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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-22

When You can buy Smi;hficld hams
for l4c., Rumford's yeast powders, DC. !:
other yeast powders al &c: homemade
lard Sc. Baltimore &C., sugar &c. New
Orleans molasses Toe. quart. butter Ii
and lSc.. iMgin creamery 22c.. Holsters
lSc., salmon loo. per pound sardincs &c.
per box, I for 25c.
i. IT. PEARSON,
Phone 9SS. Corner Green and Bart.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-22
Why Not Now:

Our spring liic OF suits for man as
we'll as boy, for stout or slim is nov
complete and ready for Your examine
ton; Prices low TO sun the prevailing
to order from $3.50 upwards. Levy 6.
Jacobs, 200 High street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-22
Charged with Stealing "a watch

Gertrude Walker was charged with
stealing watch. AS the testimony
was not clear the case was continued UNI
I'll next Thursday. to get more witnesses
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-22
Go To E7nmniil's Advertised Sale Thi.
Week il You Want Ear. aims.
$50 High street.
Suits In Order

Our spring sui:ings for Easter Al popu
lar prices. Look at our window display
From $3.50 10 So
II. ROSENBAUM,
1lG and lis High street
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-22

Lumber Company. is expected to resume
work about the first OF April.
a party OF young people enjoyed very
pleasant evening at a party given by
Master Percy Wells, at his residence on
Park Avenue Friday night.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-22
This YnurCI,nnna

For nne week all winter stock, such
as dress goods. men and boys cassi-
meres, blankets. gloves. etc
a. j. PHILLIPS,
Under Oxford Hail.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-22
NOTICE..

,,, Persons owning property on the fol,op.
,iS named streets: South, Court, HenEv
nnu wright avenue, which has been az
S ,'.S,i for paving tax, can pay the sama
m m,t"o. aI interest on or before April TO- II
charged from January Is. 1896, "unttI nais
ny order OF the City Council -
*. a. HUTCHINS ~
,,., =, City Collector
Hih%i-ot Portsmouth
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-22
THE HORSES HOME,
CHINA DECORATORS

MRS. JENNY DELoNBY RrcH a.
teaches all the latest Partisan designs n.
emma Paintings. Tapestry. Pastel, #SVnfcSs
c0T,LFGE. s. u 80 s1.ts (
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-22

Wall papering and decoration done,
upholstering and hair mattress reno
waited. carpets cut. made and laid j.
;; Crawford's Furniture and Carpet
House.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-22
PORTSMOUTH Anus

FOR RENT-Store and building a9O Hill
street. portsmouth, Va, to be remodleia
eu Tor furniture business: Store 2ps1St.
two upper floors, 56xG9 each, with .,ais.
Vator. Apply to M. Rosenbai,n, liz
ana ana ll6 High street. mh-tf
FOR RENT ~ THAT DESlRARtM
residence, No; 324 London street; batSs
room. gas and water Apply to Fl e
WATTS. 200 High street. mari1.ts
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-22
THE SHIP BROTHERS

IITHERlSTS AND BANJOiSrS
II Il !. L.. NJ a r CHI 25th.
l?eneill Is. +. o. IIlks Association
Price, 25c. Reserved Seats soc Re
served seats at c. r. Weton & Co.'S.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-22
The Correct

The C0rrecf Thing.
For correct thing in specks and eve.
glasses call on DR.. Week.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-22

Something very new in Children's
Caps at CHAS. r. WELTON G. CO.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-22
Fire Sale

will sell at auction. corner of WASH
inston and High streets beginning THIS
MORNING; at 1880 o'clock and Z o. m
my entire stock, which was damaged nj
the recent fire. Sale to continue until
GcptcdD VIII sell privately after and be-
fore sale hour. Store open from a. m.
TO 10 y: M This stock consists of Gents
lions. Boots. Shoes. Furniture, Carpets,
Mattings and Cook and Heating Stoves,
etc. S, GOODMA N'S
Corner High and Washington Streets.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-22
Specials for Monday.

