Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-14
MRS. MURPHY's LECTURE.
An Attractive Entertninmcnt-No a.
mans Club-Society Notes.

Mrs Jeanette Robinson Murphy, Of
New York. gave a musical lecture at the
Jefferson Hotel last night. under the aus
pices Of the Ladies' Matinee Musicale.
Mrs. Murphy charmed the large audi
ence which had gathered in the spacious
ballroom, and was composed Of promi-
nent Richmond people. She was intro
duced by Dr. Brock.
Her imitation OF the negro Is wonder
full her voice sweet and well modulated
and her singing, without accompaniment
irresistbly fascinating. Each one OF her
selections was rendered in the most ar
tlstic manner. Mrs Murphy received
many beautiful flowers.
There was an unusually large attend
anco at tho WOman's Club yesterday af-
ternOOn on tho occasion Of an important
business meeting, over which Mrs b. b
Munford presided most gracefully. Re
freshments were served afterwards by
Mrs Charles Y. Meredith. assisted by
Misses Allen, Pattison. Morgan, and
Moore. 4 number of strangers, including
many visiting members were present al
the social meeting, among whom Were
Mrs. John ; Wise. New York; Mrs.
Brown. Philadelphia; Mrs. Bruce, North
Carolina: Mrs McCuloch, Stanton, and
Mrs Mayo, Williamsburg.
The annual meeting Of tho mission was
held yesterday AT the Young Mems Chris
tian Association officers were elected.
districts assigned 10 visitors. and all arr
raugemcnts mado for winter work. The
treasury OF tho mission Is empty, and
large number Of sick and old people have
for several week past begged for help
but the ladies' Of the mission
have been unable TO give relief.
owing 10 the lack Of funds. Old
clothes and bed clothing are greatly need
ed VIII the friends Of the poor IN the
city send AN they can spare TO be dlstri-
buted among the old people and children
Any contribution, however small, will
help 10 relieve suffering. Donations Of
money or clothing can be sent 10 Mrs.
4. y. Stokes, 40. 10 east Franklin street;
Mrs ". -. Harlow. 40. il3 west Mar
shall street; Mrs. j. Schooler, No. Z9l6
east Main street; Mrs. John Addison, No.
S22 Park avenue; Mrs. Raleigh Colston,
NJ. 800 east Grace street.
As suddenly as the city was flooded
with IT, ID. C's was IL bereft of hundreds
evening trains took many away; Sunday
some left. and Yesterday more took their
departure. aud to-day only those remain
who desire Zoo lsit the historic spots in
and around Eioum0nd. Among those that
stay are Miss Banning OF tennessee
Mrs John g. West of Waco. Tex, and
Mrs. Burroughs and AIss Cooke. OF
Florida; and Mrs. Barton, of South Caro-
Ina.
There was n meeting Of the Woman's
Christian Association yesterday at noon,
10 make final arrangements for the send
ing Of delegates 10 the conference NJ
Memphis Mrs. G. A. Lyon and Mrs. W.
Roy Mason We're sent by the Interna-
tiOnal Board. and Mrs. 9. T. WalfOrl
goes 10 represent the Day Nursery. The
other delegates are Mrs. Al. ;. Quarles
and Mrs. NJ. G. Smith Mrs W. Roy
Mason was appointed 10 read a paper on
this subject "Whv Are Associations
Needed and How 20 Organize an Assoc
ciati0n?" but owing 10 recent bereave-
ment she Will not attend. Miss Lizzie
Baldwin her alternate, Will 90 In her
stead.
will lead the discussion Of the Relation
Of the Association 10 Childhood" While
IN Memphis Mrs. Lyon Will be the guest
of Mrs. Joseph Bruce.
The Junior lakewood Memorial Assocla-
ton VIII meet at ST. Johns church this
afternoon.
Miss Ellie Maury Werth leaves the city
to-day to attend q german az Newport
News.
Judge Charles Catlett. OF Gloucester, is
in the city for a few days.
Mrs. I.uper Moore Robinso~ and two lit
tie sons are visiting Mrs. bert Cham
berlain.
The Misses Timberlake. Of Stanton.
are the guests Of Mrs. w. $. Robertson,
No. 1iO2 Grove avenue.
Mrs. T.. G. Davis. OF Henderson ". G..
has been az the Jefferson for the past
week. She Is now the guest Of Miss Mary
Willie SmOOt Mrs. Davis is secretary
Of the Nance-County Chapter Of United
Daughters of the Confederacy.
Mrs Cappleman and Mrs Crunk. OF Mis-
sissppi. who have been visiting Mrs Nc
lntosh. have gone 10 Washington for a
few days Mrs. John -. McKlnnls left
for home Saturday. Mrs. Henderson went
yesterday, and Mrs James NJ Duncan
leaves to-day.