The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-30

Bret. and Personals About tho City O
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ASHLAND. VA, May Especial TO
Wcman's Editlon.--Ashland furnishes un.
parallelcd Inducements as residences FOR
those who would combine the freedom Of
the country, with the Intellectual aud re-
ligious advantages of the city. the health
of the place being remarkable. particu
larry so for children. so that 10 has been
dtmonlnated the Nursery OF Virginia"
Randolph College. ONE OF tho
best-known and most iourishing institu-
lions Of the South, is located here aud
lends to the town an interest and in-
figence felt both Ear and near
All the results of the contests I'M the
College halls have been announced. ana
from this time until the approaching COM
mencement season the students will be
busy reviewing and examining Tor their
examinations.
a very large and cultured audience
gathered IN the College chapel Friday.
the 2iih, at $50 +. NJ. I'm attendance
upon the Annual State intercollegiate
Contest. The hall was decorated with
college colors and ported plants. and
these occupying reserved seats in the
front wore evening dress carryirg flow
ers, which added much 10 the beauty Of
the scene. Mr. Il. 4. Christian. OF Lynch
burg. Va, presided. ana Ia turn introduc-
whom had the undivided attention OF
the audience, which frequently showed
signs OF approval by applause DR. "
!. Young, Of Richmond, presented the
medal 10 the successful con.estaut-Air.
A. +. Strobe, OF the University Of Nir-
ginia.
At the close Of the exercises refresh
ments were served, and the young people
remained until the wee small hours. re-
ceiving the visitors and their friends.
\ large number Of Richmond people
were noticed In the audience among
whom were Mr. and Mrs. c. A. T2ylor
whose son represented Richmond College
in the contest
The young ladies OF the town will ten
der their gentlemen friends a compliment
tary german this week. trying. IN a small
measure. 10 return their many atten-
lions and courtesies OF the past winter.
Music from Richmond will add much 70
the enjoyment OF the evenins.
Among the most popular of the young
ladies OF the town will be found this
seasons debutantes. The Misses Bierne,
Bloncoi, Jones. BariIsdale, and Kerr. who
VIII. indeed, be sad to say goodbye"
70 their many student friends on June
the 10Th.
Randolph-Macon commencement takes
place on June 18th 18th. and 10Th. and
exercises Of more than ordinary interest
viii. 10 doubt. attract large crowds
There are between thirty and forty ap-
plcants for the Greek Chair. made va
cant by the resignation Of Prof. II. NJ.
Smith.
Mrs. Cranberry handsomely entertain
ed the members Of the Epworth League
or Duncan Memorial church. after the
adjournment OF their business meeting.
al her beautiful home. last Monday night.
Mr. and Mrs. Collyer are stopping at the
residence OF Prof. II. Il. Smithey. They
will sail for London England. on the
sth OF June to visit his relatives and
friends
Miss Margaret Jones. who spent the
winter In Richmond. has returned home
much 10 the delight OF her friends, here.
Miss May Lynch, OF Richmond, is the
guest OF Miss Amelia Kerr.
Miss Annie Cooke. OF Tayiorsville spent
Friday with Miss Wayne Jones
Mrs. w. NJ. Berkeley, Of Danville. Va.
ana lDr. and Mrs. W. w. Smith. OF
Lynchburg, Va. are visiting DR.. and Mrs.
T. N. smith. A. B. B.