Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-18
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one OF the most important events
OF next week Will be the lecture given
by Frank Alvah Parsons. president OF
tho New York School OF Fine and APP
piled Arts. which will take place In tho
auditorium of the Woman's Club Tues
day evening at Sis o'clock. The Ice
turc 10 under the auspices OF the Art
Club OF ltlchmond. the Bureau OF Vo-
cations for Women and the Richmond
Education Association. It is open 10
the public and all Interested are in
vited to attend.
MIR. Parsons's subject will be THE
Meaning and Place of Art in Life" and
the purpose OF his visit hero is to
acquaint the public with tho possibiIi-
ties contained in n course of instruction
In practical art and TO create scntj-
ment I'm it's favor. with IA view to
establishing such a course here next
winter. His address will be a most
interesting ono. and all friends OF the
three associations under whose dircc-
ton Mr.. Parsons Will speak arc asked
TO be present.
Lecture for lied Gross Work.
One OF the most interesting events
Of the week will be the lecture given
this afternoon at o'clock by Rev n.
y. G. haclachlan. ID. D.. pastor of the
Seventh Street Christian Church. at the
homo OF Mins Frances 3. Scott. re
West Franklin Street. under auspices
OF the Society Of the Colonial Danes
for The benefit OF the Red Cross work
OF that organization. Dr. Maclachlan
will speak oR~H. G. W-llss novel. MIR.
Britling Secs 7: Through"
Tho lecture is open to the public and
| all interested arc invited TO attend
Gard Tournament Tonight.
The last card tournament OF the sea-
son VIII be held in the drawing rooms
OF the Woman's Club this evening at
S:l5 O'Clock. with auction bridge
the game. Admiral Harrie Webster
will manage the tournament. and sup
per VIII be served at 1880 o'clock.
The usual rules concerning partners
and the registering of tables will be
observed.
AshlnnA Floral Fete.
The women Of the Ashland Civic
League will give a floral fetc to-mor-
row afternoon at ) o'clock on the
town lot" The exercises will begin
with an elaborate parade, consisting
OF fonts representing the business men,
also historic periods. artist effects and
many others There will also be II
baby parade with prizes awarded to
tho winners. followed by May Queen
celebration and Maypoic dance. Re-
frcshments will be served from attrac-
lively arranged booths BY number Of
prominent young girls apd matrons.
number OF Richmond people will
motor to Ashland tomorrow afternoon
to attend the affair.
HIE bland Park Club.
The Highland Park Woman's Club
will enjoy a treat this afternoon, when
Mrs. McCloud. former resident OF
Porto Rico. will entertain the mem
bcrs with "reminiscences of that charm
ing locality. after which the recently
appointed committee on Red Cross
work will report work accom-
plishcd. Great interest in this branch
OF club work is being shown by the
tI,n Of ITch I'D
Manson. chairman of the day. will in
troduce the speaker.
Card Party Mny -.
The card party which was to have
been given yesterday afternoon at the
Country Club for the benefit OF work
OF the Ann Bruce Page Circle. and the
Belle Harrison cot Of Kings Daugh-
tcrs At the Sheltering Arms Hospital.
has been postponed until mex, week.
and will take place at the club the
afternoon of May 20 at $3.50 o'clock.
Tea viii be served on the terrace later
In the afternoon. and the public is in
vited to attend. This entertainment
was postponed on account OF the en-
trcmcly cool weather the past week.
and now an out-of-door party Will be
NEST attractive to guests attending
this affair. Bridge and I'VE hundred
will he played. and informal parties
game.
Charity Tea.
y charity tea will he given at the
home of Mrs. q. X. Cannon. 200 West
Grace street. at o'clock this after
noon. for tho benefit OF the Ladies' Aid
society OF the First Presbyterian
Church.
Dnbncy--TucEer.
Miss Anna S. Tucker. OF Brooklyn,
\. Y. and Seth Mason pabney. Jr.,
formerly OF this city. were recently
married. They arrived here last esen-
ne. after an extended wedding trip
through the Eastern States An in
Cormal reception was given in their
honor at the home of the Eroom's
PARENTS, Mr.. and Mrs s. NJ. Dabney
l2o North Tenth Street Mr.. Dabncy
Sho was formerly Of this city is now
making his home in New York.
IN AND OFT OF TOSyS