The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-03
The UncIean Streets in Richmond
Arouse the Ladies.
WILL SEE WHAT CAN BE DONE
To Try TO Remedy Evil by Individual
Care-Thc Painting The Marriage
ofPocahontas" on Exhibition at
Exchange for Woman's Work

cleaning
rcrsrdinr which. from time 10 time, let
tiers from citizens have appeared IN the
newspapers. pleading for Improvement.
Putting aside the result Of the present
Condition OF things as simply objection
able because all dirt SIS Objectionable.
the menace 20 the general health was re-
ferred 10. and the danger 20 little chill
dren playing in the streets or public
parks Not long ago. 10 was recalled. one
OF these sutained serious Injury to his
eyes as the result Of deplorable con-
dltion Of affairs 10 was decided 10 re-
quest some one with leisure to give 10
tho work. 20 take the matter up active
" and endeavor 10 secure either effec-
tive legislation or general cooperation Of
tho citizens Of Richmond 10 remedy the
evil by individual care.
Mrs. Simon Boliver Buckner who has
20 the pleasure Of fcr relatives and
sends here spent about one month in
Richmond. returned TO her home, IN
Kentucky. yesterday.
Mrs. e. r. Valentine left yesterday for
a brief visit to Washington.
4 COPY OF the celebrated painting. The
Marriage Of Pocahontas" is now on ox-
hibiron al the Exchange for Woman's
Work. Third and Franklin streets. and
IS attracting much attention, notably
from visitors 70 the city. II g a beaulitul
piece OF artistic work. and has received
mich praise from three OF the most dis
eliminating artists in the city.
The Mary Baldwin Alumnae Associa-
ton held a very interesting meeting al
residence Of Miss Eva Vernon Bowe. the
object OF the meeting being decision
regarding memorial which shall he
worldly Of the pure and beautiful lie
which 1t honors
on August so. 1895 Mrs Elizabeth An
drew Hill called together all fun grad
yates then in stanton, asking them
70 lend their assistance 10 her proposal
IN form an alumnae association OF Inc
former pupils Of the Augusta Female
Seminary There we're present at that
meeting Mrs T. A. Hill. of the Class
Of 1880. Mrs. Nellie Holchkiss Nc
Cuuough. Glass '73-'7i: Mrs. Mary Graf
tan Stephenson. Class of lSSl-N2; Miss
Minnie Bicklc. Glass Of 1855. Miss
Elizabeth Abby. Glass of lsS7-&: Miss
Matte Wayt. Glass Of 1872 80, and MISS
Mamie Tate. 4 temporary organization
was effected. with Miss Tate as presi-
dent: Mrs z. a. Hin, secretary and
Mrs. y. n Mccullough. historian. Win
Miss Baldwin's consent it was decided
10 hold reunion of graduates in con-
rcction with the commencement in 1894
and on that occasion permanent organi-
zation was effected. under circumstances
delightfully."- memorable TO all those pres
cnt. The beloved head Of The school
took an active and vital interest in all
the proceedings. 20 which her presence
gave a singular stimulus. Circular let
ters were sent 20 all graduates OF the
seminary. setting forth the purposes OF
the association, and asking response.
Love for alma mater is a characteristic
Of Mrs. Baldwin's pupils. and from all
directions came responses. showing
graduates TO be scattered throughout the
United States Since then Miss Bald
wins death has come. but the loyalty
OF her former pupils has not died with
her. and the alumnae association con-
tinuss 10 grow each year in numbers.
Mrs. James Lyons is vice-president for
Virginia; Mrs Walter Gone, secretary,
and Miss Eva Bowe. treasurer. The To-
cal membership is charming. and il is
the earnest desire OF all members 20
foster that school pride which is such
an incentive TO worthy effort. Mrs.
Lyons was present at yesterdays meet
ing and occupied the chair. With regard
10 the memorial three suggestions were
made:
/. a stained glass window to be erect
cd In the chapel at the Seminary.
? A library for religious literature at
the Seminary.
g. The furnishing Of a suite % rooms
at the Theological Seminary Presbyte-
rian) this city.
The last suggestion seemed 10 be IA
~ al
ton was taken regarding II. Mrs. Lyons
has called A meeting Of the Association
on Saturday next. al tho Virginia His
torical SOcietys rooms for the purpose
Of electing a delegate TO attend the an
nual meeting al the Seminary al Staun-
ton. on May the 9TH.
Miss Bernard. Of Petersburg Is visit
ing her aunt. Miss Jane Rutherford,
west Grace street Miss Bernard is a
charming girl. who will be cordially vel
coined in society circle here.
Mrs Duny. Of Baltimore. is visiting
her sister. Mrs. J. Addison Cooke, south
Third street.
A number Of prominent Richmond peo-
PIE received invitations 10 the wedding
in ST. Timothy's church. Catonvlle. Md,
OF Miss Louisa Magill daughter OF Or.
Charles G.. ". Macgiu and Mr.. Charles
Willing Browne. The bride is closely re-
lated 70 several Of the best known fam
lies in Virginia. and much local interest
was felt in the affair The honey moon
Will be spent abroad.
Yesterday afternoon the usual fort
nightly tea attracted many members OF
the Woman's Club 70 its pleasant parlors.
the cordial hostess pro TEN. being Mrs
John c. Robertson. who was assisted in
her hospitable duties by Mrs. J. Addison
Cooke and Mrs. Duffy OF Baltimore IL
was stated that Mr. James Young. OF
Baltimore. will certainly give a talk on
some Shakespoarean subject either Fri
day or Saturday, the time TO be announc-
I'd later
Mrs. Allen Potts and Master Thomas
Rives Potts are visiting Mr.. and Mrs
Thomas Potts, 100 east Grace street
The annual meeting Of Hollywood Me-
mortal Association viii be held az noon
TO-DAY in the lecture room Of the Second
Presbyterian church. A fun attendance is
desired
Two gentlemen who enjoy exceptional
popularity In local society are about 10
undertake the organization OF a club for
the purpose OF giving a series Of mid
summer dances for the benefit OF the
fashionable Summer Colony" who viii
spend the summer at home-a larger
number this year than last. II is their
present idea TO give the dances. II a
satisfactory arrangement can be made
at one OF the country clubs. or suburban