The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-08


Asylum. Mrs. Raleigh Colston. the city
Mission. Mrs. Norman v Randolph. the
Woman's Auxiliary OF Lee Camp. Mrs.
+. William Pcmbert0n, tho Shclterme
Arms Hospital: Mrs G.. Il. Walford. the
Day Nursery and Free Kindergarten.
Miss Rebecc;. Norwood. the Woman
Christian Association: Mrs. George W.
Bagby the Ice Mission and Nccdic-Work
Guild. Miss Blair. the Ola Market Aus-
sion. All showed sound. common sense
by giving the facts about their subjects
briefly. so that interest had no time
10 flag Some pleasant things were
shown among them that this is very
responsive community. and quick 10 act
whenever in its knowledge there is need
for action. Miss Blair-s Introductory
made graceful comment upon the way
she had interpreted "phianthropy' Tor
this ovcning-its distinction from tac-
soretical charity-mOncy- She GALE
ed attention 10 the fact that recently
at its opening meeting for tho new year.
Sorosis devoted its attention 90 "PhiIau-
thropy." assigning as "a good reason for
that very good beginning that yhilan-
thropy desire 10 help was the primary
reason for the organization Of AN the
leading woman's clubs I'm The country.
Mrs. James Werth then presented hcr
facts about the Female Orphan Asylum
She went back 10 It's origin in a hcgrar
child's appeal for help. and a. good WOO
mans benevolent heart That was in
1905. She traced its growth up 20 this
present time symu1thcucally ana cone
cisely and her paper was thoroughly
enjoyed.
Mrs. Colston. well styled "tho marked
representative" of the city Mission Dos
Miss Blair, then took the chair ON the
platform. and told in what tho city Mis-
sion had IT'S beginnings. and followed DC
up 10 It's present efficiency. She spoke
Of tho ausuicious meeting in Mrs. Pat
toms parlor, DO 1915. and in telling OF its
early struggles. paid a high tribute 10
the generosity OF the late Mr. Lottier.
Altogether, She made the mission $50
entertaining that everybody was sorry
when She had concluded her paper
Then Mrs. Randolph was introduced.
Miss Blair first telling as aDr0nOs of
the general subject for Che evening that
the cry OF the children seems 90 have
been the first TO appeal 20 the .unuc
American heart, an orphan asylum os-
tahishcd IN the city Of Baltimore bon
llS having been the first philanthroplc
work established IN this country.
Mrs. Randolph said She wished, first.
TO pay her respects 10 Ice Camp Com
fcdorate Veterans which She did finely.
and then presented the work ANA aim.
Of the auxiliary. Her plea for public
interest 10 show itself in visits % tho
home was spirited and warm. as der
tribute 10 Lee Camp WAS 90 glowing ono.
Mrs. T. William pembort0n. rerrcsonf-
ing the Shelter.ng Arms. came uoxt m
picture Of IT'S origin In the gracious hearts
Of two OF tho finest and most CHARMING
women I'm this Commonwealth EchcrDf
Pcterkin, now dead. daughter of the lata
Rev. Dr. Joshua pCtcrllin. rector OF ST.
james church. ana Annie Lmuie Shop
pard. granddaughter of the late Dr. Em-
PIE. president Of William and Mary Doi-
lege. and one of the most brilliant mDm-
bers Of the Womans club Stress WAS
laid upon the fact that the Shctorin-
Arms Hospital is absolutely free Dos
gradual development and present flour
fishing condition were rCcountod and iu-
terost in it welcomed. Mrs. Pomhort0us
voice WAS. NJ many points. broken with
emotion that would not bs conquered Her
tribute 10 Miss Peterkin was really bcau-
ti'uL and so regarded by her larea al.
dicncc.
Miss Robocca Norwood presentation OF
tho Woman Christian Association s
claims 90 support and interest was admir-
able. She went way back tO the lee.n-
ming, spoke 81 Mrs Rlhms awakened
interest Of tho meeting BOO Miss Emily
Fairfax Whittlo's parior. the mase-mDot-
ing at S. paufs and lual ORGANIZATION
On May Do. lAl. the objects OF the assoc
citation frs present hopeful outlook. etc.
Her paper left nothing to ho desired. iut
moro like iL and thcre was suhduol ape
piause MS shc took her place again boz the
audience. Mrs Walford very appropriate
lv succeeded hcr with the case of The
Day Nursery and Free Kindergarten. she
told am about it's objects and iu how ilr
they had been accomplished. concluding
with au invitation 20 AN present to call
and sec the place and its poor lifl.
protccos 80 doubt many viii respond.
for She put them forward most .lmul-
thcticaliy and well.
Mrs. George ~. Bagby for tho ice Mis-
sion and Needle Work Guild was fIo
next speaker She had no notes whlt-
over. but gave the telling and much one
jCycd story OF how the two Wore begun.
how they STOW. and what they now DID
each year. She glvo some pleasant ana
very surprising figures. when it is borne
in mind how quietly the M inl anI
Guild have worked along. She paid
pleasant tribute to the newspapers off
the city. from whom. She said. She had
met with constant courtesy in the mate
ter OF notices. She stated that the Guild
now had ilf members and emphasized
the modest condition Of momhership-n0
fees hut two garments for the poor 90
Doe made each year. At the conclusion
OF her talk which was just as pleasant
as it could be- there were many express