The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-05-05
SOCIETY

bards. Mr.. osgood read a number Of
the Songs OF Kabir" in illustration of
the marked similarity in thought and
spirit OF it's poets work TO great
.ynany portions of the Scriptures,
I which he also read to show the con-
trast.
/ Il am the slave of this spirit of the
quest" a line from one of Kabir's
poems. Mr.. Osgood said. reminded one
strongly OF Tennyson's follow the
CLEAN" from The Quest OF the Holy
Grail" He read other poems and
compared the thought expressed in
them TO that in some OF Shakespeare's,
/ Emersons and whittier's works,
| II was a most instructive lecture,
and was followed by the usual Infor-
| NAL reception.
A. p. V. A. Meeting.
| The general meeting of the Asso-
citation for the Preservation of Vir-
ginia Antiquities was held yesterday
morning at John Marshall house with
very large attendance and Nks. J.
Taylor Ellyson in the chair. Satisfac-
tory reports were read from the sec
retaries and treasurer The chairman
Of jamestown reported that sacred
spot as looking especially lovely this
spring. with its verdure. trees and
flowers. There was much discussion
of the condition OF the bridges which
connects jamestown with the main
land, and a committee was formed TO
consider the situation.
The chairman OF John Marshall
House reported the gift OF n very
beautiful photograph of Fielding
Lewis, the husband of the grand
daughter of the Chief Justice: of a
desk which once belonged to General
Braddock, and Of the sale Of souve-
Mrs. etc. The picture Of Fielding
Lewis was presented by Homeier q
Clark. and the desk by Miss Cohen.
The landmark committee was hope
full of soon marking the site Of the
Iron Furnace at Failing Greek with a
suitable memorial
The chairman of the jamestown ex-
cursion, which takes place on May Is.
reported everything in readiness for
that occasion, always so thoroughly
! enjoyed by Richmond people.
Many new life and annual members
were given in by the chairman on
membership.
Mrs, william y. Thomas read a
most interesting account of the In
dian crown, one of the most valuable
possessions of the association aud
reported that Mrs. Jeffrey Montague
would soon. make a drawing of the
crown az 1t was when worn by the
queen Of the Pamunkeys.
Mrs. e. f Moffett made a stirring
appeal for the Endorsement of plan
to place Matthew Fontaine Maury In
the Hall of Fame In Washington
Mrs. Moffett also read n most interest
| ing biography Of Maury, written by
Admiral Harrie Webster, r. s. N.
| (retired).
The next meeting Of the associa-
tion will be held on June TO-
Entertainment Tonight
| The young women of st. Patrick's
Female Academy will entertain their
friends this evening at o'clock and
tomorrow evening at the same hour
in the auditorium of the academy. at
Twenty sixth and Grace Streets A
delightful program has been arranged,
and later refreshments viii be served
| in the gymnasium The friends of the
pupils and patrons of the academy
are invited TO be present.
Wonsen's Meetings
| The board of managers Of the Vir-
ginia Home for IncurabIes will meet
this morning at Il O'Clock at the home.
A full attendance Is requested.
The regular meeting of the Elemen-
tary Teachers Association will be held
at the Ruffner School thig afternoon
at o'clock. This is an important
meeting, and every teacher is urged
to be present The association will
not meet again until fall.
Personals.
Miss Mamie Winston. who has been
spending the winter in the North, is
now at the Chesterfield for some time
Mrs. Pieasanton Laws Conquest ia
visiting her mother. Mrs. Charles b.
Lowndes,i at her home at Ruxton, Md
Miss Roberta Page Newton has re-
turned TO Ter home In Norfolk, after
n visit to Mrs. William c. Stanard.
i Mr. William Henry JoneE and Miss
Emmie Jones are leaving this week
their country home for the summer
/ Miss Alma Glennan, of Norfolk. has
returned home. after q recent visit to
friends In Richmond and Petersburg,
Mr. and Mrs. Blanchard Forbes
have returned to the city after a
brief visit to Old Point
Mrs. Taylor Carter has left 10 spend
several weeks with relatives in st.
Louis.
Mr. and Mrs. Archer Jones and
their children are now at their coun-
! try estate In Amelia County for the
summer season.
| Mrs. C. II. Urner, Of 1906 Grove
Avenue. Is the guest of her daughter,
Mrs. Robert E4ng in Kenansville. N.
&c.
! Mrs. j. Russell Porter md children,