Carolina rice, Sc, or G lbs for o,c .,,,
dried apples, 3 and Sc per ib.: ESQ a,S,a3
c ,.nrn,. June meas. loc per can. These arc
tii U,is very rapidly and we have only 4
we nave smnG lot OF Mr. Johnson.s
81 o,u ,o n'Ean . home,mndc sweet pickle,
az '.o,, ,'c: per bottle This is about cost IL
Our sun Beam Hour stands Mt tho
Top. Try H. c. w. HUDGINS e co
r LuE LlNE--LAKE DRUhfMONn
~, EH;Cu SiONlSTS!-FIaving had a
,,f,y noat built, equipped with comfort
pregnancy to take picnic parties to the
Lake Lake district. Trips made in less time
right through. Can take nnrttes ~ -,
shirty-ive or more; Eirst-class Livery.
sale, Ioardins and Exchange Stables
For particulars and prices call phone No
WI. ! am at your service. Yours truiy
mr2o-lm o. l.. WILLIAMS.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-03-22
229 HIGH ST.
Hold Your Money

IN your pocket or keep 1t in bank till tho
Portsmouth Water Front Land Com
pahy puts Its lots at Primers Point. ad-
market - - >aiS
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-23
Ems We>f Again.

IL has been three years since niue Gus
Wesf last appeared before the puplic.
Al that time he was taken from uie
shelfering Arms by his father, VINO
charged that the child had been brutiily
heaten by some Of the ladies' OF me m
etitufion Gus was then three years oiu.
lie had been placed there through me
good offices of Dr. Parker, Who TOOK ,he
Lov from a home whore he was D.hk
sadlv neglected. The condition oi Gus
bodv nj the time suhstantiated the allc-
cation that be had been cruelty D'it.n.
and an Investigation was made, "hlch
tailed 10 reveal the Identity OF the Der
son v,ho ill-treated the boy. Tie Iahi's
at The institution declared that the WIND
ming which left the ugly marks on mo
bov had been inflicted upon MIN OUTSIDE
Of The hospital on certain day "hen
bis father called 10 see him ana TOOK
hin out for a walk. The upshot OF mo
affair was that the Sheltering Arms peo,
ME gave Gus back 10 his ihtner' anu
since then the boy has been living WIN
linn Yesterday Gus was prisoner III
he Police Court. charged with being
,isorant His father having been sent 10
isn few DAYS ago In default OF nne
innosed on him for drunkenness, Gus
r,as thrown on the world. The JUSTICE
Icing informed that Or. Parker mas IN
,orested himself IN the boy again. sent IIIi
w. no aImshouse TO remain unth Soma
oshey place OF refuge shall be secured ior
him.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-23
n,-,ri.trodce of Good Templars.

nh ,s,e session Of District Lodge No.
-, central Hall last TUESDAY was
a.. of the most pleasant wlthh ~, '..
80 The work accomplished wiz ~
80. have a good effect In cementlhe III"
o.'o,,,hershin 10 a more aggressive ""'-
fare create deep interest "1....
,ha number and influence by plopei
snnlication Of its principles 10 'ne ~,
no Of and preventing others rom -
ing" in cooperating win the Gnu - o.,
kindred societies In benalI oi INC
reformation Of Richmond 81
,,,t.ra were fOrty-seyen delegates anu
o,tarnstes present The reports from va
-,ore lodges were quite Interesting sho"
,ng the influence OF the lodges no" "'
u,erls I'm educating the communities u d
more elevating plane IN behaI OF Tempe
-. reforn." TO scotch" the foreign
siement enthusiastically" injected into
our body polite TO the destruction OF oui
homes and society. Never was NOR
earnestness manifested by OOus o.
Notwithstanding people, though long
suffering. More attention VIII De pdlu
.ha "tuvenile work; Intellectual advance
' ~. in making lodges more attractive;
s,ens 10 raise money TO prosecute the
work. eulargiug the powers OF the District
rxecntive Committee and prescribing du-
ties OF certain officers.
rho hammers were awarded-nrst, 10
sidney Lodge for greatest number or IN
,tiations: second, TO Surprise Lodge (Wil-
lIamsburg), second highest limitations. and
third. to Surprise for highest average
per cent. IN attendance.
A sumptuous supper was served by a
"union OF lodges" through committee or
ladies'. that well merited the vote or
thanks bestowed on them; also, thanking
Mr.. w. C. Smith for use OF store-room
for sunDAr.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-23
The BLACK HORSE TROOP.
The Members Of the House Of Delegates
VIII Served in The Famous Body.
Pill HER, LEWIS, AND TALlAFERRO.
and Gallant Band of soIdlers-A Brief
sketch of the Black Horse and
Its Commanders.

