The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-05-19
SOCIETY NEWS.
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charity. There Is something sublime
and heroic in the noble self-sacrifice OF
the gallant youth of our city ever prompt
in their response to stern duty call, who
volunteered 10 drive behind a dashing
pair with ilower-faced girl beside him,
and submit to the hardships Of the heat
Of the dance and the cold of the
ices. that in some degree that
the sufTerings of deprayed humani-
tv might be assuaged Dangers
and temptations without number as
sailed those who passed the gates, but
with bravery and fortitude unsurpassed,
their duty was performed. There were
those who, in spite of their knowledge
of the magic spells of the moon, when
remembering the pale features Of some
hungering child. yielded to the iempta-
ton 10 let its silyery beams play about
a rustic seat. or fiower-embOwered prom
enade. What but the assurance that
.It is more blessed to give than to
receive " would have persuaded
hundreds Of people to ruihlessly destroy
ANYTHING so beautiful and delicious as
hundreds Of saucers of strawberries and
cream. And could sught but the thought
of the sick and the poor have wrung
from any their free consent 20 be hauled
at lightning speed through the air by so
dangerous machine as the switch
back" The afirighted screams and ago
nized wells of every passenger In their
aerial flight, attested what its tOrtures
must have been. But IL is almost treason
10 wonder at such heroic deeds when the
motto upon the floating pennons was
For Sweet Charity's Sake.
In every way the lawn party was
great success. The hours from to II
were all filled with delighted partici-
pants. In the afternoon every equipage
upon the drives stopped for a glimpse OF
its bright scene and the refreshment OF a
dainty supper amply and delightfully."-
served.
When twilight began to give warning
that dav was done, like so many giant
glow worms, many c0lOred lanterns
sparkled among the trees \ little later
a merry party of young folks began TO
throng its walks The pavilion was iilled
with dancers and the air resounding with
the cav voices of the patrons OF the
switchhack. This mode of entertain
ment alone made SO. The guests at an
affair of this kind are prone TO think
that the arrangements for their pleasures
have suddenly sprung like magic, withno
trouble To anv one, but brief cOnsidera-
tiOn will suggest the contrary. To the
ladies whose diligent efforts and work
have thus procured the success OF the
lawn party are due approciatiye thanks,
not alone from the poor, who VIII ENJOY
its proceeds, but from every one who
participated in its enjoymenis.
The silyerv chimes of the wedding
bells are still sounding in the spring air,
and one of the pret,iest ceremonies OF
the season was solemnized on Thursday
evening at 9 o'clock. at the First Baptist
Church. when Miss Kate Lewis Childrey
and Mr.. Waller Scott became man and
wife. The ccrsm0ney was performed
bv Rev Dr. Cooper. assisted by
Rev. Dr. Moses ID. HOge, and the
sacred edifice in honor of the Joyous oc-
casion made beautiful by Che decoration
of palms. plants and blOssomlng iioWers
I'm profusiyc abundance.
The bride wore a very elegant costume
OF white faille and biOcade, and point lace
AT her throat held by diamond pins, the
same Jewels sparkling in the mesh OF the
long tulle veil. In her hands she car
ried q white iyOry-bound praycr-book.
The bridesmaids. Miss Maggie Childrey
and Miss Fortune Scott, wore pictures
que Empire gowns of white silk, and
carried large punches ol white roses
Mr. George Scott and MI Henry Amber
son acted as grOOmsmen, while the ush-
ers were Col Muscce l.. Spottswood, Mr..
Bransford Younger of Lynchburg, Mr..
Henry BONNER, Mr. Lewis frayser, Mr..
William B0sher Mr.. William NOseley,
Mr.. Henry Williams, Mr., Daniel Lyon,
Jr.. and Mr.. William T. I0mpkins.
At the residence of the bride parents,
Mr. and Mrs. John t. Childrey, very
elegant reception was held. The man
ties were banked with flowers, and their
beauty and fragrance permeated every
space. while @ .repast both dainty and
elegant was no small part of the even
ing. pleasure. The old time custom OF
seeking some key 20 The future fortune
of the wedding guests was honored IN
the Observance. The ring declared the
fate of Miss Minor. the tnimble fell TO
the lot of Miss Nellie Parker and
the sixpence will bring luck to
Miss Mamie Parker Some of the other
guests present were Mr. and Mrs. scott,
Nj. and Mrs. Lewis Rawlings, Mr.. and
Mrs. Allen Lyon. Mr. and Mrs. Daniel
Lyon. Mr.. and Mrs. William Parrish,
MIR. and Mrs Abbernathe, Mr. and Mrs.
Preston Bclyin, Miss Cora Bransford, of
Lynchburg, Miss Blanch Clark, Miss
Ellen Clark, Miss Louie Williams, Miss
Lily Gum, Misses Puiney, Miss Mary
Frayser. and several others.
Miss Lily Cameron entertained several
friends very delightfully."- at her home, on
east Grace, on Thursday evening.
Miss Matoaca Gay, who during the
winter months has large literature class
in Washington, is now i'm the city, the
guest of Mr. and Mrs. Gibson, on west
Grace ON Wednesday evening last
many of her old friends had a rare treat
in hearing her lecture on one of Shakes
peares plays, before Miss Maria Blairs
class
A very delightful party will spend
lew days, the last OF the week, al Al
gomer,' the country home Of Mrs. T. VI.
Logan, in honor of the birthday Of Mrs.
Henry Dickson Bruno. some Of the
guests will be Mrs Thomas y Carter,
Miss Sallie Mayo, Miss Mary Mccain,
Miss Anna Boykin and Miss Mary Cook
Branch.
Miss White and Miss Hooper. Of Bal
timore, are the guests of Miss c. d.
LanghOrne.
Miss Edith Walker, of Staten Island,
who has been the guest of Miss Sallie
Mayo, is now with the Misses Stewart,
~ Brook Hin. -
Miss Fanny Archer and Miss May
Handy will spend the summer in Nova
Scotia
Miss Elise Strother has returned from
Tennessee.
Miss Louise Rieley, of Halifax, and
Miss Lucy kemper, of Orange, are the
guests Of the Misses Powell.
Miss ~ G.. McCleland will leave the
last of the week for Williamsburg. but
viii return in a few days 10 our city.
Mr. and Mrs. NJ + Freeman are in
Macon. Ca
Miss Bette Deane will return from
Lynchburg this week. FELIX.