Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-18

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His lecture sparkled with the ready VII
which characterizes Mr.. jefferson. and
which doubtless has been his best friend
in the exacting and not always conside-
rate demands Of his profession. The i'm
possibility of genius attaining great
achievements practically without the
aid of art was clearly set forth, and the
fallaclous notion that ability, in however
so marked q degree, could rise TO any
acknovl dyed success without persistent
and unremitting preparation, In way OF
studious application, was pointed OUT as
a "delusion and a snare Proceeding
he graphically outlined the diiference De
tween presenting on the stage comedy
and tragedy cleverly relating IN Illus
ton several very amusing Illustrations
At the close Of the address several ques-
tions were propounded, all OF which re-
ceived pointed and invariably humorous
REPLIES. Being asked why he had never
brought My Dos Schneider upon the
e+oce Mr.. jefferson replied: Because
] could never get just the right sort OF
dog. There would always be some one
TO say. That is a mighty poor schneider
so ne thought it best to leave that char
acter to be pictured as suited the lhasl-
nation Of the audience
There is one great charm which every
edges. ana which is found none the less
Irresistible and infectious, when met WIN
in Nj. Jefferson's own more attractive
personality. and that is his hearty musl-
cal and inimitable laugh.
THE informal reception which borrowed
the address rose to the plane of genuine
ovation. and it was with manifest re-
greet that the great artist was pernltte1
TO leave the large gathering whlch hau
hue oil
assembled to meet him, ana 10 thus ciOso
one of. If not the most. brilliant eve
nings in the history Of the cluD. Inc
elests pf the president, Mrs. Arcner
Anderson were: Mrs. Sheppard. Mrs.
Thomas II. Carter, Mrs. William L. hop-
ins Miss Pegram. Of Providence. X. il;
Mics SalIfe Archer Anderson, Miss Mason
and Miss Helena LEROY the guests o. the
Lecture Committee being Rev. ana M D
I calvin Stewart, Judge l.. l.. Lewis, MT
Pesram. Of Providence, X. l.; Judge
Keith. Miss Helen Montague MI -
William Pemberton, and Mr.. John H.
Montague. Jr. AZ.
Refreshments were served py M .
peverlv Nunford. Mrs. Meredith Monta-
90 Mrs 4. u. Guigon. Mrs. w. l.. shep-
rara Nlrs. T. 3. Purcell, Mrs. Johh
Hunter Mrs. Smith Brockenborough. MIS-
/. l.. Lewis. and Mrs. Addison Cooke
Tomorrow afternoon at o O'CLOCK AT
the club Mrs. John c. Robertson VIII
give "a talk about Matthew Arnold
which will be followed by snort song
recital rendered by Miss Mary Ashley
BELL. OF Fluvanna; Mrs. George W.
Bethel OF Charlotte, n. c., ana MI
Charles II. Read, Jr.
Arrangements for the lawn exhibition,
under the auspices Of the Daughters oi
the American Revolution, are perfect
ed and the affair promises satisfaction
a. o,,orv resncct The two houses next
"a Mr. Alexander Camerons nave peeh
loaned by Mr. Whitlock. and detective
service has been engaged for the house
during the entire time, while the premi, eS
will be well-pollced. There VIII be some
sneciol entertainment for each evening
,rba first evening a general reception
wul he held. the second, the Children
Of the Revolution" VIII dance III cos
tune and succeeding evenings VIII pre-
sent other attractions. Inc eXniDl'ioh
VII. comprise features. unique ana IN
tcresting. of nial,~Revoluuonaiy' anu
yoodern time: old portraits, miniatures
tey,elrv fans dresses, laces, China,
s,isss silver. furniture, and other aru-
cles. ..,..,o
tho cover being drawn by talented
Young artist Every article loaned VIII
bo listed carefully IN the catalogue
With the owners name. The entertain
mont win appeal 10 all lovers OF art, ana
nothing Is hazarded in saying the peo-
,lo of Richmond VIII cordially cooperate
"a make 1t the brilliant success OF
Eastertide.
A SCENE which bids fair tc compare
With any in the Scenes and Incidents
Of the Cuban War Is in charge OF the
.fTadIes' Hebrew Memorial Association
,rho first view viii be in the IN
terror Of a hospital. shifting from the
Quiet Of the sick room, where nuns ana
nurses are In attendance upon wound
cd soldiers 10 the animation ana ter
rors OF raid iupon the place by Gene
raj VIEWERS troops. The ladies under
whose direction this scene is being dis
nosed are Miss Isolne M. Moses, as
sisted by Mrs sam. Cohen; and among
Inc Young ladies who viii participate
arc Misses Whitlock, Meyers. Eichel,
RosenhelIn. Stella Meyers. Essie Straus.
and Rosenbaum. All the other divisions
are making active preparations. and
rehoarsing their parts with interest and
xeSt Tickets are now on sale, and can
~ purchased OF Mrs. William Writ
Henry. Mrs. ID. c. Richardson, Mrs.
oeorge Wayne Anderson. MISS Isoine
uoses Miss Lacy Atkinson. Mrs. Il.
Leslie Spence: Taylor Brown, Main
street George NJ. West. and William c.
Schmidt.
Many people Of the literary Xix are look
ing forward eagerly TO the entertain-
ment at COS west Grace street. Tor the