One Of the most gallant, serviceabie,
AMI picturesque cOntingents OF the Aliny
of Northern Virginia was thdt lainous
company of cavalry known as the Black
Horse Troop. which won such bright ian-
rels for its daring exploits ana the Ntlua-
bic Information and aid II rendered the
Confederate commanders in some on the
greatest engagements OF the civil war,
i'm many respects il was a remaihapic
body OF men, composed as II was, OF hahi
some. strappine, deDOnair NirSinians' al-
mirably horsed and equipped, III Mh"sv
natures the spirit of chiNaily Wa al,
abiding trait that marked the lnsht va
their banner from the outbreak 10 the
close OF the war. 80. ...t
They welded their sabres IKE inc tIi-
rassIers of old and used their pistols win
the trcth and nerve OF expert mafkshSh'
They so famiiarzed themselves wi-h the
country in which they operated, thdl tnts
kent the enemy continually specul ilihs
on their movements by checkmallhs lI,i,
al every point i'm the game OF war anu
achieved such prestige by their slldn5e
ubiauitv and stratagem tnat the name ul
fhcif little legion became watch" Jto l1t
danger and IL signal for action WIN lhe
Union troops. The Black Horse was Or
rauiycd ia lS5q, just two years before 'le
VA broke out, and first inquired az liar
per's Ferry i'm the John Brown iald. -
Col. John Scott, of Natieh.yH' a.
was its first captain and gave lhe TO-
its name. Colonel Scott Who mas Ie'i'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-23

strong. the sable pumes of the Black
Horse waved, and when Colonel Nickham
was pierced through the body, General
then Major William II. Payne, took com
maud. and was himself next day bddly
wounded Details were al that time made
from the Black Horse TO carry dispatches
between the general commanding ana
Fort NfcGruder. Judge James Keith, oi
the present Court OF Appeals of Virginia.
then a private in the company is said
to have made many marvellous escapes.
and greatly distinguished himself
General LOngstreet. wishing men for
picket duty. after failing 10 secure
guide from that section of the country
was much annoyed. when General Stuart
remarked that he always counted on the
Black Horse in emergencies. send TO
it," Stuart said. and you Will be fur
nishcd with guide TO any point IN
Virginia" lt so happened that some Of
the men had attended William and Mary
College as students. and knew the roads
"a well as their own IN fauquier. The
Black Horse took part IN the rald around
Mcclellan simply for observation, and =
is a miracle that they were not all cap
VALUABLE SERVICE.
No historian has yet been born who
could follow the Black Horse in the role
IL nlaycd i'm the seven DAYS fight General
Lee learning that Burnside had moved by
sea from North Carolina to reinforce Gen
eral Pope as Mcclellan was at Fredericks-
burg, sent General stuart with his bril-
gade, of which the Black Horse formed a
part to make. "a reconnaissance IN that
direction The Black Horse saw some
very active service and gained Informal
ton that proved valuable 10 the ariuy.
They afterwards he.ped to drive Pope
across the kappahannock. ana now being
i'm that part OF the State in which many
Of them were reared, the troop was cali
ed upon TO furnish guides TO the different
commands. and in the army's future
movements upon General Pope was Of
great service.
Stonewaii Jackson soon discovered what
good stun the Black Horse was COM
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-23
THE OLD BLANDFORD CHURCH
II Vas Built in 1871 and Has an
Interesting History.
HISTORICAL MEMORIES SURROUND IT.
In the Nearby Graveyard Lie the
Bones OF Revolutionary Heroes.
Tyrone Powers Beautiful
Lines.

