The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-17

nous Martha Washington set: being used
bv Washington: blue plate with view or
la Grange" residence OF Lafayette
Miss Woodbridge. wedewood pitcher
Miss Bessie Wight, pitcher and plate
nearly two hundred years oldi plate ne-
longing 10 the Berkeley family; old CHINA
bowl, canton tea caddy, very old cream
pot.
These lists are most imperfect. but In
clude az least some Of the attractions To
which general attention will Doe given on
Monday. the 26th. which IS the opening
day Of the exhibition. Those having me
various social features as their special
care. promise that those VIII be delightful
and vii. include several teas with
charming variations from the stercoyped
thing. there will bee literary musical and
other entertainments each night, and
Martha Washington tea party for the
children. IL was originally stated that
the exhibition would open on Easter Mon
day. that was incorrect the opening date
being Monday. April the 2oth.
Mrs. John c.. Robertsons Talk on
Matthew Arnold which Will be given
on Monday evening az the Women
Club will be followed bv o. Song Recital
by Miss Mary Ashley Bell OF Fluvanna.
Mrs. George W. Bethel. of Charlotte y
c.. and Mr.. &. II. Read A charming
member Of the Club whose Ideas regard
ing # are always worth hearing. said a
day or two ago that she was 600 great
hopes that n could enter larger quarters
It's present ones are always uncomfort-
ably taxed even for the usual meetings.
on special occasions. as for instance
Monday last. enjoyment owing 90 the
crowded rooms is a clear case OF Never
a rose without thorn II Is not con-
duciye 10 enjoyment 20 sit wedgcd in so
tight between your neighbors that bare
breathing may aeitate the front chair.
or a relaxed back the one behind you.
Many must stand. and stand 90 the hail
with no chance to see the speaker Ger
tainly until larger quarters are secured.
the rule regarding escorts ought 10 be.
in the interests OF comfort r.gidly en-
forced and privileges OF invitation limited
to the committee.
Miss Leonora Richardson a very charm
ing girl and a prominent figure In FASH
ionable life I'm Nashville. Term. is the
guest OF the Misses Hayes. west Frank
lin street
A pleasant reminder that the delightful
lectures under the auspices Of the Assoc
citation for the Preservation OF virginia
Antiquities are not wholly a thing OF the
past. comes in the announcement that in
the evening OF Friday next Rev. g. BraN-
ton Bryan. OF Hampton. will deliver thr
last OF this years series. his subject be-
ing Religious Life I'm the Colony"
Miss Julia Tyler daughter OF Hon.
Lyon c. Tyler. president OF William and
Mary College. Is visiting Miss Louise At
kins. with whom she will spend the Eas-
ter holidays. Her sister Miss Elizabeth
Tyler. is the guest OF Miss Annie Merrill.
The Board OF Managers OF the Exchange
for Woman's Work met at their rooms.
No 300 east Franklin street the presi-
dent. Mrs. Newton in the chair.
The reports were encouraging. After
regular business had been attended TO,
the corresponding secretary read let
ter from Mr.. Morrison. asking the Board
10 add TO its work a music exchange
The request was not granted
Special attention was called 70 the Eas-
ter eggs and novelties, just before ad-
journing.
Mrs. Mathew II. ,Maury inse Boiling,