The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-09-21
VISITING BANKERS WILL
co TO JAMESTOWN
ihree Steamships Chartered to Car
~ Convention on River Ex-
curSiUn.
RETURN TRIP TO BE by RAIL
"riu'u Opera Stars to Re Heard ut
ie-.irrangcmcnts Made for
Golf Tournament-CIub Throws,
Open to Visitors.


''"''eht program, being ARRANGED
''' t"c enjoyment OF those who VIII
come To tho itichnond convention az
inc American Eankers Association ~.
tober !: TO IL VIII hc the boat trim do,,
lbe James River to Jamestown Iy,,nd
INC historic sfc OF tho nrst permanent
English settcrncn, on the American
r cont, 4 fleet Of three boats. Tho
PocahontasJ tho MobIack AMI ,ho
Smithheld, Will convey the visitor,
down the river. and it is likely mar
an OF the boats viii bc well filled an
Inc urn viii prove a popular ono. THO
N,H'"rs VIII maxi" tho trip to IN.
island by water. aud. after spending
IN" day there. Will go to Newport Ncw.
ana VIII make tho return trip TO Rich
",o',u ny ran w Meade Addison is
chairman OF tie boat trip committees
on the trip down tho James Hivcr
ia" visitors viii have an opportunity
10 zee inc numerous places Of historic
interest along it's banks, and those
pia'ca VIII he pointed out to them by
members OF the committee on board
III a"dition. handsome little booklet
CONTAINING a map showing the tours.
oi the james River, With it's MANY
winding from Richmond to the sea.
Is pc'nS prepared for distribution
among those who will make tho ,r,n
indicated and brief historical sketches
OF inc points Of particular interest IN
pear. In this way visitors on the trim
WIN their maps and the booklet ,rill
ne enabled to find for themselves just
what places Interest them most SOL
Tar as Is known. the river map will be
the first OF its kind ever prepared
OLD-FAsHIoNED SOUTHERN
DINNER TO BE SERYEII
All possible arrangements for tho az
a ON Md
passengers are being made A South
crn dinner VIII be served on the bon -
trip, either on the boats or after ARRIVAL
on the island. This feature has not
peen dehnitciy decided. II has been
sugge stcd that Indictment weather might.
break up the picnic should the dinner
be served on the island.
The Governors ball' will likely BIO
the crownlnE function OF the social;
calendar although various other So
ciai functions will be given durir 81
inc week The grand reception and5
ball Sill be given on Tuesday nigh 81
OF convention week, in one OF the larEeY
a''inorics. possibly that OF the Rich
rnond Light Infantry Blues. the secondT
Oldest command OF It's kind In thaI
United states. Governor Henry c.
stuart viii head the receiving line,
ana hundrcds-of persons prominent in
the social lie OF the city and OF this
section OF the country will aid in maxi
a mr. Ct
hospitable one
Lovers of gol, who come TO IN,
convention will DC afforded ample op-
portunitT to play while IN Richmcud.
as the directors OF the Country Club Of
virginia and OF the Hermitage Goit
oiun nav rendered tho hospitality OF
their clubs and soif links to all dele-
gates and guests. W. r. Triss. chair
nah OF the golf committee. has charge
OF arranging the golf tournament,
which VIII he staged during convcn-
ton week.
GRAND OPERA STARS
no SING AT MUSICALE
The principal musical event OF the
week VIII be musicale at the City
Auditorium on Wednesday, evening OF
the convention. when concert will
be given by the three we'll known
stars-.Alma Gluck, soprano: Antonio
Scotti. baritone. and Zmbalist, vIo-
linist with a celebrated acconpanist.
This event promises TO he q feature Mt
traction Gluck and Ximbalist have
both appeared In Richmond and are
favor!tes with music lovers OF the city,
while Scotti, n member Of the Metro
politan Grand Opera Company. Is re-
Sarded as ono of the few really great 81
baritone singers In the world and in
addition Is an actor OF rare dramatic
ability.
Although nearly , month yet re-
mains until tho opening day OF tho
nearly 1000 reservations
for rooms at the hotels have already
been made. IT is probable that trouble
VIII be encountered in finding enough
room ut the hotels to accommodate
the guests. but Coming to the rescue
" the hotel and registering commit
tee. Of which Colonel Thomas r. Nc
Adams is chairman, mauy Richmond
people have thrown open their homes
for the entertainment OF guests and
no al ,I-fl1 DO r
~ relieved. Those who desire to Offer
their assistance in this way have been
to communicate with III em-
ocrs Of tho committed who will mako
definite ARA ngcincnts
Charged with Selling Liquor.
Alice White, cOlorcd. was last night
arrested on - warrant charging her
.