Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-12
FREDERICKSBURG.
THE THIRD GERMAN OF THE YOUNG
MEMS COTlLLON CLUB.
Marriage Anniversary Celobrated-Week
of Praycr-Fire-Death-
Washington Monument.
Correspondence Of tho Richmond Dispstch.l
FEEpEnIcKsnURa. January N, $50.

FREDERICKsBURG, January II, 1890.
The Young Mems COtillOn Club of this
CITY gave their third german of the season
at the Exchange Hotel last night, which
was one OF the largest and most enjoyable
of the season. 1t was led by Mr.. J. Y.
bowman, assisted by Miss Nellie Car
michael. The chapcrols were Mrs. w. =.
Bradley and Mrs. A. Il. Yates. Among the
Young ladies' present who participated
were the following:
Miss Nellie Carmichael. pink surah;
Miss Mnizv Scott. daughter of Attorney
General Scott. drab silk. pink trimmings.
Miss Norton TAYLOR. of Mt. Airy, black
lace over red India silk.
Miss Rosele Scott. daughter OF Attor-
ney-General Scott, white null, pink rib
Dons.
Miss Mamie Herndon, white silk, natu-
raj flowers.
Miss Flora Stokes, dotted muslin. Nile
green trimmings.
Miss Jeanette Bradley, Valenciennes lace
over yellow silk.
Mss Imogene Taylor, red cashmere,
black sash.
Miss Ellen Chew, black net. Avery hand
some toilet.
Miss NAV Braxton. black lace. flowers.
Miss Lulie Braxton, pink surah and
pearls.
Miss Lizzie Carmichael, black net, pink
roses.
Miss Gay Robinson, handsomely and
beautifully attired III white silk diamond
ornaments. She was considered the belle
Of the evening.
Miss May Thompson, white surah and
lace.
The gentlemen present were Messrs.
Charles Herndon. II. II. Johnston, Willie
Lane, d. $. Russell. w. II. Hurkamp, J. ).
Wallace. DuT Green. Charles Wilder, j. \.
bowman, George bowman, Dun Lewis,
NJ. VI. Lewis, [. :. Taylor, Professor Mel
son. Charles Hurkamp, w. II. Richardson,
Jr., John Conway, and Lewis Wallace.
THIRTY-FoURTH ANNIVERSARY.
At the same time that the Exchange was
the scene of so much mirth and beauty
the large and spacious parlors and ball
room Of the Central presented equally as
gay and fashionable an asSemblage, present
in response 10 invitations extended lew
days ago to participate III the celebration
OF the thirty-tourth anniversary OF the
marriage of the host and hostess, Mr.: and
Mrs. G. L. Barlosus. There were large
number present, and 10 the soft
strains of music the scene was en-
chanting as the dancers glided over
the hoor in their dresses of rich hue aud
color. At 10 O'Clock the entire party were
invited into the dining-roOm, where q
handsome and magnificent collation. had
been prepared, 10 which justice was done.
At the conclusion of supper congratnla-
tions we're offered TO the host and hostess
by Mr.. Rufus d. Merchant in appropriate
and well-chosen language. which was re-
spondcd to by Mr.. Barlosius. The party
then again repaired to the ballroom, where
the tripping of the light fantastic toe -
was continued until the "wae sIna hours, "
when all bid adieu to host and hostess Tor
most enjoyable evening and well wishes
for many more years of happy married life.
INTERESTING SERVICES.
The usual annual week Of prayer. which
has been conducted here during the past
week, closed last night after one OF the
most successful and interesting weeks OF
services ever held. The speakers were Rev.
Isaac w. Canter. of tho Methodist church ;
Rev. DR.. James p. Smith and Hon. John l..
Marye, of the Presbyterian church; Rev.
j. K. Mason, of st. Georges, and Rev.
Robert Howinson. The services were held
alternately in each church. Owing to gu
attack of the grippe Rev. DR.. Thomas ).
Dunnayay, of the Baptist church. was I'M
able TO preach, much TO the regret OF the
people. Each night large congregations
were present, ana the meetings, no doubt,
were productive OF much good.
Rev. }. X. Mason IN bis sermon last night
at the Methodist church said these annual
meetings known as the Week of Prayer,
originated with small band of Christian
missionaries in India.
A collection was taken up last night fol-
the Virginia Bible Society and about S2S
was realized.
The dwelling belonging to Mr. Thomas s.
Love. in this county, and occupied by Mr.
| Henry Ciore, was entirely consumed by
! iiYe yesterday evening with all Of its con
| tents. Loss on dwelling ~ 500; insurance
1900. Mr.. CIore lost most OF his furniture