The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-16

wanna. instead Of persimmons. will give
us apples Of gold.
But to us Virginia IS a sentiment.
There Is a collateral circulation between
her very ground and atmosphere. Her
soil is bathed with the blood Of her he
roes-that blood is in her veins. and when
we rest in her bosom our sons can say.
our Mother is Virginia
I National Society. d. a. r. Noble in
birth; may they be still nobler in their
lives. Response by Mrs. Eleanor Howard,
of Alexandria.
The Army-Our Delight in Peace and
Defense in War. Response by Miss Fall
ing. OF Portland. Oregon.
Both responses were exceedingly apro.
pos.
Mrs. Beuregard Turner. OF West Point.
viii be the guest until the latter part OF
February, OF her sister, Mrs. ID. y. Pros
ser, sl3 east Grace street, and Mrs Isaac
Digs. 12l4 Floyd avenue.
Miss Lizzie Tabb. Of Baltimore. is the
guest Of her cousin. Mrs. Cabell Tabb, zoos
west Grace street.
Miss Roberta Ellerson is visiting friends
in Macon. Ga.
Miss Mary Jackson, Of Petersburg. is
visiting her aunt Mrs. George Watt Tay-
lor
Mrs. Albert Mayo. who has been visit
ing relatives in Manchester has returned
to the city.
Miss Rena Stearns. of Culpeper IS the
guest of Miss Resale Smith. east Grace
street.
Miss Elizabeth Stewart Cottman, daugh-
ter Of Mr. and Mrs. j. Hough Cottman,
of Baltimore and one of the most at
tractive girls in the Monumental city is
the guest in Richmond OF Miss Annie Lee
Alfucnd. Miss Cottman has Virginia
, blood IN her veins and the members OF her
| family Will be recalled by many Of the
| old residents OF Richmond. She IS a
great granada Gghter OF Commodore Lewis
| Warrington, who was voted gold sword
! by the Legislature of Virginia for Gal-
! liant services during the war Of lSl2-l6i4
| ana also "a great-granddaughte OF Mr..
| Prentiss Chubb. a banker of Richmond
| between the years of 1871 and $50. Inc
| Chubbs lived in the old Minnegerode
; house and the family were noted enter
| tainers, their home being often the scene
Of brilliant social gatherings.
| Miss Cottman made her debut IN society
| last year at the first german OF the Bach-
elois' COtilion, which occupies IN bdlti-
| more a relative position with the Phll-
! adelphia Assemblies, the St. Cecilia So
| cicty of Charleston and the patriarchs
| balls which were formerly given IN New
| York.
] Mr.. and Mrs. Francis b. lsaacs return
| cd 10 the city yesterday from visits 10
| BROOKLYN, New York and Louisville.
{ Mrs. Sidney Dudley, whose proracted
! illness during the past six months has
| caused her friends much alarm, Is now
! convalescent, although sun cohilheu
! TO her room. As soon as her health per-
| mlts she will leave for Baltimore, where
| she Will visit the family Of her brother-in-
law, Mr.. Spotswood Byrd
The Association for the Preservation
| OF Virginia Antiquities takes pleasure IN
announcing the annual series of lectures.
The great work Of the association has
| been ably supported by eminent lecturers
| in the past, and the future is equally
I promising Each lecturer throws
| bright light on some period Of Virginia
| history hitherto neglected, or what is
| more Observation-Disclosures misreprcsent-
! ed. The gradual, honest and painstak-
| ing research of the gentlemen VINO give
J without charge-so much time and thought
| TO the several topics, should excite the
! interest Of the most Indifferent to just
1 discrimination, and public recognition or
! the historic claims of our State.
This recognition the association is en-
\ deaVoring TO awaken. For the purpose
| series of lectures is given annually.
! The opening lecture this winter Will
he delieverd by Mr.. Wyndham Meredith.
| His earnest interest in any subject that
he treats renders him entertaining, in
! structive, and above all. true to history.
In his theme, Colonial Culture in Nir-
| glnia." he refutes the idea prevailing
among so many Americans, that Virginia
was settled by ignorant, uneducated peo-
! pie. This lecture will be delivered Friday
| January 2Sth. at sis l.. NJ. In the assembly
| hall of the Chamber Of Commerce.
The second lecture will be delivered the
| latter part Of February by Dr. Moses d.
! HOge. Due notice of time and place will
! be given.
No charge is made for these lectures
and the public is invited to attend them.
The attention Of the members of the
! Legislature is especially called 10 this
I opportunity for enjoying a fine lecturer
on Virginia History.
At the WOman's Club there have been
two interesting meetings. one on Monday
! afternoon for which Mrs. Christopher
Tompkins was chairman and the other
al half past II o'clock Thursday when
Miss Elizabeth Porter Gould addressed
its members on the subject Of the George
Washington Memorial. Upon the first
| of these occasions the audience were
equally indebted 10 Mr.. James Branch
Cabell and the charming chairman for
pl easure. the latter reading an admirable
paper written by the latter. The sub
ject of the paper was 'Witchcraft and
| Kindred Delusions" After a graceful
| Introductory speech, Mrs. Tompkins took
occasion TO compliment the young writer.
The audience included as guests OF the
| chairman Mr.. James r. Branch, DR.. j.
| Il. McCaw, Mr. Robert Munford. Mr. b.
| Il. Munford. Mrs. McAdams. Miss Fer
guson, Miss Della Tompkins, and Mrs.
( Horace Halves. Tea was served by
Miss Kate Talley.
Miss Gould's lecture was the same de-
lvered before the New England Womans
| Club. the George Washington Memorial
| American Revolution. 1t is probable that
| with the exception Of two ladies'. her
| audience at the club was almost entirely
| ignorant of what is meant by the George
Washington Memorial at the commence
ment Of her lecture. and at its conclusion
| ii is certain all were thoroughly posted.
She presented her facts with directress
! and an evident warm sympathy with the
cause she was presenting. and was much
! enjoyed. To the regret OF many who
4 wished an ODDOrtunity meet her In