PETERSBURG, VA, Feb. 18-Around
the old Colonial churches OF Virginia
cluster no more historical memories. no
more tales OF stirring deeds. no more ro-
nance than those which mark the Inn
persnable fame OF the crumbrng brick
church at Blandford. a typical little set
tiement about two miles from here. The
fame of the "Old Blandford Church"
H- ne h.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-23

ed from active life, was for many ~
a conspicuous figure in thal aectou VI '',g
state as Commonwealth atloIht9, "'l'
wen known as the author OF ihe l,uSt
Principie.'' a Life OF MOsby,' and oth'I
literary works. It's next cominaiaeI was
the gallant Bob Randolph. OF tne us
tinguished family of that name, VINO vas
afterwards promoted. $500. 49, e.,,....i,,,,
ON the 18th Of May, 1861, the iohoMlns
officers of the Black Horse were SWORN
i'm. William II. Payne, captain ionel
Randolph, c. N. Gordon, 4. H. ray r.
lieutenants. William smith, JAM
Childs Robert Mitchell, ldchdIh 80"
sergeants. wilmington Million, Aladlson -
'r,ter George y. Shumate, y. a. ,lop,oii'
corpOrals. William Johnson uubici' .ti--
William T.. Gaskins, quarteiinds tsl.. ~, ~
were subsequently lncOIpoidt'n ~
Fourth Virginia Regiment anu 4tl
sion was given 10 recruit II lot hdt-
talon The first sustained mil'l on ".g
I{lack Horse was TO Harper feilA' ~
afterwards advanced 10 Manassas
Issfrf.x Courthouse. its work at lit hdl-
tte of Bull Run was so eraphlcdiy I'pD-
ed 10y the Union troops lhdt lul'... IN
rnrnf is unnecessary The company '.'-
hered over one hundred men, anu tt' '.',o
appearancc had begun 10 atlidcl ,n' az
tention OF the great caValtS i'i ~ eo,te
der Lee. ana ii was appointed 10 sei
AS a body guard 10 General Joseph r.
'o''''' wa DEEDS or DARING. ..-
The families OF fah2ulct anu "N1D-t---'
counties from each OF which Two or more
members of the Black Horse had b.ei
recruited. were the Carriers, ,hidses' 'oi-
berts. Downmans, Diggses, IuHoiius'
Fanfs. Greens. GOrdOns, 1askilsts'
georges. Helms HuntOns, Hamillols'
Keiths. Lewises, Lees. LomaXes bathau's b
Martins Payncs. RectOIs, SCOTS, Sml l"''
Suiblings. Tahafciros, ana Nales. Ol.,,l
families were represented 10y l--N
Ashton. VIM Bowen, j. T. Barbour. W M
Ficklin. r. 4. Grey, Alexander lluhlSI'
Rohert Hart. George l.. Holland, Stiolh-
or Jones Il. y. Pitcher, John hoDlilson'
lanes Rector. W 4. SmoOt, VIM. spll-
man. W. -. Skinker, VIM. II. Irpiy, an T.
Madison TYLER JOhnsie Tongue, D. W .
Towson. w y. Thorn, Melville Nllh'Is'
In lis operations. until the army began
its movement from Manassas 10 YORK
town. the Black Horse, being iamllldI
with the counties of Prince William,
Fauquier and Culpepor, through when
the army was about 10 cross. ana having
a comp.ete knowledge of the roads, wac
ter-courses. and points suitable ior camp
ing. was of great value in FURNISHING
guides, for which purpos large details
were made from it.
In that famous charge az he Dattle or
Williamsburg. with all tho color bearers
and huglers at the head OF the columns,
with not "A sabre or pistol drawn i'm the
whole regiment and impeded by dense
wood where they had run into the mouth
Of McClel!an's army OF htty thousand
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-23

