The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-25

added 10 the enjoyment Of all, and in due
course. more substantial pleasure In the
shane Of refreshments were INDUCED In.
Those in the party were: Misses Ray
Brewer (Vineland, ". j.. Bessie and
Robbie Minor Page and BEETLE Booker.
Mary Rogers, Grace Spear, Ellen Mercer
Cooke Alice Henning. Mary Reynolds.
Evie Blankenship. Louise and Mary
MAYO. the Misses Munford, Matte Harris,
Rosele MERCER Eva Bowe, Emily Cary,
Nesdames c. OBJ. Cowardin, Tom Boiling.
Iohn Lightfoot, Robert Munford Mamie
Werth. Broadnax, Scott, Whiting. Judge
richardson. Judge Crump. Messrs. Cut
shaw, Cussons, Cunningham and others.
Mrs. Jack Ellyson, Miss Roy Ellyson
and MIR. Watkins Eiiyson are visiting re-
latives I'm Albemarle county, from where
they will proceed to the White Sulphur
Springs.
There are few women who have been
more talked about Of late years than
LADY Brooke, who has been content 10
remain Indifferent 10 the malevolent
gossip and calumny TO which she has been
subjected, and like a true great lady
that she is has taken no notice OF the
many totally unfounded stories that have
tales originate ia London, where II Is
perfectly true that she is far from popu-
lar. and where she has many bitter
enemies. But in Essex. her own country,
she is universally and justly beloved, alike
by rich and poor, for there are rev
women who have done so much as she
has 10 improve the condition OF those
less literally endowed and less fortunate
~ situated than herself At Easton, her
country seat, she has organized and main
tanned at her expense school, where
over a hundred girls Of the nelghbOrhOOd
are educated and taught dainty and
feminine trades such as lace making,
embroidery OF underwear, etc, command
ing good remuneration for the present,
and n pleasant livelihood FOR the future.
and many are the "jeunes premieres' Of
the London mOdistes and miliners, who
are indebted for their present lucrative
positions 10 the education with which they
were provided by the bounty of Lady
Brooke.
Lady Brooke does not make friends
easily, has a horror, which she does not
attempt 10 disguise, for all bores, and for
everything commonplace and sham. and
has a mind Of much originality. which is
rs active and vigorous as her physique.
She is somewhat Indifferent 10 the con-
ventional laws Of English society, espe-
cialy when they run counter to her in
cinatiOns, and this, coupled with her
utter indifference 10 public opinion has,
perhaps. constituted the origin and basis
of the many mendacious stories which
have been told about her Lady Brooke
is far more beautiful woman than her
photographs make her appear. Hes
friends say that they have never yet seel
a portrait that did her justice. With her
wealth Of chestnut brown hair, her viOlCf
blue eyes and her exquisite complexion
she has always seemed the perfection of
fresh, delicate and lily-like English love
liness. In one thing. however, she IS en-
tirely un-English, and that is In her taste
for dress. There are few women I'm Lon
don whose toilets are more perfect i'm
every way and more In harmony with
their wearer than those Of LADY Brooke
She is one of the best whips in England
and drives a four-in-hand, handling the
ribbons in a delightful manner. She also
rides 10 hounds her well-made pink habit
being one Of the most striking objects in
the Essex hunting field. A model hostess,
she is never seen TO greater advantage
than when ministering 10 the comfort Of
her guests in her Louis Quatorze drawing
room. where she keeps so many Of her
wedding presents. She has transformed
the schoOl-rOom Of her childhood into a
Queen Anne boudoir, and Easton Lodge
is. as regards furniture. appointments and
equipment Of every kind one of the most
perfect country houses in England.
Like the Marchioness OF CRANKY. she is
n clever artist. and some Of her water
colors have attracted public attention by
their delicate beauty. She IS endowed
with charming voice. with much light
ness Of touch on the piano. and with n
facility for languages. French. German
and Spanish being as familiar 10 her as
her native tongue.
Misses Louise aud Alice Cannon leave
on next Tuesday for an extended visit
10 their aunt. Mrs. j. J.. Barry, OF South
ampton county Va.
Miss Mamie Harrison has returned
from WILLIAMSBURG whsr she vas the
guest OF Mrs. Lyon G.. Tyler during the
closing exercises at William and Mary
College.
Miss Margery Parker and Mrs. salue
Cooper are anticipating a pleasant So
3ourn at Saratoga y. y. where they VIII
visit relatives OF Mrs. Cooper.
Rev Dr. GOODWIN. OF Petersburg. pas
tor-elcct IF old 81. Johns. will formally
enter upon his pastoral duties September
18th HeXt. Rev. Or. Burton leaves Rich
mond about July 18th, and, tocether with |
his family. will visit his l.ther. Rev.
Or. Lewis Burton. Of Cleveland, proceed
ing from there direct 10 Louisville the |
field Of his future labors OF the beloved |
former rector of St. Johns 1t IS hoped !
that little later we shall be able TO |
furnish our readers among the congre- !
cation Of old 81. Johns with description !
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will be full. explicit and OF great interest |
to them. as giving something Of an in |
sight into the work which DR.. Burton |
formally undertook. with his acceptance |
Of the call and enable his old parishion- |
ers 10 follow him not only with their |
prayers and regrets. but with their IN |
telligent sympathy.
On July 18th will occur the annual pic
mic Of the Sunday school Of old st.
Johns. this time TO Providence Forge.
and on the 10Th Of this month-Thurs- |
dav neXt-the Sabbath school Of the |,
Third Presbyterian church win give a /
picnic 10 the same place, trains leaving at ]
$50 o'clock.
Upon the occasion Of the closing exer-
Uses Of Miss Lizzie Grattan's school two |
title ladies, Misses Louise Cannon aud |
Indie Peasants. found themselves covered |
with honors as the reward OF a years |
patient effort. These young ladies' hav- |
ne each attained an average for scholar /
snip emitting them 10 the distinction. /
we're each awarded q handsome gold /
medal, beautiful in design and workman
hip and containing their respective |
nonograms in the centre.
on Monday and Tuesday Of last vveal, /