The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-12
CHURCH HILL.

coming lucsddy at the residence Of Mrs.
Barksdale.
CHURCH hill.
Church Hill is in that beautiful condi-
ton Of blossom that IS possible only 10
precOciOusly ardent season Such vivid
depth Of green, such Transparent deli-
cacy Of tint IN flower petals, such purity
Of perfume as are here. taken IN connec-
ton with the variety Of the social pro-
gramme for the past week, send the cor
respondent home in n condition OF emf
nent satisfaction with life in general, and
life on Church Hill In particular.
Mrs. Harry Hartmans violet luncheon,
given on Thursday at her charming SUBJ
urban home, at Osceola, 20 six of her
lady friends, was prominent among the
weeks delightful functions. 1t was a
courtesy TO Miss Anita Scabury Of Nor
folk. The house was artisticaliy deco
rated with azaleas. Chinese clover, and
violets. An immense bowl of the latter
occupied the centre of the table and the
favors were clusters OF violets tied with
delicately tinted ribbon. Mrs Hartman's
guests were Miss Seabury. Mrs. Walford
w. Hardwicke. Mrs. Clarence J. Frank
lin, Misses Hunter Ferguson, and Mary
Hooper Williams.
The active social element OF Church
Hill is very enthusiastic over a consid-
erably more excellent thing than are the
objects Of many enthusiasts. This is ;he
musicale 10 be held late IN May for the
benefit of the Virginia Room at ,he At
lanta Cotton Exposition. Virginia Is not
given 10 taking low place in any con-
nection, ana an loyal Nirgnians VIII feel
a pride in seeing that the fine old State
Is attractively represented on this occa-
sion. That it may be, money must be
spent.
Mrs. w. II. Curtis has willingly con-
scented to throw open her capacious
house and the grounds surrounding II
for the enjoyment Of those attending tho
musicale. Her charming daughter, Miss
Hylah Curtis. IS chairman OF the commit
tee ina charge OF the affair, and its pa
trOnesses are a majority of the most
prominent women I'm East-End social Ire.
1t is proposed 10 furnish refreshments al
fresco. Miss Clara Belle Palmer Will
have charge of the musical programme.
II Will be remembered that Miss Palmer.
who has been conspicuoJsly honored IN a
number Of directions as promising very
brilliant things, has been appointed Nir-
ginia's musical representative al Atlanta.
She has found the Virginia cities which
she has visited anxious 10 work up enter
tainments TO enable the state to nave
Just representation. and 1t is hoped Rich
monders will be responsive
Rev. Preston Nash is now in New York.
Mrs. Cannon has returned, much I'M
proved by her brief stay in the noun
tains.
Rev. Dr. Cannon, Judge Wexford, and
Dr. Richardson leave on Monday Tor
Dallas. Texas IN order 70 attend the
General Assembly. on Sunday next Mr..
Gammons pulpit win be occupied Dy
Rev. Mr. Epps. Of Blackstone and on
that following by Rev. Mr.. Sauhueis' VI
Fredericksburg
At an annual meeting OF the Guild
(which embraces all the working socie-
lies of ST. Johns church,. held ON last
Wednesday evening very encouraging
reports were read. The new assistant
minister. Rev. MI Burkhead. or STAFFORD
was present for the first time ~. Johh
has abundant reason 10 Feel tha'
now. under his ministry. Neddeh NE
mortal chanel will take on new life. Inc
mission has had no minister since 1scV'
Nr Knyk's resignation. but Rev MT.
Goodwyn and the gentlemen OF the 81
rohn,s branch Of the Brotherhood OF 81
,,lrew have conducted services, ana
Miss tones has done faithful Nisiuhs
among the practitioners. 1t Is believe"
nat n leader Ike Mr.. Burkhcad VINO
leaves a delightful comfortable home to
,,,,aa,.ske this work. because he icels
callod 10 do II, will make the Memorial
cbanel a power whose influence VIII eN-
tend hevond Fulton. The people them
selvs have shown wonderful recI'upe anu
energy under trying circumstances
ST Johns sends three delegates 10 the
corncn al Observation-Disclosures G. W.
shields. Mrs. j. +. Fitz, and Mrs X. a.
Goodwin. The last represents the bahies
branch Of the auxiliary. OF when she IS
the head in the state OF Virginia
Miss Ella boswell has returned 10 hei
home al boswell. Her leadership OF -.
John's choir will continue for some time,
however. Her charming voice ana quite
IS charming personality have endearou
her TO all the congregation.
lust a week ago a large number or
neonle. in each Of whose hearts he held
arm place. attended at 81 Johns the fu-
neral or little George Yaeger. This tiny
knight was most lovable, and In ms death
church Jill IS conscious Of loss, IN
deed. Captain Cunningham's exquisite
solo. tho nne music by the quartette, and
all NN