The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-22
SOCIAL AND OTHERWISE.
PAsT WEEK Is SPENT BY FASHION,
ABLE Rich MOND.
ComIny Fvents-The Powers-Ould We'd
dIng-Personal Mention-Lifeo n
Church Hill.

IIgcnce lust now. This IS matter Of
course, the penalty the charming bride
and delightful groom have TO pay for
their popularity.
Miss Ould's belleship has not been re-
stricted 20 the darling city OF the
South" but its decided Partially for her
has beel shared by every other city. in
Guiding New York and Baltimore, which
she has visited. Richmond is. therefore,
I'm n state of distinct sclf-congratulation
that n Richmond man has won her for
his bride. As for sir. Powers, he is such
a self-evident combination of all that
makes a bridegroom charming that 1t
IS not necessary TO draw upon the adjec-
tlves which Richmond's matrimonial rec
ord is taxing, to describe him.
The ceremony will. as announced. take
Mace at the residence of Miss Ould 3l2
east Franklin street. and Rev. Pike Pow
ers, uncle of the groom, will tie the knot.
Miss May Handy, with the freshness
of English air about her, will be maid
of honor, and. not the least exquisite as
il is the most unique feature of the we'd
ding, will give the bride away. Mr. Phil
ip Powers, brother of the groom, VIII
be best man. The bridesmaids Will be
Miss Bertha Dorsey, of Baltimore, and
Miss Madge Olmstead, of New Jersey.
Both will wear yellow and carry bou-
quets of golden rod. the bright, fall flow
err Miss Handy will wear white silk and
chiffon.
The brides gown will be an exquisite
one OF white satin. embellished with nne
old duchesse lace, and her veil will be
caught by a star of diamonds. Rarer
old lace than beauties the gown has
seldom been seen on a Richmond bride
IL once adorned the wedding gown OF
Miss Guilds mother. The association is,
therefore, a very sacred one.
After the ceremony fine collation. VIII
be served. and Mr.. and Mrs. Powers will
leave on the 100 =. NJ. train.
owing totthe fact of the wedding be-
ing a home affair. the invitations were
restricted TO the nearest relatives ana
most intimate friends of the contracting
parties.
4 very charming woman OF the gay
set remarked casually the other day.
apropos OF the bicycle, and with lisp
which emphasizes the qiquancy OF the
remark: I'D ride a bicycle II they
have p-p-portiere on the back Dell
cious...
Miss Emily Cary is the guest OF Miss
Mary McCaw.
The many friends of DR.. E. T, Rob
inson will regret to learn that he is
quite indisposed, malaria oeing the trout
bic.
Misses Ellen Mercer. Rachsl and Halle
Cooke leave next week 10 visit Mrs.
Chas. Senff, at her country home, near
Lynchburg.
Within the next week the Woman's
Club will take possession of its rev quar-
tiers. the former residence OF Mrs. Allan
Talbot, which has been freshly pa2ered
and put into fine condition for occupan-
cy. The program for the winter Is
particularly interesting one. The first
meeting VIII be held early in October.
Mrs. J. A. Wech. one day last week.
awaited herself Of ,he hospitality of Mr.
r. .. Barbour in the form of that gem
tlemans private car, and chaperoned
Misses Mamie Lay. Berta Wexford. and
Mary McCaw to Old Point.
Hrs. Corydon Sutton has returned TO
the city.
Mrs. 3. II. Nash has also returned
Mrs. James Tucker Of San Francisco,
is visiting Mrs. AIunford, west Franklin.
Mrs. Beverly Tucker and Miss Maggie
Tucker have returned to the city, and
will spend the winter with Mrs. Munford.
The wedding of Mr.. J. NJ. b. Lewis
and Miss Louise Langhorne. of Lynch
burg is announced for November.
Major stringfellow and the Misses
srlngfeliow have returned.
Misses Ida and Mamie steger leave
this week for Washington, 10 resume
their studies.
Mrs. Lightfoot Wormley is quite sick
at the White.
Mrs. Chas Davenport and family have
returned from the Old Sweet.
Among those who will spend the winter
at Mrs. Baldwin's are Mr.. and Mrs.
Chas. Evelyn Smith, Mr.. and Mrs. Mon
cure Perkins, Mrs. Ferguson, Miss Mag
gle Ferguson, and Mr.. VIM. Ferguson.
Miss Ellen Bagby. daughter OF Mrs.
George w. Bagby. is visiting friends in
Roanoke, Va.
Mr.. James p. Pace, Jr.. Of Louisville,
KY, is spending a few days in the city
The Mozart musicale Of next Thurs
day evening is anticipated with special
interest by many Richmonders FOR the
reason that the name Of Miss Mabele
Biggart, reader and dramaust, OF New
York. appears on the programme. Miss
Biggart brings with her testimonials TO
her success in other cities from a number
OF eminent people, and rumor says, may
this winter. with Miss Louise Gumaer.
also of New York. and her associate,
contribute 10 the pleasure Of a number
Of private fashionable audiences. Miss
Gumaer's share OF the work is vocal the
idea being 10 emphasize with her songs
the readings by Miss Biggart. the vocal
selections being always in harmony with
the character of the latter.
Ben Hur" and Adam Bede" are
among the novels which Miss Biggart
has dramatized with most effective
result. and her work has been so unique
and so forceful that it has Invariably won
nattering appreciation.
Her object is 10 devote all cash out
side OF the amount necessary to defray
her expenses to a fund for the UNIVERSE
" education Of young Southern girls
who have ambition but no money. ana
throughout Virginia she has met with
warm support.
Her readings at the Mozart on Thurs
day evening next will be set in musical
programme which includes the names or