The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-06-04
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| ming largo crowd attested to the
interest now taken in things artistic
III this good old city of Richmond, and
III addition TO tho fine exhibition oil
Miss Schillc the lfe-likc full-lcngth
portrait of Mrs. George Cole Scott, by
bliss Ann Fletcher. attracted much fa.
vorablc comment. Added 10 the arts.
tic exhibitions on the walls OF thA
cluh rooms, the evening was notable
on account OF the local talent in music
Which give much pleasure to the gath
erng. Mrs. Frank w. Duke was as
usual prime favorite on her violin,
and Miss Lindsey Powers and this
Misses Clark were especially happy in
their vocal selections. The accompa-
mist Mrs. G. H. Whitehead. gave an
added charm to the music by her skill
rul rendering at the piano.
Not TO he outdonc by the art portion
of tho evening, the excellent punch
was feature which gave the needed
touch'-to the most successful exhibit
ton given by the Art Club OF Rich
mond in its recent history.
Tho Schillc collection has been re-
moved from the walls but Miss Fetch
er's work will remain for some time
longer. The picture contributed By
Mrs. Jeffrey Montague. now on eXhi-
hition, is undonbicdly among her most
successful efforts. In this connection
II is pertinent 10 call attention to the
outuoor sketchirg class, now organ
laed FOR summer work in the extensive
gardens of the club. Miss Nora fIous.
ton and Miss Adele Clark will conduct
this branch OF art during the present
summer
The summer school offers the Satur
DAY morning class free 10 all member.
ana Junior members of the club. TAX
ing the place of the free afternoon
class OF the winter term.
Now that the rooms of The chm nav.
been refurnishrd and completed. IN.
aitractiveness of tile club quarters
mas been materially incrca sed Work
oi the various classes during the mast
winter Will he on exhibition in tho near
future 10 which the public is inyjtad
NY the management
Lakewood Memorial Asnocte,,o, g.
IN important meeting of Oakwood
Memorial Association Will he held on
ednesday. June :. at 1890 o'clock in
the home of Mrs. Hughes. 80 North
Twenty-ninth street. ~
visiting Mt NirGlnin Bench.
Mrs John S Munre and family have
,elt for Virginia Reach. where they
naNe rented the Marguerite Cottage for
1une and July. Mrs. William W.iri
Henry and Mrs Henry Ayiett Se mn.or
are Visiting Mrs. Munce
honfhty l.cnEuc Meeting
lie monthly meeting of tho Enua,
Sniras sc Lenguo OF Virginia. held al \
eiock Thursday afternoon. In the
league rooms. 4o7 East Franklin
street. was presided over BY Mrs
Charles Y. Meredith
pr John H. Mastin and Or. Douglas
freeman gave informal talks 10 n
goodly attendance of members drawn
together BY The interest OF the meet.
ing- pr. Mastin told about the nun,bcr
OF feeble minded children in the state
ana what should he done for their
protection He made strong an.
pcal Tor protection TO be thrown
around girls coming to Richmond from
other States ami rural districts every
year, ibr Freeman said lie believe,I
the league stood for equal opportunity
! as we'll as for the franchise. and honeo
that II would adopt platform or prin
cipies thai would clearly define bur.
pose In work fi
Miss Johnston pointed out briefly
mat the league. by Its constitution.
stood for the moral. social and cduca,
/ .lonhl betthcrmcnt of women. with tho
| ballot as a means whereby such better
ment might be reached.
~ postal Just received from +bo