the men from his saddle, which Is said
hy those who were present 10 have
been a gem Of emotional elo1uence.
THREE MEMBERS IN THE HOUSE.
The above brief outline Of the history
Of the famous Black Horse Troop,
taken from am article. written on the
subject hy Mr.. Raphael :. Payne, IS
highly interesting 10 all who have the
history OF Virginia al heart. and. es-
pc.ially in connection with the present
session OF the General Assembly. when
D. becomes known that three survivors
Of the gallant Black Horse are at pres
cnt members OF the House Of Delegates,
namely Messrs. q. 9. Pitcher. Of Fau-
quier. Richard Lewis. OF Culpeper, and
Charles G.. Taliaferro OF Orange.
Mr.. Pitcher. one Of the iive members
Who have been sent 80 the House by
their constituents three times I'm sue
cessiOu. is known 10 every one who mas
ever come IN contact with the General
Assembly while he has beer a member
Of II. His answering Democracy, the
honesty of his sterling character. and
tho courage Of his convictions are
doubted by no one. While not blessed
as much with literary education as some
Of his colleagues, he Is gifted with a
high degree OF common sense. His ar
guments are very often drastic. but
always 10 the point. and the brightness
OF his power Of conception naturally
makes MIN one OF the most prominent
leaders OF his party, and his influence
is felt as soon IA he rises in his seat
10 give the House his counsel and ad-
vice on any measure in which he takes
al interest.
RICHARD LEWIS.
Mr.. Richard Lewis the present mem
her OF the House Of Delegates from Cul-
peper county. was born in lS3S, I'm the
adjoining county OF Fauluier. and was
actively engaged In farming until the
outbreak OF the war when he enlisted
i'm the Black Horse Battalion. going at
once TO the scene OF the John Brown
rail. Immediately after the battle OF
charlottesville he was detailed as a
scout. acting under the direct orders or
Generals i. T.. r. Stuart and X. r.. Lee.
Ife was lepeatedly commended by both
commanders for his courage and faith
uilnees. During the night in the Wider
moss he was severely wounded, but re-
covered and was enabled to be at the
side of General Stuart a: his death.
ON one occasion, While scouting along
the railroad in the lines OF the enemy
with another scout, he was suddenly
confronted by four Yankee officers, who
commanded him TO surrender. In the
faint tina. followed two of the officers
,,ero tiiied and enc escaped-thanks TO
The speed OF lis horse. The remaining
o.fic..,. was severely wounded. On ac-
count Of this fight after ihn war a
son.d Of cavalry was sent TO capture
MIR. Lewis, but the officer IN charge in
y.stigated the matter, and after ascer-
tanning that IL had been fair hight. let
the matter drop.
On another occasion Mr.. Lewis distin-
ruished himself by desperately fighting
his way through detachment OF cavalry
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-23
guests OF Miss Edwards, Jos west Grace
street, have returned TO their homes.

guests OF Miss Edwards. JOG west Grace
street, have returned TO their homes.
Mrs. Mary S. Quarles and Miss Louise
Quarles are tho guests OF Mr.. Z. IL.
Ryan, Cincinnati Ohio.
Professor Kcnts lecture on Monday last
before the Woman's Ciab. on THE foet :
Province ana his Power" was one OF
the most admirable OF this or last sea"
sons course Professor Kent, who came
down expressly for the lecture. returning
in time for his class duties next day
has placed the ladies i'm his debt TO an
extent which they heartily appreciate.
Mrs. Charles WORKMAN. chairman ior
the evening. made most folicitOus little
Introductory speech. thus bringing Iro~
fcssor Kent before his audience. Scholar
ship Of a high order. sympathy win MS
subject and a fine delivery combined 10
make the brilliant success Of the lecture.
The guests OF the chairman were Mrs
Kent. Lieutenant and Mrs. knight. Mr..
and Mrs. Archie Patterson, Mrs. Caskie
Cabou. Mrs. John LOttier, Dr.. and Mrs.
William ID. Thomas. Miss Ela Thomas'
Miss Martha Bagby. and Mr.. John Ruth
orfoord. Mrs. william Pemberton pre-
sided over the tea-tabic, assisted by Mrs.
Warren, Miss Frledley. and MISS Ihomas.
on the early spring programme are the
names OF Miss Anna Louise Reinhardt
Professor Jacob Rcinhardts gifted daugh-
the St..e Bar Associatdn; and Mr..
ter: Mr. Robert NJ. Hughes, presiueht oi
RneeWou Page
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-23
EninNahle S0irec.

The home of Mr.. c. c. Thon, corner
Seventeenth and Main streets. Was en-
livened 10y a grand complimentary sol
rec" on Monday. February 18th.
After u few hours were spent IN trip
ping the light fantastic toe, the company
assembled partook Of a luncheon prepared
bv the host, and which was thoroughly
enjoyed.
some Of those present were Misses Jo-
scphine Gerring. Rosa ana Minnie Thon.
mia Schraudt. Mary Mccarthy. potta
Adams. Alice McGannigan. Bella Walden
soohia and Tina Thon Lizzie Gundlach'
Oracle Price. George ana I'd schfanot'
,s,,rr Gerring. George Ehrnig. Lex
80 Charles Ross, Robert Thon.
'ouis Hattke. Ed. Schultz. car
once Price. Gus Booker. Ben Schultz,
r. Rodgers. Fred Bernhard Eugene
schultz. John Mccarthy, Charles Meyer
nick Redford. and many others.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-23

