The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-03-26

n Lecture Recalled.
i, The lecture which was to have been
given this afternoon at the Art Club
before the Alliance Francois by Mon
sier Ne Breton has been recalled. The
time Of the next meeting OF the Al.
/ lance, and the lecturer for that &C.
! casion. will he announced later.
Recital nj Hollins.
1 The. following, taken from a Roam
/ oke exchange, In of interest in this
! city:
! A delightful plano recital was
| given Wednesday afternoon at Hol-
Inns College by John Powell, of Rich
| moHd
| The chapel was filed with an eager
and enthusiastic audience, who thor
oughly enjoyed the wide range of
selections rendered. At the conclusion
of the program several extra num-
bers were played, which were equally
as well rendered and had the same
charm and wonderful technique.
John Powell has only recently re-
turned from Europe, where he had
been studying. He has played at a
number OF recitals and Ia a pianist Of
wonderful ability.
At the conclusion Of the musical
entertainment Mr.. and Mrs. Estis
Cooke gave an infor. al reception to
,
This reception was held In their hos
pitable home. and the social chat en-
1oyed. A delicious punch was served
! by Mrs. Joe Turner. assisted by some
Of the young ladies.
Excursion to Williamsburg.
The Peterkin Guild Of st. James
Church will give their usual excur-
sion to Williamsburg ON Easter Mon
day. April S, and many interesting
To-.
the day in this quaint old town.
Bruton Parrish House will be open
all day on that occasion for the bene-
fit OF the excursionists. Luncheon
will not be served i'll Williamsburg ex-
cept at the hotels,
Each year the excursions given by
this guild have been very interesting
events. and a number of prominent
women who are members OF the guild
are planning 70 make this one of the
most delightful excursions of the
spring.
Tickets are on sale at the Woman's
Exchange. T. a Millers and the G. &
O. Station.
Domestic Art Exhibit.
There viii be an attractive exhibit
of work done by the pupils in Domes-
tic art classes at the Young Wo-
mans Christian Association this
afternoon, from q to 6 O'Clock, i'll the
main building on Fifth Street.
Miss Mary Lancaster smith is the
director of this class. and under her
instruction some wonderful results
have been achieved. The public is
cordially invited to this exhibit.
Charity Affairs.
The MiZpah Class of Broadus Me-
mortal Baptist Church will have a
cake and pie sale tomorrow at Sixth
and Broad Streets. for the benefit of
the Sheltering Arms Hospital. Home
made cakes. pies and candy will be
for sale
Under the auspices of the Ladies'
Aid Society of the Third Presbyterian
Church. a play, Mrs. Jarley's Wax
Works will be given In the audi
torium of Bellevue School this even
, ing at s o'clock. There will be fifty
people who will take the part of wax
| figures and many good laughs are
promised Tickets Will be on sale at
! the school.
I Circle No. 10. Of All Saints Guild,
I win hold all Easter sale Of fancy arti-
! cles. home made cake and candy and
parcel post packages at Rountree's
! store. 3l3 East Broad Street. on Sat
! urday morning. from to 2 o'clock.
! The public Is cordially invited
An oyster supper will be given this
| evening from to O'Clock at 10
/ North Plum Street. The affair is for
/ the benefit of the Ladies' Auxiliary,
I order OF Railway Conductor. and the
I public Is invited to attend.
Women's Meetings.
4 general meeting of all the COM
naittees of the Blues bazaar and of
/ all women interested in the bazaar
/ will be held this morning at 2 o'clock
| in the Jefferson Hotel. A full attend
ance is requested. as there is much
Important business to be discussed,
and many interesting reports to be
read.
The women of the First Baptist
Church will hold an all-day missionary
meeting in the church annex today.
beginning at 1880 o'clock. 4 box
lunch will be served. There will. be
an interesting program and all wo-
men and girls are invited to attend,
Mrs. y. y. Randolph requests all
women interested in the Booth OF
1856, and the tea garden connected
with it, to meet her at the Jefferson
Hotel this morning at I o'clock to
discuss important business in regard
to the booth and tea garden This
meeting will take place promptly on
, the hour, so that the business may be
completed before the general meet
, Ing at IL o'clock.
All who are to AXE pert in the
Dolly Madison tableau are requested
10 meet the committee this morning
/ ri 10 o'clock In the Jefferson. room
$50.
All who are TO be in the tabIsaux
representing the period OF '61-'66 will
meet this evening at $3.50 O'Clock In
the home OF Mrs T. w. Massie, 1921
East Broad Street.
Personal.
Miss Eliza beth .Clemmer, of Middle
brook, will return TO her home to-
morrow, after spending part of tho
winter as the guest of her aunt. Mrs.
j. %. Clothier, on West Grace Street.
Mrs. Frank Duke has returned from
a recent visit TO friends In Columbia,
S. c.
Misses Fannie and Ellen Scott are
spending some time In the North.
Mrs. Joseph II. Pratt OF Brookline.
Mass has arrived to he the guest of
DIR. and Mrs. Douglas Wander Hoof