The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-02

Miss Mary Coles Darlington. now per-
fecting her musical EDUCATION IN Beriln,
writes cntcrtainingiy home OF her nrst
Christmas in the German Capital. ana
OF the pleasure with which she heard
Dryander. the distinguished German d.
vine, preach.
on Thursday al Y O'Clock. the "Daugh-
ters Of the Confedoracy" organized about
a week since) held very enthusiastic
meeting IT the residence Of Mrs. \. "
Randolph The election OF officers re-
suited as follows President. Mrs. y. Y.
Randolph. First Nice-President, Miss
My Baughman. Second Nice-President.
Mrs. J. r. y. Stuart: Treasurer, Mrs.
Frank r. Crump; Secretary, Mrs. Austin
BrOckenbrough. Executive Committee:
Miss Ella Thomas. Mrs. j. Taylor Ely
son. Miss Kate Lee Miss Minnie Baueh-
man. Mrs. Chas. Boiling. and Miss Ellen
Clarke.
The objects Of the society are benevo-
lent and historical-the care of all worthy
Confederates (and their families), who
are in need. collection and preservation
OF papers relating 10 events Of the war;
an energetic effort TO perpetuate the mem
DRY OF the heroes of the Confcderacy;
and the cndeavor TO introduce into our
schools only such histories as are just
and true
The badge worn shall be that designed
for the initial chapter al Charlottesville.
Va. an open circle Of white enamel, bear
Ing I'm letters Of gold Daughters Of The
Confederacy 1S1-65" with the first and
last flags Of the Confederate States cross
cd in the open centre.
An loyal Confederate women and their
daughters are eligible for membership,
and all such women are urged to join
the society. and 10 use their influence TO
interest as many Of the younger genera
ton as possible. that they. in turn. may
carry on its work The next meeting viii
bee held at the residence of Mrs. y. V.
Randolph. 5l2 east Grace street. Thurs
day, February o. at - o'clock.
on Wednesday next, at u o'clock, in
ST Paufs church. Bishop Kinsolvng, Of
the diocese Of Texas. assisted by Rev.
Hartley Carmichael. viii ofiiciate at
wedding. IN which interest i'm many parts
OF the state is centering. fl Is that Of
Miss Saliie Archer Bruce ana Rev Ar
thur Barksdale Kinsoiving. now rector CT
Christ T.. j.. church, Brooklyn
Both represent families of distinction in
the Commonwealth. ard represent them
brilliantly.
Miss Bruce. besides being AN exceeding
~ handsome girl is thoroughly charm
ing and Mr.. Kinsoving adds 10 fine nat
ural gifts. mental and social vrlity Of
character which has made his success in
his chosen calling-that of a minister Of
Christ-conspicuous. God-speeds from
widely distant parts Of the country viii
follow the couple into their welded life.
Upon the occasion OF the wedding. little
Miss Kathleen Bruce. sister OF the bride
elect, will be maid of honor; Mr. John
lluflprfoe~l hest man
on Friday last Mrs r. w Courtney
entertained very enjoyably I'm honor Of
Mrs. John Courtney. of Macon. Ga.
on the evening of Friday. February
DIST. will be delivered the second Of the
lectures under the auspices of the As
ISOLATION for the Preservation OF Virginia
Antiquities. on Political Beginnings Of
the Revolution" Passage of the Stamp
Act 10 the Virginia Convention. no.
The lecturer will be RI Rev. A. NJ Ran
dolph, of the diocese Of Southern Nir-
ginia. the publication of whose name in
this connection is sufficient 10 crowd the
hall II the quality Of eloquence ever
vibrated through every intonation of a
human voice. 10 does so through Bishop
Randolph's. and If ever eloquence was Il
reflex of a strong. gifted. and sympa-
thetic soul, II is so in his case. Natu-
rally the 2lst is anticipated very pieasur-
ably.
Mrs j. Thompson Brown mee Tucker.
Is now at the Virginia Hospital
Miss Gay Ragland. who has been pur-
suing the study OF vocal music under
Behrens. one Of the most distinguished
instructors in the country with such sue
cess that Mile Nevada is only one Of the
many who prophesy brilliant things for
her returned TO Richmond on Tuesday.
on TWO weeks vacation Miss Ragland
who combines fine gifts with an excep-
uonaily charming personality. has re-
ceiVed praise from the most critical mu-
steal element wherever she has suing and
bears her honors delightfully."-
on Saturday night Miss Robe Glasgow.
one Of Tho most charming PARTICIPANTS
in the kirmess. entertained a party Of
twelve al an elegant birthday" dinner
Miss Giaseows guests on this occasion
were Misses Carrie Coleman. Kathleen
Anderson. Ruth Anderson. of Lexington.
Va, Annie Mcclure Messrs VIM. Skol-
ton, John rutherford. Pelham Black
ford Hugh Miller. Spotswood Wexford.
Augustus Drcwry. and VIM holland
Miss Ruth Anderson. Of Lexington Va
Is the guest Of Miss Rebo Glasgow.
Mrs. Thomas Smith of Warronton. will
shortly he the guest Of Mrs. CLAYTON G.
Coleman, north Fifth street
Miss Alice Starke. Of Memphis. is the
guest of Mrs Il. ID. Hotchkiss.
Miss Mary Hayes left yesterday for
Chicago.
Mrs. Rogers. Misses Nellie McCance
and Mary Rogers VIII be at home lin
formally on Wednesday from 10 T.
Misses Edith Rogers and Eleanor
Lee, OF Brooklyn, who will be brides
maids upon the occasion Of the Bruce
kinsolving wedding. Will be guests of
Mrs. j.. J.. Hobson, west Franklin.
Invitations are out 10 a tea 10 he given
on Thursday next 6 10 $50 by Mrs. H.
r. Meloney.
Miss Emily Cary is the guest Of Miss
Betty Cary S2s west Grace.
Miss Louise Quarles returns on Monday
from a Western trip
Mrs. bowman IS the guest of her
daughter. Mrs. Marion Dimmock.
Mrs Hugh Taylor's Wednesdays lose
nothing of their popularity as the weeks
80 on.