The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-28

society affair. Mr. Farland's fame az
an inlmitable banjo player has preceded
him, and exceptional interest is felt IN the
concert for that reason.
It's patronesscs arc leaders OF the fasn-
ionable set, among them being MIS-. AleN
Archer. Mrs. Moncure Perkins. Mrs. VII
liam Royal, Mrs. J. A. WEIGH MIS- J.
O. Barbour. Mrs. w. II. Jones. Mrs. X
L. Morris. Mrs. Levin Joynes. Mrs y. n.
Ellington, Mrs J. A. White. Mrs Eg-
bert Leigh. Jr.. and Mrs. John Enders'
Governor spotswood's Administration.
as presented to full and representative
audience at the hall Of the House OF
Delegates by Mr.. Coleman, proved an
exceptionally fascinating period. ana
placed both the members Of the associa-
ton and the public greatly I'm Mr.. Cole
mans debt.
The last Of the series which have proven
so ENJOYABLE will be delivered on the
evening Of May lcth by Mr.. Philip Bruce.
on "The Domestic Economy OF Virginia
in the Seventeenth Century"
A piquantly unusual dependence as
to what the world in general may or
may not find interesting In It's natural
and social life. II enjoys itself. and does
it's duty. and that sufiices 1t, whether
the public applauds or does not. 1t Is
distinctly not given to acting to the gal
ieries
Monday was emphasized very delightful
Is by the steam launch party, which was
a. courtesy extended by that popular
and charming young hostess. Miss Bes-
sic Hancock. TO her guest Miss Jones.
OF North Carolina The party was
Al
j.. W. Craigie. Mrs Hardwick, Mrs W.
G. Reed. Misses Jones. Scott. Mcagher;
Mcssrs. Reed and j. ". y. Curtis.
Rev. Mr. Hunter who has entirely re-
covered from the effects Of his recent
attack OF grippe" left on Saturday for
Norfolk. and will this morning occupy
the pulpit Of Queen-Street Methodist
church, that city.
with the advent Of more or loss perfect
June days viii come, too. a Library So
ciablo" at the residence Of Mrs. f.. W.
Cragie. for the benefit Of the Home for
incuTables
Mrs Cannon. the popular wife 81 the
pastor Of tho Third Presbyterian church,
left on Thursday last for a visit OF two
weeks TO relatives at Ncwsome's, Va.
Rev Mr. Broughion. Of Roanoke closed
on Friday last series Of meetings
which he has been conducting with fine
result at Lcigh-Street Baptist church for
two weeks past. During this time one
hundred ana fifty people have profcssed
conversion. and the meetings have been
generally productive of good Mr. Brough-
ton is possessed OF forceful personality
and is an eloquent speaker
A prominent member Of ST. Johns Pro
tostant Episcopal church has recently re-
ceived from Rev. Mr.. GilnUan, mission
airy 10 the Indians al White Earth Reser-
walton. Mimi. a letter stating that he
will shortly be I'm Washington. D. c.. and
may visit Richmond 10 present the cause
of the red man 70 the members OF the
Woman's Auxiliary. II IS hoped that he
may do so.
1t was incorrectly stated I'm last sun
days issue that Miss Mary Jones. Of
ST. Johns parish. was the first woman
in the Diocese Of Virginia 10 receive Of
fetal recognition from Bishop White
as deaconess. 1t should have been "as
d candidate for the Office Of deaconess.'
Mrs f. W. Cunningham left on Friday
Her many friends hope that she may
speedily recover her strength and speed
lily return.
Rev Mr. Cannon. chairman Of the
Church Hin blouse 20 House Visiting
Committee. reports the work thoroughly
done with excellent result
Mr. Moore, assisted boy Rev. Mr. Hatch
series Of effective meetings at -. James
Methodist church
Rev. Preston Nash. tho tireless rector
Of Christ Protestant Episcopal church. is
suffering from inhamed throat. To-day
the services will be conducted by Mr..
J. b. Griffith. a student at the Seminary.
who will be ordained TO the diacouate
in September.