The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-21

crisis which comes 70 everybody Soohef
or later. Of destroying his letters, and
with the aid Of his secretary Mountains
OF them. literally thousands had bee1 con-
oicred IA the flames. Seated before
glowing fire Of Goals. while the sunset
urht came IN across the Charles. the
autocrat declared that as he did not eX-
ercise at all In the winter. he was like
a family horse that was put out for the
season. and being kept In IN stable
grew soft all over" AS Is well known,
to Bostonians his favOrite amusement
Is 10 ride in the street cars down 10 rem
berton Square. then he changes his seat
10 make believe he's a new passenger
and rides back again. Speaking Of books
ne declared he did not like new ones that
he was satisfied with the old ones, ana
was like Paris omnibus complete
and not ready TO admit any more passen-
gers: vet IL was delightful 10 see his en-
thusiasm over Miss wilkins stories. and
he was scarcely less enthusiastic over the
stories Of J. VI. Barrie. one person
present read n semi-metrical passage
or two from Lorna DOone." but Or.
Holmes did not approve of metrical prose.
and was evidently not tempted by 1t to
make acquaintance with BlackmoIe.
Among the people who very wisely con-
cluded 90 avoid the rush and press and
heat Of midsummer Chicago are Mr. and
Mrs. Stephen r. Beverage, Of east Frank
lin street. who left last week on a visit
TO Chicago.
Mrs. George Currie. who fould life
on the ocean deep" so exceedingly rousn
and unsatisfactory in going from Ola
Point to New York some weeks ago Is
o,foving life as contemplated from
E IN hrHHtlfHA
trv residence Of Massachusetts, relatives.
n i- inst sufficiently far from the 'hup
as to be easily accessible from the CITY,
while possessing all the attractions OF THO
country.
The women An Chicago have been dis
cussing an sorts Of things ana E's'cI
davis News Chicago has 10 say lhdI OH
Wednesday Miss Susan y. Anthony gre"
reminiscent" "beamed upon her au-
dience." etc. and was her own fascinating
-, self. Susan is like Phoebe, only dealh
on a male horse can adjourn hcr'
II IS not vet known what the decision
~ pev DIR Burton viii be with regard
80 tbe cau recently received from
c,,,,rcb IN Louisville. KY. and the mat
Ter continues to occupy the minus anu
hearts Of the congregation OF olu o.
Tobn's. who thoroughly appreciate ulo
faitbfulnoss and zeal of their pastor uur-
| ing the nine years Of his ministry among
/ them.
Mrs DIR. J. p. Harrison will, on her
Wv from the Episcopal Missionary Couh-
cu recently in session at Winchester, stop
! for few DAYS in Fredericksburg to
! visit relatives.
! The dav Of the fascinating picnic is
uDon ms. and on yesterday the peauiles
/ of Forest Hill Park were enjoyed by me
! children composing the Little cleaners
Society Of the Third Presbyterian chuich'
together with Rev. DIT Cannon. pastor
and Mrs. Sinton. president or the niue
organization. The children fomped'
plavrd games. gathered wild flowers
ate five or six meals, had a good time
generally and returned home as jolly,
if as tired a set Of youngsters as ever
experimented on the wisdom Of May pic
MICS. I'm the crowd were Dr. Cannon,
Mrs Sintou, Misses Alice, Louise ana
Bessie Bell Cannon, Indie Peasants
Carlotta Mcclure. Ruth Randolph, Laura
Taylor Minnie Lamkin, Fiorrie Gretter,
Alma Turner Grace and HALLE Hill, and
Messrs. James SintOn, Edgar Cannon
Archie Peasants. Charley Larus' Willie
4Ahlf D"AiliA4in ~-'''- - - -
on Friday night Corcoran Hall was the
scene of very delightful musicale, under
the auspices Of Mrs. Fowden's Sunday
school class Of the Third Christian church,
assisted by Mrs. Gay, OF the Seventh
street Christian church. The enjoyment
Of all present was very much heightened
by the presence of the Eagle Cornet Band,
who kindly volunteered their services on
a.. or,oef,r frhafr rendition ~ V0rf0uc
favorite airs was perhaps the most at
tractive feature Of the evening. Mr.
Frank w. Cunningham sang IN his usual
inimitable style: the Messrs. Davis,
banjo duet: Messrs. Day and Davis, man
dolin and violin duet; Messrs. Day, Davis,
White and Woodbridge, a vocal quartette
and il would be impossible to state 10
which Of these gentlemen the palm for
superlative excellence should be awarded
The proceeds Of the entertainment are 10
go TO making an addition 10 the Sunday
school library
on next Thursday night the Cheerful
Workers" of the Third Christian church
VIII have a sociable at the residence Of
Miss Carrie Carter. east Marshall street.
Refreshments I'm the form OF ice cream
and strawberries will be served, and the
indications are that everybody viii have
an informal, jolly time.
Mrs. Robert N. Hooper, the wife Of
tine ACKNOWLEDGMENT, known through
Ger correspondence as Lucy Hooper dis
pcnses very handsome hospitality 10
Americans. and Miss Bryant, the
daughter OF the poet. has lived in Paris
for many years. She has naturally pro-
nouuced literary tastes. and strongly re-
sembles her father in the nobility Of her
character She and her charming cousin,
Miss Fairfield, preside over an exquisite
house In the Rue de Galilee, which is
filed with objects OF art, gathered every
where.
Mrs. Raoul-Duval, nee Urquhart and a
sister of Mrs. James Brown Potter is
woman Of universal beauty and charm,
and has been a belle in the American
colony for several years. She quite eXcels
her 6ippant and tiresome sister I'm brains.
Miss Fanny Reed is a member Of the
American colony who unites to sterling
qualities grace wit and quick apprecia
ton. She knows every one, goes every
where. and is au fat on everything She
is a musician Of rare capacity, and Il
there is an American girl Of talent In
Paris struggling for success in music,
Miss Reed is the first 20 find her out and
extend the hand Of sympathy. In fact
most Of these women are noted for their
liberal charities and kindness Of heart.
on Saturday Of week after next 81.
Johns Missionary Society viii give. for
the benefit Of ST. Johns various missions,
what the ladies dub AN Orthaepisucal
Bee" Polk Miller will be there with his
famous dialect. readings, and Ice cream,
cake and strawberries viii be served.