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

nance Taking their appearances as In
dispitable evidence the eager concen-
trated attention given the speaker ana
the interested expression upon the faces
of the large audiences bespeak Dr.
Hall a gifted and convincing lecturer
and a wise Discrimination as TO SUBJECTS
The delightful series Of four addresses
closed Friday night with thoughtful
Instructive and entertaining treatse on
"Genetic Psychology and Child Study
Preparations for the loan exhibition
keep on their way at a steady gait, ana
there is no doubt as to It's success.
Friends Of the institution for when the
exhibition will be given 0he virginia
Historical Society will undoubtedly lend
a helping hand, so far as the contrlou-
ton of relics and curios and personal
service is concerned Most assiduous and
careful attention will be given to the
protection of all the things loaned from
injury or accident, every precaution having
been taken. The exhibition will be given In
detached house, in which no hres Will
be allowed during the time special po-
lice will be detailed as watchmen, ana
there will be efficient and constant SUI
perintendence by the ladies in charge.
AS far as possible, the articles sent VIII
be protected by glass cases, and the
same safety ensured that they would
md in the houses Of the owners. Mrs.
George w. Mayo VIII have charge OF
the department of portraits and paint
ings; Mrs. Stephen Putney-furniture,
arms. and Indian relics; Mrs. Junius A.
Morris laces, jewelry, fans, and
dresses; Miss Mary Weller Lewis-books.
letters and coats of arms, and Mrs.
c. w. p. Brock-silver, china, and glass.
Communications In regard TO contri-
buttons should be addressed TO Mrs. Her
bert A. Claiborne or Mrs. Reginald Gill
liam.
Rehearsals for the entertainment,
"Scenes and Incidents I'm the Cuban
War" are being held by the various d.
visions. and all the arrangements are
progressing encouragingly. In a snort
time the names OF all the participants
will be pronounced. That It is in the hands
of leading society people and will be
ponounced social success. Is a certainty.
An attractive outlook for early June Is
an excursion to Virginia Beach. Like so
many semi-sociai and altogether pleasant
undertakings OF the sort. this one has
a substrata of unsefishness. The details
are all delightful. 1t being purposed for
the excursionists TO stop While at the
Beach at Mrs Fitzhugh's cottage, and to
be under the chaperonage OF Mrs. Fanny
Boykin. Mrs II. b. Fitzhugh, and Mrs.
Clay Drewry, but the proceeds are TO be
devoted TO that most worthy charity, the
Retreat for the Sick.
The Junior Auxiliary Chapter OF Holy
Trinity church will give a sale and en-
tertainment on Easter Monday in the
Sunday-school room. The society, which
is under the direction of Mrs. Boyce ID.
BROKER. is composed of the younger
members OF the church, and the Sunday
school girls who have been working hard
for some time to make their Easter UNI
dertaking a success.
Calvary Baptist church has arranged
for an evening OF genuine enjoyment.
Tuesday, April 9th. At that time, be-
ginning at 8 o'clock. Mr.. Gilbert Walden.
the famous southern elocutionist. will
give one OF Ais charming recitals. They
are also anticipating, with great pleasure.
a play, "Those Good. Old Times" 10 be
given shortly after Easter. at the Young
Mems Christian Association Hail. under