The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-10-03
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famous Rebel Yell. The yell was in
fictitious. Several near the doors
Joined in and in the space of "A few
moments II swept like a gale through
the house. Those already in their
seats stood up and yelled, and all
the time the orchestra continued It's
playing. a strain every now and then
being heard above the cheers
After some time quiet was restored
and the audience settled itself to await
the rise OF the curtain. II did not
rest for long. however. for Mrs. Nor
man v. Randolph soon made her en-
trance and was given a hearty re-
ception In few moments tall
young lady entered her box and was
introduced As soon as she had
caught the name Mrs. Randolph was
ell excitement. and in the way which
il characteristic Of her rose and cried.
ladies and gentlemen, this is Mrs
Haekett." Another storm of en-
thustasm swept over the house. 10
which Mrs. Hackett responded
The Bishops Candiestick.
And then the curtain rose and on
the '-rhe Bishops Candlesticks.
Enough is known Of the masterful
acting OF Mr.. Hackett. but In the pre-
sentation of the one act playiet tho
dCtSsE OAtdid tllitHffA hdIb gave bii9 "a
the greatest performances ever wit
messed here. His work was superb
and the appreciative audience spon-
taneously voiced it's approval and
thanks when the curtain fell.
a1rg, rautUtpr Ero0d UP N fnHr BOX
and presented Mr. Hackett with n
bunch of American Beauty roses. in
which was bound silken battle flag
OF the Confederacy and then de-
y,c al ytG of fhAnks from
the delegates. To a woman they re-
sponded and then awaited the little
speech from the man who had made
the enjoyable evening possible for
them.
Mr.. Hackett stated that IT had given
both himself and his company great
pleasure In being able to entertain
the convention and that IL they had
enjoyed the evening as much AS he
had done he felt amply repaid. He
declared that Ii was but an attempt
on his part TO partially repay the
many kindnesses which had been eX-
tended him during his several trips
through the South.
Historical Evening.
The historical committee OF the Nir"
GINA division had charge OF the pro
gram OF the historical evening" Of
the daughters In Jefferson auditorium
last night Mrs. GeorEtette c. Holmes.
chairman OF the committee, presided,
with her on the committee were Misses
Kate Mason Rowland and Isabel Maury
and Mrs Kate Peasants Minor and
Mrs. O. T. walker Kern.
From the Invocation by Rev. Or.
James Power Smith. chaplain of Lee
camp. No. !. Confederate Veterans,
through the well arranged program
and the awarding of prizes to the sing
ing of pixie" In which all who filled
the auditorium Joined with the High
School chorus. the even was one of
the most enjoyable of the convention.
Interesting papers of historic value
were read. an original poem was heard,
and several musical numbers were
given.
Presentation of Prizes
ApleasinR portion Of the evening
was that devoted TO the awarding or "A
handsome flag of the State Of Virginia
TO Mrs NJ. h Cassell OF Wythe-Gray
chapter of Wyiheyille, for the gather
ing of the largest amount OF historical
data, a gold Virginia division badge 10
Mrs wyndham Boiling Robertson, of
saitviIle- Preston chapter, OF asitville,
for the prize essay, a gold model TO
Miss Mary aEli. historian Of Ashland
Hanover chapter. Of Ashland, for the
largest number Of programs given
during tho year; ana the presentation
Of n handsome bouquet an armful of
flowers. 10 Mrs Georgiette Clark
Holmes. The presentation and accept
ance in each event was graceful. Mrs,
Holmes. in receiving the bouquet, re-
sponded briefly, paraphrasing the
words OF the poet, Flowers bloom no
where as sweet as in Richmond
Musical and Literary.
The high school chorus sang during
the evening. under the direction OF
Professor W &. Mercer. Virginia"
Il Lay Five Dollars Down" and "Hur-
rah for the Sunny South. Their
young voices blended and carried well,
the volume Of the music completely
fiiing the auditorium.
Other music with which those who
gathered were favored included. God
save the South" and Annie Laurie"
by q quartet composed OF Mrs. L. f.
vanRiper, Miss Mary Louise Sutton.
Mr.. Ludwig AND Mr.. finder. and
'Gentle Annie" sung by Mrs. Van
Ripper.
Literary and historical contributions
were THE Battle Rainbow" of j.
r. Thomson. interpreted by Mrs. F.
b. Crouch, the reading by h. b Valen-
tine. of "Richmond, Born Of War and
Flame an original poem. and the
presentation OF word pictures ~ Rich
mond during the war in papers:
~Richmond in the Sixties" by Mrs.
Kate Peasants Minor. DIR. Bagby's
.-The Pawnee War" read by DR.. J. G.
Metcaif; 1.-The White House OF the
Crnfederacy," written by Miss Isabel
Manry. and. read by Miss Sally A.
Anderson, and The Evacuation" by
MrT. @. T. w. Kern.
The prize essay OF Mrs Robertson
was not read the hour Of the con-
eiusion Of the program being so late
The Daughters had just enough time
~ gel 10 tho Academy o. Music. where
they were guests of James K Hackett.
Y 4aa gave a special performance OF
The Candiesxicks" The subject
ciaoaon by MRS Robertson was DUTY,