The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-01

Council OF Colonial Danes In Washing
ton, ID. c., the annual meeting or the
Richmond Branch will be held here.
An event in society locked forward TO
with eager expectancy by all Richmond
IS the wedding on November 18th or MISS
Virginia Martin Drewry. the lovely haugh-
ter OF Major Gay Drewry. TO Mr.. Adolf
plus Blair, at Grace Episcopal church,
al =. Vi. The ceremony VIII be immedi-
ately followed by d reception to the bridal
party and a few relatives at the resi-
dence, IA east Franklin street.
Miss Drewry Is one CT Richmond's most
popular young ladies, and Mr.. Blair is
the prince or good fellows with a fine
business future.
Miss Marguerite Prosser is the guest
OF her friend, Mrs. sutler. at Phoebus.
The fine illustrations OF Mrs. William
Y. Robins sketch, Mrs. Lee in she
November Frank Leslie's, are by Mr..
Edgar 3. Brown, who is gaining the best
local recognition through his admirable
artistic work
on the ninth OF November. which Is
the second Monday in the month,
meeting OF the Sheltering Arms board VIII
be held for the purpose. particularly, OF
electing president OF course, olheF
business, all important, Will be trans
act.d huf the election OF Il president
Is Ct the first importance. iuii ana
nronnt attendance is. therefore, urged.
Wv the way. November 18th is Donation
Dav and the fact that the ShelterihS
FREE lOeDltAl.
pendeut entirely on public interest," en-
courages the hope that Donation Day
viii not be forgotten. The hospital reach-
% and befriends people that are reached
through nc other channel, as any Nisilo,
can speedily learn. They need medlcai
aid. but are afraid OF clinics or, II not
afraid, object 10 them on the same ground
that anybody else might. They are, IN
many cases. people who through per-
sonal investigation by Christian women
are known to be especially worthy.
At the recent State Convention OF
Kings Daughters two chapters were
formed the special object OF one 70 be
the support OF the Sheltering Arms;
of the other. the Home for lncurables
Now. the members OF the former must
remember that while new plans are ex-
celent and show interest, It is most de-
slrable that the work already started
be sustained and carried out. II it is
neglected in che interest OF newer
schemes. all excellent in their place, the
old and equally excellent ones will amount
10 nothing, and great deal OF fine en-
ergy will have been entirely wasted. The
recent convention, by the way, was a
most happily memorable one. Everybody
was delighted with Mrs. Isabella Charles
Davis, and what is better the delight
seems TO have given a spiritual impetus
that has touched the youngest member
OF the order into new activities and
SHOWN them how pleasant life for others
Is, and the real nature OF every Kings
Daughters heritage. Mrs. Davis enthu-
slasm told because 1t was true. and there
was a real awakening. everybody says,
who went.
Mrs. w. p. Desaussure's illness con-
fines her still 10 her bedroom. MANY
friends deplore it; her two clubs and her
charities for the NEST selfish reasons.
She IS one OF the charming people whose
place nobody but herself can I'LL HOPE
Tor speedy convs lescence Joins regret tor
the present state Of her health.
AZ Il O'Clock tomorrow there will be a
meeting Of the City Mission at the Y. n.
G. a. building, for the annual election
or omcers. run attendance is urged.
CHURCH HILL.
There has been little on the Hill dur
ing the past week TO divide interest in
the three distinguished gentlemen whose
patriotism IS such that they are willing
TO serve their country at a salary OF
$4,000 a year. In the meantime the ship
OF state goes on toward Tuesday, and II
is not probable that. In any case. IL will
stop there. its moving on qualities are
good and have been tested.
The 81. Johns Circle OF Kings Daugh-
tiers will meet Tomorrow afternoon at
the home OF the treasurer. Mrs. A. ID.
Ianderkin, on Harrison street. opposite
the Church OF the Covenant. -Four o'clock
Is the hour.
Rev Or. J. Y. Fair win be this officiat-
ing clergyman at the wedding OF Mr..
Frank J.. Craigie, Jr., and Miss Mary
Hooper Williams. which will take place
on Wednesday. at $50 p. NJ Mr.. VIII
lam Curtiss. now a resident OF Brooklyn.
but formerly OF Rochester. Mr.. Craigie's
old home, will be best man.