Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-16
THREE MARRIAGES OCCUR HERE
Mis-. Gentry WEEDS Mr.. Francis, Miss
Clutter Becomes Mrs. Regan, and
Miss Holmes becomes Mr.. Hasi<fns's
Bridc-Othcr society Notes.

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the election Of officers by the law ~ the
national society, which prescribes that
the term of officers shall not exceed two
years. This called forth a spirited discus
sion. Officers were elected as follows:
Regent. Mrs b. L. Purcell; Yice-Regent.
Miss n. -. Winston: Corresponding Sec
| rotary, Miss Nellie Boykin. in place of
MISS Madge Freddy. resigned; Recording
| Secretary, Mary Lyons Mayo; Registrar,
Mrs. j. II. V. Daniel; Treasurer, Mrs Ju-
MUS Morris; Historian. Miss NJ. NJ. p.
Newton. After this delegates and alter
mates were elected 10 attend the State
Convention TO be held in Norfolk on the
9Th, 7th. and 9Th of December. These
were Mrs l.. L. Lewis. delegate; Mrs.
Brock, alternate. The delegates and ell
ternates 10 the national society, which
meets in Washington on the I'D OF Feb
ruary. are Mrs James Patterson and
Mrs. NJ. b. Harrison.
The Patrick Henry Chapter of the Chill
dren OF the American Revolution will
meet to-day at AIS o'clock at the rooms
OF the Virginia Historical Society.
Mr.. James T. Francis, book-keeper for
the Baughman Stationery Company, ard
Miss Bessie Gentry were married at Clay
Street Methodist church last evening at
CHS O'Clock. The officiating ciergymen
were Rev. Il. II. Rawlings, pastor Of the
church, and Rev. DR.. Garlick, Of the Wo-
mans College. The bride was gowned In
a steel-gray cloth suit, and carried a
white Bible. She had no attendants. The
best man was Mr.. Wilton Francis, bro
Their OF the groom, and the ushers were
Messrs. Wright, O'Bannon. Hubert Fran
els, and Clyde Radcliffe. The bride is a
daughter OF Mrs. Ellen Gentry, No. 2ll
east Clay street. The couple left on the
IT'S train for the North. Upon their re-
turn they will be at home to their friends
at the residence OF the brides mother.
4 very pretty marriage was solemnized
at o'clock yesterday morning at Bijou
Cottage, the residence of Mrs. V. j. Clut-
ter, on Chestnut Hill. when her daughter
Miss Lillian, became the bride Of Mr.. VIII.
liam j. Regain. The ceremony was per-
formed by the Rev. Father Waters, Of the
Cathedral. The bride was becomi1gly
gowned in a blue broadcloth travelling
suit, and carried a bouquet Of American
Beauty roses. She was attended by Miss
Mary Lockett, of Richmond. and Mr.. Jer-
ry Regain, of Schenectady, N. Y, bro.
ther OF the groom, was groomsman
Among the guests was Mrs. George S.
Jones, of New York city, sister of the
bride, whose late husband was well
well known in southern circles from his
connection with the Virginia Beach rail-
road. The happy couple. accompanied by
Mr.. Jerry Regain, left on the 8:45 A. NJ
train for New York and Schenectady,
where they will visit relatives OF the
groom, returning to reside in this city
This residence of Mr.. 3. Gaut was the
scene of very pretty wedding last night
at o'clock, when Mr.. Russell Haskns
and Miss Mary Holmes were married by
Rev. j. Il. Hutson The bride is an ac-
compished and popular daughter OF Mr.
w. w. Holmes. of boswell, Hanover
county. while Mr.. Haskins is a popular
employee of the Richmond, Fredericks-
burg and Potomac railroad. The bride
was attlred in a brown cloth dress trim
med in silk and velvet Mr.. Gilbert
Holmes and Mr.. Herman Shocker were
the ushers.
After the ceremony reception was
held.
Miss Alice Holmes, a sister of the
bride, Of boswell, was in attendance
Many friends of the contracting parties
were present.
The programme for the Art Club this
week will be as follows:
Wednesday Morning-cast drawing, Mr..
j. +. Kaufman.
Thursday Morning-water color, etc.
(private class). Mr.. J. F. Kaufman.
Friday Morning-water color Mrs.
George Ben. Johnston
Friday Night-cast drawing, Mr.. j. +.
KAUFMAN.
The club has fifteen new members this
year and is very much encouraged by the
good showing of its work.
The tea given by Mrs. II. II. Starke
yesterday evening at the residence of
Church Hill for the benefit of the Old
Dominion Hospital. was an unqualified
success. The spacious parlors were deco
rated with masses of chrysanthemums
relieved by palms. Exquisite music was
rendered and a delicious supper served.
Those on the Reception Committee were
Mrs. Il. II. Starke, Mrs. Grace Shields.
Mrs Sam Workman. Mrs. Spilman, Mrs.
II. j. Craigie, and Miss Celestne Berry.
all ardent workers in the cause Of the
hospital. Great credit is due Mrs. Starke
success of the tea.
Miss GRACE Currier, of New Jersey, is
visiting Miss Ella Jackson. on Franklin
street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Green of Third
street. are in New York for the Horse
Show.
Mr. W. Spencer Henly, who has been
visiting his home in Williamsburg for a
few days, has returned to the city.
Miss Ellie Grayham Carmichael has re-
turned from a visit to Miss Sally Ran
dolph. of Henrico.
Miss Emma Hume. OF Washington, will
arrive in the city Friday. She will be the
guest of the Misses Boyd, on Grace street.
Mrs. Samuel Cecil Graham is visiting
Miss Guillaume She will be there until
next Tuesday On Friday. from TO 7,
tea will be given in her honor.
Miss Holloway is visiting her aunt. Mrs.
Moses ID. Hoge.
Mrs. Henry Dickson Brunt. OF New
Orleans, who is a daughter of General
T. NJ. Logan, has gone 10 the Horse Show.
On her way home she will spend a few
days with Miss Anna Boykin.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Deane have gone
10 New York to attend the Horse Show.