The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-29

Mary Howard, Annis, Mary and Emma
Howard, and Miss Giidersieeve.
Miss Maria Blair's Literature Class
held It's first meeting for the session Of
1924, on last Wednesday afternoon at
40 F. NJ, In the parlor Of the Young
Mems Christian Association building.
The object of the first meeting was.
OF course, reorganization for the winter.
and the most interesting feature 10 the
members OF the class more than eighty
in numbeD was an address appropriate
10 the occasion by Miss Blair, whose
influence in the community has long Deen
a Recognized social power. and whose
hold upon the love and esteem Oh her
pupils is SO strong and so enduring.
II was decided that two separate classes
would be conducted. One having as us
object the study Of THE Revolutionary
Period OF American Literature and hls-
tory" the other that Of Shakespeare
pure and simple. For the benefit OF those
who wish to attend the course on Am
erican History and Literature" and can
not be present at both classes Miss blalr
kindly consented to intersperse the lee
lures OF the first named course WIN
talks on Shakespeare, to the genera
satisfaction.
The subject for discussion on next
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Mems Christian Association will be Inc
Causes Of the Revolutions" that on Thurs
day. Shakespeare as He Appears III
Hamlet" A pleasant feature Of the
THURSDAY meeting will be reading from
the play which is the subject OF the
lecture.
The entertainment 70 take place on next
Friday afternoon at the Y. NJ {. A.
under the auspices Of the ladies conpos-
ing the Lunch Committee, viii pc, as
heretofore. for the children. and VIII De
what the ladies style "a dolly party Ioi
the reason that the prize on this occasion
is to be an exceptionally fipe doii cdcu'a'
ed TO bring intensest JOY to the FEMININE
small person with maternal instincts.
This prize is to be given TO the child VINO
is most energetic in bringing JuNehlle
friends to the entertainment.
The prize on last Friday fell TO a niue
daughter of Mrs. Norman Randolph, rs
being the "tackiest" child among those
present. Her gaudy and decidly tacky
costume was the cause or much HllIlh
both among juniors and seniors.
on Friday night the members OF the
House Committee gave an entertainment
for the benefit Of the w. c. A. at the
Y NJ. c. A. Han. the immediate object
Of which was the replacing Of the UT
roof of which the Franklin street BUILDING
was so summarily deprived by tne recent
wind storm.
MIR. Archer furnished his popular stere-
opticon views of the Worlds Fair, ana
attracted a large and appreciatve au-
dience. despite the exceedingly Indictment
weather. Quite a snug little sum was
| realized. and the ladies are much indebt-
| ed TO Mr. Archer for aiding their worthy
cause.
Next week Will be marked by the
! presence OF a large number OF fair stran-
| pers I'm the city. the occasion being a
grand rally OF the "King's Daughters
| from all parts of the State. The meeting
| is called by Miss Mary Anderson, daughter
| Of Colonel Archer Anderson. chief officer
| for the State, and Miss Annie Moore,
| secretary for Henrico county, (Which in
Guides the city Of Richmond). Among other
| proceedings at this meeting, which will
| occupy one day. will be a statement as
to the present condition and hopes OF
| THE Sheltering Arms Hospital, when
/ owes its existance 10 the long unaided
efforts Of Miss Peterkin. herself one OF
| the noblest and most self-sacrihcing OF
| these Kings Daughters" and whose
| memory must ever remain an inspiration
| 10 the members Of the society, which Is
| composed very largely, especially the
| Richmond diyision), Of girls well known
| I'm our highest social circles. who have
| always manifested the keenest interest IT
the worthy charity which originated with
| Miss Peterkin.
The applications FOR admission TO the
"Sheltering Arms" are being received In
such large numbers, that it certainly Il
desirable that the managers secure a
the earliest possible moment a building
suitable for their purpose.
| ba frfr Uta
| slrable property at Sixth and Grace
streets is especially to be regretted for tn
| reason that IL was asked for through ;
| misapprehension on the part of quite
number Of the Directing parties, as e
| the length Of time for which the "Shel
tering Arms" desired its occupancy. whicl
| was for a year only. This msapprehen
| sion, however and the subsequent ac-
| ton Of the court. has placed the ladies' II
/ a very unsatisfactory position, and they
| are daily receiving the most earnest ap
| peals for hospital service, 10 which they
| are unable to give any immediate reply
| II IS to be hoped that the Injunction may
be removed. or, failing that, that the army
Of fair and faithful Kings Daughters
| may settle upon some satisfactory course
and that a suitable building may short
| ly be secured.
| Miss Grace Shields, Of Nineteenth street
| is slowly ccnvalescing, although sun con
| fined to her room.
Mr.. James Kearney Is rapidly improving
| and his complete recovery is now matte
OF but a few weeks.
Mrs. ]. A. Fitz has returned from
three weeks visit 10 Charlottesville.
Mrs. Baxter. Of Philadelphia, was, dur
ing the past week, the guest OF the fam
| fly OF Mr. Arthur Dickinson, east Grace
Mrs. w. w. Davies has returned IRON
an enjoyable visit TO Bowling Green ny
During her absence from Richmond, SIN
was for a few days the guest OF Or. an
Mrs. Lewis Burton, In LOUISVILLE.
Mrs Preston Nash returned last wee
from an extended visit to the North II
GLIDING Chicago.
Mr. samuel Webb Of east Grace street
has been visiting the FAIR but returhe
| 10 the city on Friday last.
The Junior Aid" Society, Of old -
Tobn's had on Tuesday last, an iniorma
| amusement, which they styled "CaN
ToIk" Next mcnth salads will be discuss
| ga and as a member naively remarked
"possibly sampled" IL is the purpose o
the society TO give during the winter
series of talks on Good Cooking
They also intend, as during last year
| TO conduct a Flower Mission" and VII
be grateful 10 any parties who VIII sen
them contributions of flowers from tim
10 time, TO ST. Johns frame school-hous'
where they will be received on Tuesda
afternoons.
Many touching incidents were connecte
with the work of this Mission last yea
Discrimination Against Women.
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