The announcement that Mrs. John II.
Powell and the ladies Of her household
would be AT bope TO friends on Monday
had it's very enjoyable outcome in the
presence Of numerous friends. That IL
was so much enjoyed was the result Oh
Il most genial welcome and hospitality III
charmingly appointed rooms. Inc lapie
decorations were in green ana red. MI s.
Powell poured tea. Mrs. j. :. laillo
the chocolate, and Misses Aiile ~
,.,,ir, and clare Guillaume served deli
cious frozen punch. other ladies recelN-
in,, were Mrs. Shirley Garter. Mrs. VII
liams Mrs. Brockenboroush' Misses
Margaret and Julictte Lee. Laura car.
rineton and Nettie Evans. The Nouil.
ladies who assisted in in the dinine-rooii
were Misses Mary Darlington bgssa'
Carrington. Calvin Bragg Williams / All
mic Fllyson. and Emma Riley
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-23

Tn, series of afternoon teas by MIS-.
A. Randolph Tatum and Miss ld'u'i NM mn
a Jolightful conclusion ON Tuesday. me
uslt floral and other accessories were il-
tr,ruced into the handsomely apponteh
,oous. Refreshments were served IA the
library. where the cOloring IN decoration
vas of red. Mrs. Tatum was assisted III
receiving by Mrs. Balmer. Miss AUGUSTA
Tatum. Miss Causey, and Miss Leila RAN
dolnh Tatum Miss Katherine HaWes
presided at the chocolate table, and other
hospitality was extended 10y Misses ammo
Mcclure. Katherine Mclntire, Elsie cam
eron. Katie Kennon, Ella Cooke, ana
Emily Cary. The reception was followed
bv an informal card party and Neish
rarebt. the dining-room being hghted
with yellow lamps and candles IN SILVER
candelabra. Those present were Misses
Causev. Elsie Cameron. Annie Gray Jul
attn Deane. Marianne Meade, and anna
bel jenkins: Messrs Philip 4. Bruce, Will
liam Townes. Lee Bragg, Horace taWes'
Lancaster williams. Palmer Gray T. H..
C.. Cabel, Harrison Blair, apd victor
Williams.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-23
New York city.

New I Ofh tlt!.
TO the Ladies OF Richmond:
We beg to say that Messrs. Isaac Sycle
4 90 arc the sole agents FOR the New
idea Paper Patterns In Richmond. Va;
and as these patterns are only sold
through us to be retaiied al 1vc, all other
patterns, no matter what price. sold by
any other firm In your. city under the
name OF the New fdea,s are base imita-
ttons and certainly imperfect
Respectfully,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-23

The Richmond german, last of the sea-
son. was "a brilliant finale, with Colonel
10 Lane Stern in his accustomed role OF
leader The music was exceptionally
stimulating. a touch of Dixie being intro
ducod with the usual result OF emphatic
pleasure There was special attention 10
the matter of decoration i'm the hall, ana
q fine supper was furnished by the Wo-
mans Exchange The patronesses pres
ent were Mrs Alfred #. Harris. Jr.. Mrs.
DaviC =. Tenant. Mrs. W. Waller Mo-
ton, Mrs. James W. Allison, and Mr.
Thomas Boiling. Jr. Chaperons, Mrs.
Edward Mayo. Mrs. Ashton Starke, Mrs.
Levin Joynes. Mrs. Frank w. Powers,
Mrs. ~. Moucure Perkins, Mrs. NJ Fred.
Peasants. Mrs G. Edward Buck. -.
G.. OBJ. Cowardin Mrs. r. w. Christian,
Mrs. George Stevens. Mrs. Pearce Mrs.
c. T. Smith. Mrs. T.. ~. y. Myers, Jr.,
and Mrs. Bradley S. Johnson.
I'm addition 30 the usual Monday set
there were present Misses Cameron and
Scott. of Petersburg. Leary and Miller.
of Stanton; Meade, OF Clarke county;
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