The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-19
THE COLONIAL DANES.
OFFICERS ELECTED ar THE An
SUAL MEETING.
Good Work OF the NeedIework Guild Must
Go On--The Art Clubs Monthly
Reception.

State Of Virginia. was held yesterday
Historical Societys rooms For more than
two hours, the ladies' were busy electng
officers for the coming year and transact
ing other important business, Mrs Rus
sell Robinson presiding. The attendance
was exceptionally large. those present
being Mrs. Matt. Peasants, Mrs. Adair
Peasants, Mrs. William ID. Thomas, Mrs.
Philip A. Bruce, Mrs. James Lyons. Mrs.
Matthew Bland Harrison, Mrs. w. w.
Henry, Mrs Peter Mayo, Mrs. Thomas
Nelson Carter Mrs. James Dooley. Mrs.
ID. H. Rucker, Mrs. I. n. Jones, Chalk
lev, William l.. Royal. Charles OBJ. Co
wardn. Robert Rsnnods Misses Lutte
and Virginia Peasants. Mrs. Reginald
Gillian. Mrs. AIoncurc Perkins, Mrs.
Thomas L. Alfriend, Mrs. William
7. Oppenhimer. Mrs. William I. Rob-
ms, Mrs John Lottier. Mrs. Lucy Garter
Trent and Miss Ellen Wade.
Mrs. Herbert Claiborne was unanimous
~ elected president for the ensuing year
and Mrs Cynthia Il. T. Coleman, OF VIII
lamsburg, and Mrs. Matt. Peasants. first
and second vice-presldent. The newly
elected members OF the board are Mrs.
Howard Hoge. Mrs. Meredith Montague'
Mrs. John Addison and Mrs. Gideon Da-
vsnport. Mrs. James Lyons and Mrs Rus
sell Robinson. as founders of the society
were elected honorary vice-presidents. II
was unanimously resolved 70 request the
National Society. at the next meeting
Of the National Council 70 give Vir-
ginia representation on the National
Board. and 10 present the name OF Mrs
Russell Robinson in that connection. \
meeting of the board was 10 have been
held afte. the general meeting, but the
long session preventing that the board
will meet 40 noon on Saturday. at the
rooms of the Historical Society.
Mrs Russell Robinson is the guest OF
Mrs. Adair Peasants.
Miss Betty Burwel Booker has, so il
is said. been urged by friends in Wash
ington 10 give a recital i'm that city
Her exquisite voice. with It's nightingale
Ike purity, cannot fail TO please and the
honors promised for the sweet singer In
her chosen career are already being reap
ed.
The Art Club held its usual monthly
reception last night, Mr.. w q. Stanard,
Miss Adele Williams, Mrs. William c.
Bentley and Mrs. +. V. Valentine const-
tutng the genial committee In charge.
There was a delightful programme, or
which a prominent feature was Miss Adele
Williams paper on Holland
The annual meeting OF the Virginia
Needle Work Guild was held az half past
o'clock yesterday, in tho Woman's
Christian Association parlors Mrs. Geo.
W. Bagby, its -arrest president and only
officer. presiding. The charity is unique
among local benevolent enterprises, hav-
ing only one meeting a year and one Of
flcer only The only pledge eXacted OF
members consists OF a promise TO donate
two garments yearly. There are no fees
whatever. In presenting her report Mrs.
Bagby stated that the principal good OF
the annual meeting consisted I'm Great
ing community of interest. She regret
ted the fact that as a rule one-tenth Of
the membership is not represented at
the meetings. Yesterday, hOWeve the
Guild was at a special disadvantage,
many Of its members having TO attend
other meetings held at the same hour
Mrs. Bagby cited figures which were not
entirely encouraging. Her book, on No
vember 10. 1896 showed a membership or
i35. During that year 81 garments were
donated representing IS members. ON
November IS. 1897. the books showed 463
members, 3sS garments donated repre-
senting only liy members, less than one
third OF the Guild. She thought a
friendly postal 10 the Celinquents would
be all that was necessary and would send
these out as her numerous duties and
closely filed timetpermittcd, and earnest
ly hoped they void effect the results de-
sired. Miss Shield here suggested that,
as there were no fees whatever, the
members should contribute the money
Tor tho purchase of the postals
She stated that there is now a special
demand for warm gowns and other
clothing for men and women. Cotton
is not warm enough and is much less
needed.
She suggested that each person send
ing garments write her name on the out
side, together with statement Of the
enclosure. This saves both time ana
trouble and greatly facilitates matters.
1t was further suggested that those hav-
ing protegees for whom they desire gifts
Of clothing, communicate by postal with
the president between Saturday ana
Thursday, so that all may be ready for
distribution each Friday.
Although no gentlemen belong to the
Guild at this time, they will be cordially
welcomed. This was stated in reply
TO an inquiry from lady TO whom a
gentleman interested in the work had
applied. Mrs. Raleigh ColstOn. who was
present, spoke warmly Of the good done
by the good among the people reached
by the City Mission. as well as among tho
class for whose benefit it was originally
designed The meeting was concluded
with an expression by Mrs. Bagby, OF
the hope that the work might be in
creasingly successful during this year. a
hope cordially echoed by all in touch
with its work.
The Ladies Matinee Musicale will
meet at half past o'clock this afternoon
at the residence OF Mrs. Meloney, 92i