The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-27

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some weeks ago and is a delightful one.
Certainly the Tuesday enters upon its
season with the most cordial good wishes.
Miss Rebecca Dalngerfeld Gordon en-
ferfained party OF friends very de-
lightfully one evening last week.
on Tuesday last n meeting OF the
George Washington Memorial Associa-
ton was held at tho residence OF Mrs.
John Eniers Robinson and 1t was then
decided that the association would unite
with the Daughters OF the American
Revolution in giving the George Washing-
ton ball. prominent New Yorker VIII
probably personate George Washington.
Much credit Is due Mr.. 4. ]. Vaughan.
Jr. who was instrumental in getting up
tho beautiful german given at Belvidere
Hall Friday night. He led with MISS
Martha sadler. introducing many new
and intricate figures.
The service Of United Intercession FOR
Missions will be held on the next Prayer
Day at the church Of the Epiphany Bar
ton Heights. This service will be on the
eve of St Andrews Day. Tuesday. Nov
10Th. at F. NJ. Rev. Mr.. Weem. mis-
sionary TO Brazil. will be the speaker
All members Of the Woman's Auxiliary
are urged TO attend.
Miss Zilah Anderson. OF Louisa county
was the guest OF the Misses Sadler dur
ing Thanksgiving.
The ladies having IN charge the Char
ity Ball 10 be given December 9th for
the benefit OF ST. paurs Home for the
Aged. are going forward energetcally,
striving 10 make the affair brilliantly
successful from both the social and pc
cunlary standpoint. The Reception Com
mittee as given some weeks ago Of
which Mrs. Isaac Davenport Is chairman.
viii be augmented by group OF charm
Ing girls of the younger set 10 whom in
vitauons are now being sent out. As
stated. tho ball will be given ar the
jefferson, and tho details of the dance
are iu the hands Of cen petent Floor
Committee. OF which Mr.. AdOrhus Blair
Is chairman. That gentleman has prom
ised az least one entire novelty and
great interest is expressed In that con-
nection. The list OF IatrOresecs shows
the names OF many delightful people of
tho fashionable set Altogether there IS
tho best reason 10 predict complete sue
cess.
The Reception Committee-that IS the
Committee on Arrangements for the az
fair-has as its chairman Mr.. !. Aston
Cabell, whose associates are: Major
James r. Dooley. Mr.. Junius d. Mosby
Hon. II. II. Wickham. Mr. r. Lancaster
Williams. Mr.. Charles Davenport, Hon.
/. L. Lewis. General Charles J. Ander-
son. Mr. s. D. Crenshaw. Mr.. T.. IT,
Crump. Mr. Reginald Gillian. Mr. Thomas
Atkinson. Mr. Virgnius Newton. Mr. ).
$. L. Patteson Mr.. John Rutherford.
Mr. Thomas Boiling. Mr.. Alfred T. Hor-
ris. Colonel John y. Purcell. Mr.. II. L.
Cabeu. Mr. Andrew IT, Christian. Jr.,
Mr. Joseph r. j. Anderson. Mr. Edward
&. Mayo
Tickets may be secured from any Of me
patroncsses and are being rapidly dis
posed o.
tt will be recalled that on the occasion
OF the dedication OF the new buildings
of the University Of Virginia telegram
was received from Mr.. Henry j.. Higsin-
son. of Boston. Mass. treasurer of the
Belinda Randall Fund, announcing am
appropriation on its part of $4,000 10 the
University 10 was well known az the
time that the generous gift was 20 Doe
attributed largely 10 Mr.. Higginsons
personal interest The recent arrival Of
Mrs. Henry J.. Hleginson at the Jcfter-
son Hotel revives this pleasant memory.
She remained I'm Richmond until Satur-
dav. and some delightful private enter
tanning was done I'm her honor. This In
cludes am elegant tea by Mrs. VIM. Mon
cure Perkins. Mrs. Higgins0n has very
exceptional claims 90 distinction. She is
q daughter OF the eminent Prof Agas-
slz. whose fame "a world wide. She l. n
delightful companion, am animated ana
engaging, as well as brilliant conversa-
tonaiist. and altogether charming.
Mrs. C.. d. Ianehorne spent several
DAYS IN the city last week. visiting her
daughter. Mrs. Moncure Perkins.