The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-29

Mrs. 2. T.. Yeatman and Mrs. w. w.
Old. of Norfolk; Mrs. George w. helms.
of Newport News, and Mrs. Henry
Rcardon, of Norfolk
Annual Pilgrimage.
Now that the Jamestown Exposition
has been opened with such splendid
success, the activities Of patriotic
Richmond women are all turned toward
the celebration to be held at James,
aown Island on May 18th In COM
memoration of the first landing OF the
English colonlsts at the island, May
13. 1907.
The Association for the Preservation
of Virginia Antiquities Will make it's
annual pilgrimage down James River
on this date, the two steamers "Poca-
hontas" and Brandon" having been
engaged for that occasion.
On account of the popularity of
former excursions and ~ avoid the
confusion incident to accommodating so
large n crowd, tickets Will go on sale
to-day at the following places: Vir
ginia Historical Society. Rosemary
Library, Thaw & Grants, No. 1901
East Main Street. and A. G. Briggs.
corner Harrison Street and Grove Ave-
nue.
Every precaution to prevent over
crowdlng and to contribute to the COM
fort OF the eXcursionists will be taken.
Mrs. John II. Southall and Mrs. Henry
Taylor will have charge of the Bran
don" and Mrs. William S. Murray and
Mrs. Charles Lee viii be ABOARD the
"Pocahontas."
Delicious luncheons and refresh
ments will be served on both boats,
Miss Betty E,ilyson. who has proven
60 efficient in hefnc
charge of this feature on the "Poca-
hontas."
The boats will leave the wharf
promptly at s A. NJ. Provision for
checking packages in a place of safe
keeping will be made. Guide books
can be obtained at the wharf.
Reception at Woman's Club.
a reception will be rendered Mr.. and
Mrs Gilbert McClurg. OF Colorado
Springs, at the Wonan's Club from S
to o'clock this afternoon. Mr.. and
Mrs. McClurg will lecture at the Young
Mems Christian Association Hall this
evening under club auspices.
Reception to Delegates.
The delegates and visitors to the
Baptist Woman's Missionary Union,
which convenes in Richmond on May
10th, will be rendered a reception at
the Jefferson Hotel on Saturday af-
ternoon, May 18th.
Elaborate preparations are being
made. the details of the reception be-
ing in charge of Mrs. Il. b. Van Buren,.
Art Club Exhibition.
The student exhibition. which will
be open to the public until Tuesday
night at the rooms of the Richmond
shows clearly the important position
which art has taken in Richmond.
The childrens composition class
promises a brilliant future. of picture
making.
Miss Verna Albert received first
prize in this class, Master Marion Dim
mock second. and Miss Nathalie Nc
Faden third, prizes being awarded on
the average of their work during the
year.
Among the more advanced students,
the work Of Mr. John Cary Is con-
spicuous for the facility with which
he does quick sketches of people and
animals in action.
The Misses Dabney show good feel
ing for line.
Miss Katherine McIntyre's paintings
are always interesting.
Miss Elizabeth Hammond shows a!
charming bit of tone work, in her pic
ture of a girl seated at the piano.
Mrs. Clark, Miss Elise Moncure, Miss
Herrink and Miss Roy Sands show by
their marked Improvement the benefit
to be derived from daily application.
The work done in the Richmond
school compares favorably with that of
larger art schools In other cities.
Tho students masquerade given sat
urday afternoon was much enjoyed by
tho pupils and their friends
Silver Tea.
The state Mission Circle of the First
Baptist Church will give silver tea
Friday afternoon from 5 to o'clock.
in the home of Mrs. Evan r, CHESTER
man. No. 1886 West Grace Street.
Called Meeting.
There will be an important called
meeting OF the. Masonic Home
Auxiliary tomorrow morning at II
o'clock in Masonic Temple. Arrange
ments for a moonlight excursion to be
given in June will be discussed and
MI members are urged to be present.
nsnecinlly those on tho ways and
means committee,
Mrs. Darling Honored.
Mrs. Nathaniel Burruss, of No. 2Ol
Duke Street, Norfolk, gave m elegant
dinner on Friday evening In honor OF
Mrs, Flora Adams Darling, OF WASH
inrton. d, c. Table decorations We're
in Colonial colors, and every feature
was designed MS n tribute to the guest
Of honor, who Is the distinguished
founder of several patriotic societies,
and who has worked largely In the
interest of tho jamestown celebration
Covers were laid for sixteen and Mrs.
Burrusss guests included some OF the
most prominent exposition visitors
Reuss-Knight.
The marriage of Miss Annie Laurie
Knight, daughter of Mrs. Sarah Eliza
beth Knight, to Mr.. Walter Benjamin
Reuss took place Saturday morning at
S o'clock In the home OF the bride, No.