The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-14

utmost capacity by reverent and earnest
neonie whose worship at Calvary's base
was finely voiced In the oratOriO.
Mr. Gravatt's brief address was a
necujfariv feeling and happy one. and the
AFFAIR throughout. on the part OF botn
singers and audience. was characterized
by a reverential spirit that made the
exercises a ming fnaie 10 the most
solemn day In the church year-the day
which commentaries the infinite sacrifice
OF Infinite Love.
Church Hill.
There is n combination Of ozone and
sinnnlicItv about Church Hill. Its social
life is al all times distinctly OF 'the-cup-
tbat-cheers-bu t-nOt-inenriates' type
wholesome, hearty, uhartihcial. IL Is To-
cussed principally by the Episcopal,
preabvterian. Baptist and Methodist
churches. and Is an extremely satisfactO-
w axnression Of the fact that. I'm spite
81 the views 10 the contrary. entertained
i'm some gilded. but hardly stimulating
quarter. simplicity and stupidity are not
necessarily synonymous. This week the
social programme presents very little OF
interest but shortly a number of private
entertainments by popular hosts and
hostesses will he given. Among these Is
a musicale In honor OF our talented young
artistic. Miss Clara Belle Palmer, now the
guest Of Miss Narclssa Barton, Barton
Heights.
The small people of the Episcopal per-
suasion are tubilant over the approach
of yesterday. Services for them will
be held al both st. Johns and Christ
churches this afternoon.
Al Christ church both the chancel and
church have been newly frescoed.
The energetic and very successful rec
tor Rev Preston Nash, has superintend-
cd the arrangement Of program for the
children. which promises 20 be delightful,
end one feature Of which VIII be an al
dress by himself suited to appreciation
by the young idea.
Tonight the choir OF Christ church
will render the Easter morning musical
program. which Is a fine one, az the CHAP
81 Of the Redeemer, Chelsea HILL
ar. Nash's energy IS tireless, and as
one excellent result OF II. there Is con-
siderable promise that the Parish Build
ing will speedily be a valuable reality.
Mr.. and Mrs. George l.. Currie have re.
turned from Washington.
ono Of the most esteemed hostesses OF
the Hill will shortly give a private en-
tertainment for the benefit Of the "Hom'
for Incurables.'
The slow convalescence OF Mr.. Ben
Howard. Jr.. is regretted by his many
friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. l.. Barham, OF New
somes. Va, are guests of Rev. and Mrs
Cannon. as is also Miss LOulye Gaines
Of Chester institute.
Or. Cannon returned last night from
Hampden-S sidney, whore he has conduct
ed a most effective meeting. He will, tC
the pleasure of his pensioners, occupy
his pulpit this morning. During hi.
efficient passionate the Third Presbyterian
church has much improved. ana now th'
workers are husily engaged IN placing
a handsome granite tablet on its front
There will be "A meeting OF the Oak
wood Memorial Association on Tuesday
afternoon. Place and hour Will be an
nounced in the daily.
The entertainment, Mother Goose anl
the Brownies" given in Corcoran Hal
by the W. q. r. l.. of the Third Chris
tian church. was highly satisfactory %
young America. who Was 'numerously
in evidence and very enthusiastic as q
his applause.
Mrs f.. W. Cunningham. the sweet wife
Of Richmond's popular collector. leaves
on Thursday for lithia Springs, neal
Farmville. by the advice OF her physician
Her prOiracted Illness from laryngitii
has been source of anxiety TO her man,
friends