The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-09
gerald. Both have now returned to Rich

| nounced. which will come I'm the nature
| ~ surprises to the local fashionable
/ world. for the reason that In both cases
| other conclusions had been regarded as
| foregone I'm connection with the gentle
men. Tho fact Is. 1t appears. that resi-
dents OF other cities have won Two OF our
most charming girls.
| On Wednesday at II o'clock meeting OF
| oakwood Memorial Association was held
I'm the brick school-house. ST. Johns, the
| prlncipal business transacted being me
| perfecting OF final arrangements Tor
| Oakwood Memorial Day. Tomorrow
| There was a large attendance.
Miss Ruby Bodoker, the president oc-
| cupied the chair. The work or the senior
| Association will be the decoration OF the
| gate. graves, Texas and Florida monu-
| ments and the big monument. TO the
| Junior Association has been assigned
| the decoration OF the stand and the Llpuy
| Hill Monument.
| Hon. John w. Daniel will Ie the orator
of the day, arriving in the city to-morro"
| morning.
The procession will form at the corner
| OF Twenty-fourth and Grace streets,
from which point It will start fer TIE
| cemetery at 1880 o'clock sharp. All mem
| bers of the various associations are
urged to be at the brick school-house not
later than O'Clock. In the procession
will be the officers and members of the
Oakwood Memorial Association and the
Junior Association; Hollywood Memo
rial, Senior and Junior: Hebrew Memo
rial, Senior and Junior; the various milf
tary companies under the command or
Brigadier-G General A. L. Phillips. and
number OF ministers of the city.
In accordance with the courteous rule
which II has insisted upon In preceding
years. Oakwood Memorial Association
will request the other societies TO take
precedence OF II In the procession-cer-
tanly very graceful courtesy.
The exercises at the stand so far as
they are arranged. will include prlye',
Senator Danlers grafton, and the sng-
ne by the East-End Quartette under
Captain Frank Cunningham's direction,
Of "rbe Soldiers Rest" Judge j.. c.
Minor VIII be master Of cermonies, and
Mr.. II. T. Christian aide-de-camp.
A wedding. which took place IN Brooklvn
on the 2Sth ult.. has special interest for
many Richmonders. for the reason that
the charming lady in the case has fro-
quently visited this city.
The marriage was that OF Miss ICIa
Slccovich 20 Mr. Walter 81. John Pore
dict. and took place at the home Of the
brides parents.
Miss Slocovich Is n niece OF Mira A. 7.
Tatum. OF Richmond. and. as her aunt's
guest enjoyed quite a belsship here.
The brides only attendant was her ecu
sin. Miss Tatum. daughter Of Mr. ard
AIRS. a. r. Tatum. OF this city. The brides
gown OF ivory white satin was handsome
ly trimmed with rare point lace. flmi-
ly inheritance. and her tulls veil was held
IN place by n spray OF orange blossoms.
The best man was Seelve Benedict broth
or of the groom. The usn4-s were wy
US Terry and William Parsons Slocovich.
brother OF the bride The groom is con-
nected with tho Hamilton. Crescent Ath-
letic and Dylter Meadow Golf clubs. and
is a member Of a prominent local insIr
ance firm
Mrs. James Peasants left last week for
"CopeIey.' in Albemsrle.
Mrs. l.. y. Pace. Of Culpoper. Va. IS
the guest OF her sister. Mrs. ". @. Neale,
west Franklin street
Dr. Charles NJ. Edwards. eldest son OF
DR.. Landon B. Edwards. on Monday en-
tered upon the practice OF medicine
opening his Office at 100 west Grace street,
Or. Edwards graduated year ago from
the University College Of Medicine. and
has for the year past been resident ply
sician at the Virginia Hospital. winning
golden opinions in that capacity As his
fathers son, he enters upon his career
with hearty God speed from hundreds
and there is every reason 10 believe that
ne VIII bear his name worthily, and add
NEW honor &c it.
DR.. Moses d. Hoge, Jr.. has purchased
the house on east Grace street. formerly
occupied by the late DR.. Chalklev. and
VIII shortly remove into IL. His present
house. north Third Streets so identi-
fed with his benefcent and able prlet'ee
OF his profession that it vii, take resi-
dents Of tho square some time 10 grow
accustomed to the change.
Tho Misses Macleod. OF Washington
D. c" arc guests Of the Misses Belrnc,
Park avenue.
Miss Ban. Of Washington, IS the guest
Of Ms ItLr Addison "
An excursion to historic jamestown has
been planned by the ladies Of the Third
Presbyterian church for the 18th day OF
june. and for that occasion the commit
tee appointed 20 furnish entertainment
have already secured a variety OF musical
and other talent. which Is sure ito make
the day delightful for all who go. The
Old Dominion Sextette will accompany
the party. and SO well IS its popularity
established that nothing more Is needed
than tho simple statement that it IS In
cluded in the programme. The ladies' who
are engineering the movement assure an
who go OF a pleasant day. and they are
ladies who always keep their promise.
On Friday evening Mr.. ana Mrs. }. s.
Moore east Broad street. threw open
their hospitable home 70 a number OF The
young friends of their daughter. AIRS.
Clarence J. Franklin. IN honor OF her
birthday. The affair was in the natur OF
card party Progressive cuchre). deli
Cious refreshments being served when the
game was concluded. In token OF esteem
which is the natural result OF the fact
that Mrs Franklin is her parents daugn-
ter and personally charming her guests
presented her their wishes for many hap
Ply returns Of the day in a varied collec-
ton of gifts.
The first lady's prize-a skier hat brush
was won by Mrs. Mel FERGUSON
Mr.. Parsons won the first gentleman
prize-a handsome pack OF cards.
Peais of laughter greeted the award OF
the novel BOBBY prize to Mrs. II. b. Hart
man.
Those present were Mrs. Mel Ferguson,
Mr.. and Mrs. Dudley Edwards. Mr. ana
Mrs. Robert Currie, Mr.. and Mrs. Waiford
w. Hardwicke, Mr.. and Mrs. Hartman,
Mr.. and Mrs. f. J. Craigie, Jr., Misses
Jessie Bailey, Hunter FERGUSON, Mollie
Yeagher. Gary, Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest