The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-21
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

me exponent or that beautiful ana po-
tent philosophy OF which Greenacre, Ne,
stands to the world, gave a talk on THE
Fuilness Of Life" Miss Farmers name
IS known throughout the country. she
is tho daughter OF Moses Farmer. Who
may claim priority In electrical discov-
cry over Edison, and whose distinction
os en- inventor Is well known.
Grcenacre. OF which she Is the founder.
has as it basis the principles that make
for peace and Onsaructiylty. over It
floats the white ensign Of the former.
and hundreds annually carry from 10 into
practical life lcssonsthat enrich and gio-
rify their world. The place is located
on the banks OF the Piscataqua river
and enjoys peculiar advantages Of site.
Miss Farmer appeared before the club
IN a costume OF delicate dove gray wiki
bonnet and veil, and her striking face
made rs instant appeal 10 her audience.
The impression given by the face was
sustained by the voice, which was at once
soft and clear. Mrs. Francis Deane VIII
liams introduced her. and for one hour
she maintained the keen interest Of those
present. In the outset she referred with
exquisite delicacy 10 her close friend
ship with Mrs. Beverly Munford. through
which, said she. Il have felt for three
years that Richmond was one OF my
homes"
She then proceeded to comment upon
the fact that Rev. Dr. Campbell. Of Rich
mOnd. was tho first man In the world,
she believed. TO propose the disarmament
OF nations. She made happy reference to
her fathers electrical and other disc0v-
cries. as they were recalled % her through
her experiences az the jefferson Hotel
10
that mo work IS lost. Coos increasing
purpose said She runs through all
generations" And again. "NO man stand
eth alone and no man falleth alone
What shall / bring 90 your she pro-
cecdel. ana then made beautiful com
mont upon tho responsiveness Of tho
Southern people and their characteristic
gentencss MS git Of God which should
bee potent in tle now civilization"
Tho way 20 that sublime peace OF God
which passeth an understanding she
described as so simple that most men
and women miss 90.
She then proceeded 10 give an eXposi-
ton of how this peace according to the
profound truth for which Greenacre
stands. may be obtained. even unier most
trying conditions. and cited several in-
stances 10 emphasize her statements.
There s." said he, "a way by which JIM
tercsts seemingly diverse may he har-
monizcd and that is by seedng-not
points of difference, but points OF cone
tact"
The abundant life" OF which our BIZ
blcs .ell ms She declared 90 Doe "hcre and
uow.' as I'm am that Gle same book
teaches of death, resurrection and
heaven.
Happiness. she quoted from Horace
Fletcher. els Che sum ana fruit Of COM
scious usefulness and quoted also m
this connection the little German song.
"Aud when is Love The richest?
That is she when she gives"
''Thc thoughts we think" said she.
care creating the conditions with which
we battle" She then described Green
acre briefly and n conclusion paid
beautiful thinks to Che club for "pcr-
hitting her TO address IT, saying that
She .clt as if hencoforth the bond between
Maine Massachusetts and Virginia must
bc closer
She received a tribute OF spirited app
p'lrse and one more eloquent II silent
iu The thoughtful mood in which those
present LEFT the rooms.
Tho fund for the window 10 be placed
u Monumental church 10 the memory o..
the late Bishop John Brockonbrough
Newton. is growing in "a manner which
Is highly gratifying 20 the committee.
Ascension Day i- the anniversary NJ hls
death. and it is hoped that the memoria.
may be unve. "a on that day. Mrs. Kate
Meade. Mrs. Annie r Warren Miss Lucy
Temple and Mrs. William a. Powers
con tiute The committee Through years
OF devoted and tiraioss work I'M Tho parish
Bishop Newton made firm place FOR
himself 600 the love of the people and
hts nob'est memorial is the influence
which io stll eXcrls thoush dead The
koorcst interest attaches to the memoria'
and extends Gar outside the boundaries
of The parish.
Tho regular monthly meeting of the
Confederate Memorial Literary S7cietf
wil hc hold at j. o'clock tomorrow at
the Museum.
Ars s.. ID. Drcwry Of "Mnoola" is
visiting relatives 90 Ncw Orleans and Cali
weston. Tex.
An adjourned meeting Of the Executive
Board of the virginia Historical Society
viii Doe held at half past 8 o'clock Oh.
evening I'm the rooms of the Virginia
Historical Society.
a meeting OF the George Washington
Memorial Association will be held at !
o'clock this afternoon at the residence
OF Mrs. john Enders Robinson.
a meeting OF the Auxiliary Board OF
the Rosemary Public Library will be held
az 4 o'clock this afternoon at the resi-
dence of Mrs George w. Bagby.
Mrs. James Thomas Patterson loft
Richmond yesterday for Washington Co..
attend the conference OF Daughters of the
American Revolution Last evening Mrs
Deb. r. Kcin was at home 90 her
friends az the Esmere from 10 o. invi-
tations also being expended 90 the of
fcers of the National Board. the regents
delegates. altcrnates and visiting "Dauch-
tors" from Connecticut and Pennsylvania
in attendance ON the Congress 20 meet
tho founders OF the Society and "a number
OF the early organizing officers Ms
Keim is delightfully."- known in Richmond
Many courfc-ies have already been ex-
tended the visiting Daughter" and 9TH
ors have been planned. ''D1'lv Nladi-
SON" Chapter has issued Invitations 20
tea iu honor of the National Board. State
and. chapter regents and In honor Of the
first Mrs Donald Manningg. president OF
the National Society entertained with
Ella b0rate elegance on Saturday eyenins
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where are the calamity shouters?"
asked The Richmond Times after hav.ng
mentioned the rise IN stocks. securities
&C Here they are and an over the