The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-31

liable services rendered to our AsSoc1a-
recall with grateful appreciation the val.
age made it long since impossible for her
to take active part in our work, yet we
dwelt among us, and the burden OF her
ton in its organization Her ringing call
to the women of the South. published in
May, 1866, brought forth most abundant
harvest. and if in these ihirty-four years
NE have been enabled TO preserve our
organization through; many times OF
Storm and stress. We are not ullmind1ul
of the fact that this is in large measure
due to the wise foundation laid in the in
augrration of our Associa tion.9t and for
this our gratitude to Mrs. Macfarland
must ever be both deep and lasting.
f 1t is with feelings of profound emotion
that We here record the death of our
faithful friend, our Invaluable and ever
ready helper. Major Thomas A. Brander
As the years SO by, and one by one the
Veterans drop from the ranks of the liv-
ing and go TO join their comrades .on the
other side under the shade of the trees,
we who recognize it as our duty and priv
ilege TO keep their memories green. find
double cause for sorrow. We mourn the
less of our friends. We deplore the well
nig, irrcparable loss TO our cause We
have had no celebration of Memorial Day
In the past ten years Which has not owed
its success in large measure to Major
Esrander. His ever-ready sympathy made
us appeal to him in every 'elnersency ~
he never failed to respond cheerfully and
promptly 10 our call We have lost.
good friend; the Confederate cause a.
noble champion, but his life has left us a
blessed memory his example shines ever
as II beacon 10 light the younger genera
ton in the path he trod.
A meeting of the ladies of Church
Hill was held yesterday afternoon for
the purpose Of establishing in the East
End a branch of the Womcn's Christian
Association. Rev. Mr.. Goodwin opened
the meeting, and prayer was offered by:
Rev MIR. Cooke. Mrs. Anna Raheni
acted as chairman with Miss Pearl Bode-
l1cr.
# Ii was decided TO rent NO e6oo I1as,
FRANKLIN Street for Headquarters, and
work viii begin about May list. Mrs
Mary L. Snellings was elected president
of the Board.
The following ladies were present.
Misses Bessie Hancock, Alice Goodwin,
Schermerllorn, Jones, and Mcsdamcs.
Nash, George Curric, j. S. Moore, Leon
ard Crump, Mary L. Sncilings, Jones,
Cline Ben. Howard. w M. Wade and
Charles p. WAlford.
A delightful reception was rendered
Rev. and Mrs. kiIspail at the Third Pres
4bytc1ian Church.
The basement was prettily and taste
fully decorated in palms, blooming plants
and pink shaded lamps and candies. Dr.
J. p. Smith made the address of welcome.
A number of musical selections ana reel
tathons were rendered.
Rev and Mrs. llippan were assisted II.
receiving by Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Pleas
ANTS, Mr.. and Mrs. James ". Ssnton, MI.
and Mrs. S. d. Craig Air. and Mrs. c.. y.
Isarus. Mrs. Matte Hawes and aIr. z.
e McCluer.
The ladies' assisting in serving refresh
1nents were Mesdames S. +. Bayiiss, J !.
T. TAYLOR, c. H. Crewe. c. w. Porter, NJ
IL. Smelling, S. l. Green, Misses q attic
Bryant, Blanche Taylor Indie Peasants,
Jennie IIarus, Carlotta NcCluer Corneiia
Hancock Minnie Clark, Mary and Re
bcccaa Angel and Helen and Halle Hall.
The faculty OF the, Union Theological
Seminary and their. wives were among
Tie invi:ed guests.
The infant class room, which has Just
been re,nodc!ea, was opened for the flrst
time last evening.
Mrs. William Starl1e and Mis- Mabel
StaIke, of W-atcrz-y Valley, Miss. who have
been visiting Ms. John Alvey, have re-
turned te 1acir home.
Miss Bette Cooke, Of the University,
is the guest OF Mrs George Ben john N
ston.
ar. and Mrs. william Blaclzford. CT Bal
timore, are visiting Mrs. Charles =.
Stokes. rs
Mrs. Ioras ser. OF New York. Is the guest
of her sister. Mrs lille Friend on West
Grace Street
Mrs. a1ary connalley Cor Is the guest
OF Mrs. Thomas Rutherfoord
Miss Mamie Cooke has returned from
delightful trip 10 Florida. 6 eorsia and
sNcrth Carolina.
" Miss Carolyn Harris. Of Louisville. Ky.
Is visiting her aunts No. ao2 East Main
Street
Fl Az most ENJOYABLE party was given.
c:alursdayS evening by N ~ and Mrs. L.
sTraini1sm at their 1,es.d es,ce. No. 4I9,ss5
West Clay Street, In ceiebra ton of tho
saxteenth birthday Ct Their niece. Mss