The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-11
THE EVENTS IN SOCIETY
A GEyERaL MEETING or THE CO.
IOsfAL DANES.
IT.. rxey,sion TO Jamestown-The All
Club Exhibition-A the womHns
Club.

day I'm the Y. VI. &. a. pailV'9'
william Russell Robinson, presiding
After the transaction OF important
business on hand. Mrs. Reginald Oh
ham read charming paper on the
Houdon statue OF Washington, written
by Mary Harrison Leighton Shields
"A Virginia Colonial Dame In ST. LOUIS
Missouri" Mass Julia Mayo was 10
have the read this. but was unable to
be present
In a direct and interesting style. aiter
comment uuon the character OF
Washington, the writer gave the
history Of the origin OF the IA
nous statue, the selection OF houdoh
as preferable for its execution among
numbo OF prominent artists, by behJa-
min Franklin, then Minister 10 france
Houdon's arrival In America ana ffSlt q
to Mount Vernon; the incident OF the pos
sible purchase OF a span OF horses by inc
Father of His Country one fine morning.
during iris visit. and Houdon presence
when. an exOrbitant figure oelns h"ihoN
by the owner. the distinguished VIZ
GINA, waxing indignant, thre" paoA no
head and swOre round od'h' VI"
Frenchman's exclamation, as he notcu
the flashing eyes-"Ive got hin.
The subsequent portion OF the paper
consisted of the history in outline OF the
statue after its execution, and William
Hubard's bronze copies of the master
niece. In conclusion an appeal was mace
TO the Danes TO protect the original as
a worthy bequest for their children anu
grandchildren. 49,.
Embodied In the paper was the toliow-
ing quotation from Mr.. Gladstone. III
among all the pedestals supplied py MS
tory for public character OF extraordl-
nary nobility and purity, l saw one
higher than the rest, and II was re-
qured at a minutes notice TO name tho
fttest occupant for it, l think my cholSe
at any time within the last for'y-hVe
years would have lighted and now hshts
upon Washington"
Mr.. Gladstones choice Is worth atten-
ton. and so regarded throughout the
world. The paper was much enjoyed.
Those present were Mrs William Rus
sell RoDinsohli Mrs. Cynthia Il. I. Cole
man. Mrs. Herbert Claiborne. Mrs A Is.
Camm. Mrs w. II. Oppenhlmer, Mrs.
Lucy Carter Trent. Mrs. Matt Peasants
Mrs. Reginald Gilman, Mrs. George w.
MAYO. Mrs. W. c. Mayo, Mrs. Landonla
Dashieu Mrs. James Lyons, Mrs w.
James Walker, Miss Virginia Peasants
Miss Louisa NJ. Peasants, Mrs. Thorn
as Alfriend, Mrs. Lafferty, Mrs. Gideon
Davenport, Mrs. I. ~ Jones, and Mrs.
Rucker. Much pleasure was expressed
that Mrs. Coleman remained in Richmond
for the meeting; it is always special
pleasure to have her
Mrs. William Russell Robinson. Mrs.
CYNTHIA Il. r. Coleman and Miss Frances
Scott left on the evening train for Wash
ington. I'm order TO be present at the
meeting Of Regents al Mt. Vernon to-Aay.
Hon. W w. Henry also left yesterday
for Mt. Vernon.
Mrs. Madison, of Culpeper Cnee Grigg
OF Richmond has. so letters from friends
say. taken a charming place in the So
clal life OF her new home.
There will be a meeting OF the Rich
mond City Union of the Kings Daught-
ers. held az the Woman's Christian As
ISOLATION this next Wednesday, May 18th
at O'Clock. a fun attendance is urged.
The ladies who had in charge the pic
mic to Reservoir Park for the Sewing
School of the Old Market Mission, wish
had a delightful day 20 acknowledge
their obligation to the Richmond Trac-
ton Company, through Mr.. John skelton-
Williams, for the free use OF its superb
cars; Mrs. thinner. who placed the boats
on the lake at the disposal OF the small
people. and Mr. John Munce for supply
ing luncheon for the day. They are very
sincerely grateful TO these generous
friends and take this opportunity to ex-
press their thanks.
Owing TO an erroneous announcement
in one Of the papers. which stated that
Mr.. Rogers would lecture last night at
the Woman's Club. and that the usual
afternoon tea would be omitted, tho at
tendance during the hours foe the tea was
exceedingly small. Mr.. Rogers was 10
have lectured on this next Thursday
night, not last night. but as a matter
Of fact. has very wisely decided 10 pest
pone it until next Monday night, May
18th. at $50 T. NJ, owing
to the jamestown excursion being on
Thursday. His subject viii be the
Influence Of Christianity on Early Church
Building i'm Italy" theme full Of de-
lightful possibilities which Captain Rog-
ers can confidently be relied upon 10 de-
velop.
Miss Berta Wexford poured tea ves-
terday afternoon, and gave a charming
welcome to callers
Thcre Is every reason 10 believe that
the excursion to jamestown on Thursday
under the auspices of the Association Tor
the Preservation Of Virginia Antiquitues
VIII be one Of the most delightful when
the association has ever given, and tnat a
greater number will so down than ever
before. 1t is suggested that tickets be
purchased at once in order that none who
desire 10 go may have the unpleasant ex-
perence OF the Westover excursioniscs.
Hunters book store is added TO the list or
headquarters for tickets. All the pleasure
which can come from charming superln-
tendence and chaperonage. a bright and
varied programme Including good music).
and an attractive destination are IN
sured, and doubtless hundreds Will be IN
the party.
Miss Ellen Lee. daughter or General
Fitzhugh Lee. is the guest OF the Misses
Camm.
Among the recent visitors 10 the His
torical Society's rooms were: Mr.. ana
Mrs. James Quinlan, Of Brooklyn: Mr..
and Mrs. John KisterbocS and Mr. ana
Mrs. James Mickle OF Philadelphia; Mr..
w. c. Mayo Of Washington, ID. e; Mr.
w. b. Lee, OF Gloucester: Mr.. Hugh NJ.
Young, OF Tennessee; Miss Williamson.
OF Maryland Mr.. Edwin A. W. Brady.
OF Charleston, s. c.: Thomas Il. Blake