Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-18

| benefit or the DuilllHS lullb VI AiiN N'NtNN~
| Street Baptist church, on the evening OF
| Anril oath IT promises to be unusually
| Instructive. as wei as entertaining. the
nrograrame. which is highly pleasing IN
! IFS spectacular effect, also presents much
of educational value, presenting, as II
! does. an historical survey OF a great ma
ton in its infancy. Entombed in history
naoes are many scenes which. could they
| be witnessed by the present generation
| would nightly stir their hearts. me
| high culture of the participants VIII auu
| much 10 the interesting character Oh Inc
! performance. 40
! sent in uniform to personate the Revoiu-
tionarv officers AS the programme Is
short there will be but two songs one
| the "Syvord of Bunker HILL" rendered by
very popular singers. The evening VIII
close with a brilliant reception by Gene
raj and Lady Washington, personated
nv two favorites before a Richmond au-
dience. Many persons in costumes WIN
be present representing disthgulsneu
personages Of that period
Miss Alice Swain Hunter, who recently
retired from the choir Of the First Bap-
tiet church. numbers among her friends
. large number of the most representa-
tive neople of the city. both In musical
and social circles. She has recently OPEN
ed n studio. and is receiving most en-
| coura ging patronage in recognition OF
! her skill as g. teacher ana OF her iaIe
| gifts as a most cultivated musician one
| will not be soon forgotten as cehtrd'
| figure among Richmond musicians pc
, fore her removal to Washington a lew
,,oore since. Uniting. as she does, high
! nersonal worth to the first accomplish
Inents Of the musical art, she merits ana
receives grateful Acknowledgement as an
artistic and a real acquisition 10 socIet!'
&
A. the annual meeting Of the Woman
/ Christian Association, held last Wedhes-
! dow week. the following ladies were ap-
pointed from the different churches 10
J eorN,a on the Board Of Managers;
Methodist-Centenary MISS jennie
Tones: Broad-street, Mrs. c. w. Hunter;
trinity. Mrs. c. =. Woford; Park-Place'
Mrs Edward Alvey; Union-Stauon, MIS-
II II Hail: Paramount, Mrs. w. 5. Hech-
Ter. Clay-street, Mrs. A. G. ouaries'
Tanrel-Street. Mrs T. d. Farmer; 81
lanes Mrs NJ. B. Lee; Barton Heights
N' B 2, Mrs. S. scruggs: Pine
street. Mrs. ]. Hutson; Grove-Ayenue,
| Mrs. Pitcher; Calvary Mrs. wilson
Emmanuel Mrs. j. Walthall; ful'oh-
| Street. Mrs. Talley. o.
Society Of Friendships. John b. Creh-
shaw TT ,,oro-
English Lutheran-MIs' W. H.
copal-Monumental, Mrs. A. f.
, pobro. 81 Johns. Mrs. ]. Il. Harrisoh'
| 81 PauIs. Mrs Bev. II. Crump 81 JaH'es'
| Mrs. G. A. Lyon and Miss s. p. Wilhans'
| Grace. Mrs G. Il. Stacy and MRS. Iaopsl.
| GRIMES; ST. Andrews, Mrs. w. NJ. "ae ~.
| All Saints Mrs. Mann 5. Valentine Ss'
| Marks Mrs. Emmett Harris Emmanuel,
| Mrs. Gervas Storrs. Holy IIlhi'y anu
| Christ churches not represented. -
Christian-S eventh-Street, Mrs. X. ~
,r,horoos. Narshall-Street, Mrs. w. f.
! nov. Third. Mrs ]. 7. Redo; Cowardlh-
| Avenue Cfanchester), Mrs. T. b. Cersley'
! prcsbvterjan-First Miss Sadie Mckae'
| second Mrs. w. NJ. Withers and Mrs.
/ NJ v kellogg: Third Mrs. 5. Y. Green;
/ Crace-Street Mrs. j. w. Wilbur ana MISS
Edith Baldwin; Church Of the covenant
Mrs. J. Calvin Stewart, Hoge-MemoriaI'
Mrs lanes Il. Cook and Mrs. h. II. BOW
man.
Miss Evie Blankenship rendered
-. Cordial welcome 10 the story
TelIers" at their last meeting, which TOOK
nloce AT her charming home on south
Third street Miss Christian, the presl-
dent called the meeting 10 order ABOUT
O o,clock First on the programme was
an original poem by Miss Lucy Christian,
which was warmly applauded. Then,
after q little chatting and many solt
plances the company was again cailed
Ia order. and Mr.. Dinwddie told story
of the struggle between beauty and IN
tel,ect for mastery in a mans heart.
Such a suggestive subject must heeds
he discussed, so there were Few
minutes grace ere they were called 10
listen, with interest. to an original
story from Miss Bauch's graceful pen.
The sweet heroine was followed through
fifteen eventful years. and was lelt at
last with every assurance OF happiness.
For the heart that had truly loved,
loved to the close.
One of the most worthy and desery-
ing charities Of the State and city, and
one that appeals very strongly to our
better natures, Is the Home for 1ncu-
rabies. Some young friends whose
hearts have been touched with feel
ing for their infirmities," have planned
a beautiful entertainment. which they
hone will not only incite the sympathy
of the entire community. but VIII open
the purse strings, as well. OF those VINO
gather with them on Tuesday next
April Goth. at Belvidere School ana Kin
dergarten. gS Floyd avenue. The enter
tainment Will be given at o'clock.
Many prominent ladies' as well as the
president and first vice-president. VIII
be In attendance. This will be the pro-
gramme:
The Creeds OF tho Bells, Miss Annie
Allison; Independence Bell. Miss L<ahy;