Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-03
THE WORK OF WOMEN
MEETINGS YESTERDAY OF sEvE-
,u OF THEIR ORGANIZATIONS.
yHE VIRGINIA HOSPITAL IMPROVED.
u,rx Changes Made for the Better-
mont of the Institution-Hebrew
...s, Memorial Associaffon-The
A. y. v. A.-society Notes.


A.P. ". A.-society Notes.
At the meeting of the German-American
Ladies' Aid Association, held yesterday
afternoon at the Virginia Hospital, great
deal OF routine business was transacted.
Reports from the various committees were
very encouraging. Mrs. William Moser,
chairman OF the Anniversary Entertain
ment Committee, handed in a nice sum
Of money taken In at that entertainment
Hearty thanks were extended to both
committees for their efficient efforts in
making the anniversary such n complete
success socially. as well as financially.
One of the pleasing features OF the meet
ing was the handing over to the treasurer
by the president of a very handsome sum
OF money that was given her by friend
Of the association as an anniversary dona-
ton. The ladies' adopted a motion ex-
pressing to the generous giver their high
appreciation.
Before the regular meeting opened, the
president had a large committee meeting,
called for the purpose of giving out tickets
To be sold lor a performance soon TO be
given at the Bijou, under the auspices or
the German-American Ladies Aid Asso-
citation.
Mrs. Rehling was elected chairman to
serve for the month of May for the Viz
ginia Hospital. She elected for her com
mttee to assist her ladies from the Ger
man Board For several reasons, this
committee could not give an entertainment
in April. The money realized at the
.arf,Y .t-fil On In n
provements made by this committee at
the hospital The dinlng-room and pantry
upstairs have been kalsomined, new
shades put up, the whole culinary de-
partment downstairs has had an entire
overhauling. and an extra room turned
into a pantry. which was much needed.
The April Committee consists of Mrs.
William Rehling chairman, Mrs. Charles
Phillips. Mrs. Carl Wippermann, Mrs.
William Aloser, Ilrs. Gus 10th, Mrs. a.
Hartung Mrs. Kinderyater, Mrs j..
Kratz. Mrs Rothert, and Miss Annetia
Brown.
Before the meeting adjourned, the Young
Ladies' Auxiliary elected their officers.
They are as follows: President, Miss
Cora Hassel; Recording Secretary Miss
Marka Mcneil; Financial Secretary, Miss
Henninghauser; Treasurer Miss Anna
Schaaf.
The annual meeting Of the Hebrew Ia
dies Memorial Association was held at
1870 O'Clock yesterday afternoon at the
residence Of Mrs j. VI. Rosenbaum, No.
M west Grace street. Officers were elect
ed as follows: President, Miss IsOline
Moses; First Vice-President, Mrs. +.
Thalhimer; Second Vice-President. Mrs.
Sam. Cohen; Third VicePresident, Mrs.
l. ion 4
dent, Mrs. J. L. Levy. The Board
Of Managers is composed of Mes
danes Simon Sycle; Henry Block,
| Myer kirsh and Leon Strause;
Secretary Miss r. c. Levy; Treasurer.
Mrs. f.. A. Ezekiel. Arrangements We're
completed for the MemorialDay celebra-
ton Of the association, which will be
May 18th. The exercises will begin at
o'clock. a very good musical programme
will be given, and the Walker Light
Guard will attend. Rev. T.. y. Calisch
will deliver the prayer and benediction.
1t is requested by the association that
all donations of flowers be sent 10 Mrs.
J. VI. Rosenbaum, No. III west Grace
street
a letter was received by the secretary
from Mrs. Davis. expressing thanks for
the resolutions Of sympathy sent her by
the association on the death Of her
daughter Miss Winnie Davis
n cordial invitation is extended by this
association to the Hollywood and Oak
wood associations and the Junior assoc
Citations TO attend the exercises on Me
morial-Day.
There was a meeting Of the Central
/ Committee Of the Association for the Pre-
servation of Virginia Antiquities yester
day at o'clock at the Virginia Historical
| Society. Mrs. Charles Washington Cole
man. the first vice-presdent, in the chair.
The ladies present were AIesdames Lyons,
Claiborne. Ellyson, Putney McCabe, H.
A. Williams, w. 4. Robins, w. G. Bentley,
j. s. Wexford, Henry Taylor. Jr, Hotch-
kiss. Lightfoot, Il. V. Valentine Misses
Thomas. Newton, and X. VI. Rowland.
After much routine business the ladies
proceeded to the examination OF the Mid
summer Nights Dream" receipts They
| found. to their delight that they had
cleared nearly $500 The year books for
1898 We're delivered to the ladies present,
and the general appearance OF them highly
| commended
The ladies then discussed the annual
visit TO, and celebration, at. jamestown.
Miss Kate Mason Rowland gave to the
ladies some exquisite verses on "Vr-
America at jamestown. Although the
verses were anonymous, IT was we'll con-
| iectured that they were from Miss Row
| lands facie pen. Hon. \. J. Montague
will deliver the Grafton al jamestown.
The Junior Hollywood Association has
perfec,ad all arrangements for the ami
versary celebration OF the senior associa-
| ton. te be held at Lee Camp Hall tonight
! at $50 o'clock.
| If is hoped that all the Confederate or
CARNATIONS will be present. Seats VIII be
| reserved for those wearing badges OF
| their organizations. The public IS invited.
The Junior Hollywood Association Will
meet at Mrs. y. V. Randolph's at a
| quarter past and so in a body TO the
hall
The meeting will be called 10 order by
Judge George christian, and this will be
| the programmes:
| Prayer. by chaplain OF Lee Camps
Music. Virginia Glee club; Reading,
Hollywood report; Introduction OF speak
er: address. by speaker Of the occasion,
| DR.. j. Allison Hodges; Music, Virginia
| Glee Club; praise God. from whom all
blessing now." by assembly; adjournment.
Miss l.. G. Curtis, of Boston. who has
| been the guest OF Miss Peasants. has re-
| turned home Her talk on organized
| charities. given recently at the Woman
| Club. has been much discussed, and there
| Is good reason TO hope that its result
will be a reorganization OF the Richmond
charities on the model OF those in Bos-
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