The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-01
SOCIAL AND OTHERWISE
PAST WEEK ~ FASHIONABLE
CIRCLES.
NEEDED Iull-Somc Entertaining, How
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Society OF Colonial DANES OF Ame''c"
In iht State Of Virginia Is the Marq"'So
dc Chambr,ln. whose husband is the great
grandson OF Ia Fayettc. The M"rpu'se
MAS Miss Margaret Storor, daughter OF
Mrs. Beuanny Storcr, whose distinction
makes explanation an imp'it"V"oe'
m. eoc,o,,, NJ children OF the Amcri-
con Revelation. will shortly organize
jsirhmond branch under the presidency
M Air. Mary Louise Harrison. Mrs.
Margaret I.athrop Is the Nauonai hi'S-
ident
Richmond on Friday. is exceedingly
pretty. consisting Of tiny American
eor,e in gold. beating the United States
nag In It's talons the whole IN Dlue
enanelied circlct bearing the words
.sChildrcn Of the American Revolution.
Ii was designed and executed by the
bailey. Banks 4 Biddlc. Company, OF
philadelphia.
Miss Meta Huger DeSaussure OF
Charleston. $ C., is the guest OF tho
Misses Glasgow. west Main street
Miss Alice Lee Moore. Of Norfolk, is the
guest Of the Misses Moore, west FRANK
lin.
Miss Foster. for some months the guest
Of Mrs. Hugh Taylor, has returned to
Staunion.
Mrs. Robert Gibson. OF Cincinnati
sister Of Mrs. Hunter Mcclure. is under
eoirg medical treatment at ST. Lukes
Hospital
The former residence Of Mr.. James
Ball on Laurel street, fronting Monroe
Park, viii shortly be taken possession OF
by MIR aad Mrs. John Lyons. The situa-
ton Is a delightful one. and when the
row Of trees on the square running from
Main 70 Franklin. put on their spring
green. as they win do before very long,
the outlook will be particularly ailuring
Those trees are noted for the vivid green
OF their leaves. and the number OF them'
as many nature lovers IN Richmond can
testify.
In spite Of the fact that no mention
was made Of the Georgia rooms attrac-
ton on the day tae Confederate Museum
was opened. 10y any of the papers, that
room was among tho most attractive Of
all. Many give it even higher praise. IL
IL too bad that no mention should have
been made of IL. therefore, in the regular
account. The committee receiving with
the Nice-Regent. Mrs. J. PrOsser Har-
rison. were Miss Temple (alternate). Mrs.
Barton HaNall Wise. Mrs. Thos +. Bin
ford, Mrs. Luther Warren. Mrs. Peyton
Wise Mrs. Ashton Starke. and Mrs.
Charles Ellis At night all oil these ladies
were in handsome evening dress, as also
were the following young ladies. who
assisted in receiving. Misses Mary De-
Ncale Morgan. California. Tatum, Peeb-
les. Causey. of Delaware jenkins, Har-
rison. and he Misses Mosby, daughters
OF Colonel Mosby.
Rear-Admral and Mrs. Upshur are the
guests of their nephew, Or John n.
upshur, west Grace street.
Mrs. J. d. Coles Of Chatham. Va. is
the guest of her brother. Mr.. Beverley b.
Munford. 10 north Laurel street.
Misses Adelaide Baker. OF Norfolk. and
Chloe Sans. OF Baltimore. are the guests
Of Mrs. j. Addison Cooke, $40 south
Fourth street.
Mrs. T. S. Scott. Of Ewen Virginia, is
the guest Of Rev. Or. Hoge.
on Tuesday. Miss Maria Biair's iitera-
ture class held its closing meeting for
the very interesting session Of 1896 96
according to rustom. the programme
consisted of a summary Of the years
work-the Roman plays (Shakespeare)
On all sides are heard expressions OF
regret at the close OF the session. full as
Il has been Of literary profit and enter
tainmont and social interest. The nucleus
OF much that has come TO the public no
tlce In the form Of practical and effec-
tive charity has had its earnest origin
right in these classes. for which the con-
tingent VINO do not have their religion
done by the superior clergy" and have no
thoroughbred horses on which TO ride oil
ennui, have daily ana appreciated cause
to thank God and, take courage.
The warm public heart has gone
straight out 10 DR. and Mrs. Hatcher, to
Mr. and Mrs. John Powell. and to Or.
and Mrs. Williams. in the losses sus-
tanned through the ruinous fire OF Tues
day Mr.. Powell. announces that classes
VIII meet as usual tomorrow.
During the recent Congress OF Daugh-
ters OF the American Revolution in the
city Of Washington. numerous courtesies
were extended the delegates by distin-
guished citizens. Mrs Curry entertained
the Virginia delegation at an exceedingly
elegant dinner, among her other guests
being Mrs Thomas Nelson Page
Two receptions. one a brilliant func-
ton by the Chief Executive of the State.
TO the gentlemen Of the General Assem-
honor Of Rev. d. Hoge who has tasted
all the hOnors loving community can
Destow, divided interest on Thursday
evening. OF the latter IL may be said
that It's chief characteristics were sim
plicity and informally. DR.. Hoge needs
no sounding brass. tinklng cymhals etc
10 assure him OF the general honor That
assurance has been conveyed to him dur
ing many and busy years i'm a variety of
less noisy but fully as telling ways. and
then. too. the music OF this time last
year IS siill an harmonious memory.
OF the reception at the Executive Man
sion II may be said that II was a de-
hghiul expression. as 20 the number OF
callers. OF the popularity Of our honored
Chief Executive. who as weel as his wife
wears his hOnors with the genial gra-
c.ousness that wins and holds the public
heart. As 20 the details OF house decora-
uon, completeness OF menu and perfection
Of service. cofdiaiity OF welcome. etc. the
general voice has only highest praise
owing 10 the recent death OF her father
Col Knight, Mrs O'FerraH was unable
10 be present. Her place upon the Re
ceiving Committee was therefore taken
by Mts James Lyons. wife Of the Cover
nors CHIEF Of Stan The other ladies
representing the stan were Mrs. Har-
wood. Mrs. Fred Peasants and Mrs
Knight These were assisted in receiv
Ing by Mrs. stephen Putney. whose paper
read before the II. A. r. Congress nv
the way. was enthusiastically received.