The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-04

And gather up my feet from even step,
For fear 70 soil my gown In so much
I choose to walk at all risks. Here, If
That hold rhytdm's thought. must ache,
perfOrcc,
For my part, 1 choose headaches"
This choice possible only to noble souls,
undoubtedly shortened her life here, but
adds ono to that choir invisible. whose
music is the gladness Of the world
II is a painful task to amend the notice
regarding the reason for Mrs. Camm's
return TO the city by the statement that
Major Howard died on the evening OF
Friday.
In the presence Of large number OF
people representing nearly all creeds IN
the city, the Babcock Memorial Room AT
the Retreat for the Sick was on Iues1ay
dedicated to its gracious work In mem
orv of the charitable gentleman who
made the bequest and the name OF
certain Nazarine who is synonymous
with Life.
light emanating from that merciful ex-
enlplar and we must all rejoice when its
ability to do good is. through the philan-
throphy Of appreciative citizens, IN
creased.
Mrs. Ccrnally's hsheville On. CO resi-
dence has during this season been the
scene OF delightful hospitality, we hear:
The Ashevillo community Is made up OF
charming and thoroughly congenial peo-
pie, and the presence of the Nehderbllts
has drawn thither many northern fash
ionahles. Battery Park and kenilwortn
hostelries, together with all the cottages
are 1led with strangers, and the social
furctiOns are numerous and elegant.
Conspicuous among them are Mrs Con-
naly's Friday afternoons
Among the visitors are the Seiberts ana
Stars. of New York; Mrs Sharpless and
Patterson, of Philadelphia; Mrs. West
felt, with her charming famiy-the
Blakes and Courtlands. of Baltimore: the
Danforths. the Lymans and Grahams,
The cosmopolitan character of the So
cial community suggests that of the ma
ti)nal capital.
The latest additions to the company are
the Gasquets and the Walmsleys, from
NeH Orleans.
Miss Alys Connaly Is az Bar Harbor
for August. and hos already entered into
its bri liant social life. having been the
guest of Mrs. Woodward. of New YORK,
at sumItUCus dinner, and of the Turk
ish Minister at ar entertainment AT
which Mr.. and Mrs John Jacob Astor
were present.
Mrs. William Bentley and Miss Mamie
BENTLEY left last week for Rawley
Strings.
CHURCH HILL.
Church Hill entirely comedies with the
West End as TO its opinion on n 'dsum-
mer entertaining. IL evidently regards
your correspondents August calls IN the
light of what may be called polite au-
dacitics.
Mr.. Frank Craiglc. Jr., is convalescent.
after tedious spell of iilress.
Mrs. Ansel d. LanderlSin and Mrs. John
l.. LanderlEin are registered at the Ro-
dick House, Bar Harbor The former was
recently guest at delightful English
garden party, given by Mrs Richards,
a daughter Of Mrs Julia Ward Hove.
Mrs. Haley. who made many friends
during her recent visit TO Richmond,
Will make a graceful concession 10 time
upon the occasion of the twenty-fifth an
nivsrsary OF her marriage, In the shape
OF a brilliant reception at her home.
Gardener. Me.
Mrs. Mcissner of birmingham. who has
been the guest of her mother, Mrs. Ache
son. has returned to her home.
Mrs. and Miss Acheson leave shortly
for Greenwood.
Mrs. Oswald ogden, nee Miss Alys Mac
gill Drewry, and Mrs. +. O. BcrrlA1
and her two little fairy Ike girls are
the guests of their parents. Dr. and Mrs;
Samuel ID. Drowry, at their beautiful
country place. "Minneola." In Chester
field county. Miss Mary Macgill Drewry,
who has been visiting her sister, MIS-.
+. O. Bertrand. OF New orleans. has re-
TUNED home.
Miss lila BRIDGES is visiting her cou-
sin, Miss Ellen Swan Drewry, at Mime
ola
The whist club was DELIGHTFULLY."- en-
tert.ired on Friday evening" by Judge
and Mrs. II. c. klcnariso1. This popn-
lar host and hostess leave In a day or
two for the White.
Rev. Mr. Brckhead. who has won an
enviable place in the hearts OF Il. Johns
congregation during his short stay in the
parish. is filling the pulpit Of the church
In the absence of Rev. Mr.. Goodwin. lie
delivers his Masters message with faith
fulness and attractive1ess, and is much
enjoyed.
Satisfaction Is general all over the Hin
at the steady improvement of Rev. DR..
Cannon.
The babies at the Founding Home are
not In heaven. as was reported. bat IN
A'bemarle Only two are at the Home.
which will be reopened on September
18th.