The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-09
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
Work OF the Kings Daughters-DIis.
Davis New Book.

cusslon was whether charity balls and
similar entertainments were proper means
through which 20 raise money for Kings
Daughters work. Mrs Isabella Charles
Davis. corresponding secretary or the
society, gave an opinion which appa-
rontly met with general approval, as fol-
lowsi whatever brings reproach upon
our Lord IS TO be avoided When ia
doubt let IT'S put the question 20 our
selves"
Since Airs. Davis visits TO Richmond
IN connection with the annual conven-
tions her influence has been very per-
ceptlble In the local lif9 or the organiza-
ton. and che question and her answer
at the meeting ia Wilmington have given
tho local officers matter for thought.
AZ that time general approval was
given 90 the plan Of setting apart one
month of the year in the interest OF tho
order as "a whole The time thus set
apart is % DO devoted 10 the
workings Personal letters from
foreign and home circles. It is thought
will help % awaken interest ana show
what others arc doing.
The events OF the war have awakened
what may be called a national spirit
among che members OF the society, and
propositions are being discussed here As
wei as In the neighborng states, 20
form associations for state or national
work I'm cases o. great cmei gency, along
Cha lines OF the Woman's Emergency
Association, in Louiyile, Ky.
Mrs James Grlge. who has been IN for
the past month, left yesterday TO visit
her SISTER. Sire. ]. b. Pace. at Sunnyside
in Albamarle, hoping 20 recuperate moro
rapidly IN the pure air of that section
She was accompanied by her two little
daughters.
Mrs. W. NL Wade has returned 20
Richmond AFTER delightful visits 90 Old
Point Comfort. virginia Beach and Buck
roe.
1rrs. Norman Whltehouse Vra Boar
mani. who before her marriage was so
MUCH admired in Richmond, has been
belle par excellence mt critical Newport
this season. Airs Whitehouse, upon her
visits 20 Miss Adele Archer won golden
opinions in local fashionable life and the
story of hor now social n0nors is glati-
flying TO her many friends here.
1fr-. Butte OF Augusta. Ca. with her
two daughter. Mrs. C0iston and Mrs.
Cunningham is visiting Mrs. Luther
Warren, Harrison street.
Misses Marian. Kate. ana Jula Harris.
Of Richmond are among the bellies ct Bar
Ulrb0r at this time. the New YORK
Times having the following to say Of
the trio. "The Misses Harris. of Rich
mond. Va. three petite and charming
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low &c Is. and how fatal may Doe its ro-
ton T. ana o. steamer and her canvas
is crowded with figures The summer
colony expresses itse.f as profoundly i'm
debtod 10 Miss Davis for "a diversion nc
season when pleasing dlverions are
Yesterdays news ree'rding the condi-
ffOu rf Mrs. John l0rferNnIu WAS not
encouraging
Mr. and Mrs Frank POWERS with thelr
mer mn 1oshtn, Na'' Wlere MIs Powers
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fbat tho pro-ilo,+ win fa,-or tho rsotog,
She As hopeful That he wifi do so
Mrs. T.. Carter Scott has LETT for war
reuton. where she will spend August.
Miss Rerta Wexford IS tho guest OF Mrs
rro. af caneatlcl1 Connecticut
Miss r,Ii7abetb Jefferson OF Touisviue
Ky is sDendinr a few DAYS win AIRS.
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