The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-31


versationalist in the younger set She is
beautiful dancer, a fine musician, and
has been since her debut last year prom
inent in all the leading society functions
She has a distinctive and spiritual face,
charming and mObie-full of expression.
Mr. Caperton, her fiancee, is a nephew
of Major Stiles, with whom for three
years he has made his home. He is a son
of Mr.. William Garstin Caperton, of the
distinguished West Virginia family OF
that name, his mother having been a
sister OF Major Stiles. He IS a Yale man,
and possessed of the gifts and force
which Justify the brightest prophecies
for his future He possesses In an unus-
ual degree the gift of winning and hold
ing friends, and enjoys the high regard
OF many here In his adopted home. The
wedding was not TO take place until
spring, but owing to the fact that Mr..
CapertonS business made a Southern trip
imperative, IL has been fixed for Novem-
Der 18th, at Mrs. Lefroys residence, 11S
east Franklin street. The ceremony will
be performed by Rev. William Meade
Clarke, rector of st. James church and
will be followed by a reception to the
bridal party and relatives exclusively.
The honeymoon will be spent in the
North. and en- route South Mr.; and Mrs.
then go to Charlotte, n. c. They will be
followed by most sincere congratulations
and good wishes.
The wedding Of Miss Mamie Witcher
Langhorne and Mr.. Robert G.. Shaw has
already received lengthy attention in
Thursdays issue, and that of Miss Ma
ria Gray and Mr.. James Ashby Noncure
IN fridays: Nothing remains for to-day
but a cordial reiteration OF good wishes
and congratulation.
Miss Maria Blairs Tourists and Shakes
peare classes held interesting meetings on
Tuesday last at the Mt. Vernon-the
meeting place for the winter. Both have
large and daily increasing membership,
and the former is mentioned by those
who have attended as especially delight
full.
Her party for the European tour, upon
which she Will leave next January is
growing rapidly, and IL is now certain
that 1t will include a number Of the most
charming girls in the city, whose par
ents welcome this opportunity for them
10 enjoy II under such chaperOnage. From
the busy and arduouS years OF her life
as a teacher, Miss Blair has reaped as
she has sown, and now holds a place
toward many scores OF Richmond girls
which as very beautiful one. 1t mat
tiers not" says Emerson, apropos of the
teacher dignity. 1t matters not what
you learn, but with whom you learn il ,
and her old pupils entertain towards this
true teacher sentiment which she doubt
itSS IcSdIuS as 4 bOiQcu harvest from
the working years Her touring party is
now one OF the current topics In junior
fashionable circles.
The interests of the Virginia Hospital
will be presented in November in an en-
tertainment TO be known as An Even
ing OF Pictures, by Edwin Abbey, Chas
Dana Gibson, Howard Pyle Smedley. and
others, OF which Miss Kate Valentine
Montague and Miss Evelyn Gordon are
in charge. 1t will be given at the resi-
dence OF Mrs. j. ]. Montague, 81 west
Franklin street and the small charge for
admission will include refreshments
There viii be vocal music by some of the
most popular singers and Instrumental
lists in the city, and the two charming
girls who are engineering matters are in
q delightful conspiracy TO entertain their
friends and add 10 the Virginia Hospitals
treasury.
The wedding Of Miss Laura Roy Eller-
son and Mr.. Eugene Carter Massie, which
will take place at the residence OF the
brides mother, Mrs. John Ellerson, 3l6
Grace street, east, at o'clock on the eve
ming OF November the eleventh, Is now
the current topic in which the fashionable
intelligence feels most interest. Mr.
Massie and his charming hancee have TO
thank for this their delightful personal
popularity and the fact that the closest
ties OF blood connect them with many Of
the leading families OF the State. The
ceremony will be performed by Rev. DIR.
Moses ~. Hqges end ReYf Iandou r.