The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-29

or the tying Of her shoe does not seem 10 be
fashion yet obsolete only IN the earlier
times il was done without the young lady's
consent. The question arises, why IN this
age the young men should not be entitled to
similar attention;
"DAUGHTERs or THE REVOLUTION"
On the nth of October, 1890, party Of dis
tingu.shed ladies met at the Strathmore
Arms. Washington. y. c., for the purpose Of
forming an association TO be called The
Daughters Of the American Revolution"
They adopted a constitution which pro-
vidc- chat any woman may be eligible Tor
membership who is Of the age Of eighteen
wears and who IS descended from an ances-
tor who with uufaiins loyalty rem
dercd material aid III the cause OF
independence rs a recognized patriot as a
soldier or sailor or as q civil officer IN one 81
the several colonies or States. or from the
mother Of such patriot: providing that the
applicant shall be acceptable TO the society.
Tho objects of the society are 10 encourage
historical research relating 10 the Revolution
and the publication Of its results 10y the pres
cryation of documents and relics and indl-
vidual services OF Revolutionary soldiers and
patriots. and 10y the promotion ot the celeora-
ton 81 all patriotic anniversaries.
Mrs Benjamin Harrison was elected presi-
dent-gcncral Mrs. Flora Adams Darling vice
president general. IN charge of OrrdniIluon,
honorary vice-prosdents. Mrs James X;
Polk. Mrs. Thomas A. Hendricks, Mrs. David
u. Porter
Alta late meeting Of the National Associa-
in Washington. Mrs William Writ Henry, Of
this city. was elected honorary regent for the
State of Virginia and Mrs. Charles III. Kead;
IT. active regent Of the chapter 10 he formed
in Richmond These ladies are anxious to
form the chapter ut once. and Mrs. Read Will
be very glad 10 furnish blank applications TO
all desiring 20 become members.
The society commeuds itself To every true
American woman who read with thrilling IN
tcrest IN her ,arlio&t years the story OF lteyo-
iuuonarv courage and self sacrifice, and VINO
claims with pride her descent from Reyolu-
uonary ancestry.
1HrhTET pARTY AND SUFFER-.
Mrs Russell Robinson gave very delight
ful theatre party ON The occasion of the pre-
7entatiuu OF The Rivals Monday evening by
tho Cast of stars
A handsome supper Csorycd in Rcuccr's
private dining room for ladies' followed
which prolonged the pleasure Of the guests TO
the small hours
Those present ere Mrs. J. X. Connaly,
Mrs Richmond Pearson -'D-- cameron, MIS-
Camm. Mrs Robinson. and Ne,srs Blythe
Branch. Aston Cahell. Henry Lnndon CabeI,
A. Sale Watkins. Charles Washington Cole
man and Cary Sheppard.
PARTY Of TUESDAY EVENING.
Mrs Richmond Pearson entertained party
of friend. on Tue Sday evening at theatre
PARTY 10 see jefferson and Florence IN Heirs
at-IaW' An elegant supper was gwen after
wards at the residence of her mother, Mrs.
James Thomas.
Tine cucats of the occasion We're: Mr. and
Mrs Thomas Boiling. Mr. and Mrs William
Talbot. Mrs Francis Pcmhorton. Miss Hane-
wiuckel. Mis-, Van Wyck Mrs Gray SkIpwith,
Mrs Robert Boy.u. Miss Cullen. Mrs. Con-
nally. Me-.rs Blythe Branch, W. X Irge
Dudley Mcdonald. John Lyons Aston
Cabcn, j. O. Lowell and Thomas Rutherford
uoX-PAETY.
Mr.. LEVIN Joyucs gave box-party on Mon
day night. at which We're present Mrs. Fran
cl. PomhertOn lree Josephine Lyons. Mrs
Levin Joyues and Messrs. Barton Haxtll,
William Massie Dudley Mcdonald and Mr.
Joyues.
DISTINGUISHED VISITORS.
Monsieur dc Strinc. the Russian minister.
and Mr. Bother, first secretary, accompanied
10y Dr.J. J.. NJ. Curry. will be the guests Of
Mrs Counally at her mothers home on Tues
day of this week.
Rev. Laudon Il. Mason and family will re-
side at the home of Mrs Yancey 40i east Nam
street upon their arrival In the city. Mr.
Mason VIII occupy his pulpit on sunday next.
The congregation OF Grace Episcopal church
VIII meet fnclr rector iti il i' l'ti
al the lecture-r1om Of the church. on Friday
evening. April 3d. from 10 TO- Every NOM
her of the congregation IS not only invited
but urged 10 bee present and the rectors OF al
the churches and their families are cordially
invited. and any other friends of the rector
and congregation.
PERSONALS AND briefs.
Miss Norvell Otey, of Lynchburg Va, will
be the guest Of Mis-. Brander on Tuesday of
of this week.
Miss Gertrude Rives is the guest Of Miss
Nette Potts. and Miss Daisy Ilyes Of the
Misses Wexford.
Miss Bennett of Louisville, Ky, and Miss
Riyes, of Baltimore. Nd. are the guests Of
Miss Carrie Talbot. who Is at home for the
holidays.
Miss Alittie Peasants and Miss Drewry are
the guests # Mrs Clay Drewry.
The Tuesday german, owing 70 misunder
standing about the band Of music, will take
place on Thursday evening instead of on the
regular dav.
The wedding II Mr. Faches and Miss Somer
Hayes win take place on Tuesday evening at
ST. Paul church.
The Friday" Club viii give It's Easter.ger-
man on the evening of the Sd of April.
Chloe.