The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-24
Thinks Her Hero Has Had his Share
Of Fighting,
SHE DOES NOT KNOW HIS VIEWS
Because She Had Not Read n Recent
Interview With Her Distinguished
Husband in Ncwspapcr-The
Johns Hopkins Glee Club.

'lN" = representative Of The Times call
eu At Mrs. Chibornc's residence for the
lurt'osc OF securing an interview relative
~ cN-GOv. Buckncrs views regarding
The present condition of affairs between
wis country and Spain and the probable
outcome. Mrs Buckner was however.
so fatigued by the trip from Louisville
that she was unable 20 see any callers.
out most kindly sent her regrets through
ncr host. Mrs. Claiborne, with the mes
SAGE that she would answer any ques-
lions by proxy II she could do so. Mrs.
Claiborne stated that the Ex-Governor is
In excellent health and may possibly
como 10 Richmond later. returning 20
louisville with his wife His many
friends here hope the possibility may
speedily become a certainty.
To the question of how he stands
npon the Spanish question. she sent down
a laughing reply by Mrs. Claiborne. II
seems that Mrs. Buckucr is not given TO
the pcrusal Of political news and news Of
tnis kind and as her husband had fought
with distinguished gallantry in two wars
the Mexican War and the War Be-
tween tho Statcs-thinks he has done
mis- share of fighting and does not en-
courage him 20 mediate upon war and
she part ne would take II Il were 10
come. She does not even know she says.
what his views are I'm this connection,
bat they were published about two weeks
ago IN a Louisville paper In the form or
an interview. She was ashamed 10 say
she did not read tho paper. but (Mrs.
Claiborne laughed In bringing the mes
sage she remembered hearing the arti-
Gle very highly praised and people seem
ed 20 think the views expressed most
just"
Ex-Governor Bucknors stand on the
side Of justice. in the abstract, is always
assumed by those who know him.
Mrs. Buciner visits Richmond az this
time in order 10 attend the Council Of Co
lonal DANES which meets In Washing
ion on the 20th Of April. accompanying
Mrs. Claiborne and the other members Of
the Virginia delegation-Mrs. Cynthia
j.. + Coleman. Of Williamsburg. Mrs.
Russell Robinson Mrs. James Lyons
MIS- Reginald Gilman. Madame De ST.
hour. Mrs. Hugh Nelson Page. Of Nor
folk Mrs. William L. Royal and Miss
Margaret Vowel Smith. OF Alexandria.
The visit 10 Richmond Of the Johns
HOPKINS Glee Club is anticipated with
much pleasure i'm society circles for the
organization is delightfully."- known here,
and Is made up of young gentlemen
prominent in the best social hfo Of the
Monumental City They come to give.
al the jefferson Hotel. on the evening OF
rho 18th Of April. Il concert for the benefit
Of St Paul's Mission. under the auspices
81 the Daughters of Industry OF the
parish The effort g. now being made by
that society. Of which Miss Sallie Deane
psi the efficient head. 10 enlarge the pres
ent chapel-entrely TOO small FOR present
needs The congregation grows each
month. and something must be done. lest
some be turned away. The members OF
4ffal.l In
FOO Richmond bv the Patronesses of the
conccrt-Mrs Philip a. Bruce. Mrs. George
Ross. Mrs Joseph r.. Anderson Mrs.
Archer Anderson. Mrs. Waller Morton,
Mrs Grey Skipwlth. Mrs. William H..
Robins Mrs Robert s. BOsher, Mrs.
gideon Davenport Mrs. Hartley Car
michael. Mrs. Adolphus Blair Mrs. OF
way S. Allen. Mrs. A. Buford. Mrs.
r. W. scott Jr. Mrs Edward Crump,
Mrs Robert Archer. Mrs Randolph Ia
rum and Mrs Joseph a. White. After
The concert the singers will repair 10 Bel
nidero Hall 10 the dance Of the festive
md ineVhaustlhle Junior Coullon Glass.
where the membership of seventy-fve will
he present. in addition 10 many strangers.
several charming baltimore girls VIII be
among the latter. Mr.. AdOlphus Blair Will
lead the german which VIII begin NJ ID
o'clock sharp. Those who attend both
german and concert can obtain tickets for
the concer; 10y calling for them at 400
east Main street.
Miss Fannie Ross IS confined 20 her
room Bog an exceedingly severe cold. Her
dong and serious Illness not many months
ago. and slow convalescencc. makes So
licitude regarding her especially keen
whenever SHE has the slightest illness.
for no girl in fashionable life has endear-
I'd herself TO larger number of friends.
These all join In the cordial hope that she
may speedily recover from her present
indlsposition.
Mrs. William T. Robins. Mrs. Brooke,
Misses Ruth and Elizabeth Robins.
Messrs Warner and Nelson Robins. Will
D. among the Richmond party who will
witness the launching Of the Kentucky
to-day.
The annual meeting OF the Junior Oak
wood Memorial Association was held yes
ferdav afternoon I'm the brick school
house. ST. Johns. resulting in the follow
ing election
President.-Mrs. j. l.. Fitz
e-President-Mrs John Hughes
Secretary-Miss Grace Schermerhorn.
ITear iFff- MIS-. AfuNi'N I4WdlNct
All these were reelected literally by
reclamation
The following were elected vice-presi-
dents from the various churches on the
hin.
ST. hn's-Mrs. Harry Brown.
Leigh strcet-Miss Conway Holdcraft
Rroaddus Msrorial-Miss Mary Hig-
gins.
Trinity-Nfiss jamie Walsh
Union Station-Miss Bessie Haynes.
ST. James-Miss Lucy Hughes.
Third Presbyterian-Mis Helen Beattie
81. patrick's-M Lewis Kellum.
Mrs. Fitz. who has made so tactful and
efficient an officer. drew a pleasant pic
ture OF what has been accomplished In
the past year In a brief speech. and then
nut before those present FOR considera-
lion. details OF the Camp Fire Recital"
10 be given at COIcoran Hall on the even
ing Of April 18th. There will be two bril-
nantlv effective tableaux. 20 which Mr.
Davies will give his personal supervision.
me Blues Band viii be present, and
there will be an exceedingly pretty scarf
drill by nine members Of the Junior AS
ISOLATION. Mr. T.. X. Sampson IS chairman
for the drill. for which the first rehearsal
will be held on Friday night AZ the resi-
dence Of Miss Mclaughlin. Mrs. Fitz an
nounfed the following committees 10
cooperate with the Senior Association:
Gate Misses Grace Schermerhorn An
ME Gibson and Conway Holdcraft
Panners-Misses Sallie Lester Rosa
Mayer and Harry Southern.
Grounds Misses jamie walsh and Ma
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