Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-14

George Gibson, Of Baltimore Cenor); Mr..
Iredell Jenkins, of Norfolk (accompanisD,
and Mr.. Il. A. Hoen CcellisD.
1t is said that, in response to an appeal
for tin-cups by the Free Nursery, some
time ago, there were enough OF those
useful articles sent TO furnish every In
stitution OF like sort In the State. But
they did not prove too many; and so
with the hymn-books, asked for by the
City Mission and Old Market None need
think that their contributions VIII
make a surplus-hymn-books are wanted
and badly. So, whoever has one to give
may send, knowing that though, like the
cups, they may pile up for day, in
short time each wiz find its way into
eager hands. The request is made that
the books be sent to No. 6l2 east Leigh
street.
The Milton c. Ward Whist Club and
Mr. Fairfax Montague's classes In
that interesting game hold on their way
as a most agreeable diversion, especially
during the season when gayety abdicates
in favor Of quieter methods Of entertain
ment
charge Of the recent bazaar show the
profits to considerably exceed 5000 That
is a good showing for a community III
behalf Of charity, especially when the hue
and cry of hard times is considered.
Rev. ]. w. Paynter and Miss Matte
Paynter, of Hillsboro, Albemar.e county
who have been visiting Richmond, return
ed to their home Thursday.
There was a large attendance Monday
night at Miss Mary Shaw's dancing class.
Here under most delightful conditions the
intricacies Of the light fantastic" and
the beauties Of the german" are learned.
Bishop Talbotts address missionary
Bishop of Idaho and Wyoming at 81.
PauPs church Monday before the Woman
Auxiliary of the Board of Missions marks
an epoch in the history Of that organi-
cation 1t will certainly be the starting
point of a more lively interest and earnest
effortn In the pursuance OF the work. ana
to many the first awakening to their IN
dividual responsibility in such cause
His convincing eloquence, practical Illus
tratlons, and magnetic personality mace
q. deep impression upon his hearers, ana
ne may letl lHdI uc mas SO"H 5'0N
In fertile ground.
The many friends of Miss Louise Gam
mon. of Fredericksburg, formerly OF
Richmond, will be glad to learn that she
IS rapidly recovering strength after her
severe and protracted illness.
The Ladies' Matinee Musicale will meet
at the residence OF Miss Guillaume, east
Grace street, next Friday afternoon at
half-past o'clock.
Mrs. Malvern Patterson left Monday for
n visit TO the University Of Virginia,
whence she will go TO Baltimore, and will
probably be absent several months.
The first Wednesday in April the an
nual meeting of the Woman's Christian
Association will be held, at which time
the election of officers will take place.
Miss Lucie Cunningham, of Fredericks-
burg. is visiting at SOl south Ihlru street.
Mics Nina Smith, OF west Grace street,
IS the guest Of her brother, Mr.. j. Amber
Smith, OF Baltimore.
The mound party at the Retreat for the
click wednesday was literally patronized.
and there we're many visitors during the
dav. the hospital being thrown open Tor
tbe inspection Of all who cared 10 come.
Miss Minnie L. Butler. Of 29lS east Mar
sbaU street. has returned home after a
Jelightful six weeks visit to her sister,
Mrs ]. e. Fitzwllson, OF Raleigh, n. c.
Mrs. p. /. Glldersleeve and her daugh-
ter Miss Emma Gildersleeve, Of Balti-
more will be the guests of Mrs. Raleigh
Colston, on Monday.
Miss Cooke. OF the University, Is the
guest OF Miss Roy Ellerson.