Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-31
THE SOCIAL WORLD.
DELEGATES TO AUXILIARY RE-
CTNE FLATTERING ATTENTIONS.
Fay n Delightful Visit to Mount Ver-
uon-Engagcmcnt Of Mr.. Bruce An
Personal Items.

The delegates from the Episcopal
churches Of Richmond to the meeting in
Alexandria Of the Woman's AuXiliary-a
noble association. which is the right hand
a. tie mluistry-have returned. most en-
tusnstic in their praise Of the charm
rr hosptanty with which they were re-
ce.rci iy the women Of the old, historic
town In old Christ church. where George
Washington and Robert L. Lee wor-
shipped. the meetings Of the society were
held and presided over by Miss
Stewart. its distinguished president.
After the business meeting a delightful
VISIT 20 Mount Vernon was arranged by
airs. Nellie Washington Howard, who
took The party through every room and
pointed out every object Of interest about
tse sacred home. The ladies' at the
Theological Seminary rendered beau
utl afternoon reception TO the delegates.
anu carriages, sent by the AleXandrians'
were placed at their disposal for the
charming drive to Seminary HILL
N.s Stewards enthusiasm in her work
inurtl itself to every representative
from the Virginia churches, ana made
Chem feel 'it was good for them to be
there
The delegates from Richmond were;
M...lmes Rennolds GraYatt, Shields;
Mss Annie Blankenship, Mrs. warren
Ms Yaucey. Mrs Barksdale, Mrs.
Tz Mrs. Boykn. and Miss Grace
Atelts.
Tho engagement Of Mr.. Philip A. Bruce
snI Mrs. George Newton, OF Noriolk'
Na is announced TO the many friends
OF both. and is received with hearty con
FOUNDATIONS. The bride-elect was MISS
Iatle Taylor. of Norfolk, ana has MAIN
tanned "A noted belloship which has been
O. lust tribute 10 her beauty and attrac-
t.rs AR Bruce ~ too vel known III
literary and social circles throughout Nlr-
giu8 90 need any commentator, bat lhe
COOL wishes OF his friends are showeTed
upon him. ana the happiness Of this popu-
lar couple seems 70 the minds Of their
friends To be assured.
The wedding VIII take place in the au-
tenn.
N~ and Mrs. James Evan Tyler have
issued invitations 10 the marriage OF their
lauehter. Adele Mills 10 Nj. Thomas
Adkins. on Wednesday evening, June the
itl. al . O'Clock, In ST. Pauls church.
N Tyler Is a very handsome and at
tlac I've young lady. prominent IN lich-
mu.I society. and Alr. Adkins has many
friends i'm business and social circles
throughout Virginia. Mrs. Tyler ana her
fn William. will sail for Europe Few
DAVIS after the wedding, TO be absent Tor
year or more.
Among the guests from other cities who
vlil attend the wedding Of Miss Tenant
ana Mr.. Fairfax. on the 4th OF June, are
tho Misses Miles. OF New Orleans, who
wl Doe the guests Of Mr. ana Mrs Johh
Shelton Williams.
Miss Mary Morton. Mr.. Dan. Morton.
DR. Charles MacGnl. Mr.. Charles Denisoh,
a'l Mr. Dan. Murray. OF Baltimore and
lr John iNceiand, OF New YORK, VIII
also Boz present at the wedding
s. number OF other friends from Wash
rstcn Philadelphia. and New York will
De- boz attendance upon the Interesting oc-
ca.on.
Air Granville G. Valentine has returned
fom business trip TO Europe.
The ladies' Matinee Musicale met at
ne residence Of the president, Mrs. u
VI. Stevens, on Friday afternoon. a
charming programme was arranged by
Nrs Stevens. ana most acoeptsbly rem
Nf Sllsk lNiNI'it ~ +NfNf
hhhes. was given W Mrs. Jasigi; "Bal-
ltif.' Homer Bartlctte. Miss Swasey;
foloaaise Militaire" Chopin. Miss WEB
t.'r The Shadows Deepen on Castle
walls" Dudley Buck. Mr. Coulter; (D
Naafaks'ruck. No. /. Mendelssohn, %.
A'1rrce. Bach. Miss Darlington; Tor
Inou Art Far" by Harry Ries; Spring"
meyer HcimuEd. Mr.. Arthur Scr!yenor.
A
'hesinut iill and Hghl9nd Park have
"ssocl4tcd themselves together in a so-
oeiy' which they have named the Ascent
ZION Mission Guild. which means that
lh'y hope by self-sacriflce and work and
interest 10 establish an Episcopal mission
'nnrch. 20 be called the Ascension. in
mat attractive suburban town. and are
sIfatly encouraged by the evident en-
,nesiasm OF the residents OF all denomi-
""u0ns. The Ladies' Guild will have a