The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-12
MISS HOWARD
WEBS A SOLDIER.
Mr.. Edward n. Harrison Of the Hi
nois Naval Militia,
THE BRIDE WELL-KN0WN HERE.
he City Union OF Kings Daughters
Hold their Quarterly Meeting.
Mr. Binford is Improving.
Other News Of Interest.

| n telegram received In Richmond yes
! tcrday afternoon announced the mar
| riage, IN Chicago, on Tuesday night oil
| Mr. Edward Hanson Harrison, comman-
| der of the Illinois Naval Militia, and
| Miss Ellen Douglas Howard, OF Rich
mond. No date had been set for their
marriage, but in view OF the fact that
| the groom may soon receive orders, they
| decided TO marry before parting. Miss
| Howard is a daughter of the late Robert
Howard, of Virginia. a prominent mem
| Der Of the Virginia bar, and for years
clerk of the Circuit and Hastings Courts.
She IS a niece, therefore, OF the tate
Conway Howard and of Mr.. Charles
Howard. and has many near relatives re-
siding I'm this State. TWO sisters-Miss
Emma Howard and Mrs. Thomas Bruce
now live I'm Newport News, the latter
being the efficient principal OF Mr.. Hun
tngtOns school there Her mother, de-
ceased, was a Miss Gildersleeve. a sister
| OF Professor Glldersleeve, OF Johns HOP
kins University. 10 has for some time
been known that the engagement exist
ed, and a few days ago her sisters re-
ccived a letter stating that the marriage
would take place on Tuesday. The let
ter further. stated that should Mr.. Har-
rison be called TO the front, she will for
the present make her home i'm Newport
News Business interests called her 10
Chicago. where she has held several posi-
lions Of trust with conspicuous efficiency.
Among these was one on the stan of a
leading Chicago paper, her contributions
10 which have all been much enjoyed.
She is one of a gifted and charming
family, and the news OF her marriage
will be received with special interest.
Owing TO her inability to secure the
Greg music. Mrs. Caskie Cabell decided
to postpone the intended readings from
Ibsen's Peer Gynr until next week.
Mr.. Julien Binford. Jr. who has re-
Gently undergone an operation for APP
pendicltis at. the Virginia Hospital con-
tinues to improve daily.
Yesterday afternoon at o'clock the
City Union OF Kings Daughters held
their quarterly meeting at the Woman
Christian Association building, the pro-
ceedings being as usual interesting. The
report Of Miss Roberts, the valued cor
responding secretary, showed the follow
ing facts: No new circles have been
formed. but there has been a general
increase I'm membership. Four county
circles have united with the city union
Each of the circles i'm the union has
| been true 10 IT'S oDllB dllouo diNA NpiA~
some social benevolent work.
The Sheltering Arms Hospitals. Home
for Incurables. Day Nursery, Ice Mis-
sion Retreat for the Sick, the destitute
On Rockets. the poor elsewhere the Old
Market Mission. the Bethany Home,
reading rooms in Fulton and a number
| Of minor charities have received assist
auce from them.
Annual dues paid I'm by twenty-six cir
grI fraarr
| There are now enrolled 80 circles; 80
J leaders. membees 5SJ-an increase OF 80
over last year.
The valued state secretary, Mrs. VIII
SON. expects TO resign i'm the fall owing
TO her numerous obligations in other di-
rections
Special attention was called 10 the fact
that I'm the minutes Of the State conven-
ton nine circles were not mentioned. and
these are among the most active in the
Union.
Reports were submitted as follows;
Abba Circle-By Miss Boykln.
Loving Circle-By Miss Chalmers.
Sunshine Crcle-By Miss Moore
Whlttle Circe-By Miss Mary Warren.
Pansy and silver Cross Circles.
Tho latter portion Of the meeting was
devoted to discussion regarding the
| amendments to the constitution and
other business Of interest to members.
The reports Of the various circles were
exceedingly interesting, showing the va
riety Of good work done.
Yesterday afternoon meeting Of the
committee having in charge the proposed
excursion 10 Westover, for the beneht
of ST. Paurs Church Home for the Aged,
held an interesting meeting at the resi-
dence of Mrs. VI. +. Peasants, IL east
Franklin street. Arrangements are now
perfected for the affair which Is fixed
for the Sth and promises 10 be entirely
dllghtful-giyen clear sky. The per-
sonnet Of the board Is charming and IFS
members Will take matters under their
personal supervision. They feel most
grateful 10 Major Drewry FOR deyiating
from his usual rule and placing the
beautiful old estate at their service.
Many people expect 10 take the trip. ana
the party promises 10 be most congeniaL
Miss Virginia Mcleod. who has for
some weeks been visiting Hon. and Mrs.
Thomas r. Elcock of Glensde, Pa, re-
turned to Richmond last week. She was
accompanied by Miss Florence McAner-
neg.
DR.. Moses y. Hoge. Jr. who was out
OF town for q week, has returned to
Richmond.
Miss Myra English. Of Leesburg, VINO
has been visiting Miss Hal Lightfoot Is
now visiting friends in Petersburg
Some particularly pleasant study OF
whist IS going on twice weekly at the
residence OF Mrs p. H. Nash. the stu
dents being that lady and Mrs. Ben.
Palmer. Mrs Charles Davenport and
Mrs. Fairfax Montague.
The season OF tally-ho pa9ties Is now
upon us. and this faultless weather is
tempting the lovers Of out-of-door sports
to all sorts of expeditions in the diree-
ton OF the country. Two tally-ho par
ties are down for tomorrow.
At an entertainment given on Monday
night in Washington. ID. c., at the former
a