The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-07

take place al o'clock this afternoon from
Colonel Hobsons residence, Franklin
street. west. The internient will be al
Hollywood.
Immediately after the conservation ser
vice on Wednesday, Bishop and MIS-.
Robert Atkinson Gibson entertained a
rev relatives and very dear friends
(Which included the Cincinnati party who
came TO Richmond in order TO attend the
service) at a luncheon. II rs said 10 nave
been a special courtesy 10 Bishop VIM
cent OF the Diocese Of Southern ONO IN
which BIshop Gibson's Old charge was
located. Bishop Hugh Miller Thompson,
Of Mississippi, who was HE guest for the
conservation. and the Cincinnati frlehos.
II was entirely informal and much en-
joyed enabling as II did company OF
friends 20 meet together with the' beau
tiful influence of the recent ceremony fresh
upon them all. Among those present were
Bishop and Mrs. Gibson, Bishops Thomp-
son. Vincent and Pcterldn, Mr.. and Mrs
Frank j. Jones, Miss Foster Miss Car
son, MIR. Edward WOrthington, Rev.
Frank Woods Baker. Rev. William {,
Otte, Rev. A. j. Wilder, all Of Cincinnati,
Mrs. Hunter Mcclure and Mrs. Robin
son, OF Staunton; both sisters OF Mrs.
Gibson: Mrs. T.. V. Valentine. Mrs. Il. p.
Valentine. Misses Lucy and Bessie Cham
berIayne, of Petersburg, Misses Mary and
Kate Gibson. OF Baltimore; Miss Connie
Peterhn. Rev. j. J. Grayatt. rector OF
Holy Trinity church. and Rev. Charles
Mayo, OF Washington, d. c.
At half past 4 O'Clock Wednesday. the
winter class in Current Events 70 be
conducted at the Womans Club by Mrs.
Caskie Cabell throughout the season. was
opened and the preliminary music of the
voices in the class room exchanging
greetings was most pleasant TO hear.
The interest in the class must be crafty
ing to Mrs. Cabell. In entering upon her
talk Mrs Cabell paid a graceful tribute
to Miss n. Il. Winston, who conducted
a class earlier in the season with profit
and pleasure to her auditors.
Mrs. Cabell alluded 10 the meeting as
one to which she had looked with de
light, impatence and great trepidation
"A tOpical retrospect at the worlds
progress since the April meeting first re-
ceived her attention. In this connection
feeling and beautiful reference was made
TO the first appearance Of the yellow few
or scourge in the Southern States. Com
ing down TO the past week, brief allusion
was made 10 the termination Of the great
municipal struggle in New YORK ana the
death OF Mr.. George, leader OF the JEFF
fersonian Democracy. The more inn
portant events in Europe were referred
10 briefly, but entertainingly IN Mrs.
CabelIs own happy way. after which
current news i'm the theatrical and must
cal world received attention Il will
give YOU" said Mrs. Cabell, the pleasing
news that you favored ones who go TO
the Horse show will have the delight of
hearing the de Rezkes, Calye, Melba and
Van Dyck the great Niennese tenor
Interesting facts regarding the produc-
ton of Mrs Burnetts "A Lady Of Quail
ity." were given. Allusi0n was made 10
the erievous loss TO the theatrical world
through The death of Mrs. John Drew in
September last.
Mrs. Cabell announced that she looked
forward with much pleasure to reading
TO the class as soon as she can get Mae
terlinck's new play. Art notes conciud-
ed the paper.
Al the board meeting Of the club IL was
decided TO devote Tuesday afternoons
10 whist playing The club calendar now
reads:
Monday Acknowledging meeting
or Tea.
Tuesday afternoon-Whist
Wednesday afternoon Current Events
Class
Friday Aftenoors-French Converse
ton Glass.
Miss Maria Blairs tourists ana Shakes
peare class held largely attended and in
teresting meetings Tuesday at the Mount
Vernon. The interest In the European
touring party which she viii conduct
grows steadily. The party Will leave Ne"
York by the North German Lloyd steam
chi 40
turn on "A German Mediterranean steam
ship leaving Bremen early in October
1898. Members of the party are 10 meet
in New York. 18th February ana san
To Naples. stopping at Gibraltar long
enough 10 visit the fort and drive INTO
Spain.
The itinerary thereafter is a delightful
one. including many Of the most beauti-
ful spots in the old World.
Eight or nine weeks Is the time allowed
for Italy. two and a half or three i'm
France. eight or nine in England ana
Scotland, TWO and half OF three Tor
Switzerland and Munich. and six or seven
for Germany. three weeks Will be re-
quired for ocean voyages. This division
of time can be slightly changed accord
ing TO the wishes OF majority Of the
party.
Mrs Kate Fontaine Meade has issued
invitations TO the marriage Of her daugh-
Mir Clarence Percival CABOT, which Will
take place on Tuesday afternoon, NO
vember the 10th. at half past O'Clock ia
Monumental church. The ceremony VIII
be performed by Rev. William Barr,
rector Of Monumental, and will be
followed By a reception TO the bridal
party ana relatives at the residence OF
the brides mother. south Third street.
Miss Kate Meade viii be maid Of honor.
and Mr.. Jackson Miller best man. Inc
bridesmaids will be Misses Marianne
Meade. Idle Lane Of Auburn, Ala; Miss
Louise Dabney of Chatham Miss Kath-
crime Fontaine Of Hanover, Miss Lou
Bell Catesby Jones OF Iron Gate, ana
Miss Mary G. Meade Of Richmond.
Nessrs. W. 5. p. Mayo. Lewis Rrander.
George Reed Julien Bnford Lieweiiyn
McVeigh. James Gordon. Fontaine BrOun.
Of Charleston, w. Va Buckner Wall
Victor Williams and William Walker
IL seems thoroughly superfiOus TO saw
that Miss Meade is a daughter OF the late
Richard HardaWay Meade. of the old drug
house OF Meade a Baker Her personal
graces have won her charming popu-
larity. and she Is one of the four sisters
who are ali prominent In the best social
life Of the city. They are also beloved
II ls said. for their gentleness OF heart
and the modest part which they have al
ways taken In good work. Mr.. CABOT
came 60 Richmond about six years AGO
and has won general esteem by his ster
ling qualities. He holds a position or
trust with the Allen n Ginter Branch OF
the American Tobacco Company. by
whom, as by his personal friends. he Is
highly regarded.
Jne irst meeting OF the French COnver-
sation Class al the WOman's Club was