The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-16
WITH RICHMOND WOMEN


At - o'clock moom yesterday the OLA
Dominion Chapter. Daughters or the
American Revolution. held an interesting
meeting at the Virginia Historical So
cictys rooms Mrs. Ben. J.. Purcell zee
gent of the chapter, presiding.
That graceful and ;actfrl lady gave
entertaining account Of the recent Com
gress in Washington. her resume being
the Introductory for the meeting. Later
Mrs. Kate Vim and 1lrs. Nicou Of
sew York. Were elected members of the
chapter, and finally. ihe chief business
az The day WAS trausaoted-p preliminary
arrangements Tor loan exhibition ot
colonial aud revolutionary rclt-. 90 De
given under the joint auspices OF tnc
Daughters of the American Revolution
and the Virginia Historical Society, for
the benefit OF tle latter The time i5 not
definitely fixed upon yet. but Will, Of
course. be after Lent. So me vacant house
on west Franklin street will Doe usrd
for the exhibition. which Will continue
through one week. Of which % day VIII
be set apart for tie children, who may
then enjoy themselves 90 half rates. for
different DAYS different programme VIII
be arranged. the Gnair including teas.
lectures. and much else that is pleasant
beside the mere exhibition of the relics.
The committee in charge consists of Mrs.
Herbert A. Claiborne. who is its chair
man, and Mrs. james Pl,asants Mrs.
James Lyons Mrs Reginald Gillian and
Mrs. Charias Boiling. The novelty OF the
affair is PROMISING coming as lt lo'f at
The end OF a season which ha bot leit
originality much 90 stand on. b. is given.
ico. under charninsly efficient auspices.
which encourage tle brightest cNlccta-
ton.
ln connection with the ola Dominion
Chapter Dc is not perhaps. generally
known that &c now claims as members
nyo bona lde Daughters ~ the Ameri-
can Revolution.
The rooms were filed nc Yesterday
meeting, which went of delightfully."-.
There were present 3lrs. William Writ
| Henry, Mrs. Hunter Mcclure. Mrs. r..
| A. Lancaster. Miss Belle Perkins, Mrs.
| Herbert 4. Claiborne Mrs. Junius Nor
ris Mrs. Maria Darlington. Mrs. David
Weisieer. Mrs. Maria Louise Harrison,
Mrs. stephen puiney Miss Madge Fried
ly Mrs. George vs.. Mayo, Miss Roberts
anC others.
The Virginia Hospital Board Committee
for the month of March VIII hold sll-
yer tea az Dr. Hunter McGure's. 5l3 east
! Grace street on this coming THURSDAY
| March the eighteenth, from to S Z. ".
! The ladies constituting that committee,
| of which Mrs. John Addison Is chairman
are in a pleasant conspiracy for tho
| pleasure of the public and the profit Of
the Hospital 50 that q genuinely de-
lghtful time Is promised.
Mrs William Page. Of West Virginia. Is
the guest OF her mother. Mrs. Gillian.
west Franklin street.
To-day. at II O'Clock. meeting OF the
Board OF Admission Of the Society Of Co
lonial Danes. will be held nj the Virginia
Historical Society's rooms.
This afternoon at $50 o'clock. Patrick
| Henry Chapter. Children Of the American
| Revolution. will be held az the Historical
societys rooms also.
AT g O'Clock this afternoon the jamestown
| Committee Of the Association for the Pre-.
servatlon OF Virginia Antiques WI be
held at the residence Of AIRS George W.
Bagby.
The recent musicale by the young ladies'
| Of the Woman's Christian Association was
| delightful. There were full parlors. and
! Mr. Miller's band OF six pieces supplied
spirited and beautiful music: little Miss
Harwood. aged ten. recited "A Pair OF
AIttens" with telling naivete: Mrs. and
| Miss TOmpklns sang. as duet. I'm Ole
Virginny." and Miss Tompkins also sang
"Ben Bolt" Mr.. MillerS singing OF
Gimme do Sweet Watermillion" won
rounds OF applause. as. indeed. did each
contribution TO tho pleasant evening. MAX
ipc discrimination not possible. Miss Sadie