The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-27

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NEIEl11 cross. and. in short it
Al EQHH is Just ono of those days
ZONE HlN when. as tho children
TpLrAlI llllll say. you get out of
N>ZMEl1 III bed with the wrong foot
MI uI1 foremost The social
x- outlook also. IS any
thing but cheerful, and we hear not word
OF Rotations. mild lenten teas or luncheons.
Last night the fortnightly Club had ITS reg
ular meeting at the residence Oh MI islch-
ard Pollard on Court street The subject
was Victor Hugo" and the essayist Mr.
Thomas ID. Davis His production was a
thoughtful one. showing discriminating III
sight into the character OF the author ana
thorough acquaintance with MS WORKS. ne
readers and dscussers were: Mrs. Mayre MISS
AUnspaugh. Miss Resale slaughter MIS-. IL.
IT, Craighill and Miss Bowman. all az whom
ACQUITTED themselves most creditably. Inc
neat meeting will be held April 9TH, al the
residence Of Mr.. Camillus Christian. SHoJeo.
The influence OF the Drama on MofaIs.
Issayst, Mr. William Nelson.
ST. Paul's Episcopal church was crowded 10
its utmost capacity. chairs having TO DO
placed in the aisles, on Sunday morning last,
the occasion being the administration OF the
solemn rite OF confirmation by BISHOP Kan
dOlph. assistant oishop OF the ulOSese' upon
fortv-eight candidates. this being the largest
class ever presented at one time In the history
nj this church. Among the number were
old and young-sOme with the SHOWS
OF many winters upon their heads and
the burrows Of care and sorrow
ploughed deep on their faces; others
with the bloom Of youth upon both face and
brow. but. all alike. giving themselves TO God
the one the remnant of other days. the
other the glory of their manhood and woman
hood IL was truly a touching and Impressive
sicht and the entire congregation seemed
deeply moved and interested. The Bishops
discourse was eloquent and convincing IN the
extreme. and we were more impressed than
ever with his perspicaclty and clearness, which
make everything so plain that even a child Is
enabled 10 follow and understand him
AT night he confirmed again at Grace Epis-
copai church on Diamond Hill and preached
another able sermon, which was listened 10
with marked attention and appreciation by
the large crowd present.
Miss Nina Taliaferro who has been glad
dening the hearts of the Lynchburgers on
too brief visit TO her aunt Mrs. Mary l..
Hutter left the city yesterday for Richmond,
and her friends, whose name IS legion. are be-
moaning her departure and refuse TO be com
forted. She is one of the most popular girls
WHO has ever visited here. which Is not 10 be
wondered at by those who know her.
Her stately, dignihed carriage. beautiful
oomplexion and unaffected, attractive man
ners have gained for her here as elsewhere the
admiration and esteem of the best people
in Iynchburg. Mrs. Hutter (who, by the
yay was we'll known as the popular MISS
Mary LYONS IN Richmond society before her
marriage has had 10 give up this week also
her Young son. Mr.. W. IL. Hutter, ana ms
bride who after q brief visit 20 Virginia Ieia-
tives. left for the West yesterday morning,
their destination being Fort Smith, Ark.
How very much we would like to have been
nresent to hear Mr.. Royals lecture on the
Confederate soldier, and 10 have heard the
old war songs once more, and seen again the
dear old gray. And Chilly Lahghorne, our
Old Chilly lfor Lynchburg claims him still,
- aip
baleluiah!" what would we not give to hear
We await results from the entertainment
with some anxiety, for we must confess 70
feelings of curiosity to know where Conted-
crate uniforms were obtained large enough
for the gentlemen who took part (espe-
ciallv Chilly TO wear. 1t strikes us
tbat none of the Confederates that we re-
member looked as corpulent as the gentle
man in question. OF. as though, hKe MIN, they
were fed on terrapin ana canVas-oack
washed down with generous lbatlonso OF VINE
and such like Accomplishments to these de-
Mrs. Charles NJ. Blackford and her niece,
Miss Susie Minor. from the University OF
Virginia are on a brief visit 10 your city.
A highly-romantic marriage was celebrated
here on yesterday morning at o'clock at the
residence of Mrs Sarah Ford, near Madison.
The parties were Mr.. j. Granville Harrison
of Burkeyille and Miss Esteile Burton, who
WAS visiting her aunt, Mrs. tOrd. Inc couple
met for the first time on the 10th instant and
alter "A courtship OF one week became engaged.
Int fearing opposition on the part of
the Young lady's parents on account of
the groom being an utter stranger they de-
tsrmined 10 have the ceremony performed al
the house of Miss Buttons aunt. Mrs. Ford
Accordingly she Miss Burton) came on TO
Amherst Mr.. Harrison followed and Just
thirteen days after their first meeting they
were made man and wife. The bride Is very
attractive about twenty-slx years Of age. and
the groom Is a businessman OF BurkeyIlle.
A telegram was sent 70 the brides parents in
forming them of the marriage.
Miss Tucker Clark. from Miss Baldwin's
school. stanton. Is Oh "a visit here. called
home because OF the serious illness of her
father. Dr. A. Q. Clark, one OF our best known
phvscians. who for time was thought TO be
in a critical condition, but, we are glad to say,
is now much better
An exciting game OF baseball will be
ulayed al the grounds in Riyermont on April
ilt6 by the Randolph Macon Academy and
Relleyue teams, and lively times may DO
nected These are rival teams, VINO upon
many hard fought fields. have tested each
otber's sbill and muscle with results about
eoual Another game equally as interesting
Will be played on the same grounds on April
Dist between the Washington AMI Lee and
University teams. and many fair book
makers" are at work already. More anon.
RUTH RIPPLE.
Fredericksburg.
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