Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-30

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MISS LIZZIE HANCO
Who Has Been Appointed Maid OF Honor
ginia at the Ma
IN n story which. while treating or an
historic epoch and personages' at VIC
same time is so enveloped in n rolnau'ic
atmosnbere as TO assume the fascinating
features OF fiction. This charming con-
tribution to the Gazette Is the outsro"1h
of a remarkable find made not long ago
by q wel-l<nown gentleman, MI an
win. Of Norfolk. In looking through an
old desk. which has long beerin the pos
session of his family and which, accord
ing 10 tradition, had been captured from
the British near Quebec in the war OF lSIZ'
he was puzzled to account for the pc
culiar arrangement Of some division OF
the interior. After careful scrutiny anu
the accidental contact with some hlduci
spring q secret drawer was dlscloseu
with wealth of contents, consisting OF
letters written long. long years ago oy
hands long since folded in their last rest.
Among other things was a commission
(sealed by the King Of a certain Lieu
tenant Jebault, with letters from ms pa
rents. sisters. friends, and fiancee. rms
correspondenco with the latter reveals a
love story Of thrilling interest ana thc
publication of the letters may develop u
sequel Of significance as well as interest,
as the chief actors in the drama were
beyond doubt persons Of note Inc prihci-
nal interest TO Virglnians lies In the
history Of the desk. associated, as it is,
with some Of the best-known names.
A luncheon given last Thursday by
Mrs II. \. Miller, at her beautiful home
i'm honor of Mrs. Finch, was one OF the
handsOmest entertainments Of the week.
The field daisy was the flower chozen Tor
decoration and gave the name 10 the
luncheon. Here, there, and everywhere,
this pretty flower was disposed to great
est advantage, and a colossal e pluribus
unum, stood in the middle OF the table.
Radiating from this centrepiece were
streamers Of white satin ribbon and
the covers being removed, each guest was
requested to draw the ribbon which eX-
tended TO her place, when, 10! the one
became many daisies and each ribbon
but the leading string to an individual
bouquet. Ices and salads were served
in moulds of daisy shape, and in every
way the dainty idea was carried out.
After luncheon the entire party was
taken on a delightful "tally-ho' TO Lake
side Park, and good-bys were said at
CANT hospitality were Mrs. Thomas
Jefress, Mrs. Chles Ferrill, Mrs. Hugh
Taylor. Mrs. John Miller. Mrs. Thomas
Neal Mrs Ashby Weller, Mrs {. ID.
Wingfeld, and Mrs. Allison Hodges.
Richmond usually meets the efforts of
her own people with open palm and un-
stinted appreciation. On next Thursday
night, June 81, she Will have an oppor-
tunity of showing her Willingness to sus-
tain in q most praiseworthy endeaVor
one of her most popular members OF So
ciety. on that night Miss Betty Bur
well Booker, whose magnificent soprano
voice is well known here, and has received
the highest enconiums wherever heard,
and who has been studying the past
winter under the great concert singer
Emma Thursby will give n beneht he-
cital' at the Young Mems Christian AS
ISOLATION Hall, the object being 10 make
possible the pursuance of her studles III
music, which purpose 1t should De the
pleasure of all Richmond people TO fur-
| ther. as unquestionably the development
of such a voice can but result in proud
triumphs for the community which was
| its cradle and fosterer Miss Booker
| will be assisted by the celebrated vio'lh-
list. Mr.. Frederick Hahn. Mr. Hahn re-
| sic Conservatory of Music, where alter
n course of four years. he was awarded
! the first prize for solo playing, being tho
| successful contestant in a class OF 800
| students. In 1850 be returned TO Amerl-
ca, and at once became member OF the
! Boston symphony Orchestra, in which
famous organization he stll holds the
position of first violinlst. He has APP
peared in all the large cities OF TINS
country, and has invariably achieved
pronounced success. because OF his bril-
liant and artistic playing.
The electric cars viii begin running to
Lakeside this week, and on next Satur-
| day. awaiting themselves of this convent
ent fact. the ladies of the Virginia Hos
pital VIII kold an all-day picnic at tins
| beautiful place The proceeds from one
of the cars for the entire day has been
generously donated TO the hospital, ana
| the car will be designated plainly. Inc
| ladies hope their friends WIZ ind II con-
| venient. as they certainly will agreeable,
to come out during the day, and don't
| fail to take the virginia Hospital car.
The demands of the Third Presbyterian
| church upon the generosity or IT'S irlehus
| and the public generally are not frequent
| enough 10 become IL oiih ti'O 90
| surance which comes OF experience as
| TO the pleasure OF every entertainment
under their auspices makes the announce
| ment of the excursion to jamestown on
| Thursday, June nth, one worthy or CRATE
| ful attention The ladies have arranged,
| in addition TO the usual attractions OF
| a trip to this historic spot, programme
| literary and musical-which VIII be some
| what of a novelty on such an OCCASION
If the weather keeps pace with the
| brightness OF every other prospect, this
| excursion to jamestown win be de-
| lightful one. and should carry a large
crowd. The Old Dominion Sextette Will
be on hand, and should in itself insure
generous quota Of patronage.
The wedding Of Mr.. S. B. Cary. OF Roa-
noke, Va, and Miss NJ. C. Bagby will
take place at the residence of her uncle,
| Mr.. II. d. Snead. 200 east Franklin street.
| the evening of June "a. at O'Clock. Rev.
| William Mead Clarke. OF st. James
church, assisted by Rev. Mr.. Lee. OF
Gloucester, Va, will perform the cere-
mony. Miss Taliferro. Of Roanake. Va;
| Miss Daisy Watson. OF Charlottesville
| VA: Miss Lucie Nelson Taiiaferro Mr..
uernsdon Cary, and Dir. Pelham Black
ford, OF this city. will be the attendants.
The usual Monday afternoon tea at