Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-13
MRS. CApERs ELECTED PRESIDENT
Succeeds Mrs. Bryan ut Head OF W. -
A-SncIcfY Notes.

At the meeting Of the Woman's Club
yesterday afternoon, Mrs. J. r. V. Daniei
read selections from q little voume OF
poems by Miss Leila Stiles, who was the
Youngest member Of the club al the time
or her death. about three years ago. The
book Is entitled "Afterglow," and Is
printed for distribution among her friends.
Miss r. A. Douthat was chairman OF the
evening. and her guests were Miss Annie
Mcclure. Miss Estelle de Saussure, Mrs.
Joseph r. Anderson. Mrs. Clifford Caper-
ton, and Mrs J. z. Mcclure. Jr.
A meeting Of the Board Of the Woman's
christian Association was held yesterday
at Il noon TO elect president, as, TO the
regret Of all, Mrs. Joseph Bryan had
resigned this office. A unanimous vote
was given Mrs. James II. Capers for
president a great deal OF business was
transacted, and interesting reports from
the chairmen were read. The election OF
q matron will occur on the 9th of Janu-
airy. Mrs. NJ. V. Kellogg. OF POI south Third
street. is receiving the applications
Last night the bazaar. which Is always
attractive, was made douby so by the
splendid cake-walk given by Mr.. Herbert
Curtis and two other artists in that line.
There was a large crowd present, Ind the
booths were making rapid sales. The
Black Patti will sing tonight. Dancing is
permitted free Of charge every night, and
n splendid band is always in attendance.
The voting contest which will give
palm 10 the most popular dry-goods firm,
is growing in size daily. Last night the
Cohen Company was ahead.
Mr.. r. Osuga, Of Toxic, Japan, the be-
nd an1iubtapaA Tonanaca
tleman who has given Up his whole for
tune TO found an orphanage for Japanese
children, spoke at Grace church on Sun
day. Mr.. Osuga is in this country TO ac
Quire funds for an annex for feeble-mind-
ed children TO his orphanage, having
found from ten 10 fifteen Of these among
his charges. There is no institution in
Japan for this class. The Emily Whittle
Memorial Circle Of Kings Daughters. of
which Mrs. John b. Lghtfoot is presi-
dent. has been working for Mr. Osuga for
four years, and he is now the guest OF
Mrs. Lghtfoot Yesterday at 4:90 he met
this circle at the residence Of their presi-
dent. Mr.. Osuga goes from this city to
Alexandria, where he will speak for the
benefit Of his work
Miss Alys Kent Tinsley and Mr.. Charles
Edward Dickinson will be quietly married
on Wednesday. the 14th instant, at $50
o'clock, at the residence Of her aunt. Mrs.
Junius A. Morris. The ribbons will be
held by Mr.. Philip II. Powers and Albert
Alsop. The best man will be Mr.. George
w. Morris, OF Charlottesville. Miss Maud
Kent will act as maid Of honor. The cere-
mony will be performed by the Rev. Peter
Tinsley, ID. D., of Cincinnati.
There was q meeting Of the Associated
Hospitals yesterday at 1870 at the Wo-
mans Christian Association. This meet
ing was TO perfect plans for the perform
ance Of ben Hur."
Mrs. Il. u. Hotchklss leaves tomorrow
for New York and Philadelphia.
Miss Monte Read. Of Roanoke, who Wis
tied Richmond at Thanksgiving, will ar
rive to-day. TO spend a week or ten days
in this city. She will be the guest Of
Miss Elizabeth Brander.
Miss Mamie Randolph, who has been
IN stanton for the past three months, is
now at her home.