Mesdames Norman
B. Randolph, Chids Ferrall and MISS
lsolene Moses.
For rich scolorinE and brilliant cos
tuning this scene is seldom surpassed,
even by the leading road companies doing
grand opera.
The Last of the Vestals" will be under
the direction Of Mesdames E. ID. Hotch-
Kiss, George Mayo, Luther Dawson, John
Gordon, George T.. Pender. Ed. Hewitt,
Henry TAYLOR, William RehlinS, e. W. L.
Brock and Miss Matte Harris.
This act. or series of acts, presents the
votaries of vesta worshipping fire in
front Of the temple held sacred by the
vestals, and is q fine presentation OF the
transition of the vestals from pagan "or-
ship to the acceptance of the true rellS-
ion. as syInbolized by the Cross.
This scene alone requires about one
hundred people to produce
THE Story of Pocahontas,' under the
direction of Mesdames II. a. Claiborne
and VIM D Thomas, will both alnuse
and delight those who love the freedom
and picturesquenesS of Indian life. 1t
will show Captain John Smith pursued
and captured by the warriors, who de-
mand his scalp as penalty Tor loving me
faithful Pocahontas, and his ultimate
rescue and ransom through the self
sacrificing love and devotion of true
and noble woman.
The closing number. Loyal Nlddies
and American Beauties under the dl-
rection of Mesdames Robt. Blankenshlp,
Jno. Cullen and Adolph Blair shows
grand military cotillion' being danced
on board a man Of war by a party OF
Yachting girls or American beauties. Inc
Goddess of Liberty, General of the AT
nv and Admiral of the Navy are intro
duced The Richmond Blues will have
picked company to do a silent drill Inc
American Army will pass in review, ana
the audience will join in singing the IA
tional anthem, My Country, Ills OF
Thee" and the great Carnival will END
amid the flash and flare OF flags ana
cleaning bayonets.
Last Monday afternoon the programme
at the Woman's Club was especially at
tractive. Mrs James D. Crump was chair
man of the evening, and read strong,
comprehensive paper on The Schools OF
the, CITY, At the close Of her remarks
Mr. William Z. Fox, superintendent OF
the Richmond Public Schools, made an
excellent address, telling of the origin
and growth of the schools OF the city
Mr. Fox set forth the good points OF the
public-school system Of Richmond and
also explained the needs. His talk was
both interesting and Instructive.
az Of no az
accomplished in the various classes of
St. Andrews School, free hand-drawlng,
sewing. music and mechanics.
The attendance at the night school,
she said. was remarkably faithful.
Miss Pratt exhibited number of wood
en- articles, showing the skill of the
pupils.
After the literary programme tea was
served.
Mrs. 7. Wm. Pemberton presided at
the tea-table, and Mrs. Holiday poured
coffee.
The guests of the evening We're: Mrs.
Theo. X. Elyson. Mr.. j. D. Crump, Mrs
Il. S. Crump, Mrs. b. 7. Crump. Miss
Gnlie Cary, Miss Choate, Major j. II.
Capers-
one of the pleasant happenings Of the
week was a beautiful tea given by Mrs.
John Hunter Wednesday afternoon
The house presented a very spring-like
aspect with its decora tons of narcissus,
hyacinths and jonquils.
The mid-Lent meeting of the Colonial
Danes was held Tuesday afternoon al
the Virginia Historical Society rooms,
with Mrs. II. a. Claiborne in the CHAIR
Interesting letters were read from the
telling
of their years work
Apropcs to the season of the year. the
president read some beautiful extracts
from Slaughters Colonial Church.
Many new members were elected.
After the business meeting the presi
dent, Mrs II. a. Claiborne, served re-
frcshmcnts.
Tho Peabody Concert, given st tbs
Jefferson ballroom Monday night. was
a yeritable treat to the large and ap
preciative audience
The ladies of the Matinee Musicale airs
10 be corcra atcd upon the success Of
the entertainment, given under their aus
pices.
Each member of the quartettc was an
artist Miss Clara +Ascherfeld. the plan,
list played brilliantly. Her technique aud
finish was thoroughly artistic.
Miss Margaret May Cummings, the
soprano has Il clear. rich voice and WAS
compelled TO respond TO several cucorcs.
Mr. c. II. Rabold, the baritone, was
a great favori1e, and Mr.. Abram Moses
played the violin with fine feeling and cx.
preston.
One of the most unique events of the
season was the advertisement Bali
given at the jefferson Club Thursday
night. The participants in costume Were
not numerous, but those present were
exceptionally original and clever. Th,
house decorations were effective and
pretty.
Palms were artiscaly grouped tht
mantels were banked in ferns. and tai
vases of Testout roses We're placed here
and there.
The lady's prize was awarded Miss Corc
Binswanger. who advertised matted milk.
Mr. Henry S. Hutzler, as Armour's
soups. received the gentleman's prize
and the combination prize was awarded
Mr.. Ralph Levy and MIR. S. NJ. Block.
as Fairbank' S Cold Dust
At midnight an elegant course supper
was served. and dancing was resumed
until the early hours.
The Governors party who went tc
Nawport News Yesterday had a mos.