The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-17

Walcott states that the condition Of the
sick soldiers is in many cases forlorn IN
the extreme and that linen, soap anu
towels, pajamas, white caps. slippers anu
money are especially needed
This is essentially work for women
ministry to the sick whose needs are inc
result Of gallant service to their couh-
try. Ii Is earnestly hoped that response
may be immediate. generous ana genera.
Mrs Purcell will be glad to receive gus
at once at her residence. IL south Ihlrd.
Mics Walcott returned Friday afternoon,
much gratifed at the result or ner oileI
visit. and spoke warmly Of Mrs. Purcell
interest.
Mrs. I,even Powell IS now visiting Mrs
Raleigh Colston. 13 north sixth street
Mrs. Powell has many friends In Rich
mond and will receive a warm welcome
from them all.
Cards OF invitation have been issued TO
the marriage of Miss Harriet Fuller Ans
ley, of Alexandria, Va, TO Mr. WllllaHl
A. SmOot. Jr Thursday evening July
DIST at $3.50 o'clock in the Second PresDy-
terrain church in Alexandria.
Miss Ansley is a daughter OF Mr.. Har-
vie c. Ansley, the treasurer OF the South
ern Railway.
one bright afternoon last week, accord
ing 10 her kindly semi-annual custom.
Maria Robinson gave to the children OF
her Sunday school class at St Luke )
Mission. together with their parents and
friends. a driving party. After a two
hours drive through the suburbs the
return was made 70 the starting point
st. Luke's-and here upon the lawn,
which was lighted with japanese Ian
terms. tables were spread with some OF
the good things which children ENJOY
After the serving OF refreshments. there
was a gay social programme, which in
cluded songs by two highly-gifted little
singers from the East End, in whom Mrs.
Robinson IS greatly nterested-Masters
Lewis Sutton and John Baker. The chill
dren were loudly applauded. and alto
gether the evening sent all the party
home with delightful memories. Each
wear the class are twice indebted TO Mrs.
Robinson for pleasure of this kind and
II would not be possible to express their
delight and gratitude.
Mrs William Anderson and Miss judith
Anderson, of Lexington, are visiting Mrs
Henry Cannon.
Mr.. and Mrs. John d. Potts and daugh-
tiers left last week for White Sui
phur Springs.
Judge and Mrs. Keith have purchased
the handsome house on Park avenue,
formerly occupied by Mrs. Franklin
Stearns.
Mr.. John r. Williams and family, of
Park avenue, are now at their beautiful
estate. near "Arvonia." Buckingham
county. where they viii spend the sum-
mer
Miss Matte Purcell left last week
for Albemarle. 10 visit Mrs. Alex. We'd
dell. Mrs. Weddell and her charming
daughters have delightful party OF
friends with them
Mrs. Charles Doyle and family have
left for Goschen and will spend the sum-
mer there.
Mrs william Preston is now in Lexing-
ton and will spend the summer there.
Mrs. Wyndham Meredith and Mrs.
Arthur Seldom are now at Mountain Top,
where they will spend the summer.
Miss Mary Robertson, Of Savannah.
Ga. is the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. John
c. Robertson. at their beautiful country
place, Forest Hill. Miss Robertson is a
charming girl and has many admirers
and friends in Richmond.
Mr. and Mrs Matthew Gilmour and
Misses Bertha and Elise Gilmour are at
Fauquier White Sulphur Springs. where
they will spend the summer
Miss Caroline Lamar Du Bignon, grand
daughter OF the late Colonel c. A. l..
Lamar and daughter Of Hon. Fleming
Du Bignon of Savannah, Ga. Is visiting
her cousin. Miss Virginia Mcleod. at No.
32l west Franklin street, city.
Miss Mary Macgili Drewry of 'Mineo-
Ia" is on "A visit 10 her sister. Mrs. Frank
Deford, OF Baltimore.
Miss Anna Powers after a delightful
stay In Great Bethlehem. Pa, and a
visit in June 70 her Melee, Mrs Osborne
Yellott, Of Towson. Nd, Is now with her
brother, Rev. w. II. H. Powers. also
OF Towson.
Donald l. syminxton Is stiu In c~-..-