The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-03-15

Americans as ono of tho most faith
full portraits Of him that has over
been made.
Twelve years ago Narsdon. ].
Perry. OF Providence, II. l., paid SIC. 1000
for replica OF the original painting
which Thomas b. Clarke. of New York.
after much spirited bidding. secured
for $4,000 at the Harrison sale OF
paintings and statuary at the Phila-
delpliia Art Galleries
"a representative OF New York
firm of art dealers, which was anxions
to obtain tho painting. stopped after
tho bidding had reached $4,000, and
then Mr.. Clarke, by Offering an addi-
tional 800, succeeded IN having 1t
knocked down to himself
The sale included tho remainder
OF the collection of paintings and
statuary of the late Joseph Harrison
and belonging to the estate OF Sarah
Harrison, his widow. deceased.
"The picture which brought the
record price is one OF the most cele-
brated portraits in existence. 1t is
sad to be the first portrait OF Wash
ington, painted from life by Gilbert
stuart In 1926, In Philadelphia From
this picture the painter made nvo
copies, and aferward becoming DIS
satisfied with IT, he sold tho original
for 5000 to Wlnstanley. a land scape
painter
"w'nstanley took 1t to London,
where 1t was bought by william
Vaughan, and from whom 1t came
into the possession Of Joseph Harrison
When the Stuart picture was put
UP for sale. the total amount realized
from the less important pictures
amounted to $500. Tho b'ddlng for
the stuart began with an offer of ST.
600 by Percy sabin. New York
dealer. and went In jumps of 500 at a
time until it reached $4,000. when
Thomas b. Clark started bidding"
Guest of Mrs. Garnett.
J.. c. Gnrnett, OF Mathews county.
has been the guest Of his mother. Mrs
q. I. Garnctt. at her home in Ciinter
Park. this week.
Midshipman Jenifer Garnett, who is
now In Cuban waters with the feet.
has had mis- name sent to the Senate
by President Taft to be ensign In the
navy Richard Pcgram Meyers. of
Petersburg. has also been made en-
sign.
Recent Announcements.
Captain and Mrs W. N. Cookscy, Of
Hampton announce the engagement OF
w,
TO Guy Andrew Howard. Tho wedding
VIII take place Immediately after
| Easter at the Church OF Saint Mary,
| Star OF the Sea, at Old Point Comfort
Miss Brew formerly lived in New
port News, and the news of her ap-
preaching marriage win be OF great
! interest throughout the State
MI and Mrs. Froi A. Michigan, of
Norfolk, announce the marriage Of
stIr
Miller, TO George Townsend King, the
ceremony having taken place on Mon
day. March IL. Mr.. and Mrs King
arc at home To their friends at the
southern Hotel, Elizabeth CITY, y. c.
Erins Festival.
very interesting event to take
place this evening will DC the Erin
Festival given a; Park Place Metho-
dist Church. a charming program has
been arranged BY the committee in
charge, and number of young girls
VIII serve the guests. All Interested
are invited TO attend.
Auxiliary TO Entertain.
Another St. Putrick's entertainment
TO take place to-day will DO the az
fair given by the Junior Auxiliary to
the Lee Chapter. United Daughters of
the Confedcracy, this afternoon from
to ! O'Clock in the Confederate Home
for Needy Women. 8 East Grace Street
All sorts of novel modes OF enter
tanning tho children will be introduced
and decorations will be in Keeping
with the celebration OF ST. Patricks
Day. All mothers are Invited to be
present and bring their children. There
VIII be very interesting program
and there VIII also he music by the
High School orchestra. A suitable
souvenir Will be given to each child
attending the entertainment Mrs
Stuart Bowe and Mrs John A. Coke,
Jr, VIII pour tea, and others assist
ing In enterta lining those present will
be Mrs. a. ]. Montague, Mrs. Robert
PeSram, Mrs. Stafford Park err, Mrs.
Thomas A. Bigger. Miss Emma Gray
White. Miss Marion Ryland and Mrs
/. Newton Vaughan.
This is the first entertainment given
by the auxiliary to Lee Chapter. and
every effort is beng made to make the
affair big success.
Important Meetings.
The regular weekly meeting of the
Kirmcss Association Will be held this
morning at II o'clock in room Gao of
the Jefferson Hotel. All members Of
this association are urged to be pres
ent at the meeting this morning
The regular monthly meeting of the
Chesterfield Chapter. United Daughters
OF the Confederacy, will be held to-
morrow afternoon at half-past 8
o'clock at the residence OF Mrs ]. NJ
Gregory at Forest Hill. largo at
tendance Is desired ut this meeting.
Meetings Postponed.
The melting of the board of man
ayers OF the Virginia Home for Incur
| abies. which was called for Monday
morning. has been postponed until
Friday at II o'clock. The meeting has
been postponed owing to the Illness
of the president. Mrs. John Murphy.
The meeting Friday Will be d very I'm
portant one, and all members OF the
board arc urged to be present.
The annual meeting of tho board OF
managers OF the Retreat for the Sick,
which was to have taken place yes
terday has been postponed until
Thursday OF next week. A great deal
of important business is to come I'D