The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-02


land, and Edgar Brown
Mrs william ID. Thomas and Miss
t,IIa Thomas are now at Virginia Beach.
usfore returning 10 Richmond, the lat
Ter will visit friends in norfolk.
Miss Adele Williams, who is now IN
Atlanta. is expected TO return next week.
Early In June she Will san LOT Huiope
ON a three-months' sketchihs lOui' ="
various directions a brilliant future Is
prophesied for Miss Williams
A recent issue OF the Kansas CITY star
contains in its society columns 'he 'o'-
lowing account OF the reception sNo"
by Mrs. William Ambrose WILSON, ~
honor Of her sister, Mrs. Charles N'Iio'.
Workman. IL will have very Pei9o''
kind of interest to scores oil SOCIETY ~
pie here. where. as Mrs. Robert H. VIM
lock. Mrs. Wilson held so charming
place socially .,..,oc
More than ordinary interest a''"eneu
10 the reception given TUESDAY ~.
noon by Mrs. William Ambrose
TO introduce her sister. Mrs. Charles IL
llott Workman. IT., Of Rochester, n. !"
and Miss Barrett, of Henderson, NY
ment since her marriage, and the oppoI-
tunity TO meet her guests under tne
specially pleasant circumstances hiaue
the event most suspicious. The peau-
tiful surroundings of the wilson hoiiic
are thoroughly In keeping with the s''
cious and delightfully."- cordial manner Vi
this most charming woman, whose cum
ing TO Kansas City from her virginia
home must have been as distinctly to
GREETED by her friends there as IL Is ue-
lightful to the many she mas areduS
attached TO her in her new home. MIS-.
WORKMAN. like her sister, Is also most
attractive woman. and, as MISS foru'
was famous as one OF the beautliull pelles
of Kentucky and Richmond. Both MIS-
Wilson, Mrs. Workman, and MISS Bar
rett were most suitably gowned IN hieh-
corsage toilettes, Mrs. wilson III p''N
and white striped taffeta, with coIsasc
OF SHRED chiffon: Mrs. workman ]"
pale-blue striped brocade ana MISS D"'
rett in white chiffon over SILK. bla
es OF splendid white roses dresser '"e
mink and gold drawingroom in Which
Tho Guests were received. The hand
some SQUARE hall and staircase Ieadlhs
N the oriel window were set with huge
urns Of American Beauty roses, ana
the tapestried library with Eucharist
lilies. Here champagne punch ana
claret-cup were served by Miss Gentry
and Miss Lee. In the centre OF the oak
dining-room, the table was overlald WIN
onen-work satin damask showing through
its meshes an interlining OF pink sa'ih'
The cloth was caught up at the iour
corners with broad pink bands, ana e.
ther end lighted by silver candelabra
under small rose shades. The centre ol
the table was occupied by IN oblong
he'd Of pink roses, several hundred bells
massed between hedges of ferns. An
orchestra played from the landing lead-
ing 10 the ballroom. at the TOD OF the
house A very agreeable feature Oh
Mrs Wilson's afternoon was the hcluu-
ing of men guests for the latter part
an innovation that was highly appre-
ciated by those so favored.
The Loan Exhibition, under the aus
pices of Old Dominion Chapter Daush-
tiers of the American Revolution, VIII be
continued for another week. Ihat ue-
cision is the outcome of the dally IN
creased interest in it, and the general APP
preciation. A gentleman 10 whose opin-
ions the community is accustomed to. at
tach special weight, said yesterday that
could be- gotten together IN any other
CITY in the country. Yesterday, in spite
Of the heavy and continuous rainfall,
scores OF people visited the house before
o'clock. and during the hours Of the
tea-5 to 1.-THE rooms were crowded.
Miss Lucy Atkinson constituted COM
mittee Of one on reception. At night Mrs.
James Peasants and Miss Madge Friedly
received They were TO have been as
sisted by Mrs. John Hunter and Mrs
Coke who were, however unable 20 be
present. There was some delightful vocal
music. and a number Of recitations by
Miss Morgan. The Maury relics-a long
list-came in for a largo share OF atten-
ton. They include:
The Grand Cross Of Our Lady or Gaude-
Ioupe of Mexico. conferred by His lmpe-
rial Highness. the Emperor OF Mexico
Autograph letter from Macmillan con-
ferring the aforementioned order.
Diamond pin, presented by Ills Imperial
Highness. the Archduke Ferdinand Max
imilan Of Austria, with accompanying
autograph letter.
Pearl and diamond broom TO Mrs.
Maury and family by His IrA)e al High
ness. the Car Of Russia, with acc) opany-
ing letter
Autograph letter 10 Eleuten2ns AauIy
from His Imperial His mess. the Crard
Duke Constantine, Grand Admiral CT Rus
STA. written at the instance Cf the Gar,
offering a home upon the banks OF the
Neva.
The Austrian Great Gold Medal OF
Science. presented by the Emperor Of
Austria.
Autograph letter to Lieutenant Maury.
from Baron Won Humboldt. commencing
his scientific achievements, and inform
ing him that the King Of Prussia had sent
him the Prussian Great Gold Medal or
Science and the Cosmos Medal.
Autograph letter TO Lieutenant Maury
| from His Imperial Highness. Ferdinand
| Macmillan, Archduke OF Austria, trans
| hitting on behalf Of His Imperial Royal
| Apostolic Majesty, the Emperor OF Aus
| tria, the Austrian Great Golden Medal
for Art and Science with reply from
| Lieutenant Maury
A letter TO Lietena1t Maury from the
Prussian Minister. presenting 10 him. by
order Of His Majesty. the King OF Prus-
sia the Great Golden Medal for Science
and the Cosmos Medll.
Membership certificate OF the Everett
| Literary Association. Philadelphia, De-
cember II. 1855.
Resolutions OF the General Assembly
| OF the State OF New York. thanking Lieu
tenant Maury for the benefits he con-
ferred upon commerce and navigation. for
his protection and enhancement OF the
commercial character and greatness Of
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