The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-02


procure tickets before that time they can
be had at the doors of the 3rmory on
the evening OF the entertainment, but IL
is hoped that those wishing 10 attend VIII
secure and pay for their tickets as carry
as possible, in order 10 give the commit
tee In charge some guarantee as 10 the
amount they can rely on 10 cover the ex-
penses incidental to the fancy ball IN
the way OF good things for the small peo-
pie, who are trying so earnestly TO give
them a delightful evening. Most or the
young dancers have been under the ad-
mirable training OF Miss Mary Thaw,
who very thoughtfuly interested herself
to assist the la-.eS OF the Texas booth
by volunteering to supply the participants
in the fancy dances.
The Grand Confederate entertainment
TO be given at Corcoran Hall oil the even
ing of Thursday, April 9Th, for the benefit
Of the Georgia booth Of the Memorial Ba-
zaar. is attracting much attention, not
only because of it's object, but for the
reason that the talent engaged to render
the evening a pleasant one is OF high
order, Judge Farrar, the lecturer, being
an exceptionally fine orator and born
humorst. The Eagle COrnet Band VIII
render many OF the most soul-surring
OF the loved Confederate war songs, and
r, -
the enjoyment of those present by singing
"Stonewail Jacksons Way" 1t is ear
nestly hoped that all who can avail
themselves Of this opportunity to enjoy
a yeritable confederate" evening will
do so. and thus assist in the payment for
the bronze statue which is TO crown the
granite column on Libby Hill. and the
establishment Of a Confederate museum
I'm the jefferson Davis mansion. Both
objects should be sacred to loyal South
erners.
On the evening Of Good Friday a SER
vice appropriate TO that season took the
place Of the customary Bible reading OF
the st. Andrews Brotherhood Of Old ST.
Johns. Early services were held during
the entire week, which is the most sacred
and solemn in the Church's year.
on Monday evening the Guild Of this
church will give for the enjoyment OF the
little folks of the parish an entertainment
suited TO the Easter holidays. The fun
will begin with an egg hunt" In the at
ternoon, and will be continued through
the evening in the shape of musical
and literary entertainment. after which
refreshments will be served.
The entertainment to be given on Mon
church by the Little Cleaners Of the
Third Presbyterian church. and which is
to take the form of a cantata, entitled
"a Trip to Europe" promises much pleas
ure TO those who may have the pleasure
Of attending. The little folks are working
hard TO perfect themselves in their Va
rious roles. and this, together with the
fact that they are under the care OF
admirable trainers and teachers, insures
their success. The principal roles VIII
be taken by the following young ladies
and gentlemen very young ladies' ana
gentlemen. but none the less true for
all that: Misses Louise and Alice Gam
mon. Jessie Marshall India Peasants.
Louise Peattie and Messrs. Frank Cum
ningham, Jr, John Beattie, Leslie Reed
Archie Peasants. Howard Woodhn, Harry
Ellington and Beverly Lewis. In the
choruses. together with the above, viii
Join Misses Florence Burnett Alice
Clarke, Minnie Clarke, Laura Taylor
Carlotta Mcclure, Helen Beatte, Nirsle
Jackson. Bette Angel, Minnie Lamkin,
Matte Christian and Ruth Randolph.
These Little Cleaners are by no means
an unimportant factor in the machinery
of the Third Presbyterian church. Al
though the features of the organization
are mainly social, the child members have
done such efficient work that quite a con-
siderable portion of the expense incurred
by repairs in the church which they
represent will be met by them, with the
proceeds of some of their unique little
The entire expense Of |
the new pulpit will devolye upon them'
at their request
In the death on Friday morning OF Mrs.
Colonel George Darlington, who for so
many years has held so prominent |
place f. the regard and love of all Rich |
mond, the Ladies Foreign Missionary |
Society Of Or. Gammon's church loses us |
very centre Of influence. For many years
the meetings Of the Society were held in !
the parlor Of her historic home, Twenty |
eighth and Franklin streets, and her I'M
tagging interest. in spite of encroaching |
old age and disease, was felt by eacn OF |
the members 10 be a source Of strength |
and encouragement in the noble work. |
The memory of her good works Will al /
ways live in the community TO which she /
was always a blessing and an inspiration. |
The Third Presbyterian church must in |
deed deplore the death of so faithful !
a member Of its congregation.
The willing Hands Society OF Leigh |
street Baptist church recently presented |
to it, through the Rev. Mr.. Wright. its /
pastor. six very handsome collection /
plates. The formal presentation was |
made by Mr.. Johnson, in pleasing little |
address. appropriate to the occasion, and |
Rev. Mr. Wright acknowledged the gift |
In a cordial and graceful speech.
The children Of the ST. James Mission !
will give an entertainment on Monday /
evening next, all the features of which 1
will be those appropriate to the Easter !
season.
On the afternoon of Tuesday next. at |
5 o'clock. in the Third Presbyterian !
chu. ch, 1t is desired to hold a meeting OF |
all interested In the lakewood Memorial |
meeting will be TO perfect arrangements 3
with regard 10 the approaching lockwood I
Memorial day. May 10th. 1t is earnestly |
desired that all to whom the thousands Of /
unknown Confederate dead I'm lakewood |
ere objects OF affection. ad |
miration and chivalrous tenderness. will |
attend this meeting on next Tuesday.
The ladies interested in the Georgia
booth of the coming bazaar are exceed
ingly solicitious as to what may be the |
ultimate destination Of the exquisite Con-
'ederate portiere in the hands Of it's
chairman. II is an absolute certainty
that If some Of our gallant and patriotic |
Virginia people do not come forward and |
claim tho prize for the adOrment OF the .
parors of the Executive mansion, il will /
fall 10 the share of Georgia. Owing to
the character OF the portiere, which IS as
thoroughly Confederate" in its coloring.
design, etc, as the most enthusiastic Of
rebels" could desire. IL is especially
suited TO adorn the Governors mansion |
Of the former capital Of the Confederacy.