The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-06

for New York Saturday and will spend
about two weeks in the Metropolis.
number Of we'll known Richmond
people have, greatly 10 the regret of the
fashionable set. determined TO remove TO
New York among them being Mrs. War
rington Wise, who has recently placed
her handsome house for sale, and Mr..
and Mrs. Ashby Jones.
Miss Virginia Peasants left Richmond
for Washington, to attend the wedding OF
Mr.. Henri De Sibour and Miss Clagett.
On Tuesday evening Rev. r. A. Good
win entertained Bishop and Mrs. Lewis
Burton together with the vestry Of St
Johns and their wives, in honor Of the
Bishops visit 10 the parish IN which he
was and stu Is 50 greatly beloved. lie
and Mrs. Burton are now guests Of Mr.
John A. Curtis, and will remain in Rich
mond about ten days. Bishop Burton
will oficiate at the wedding Of Miss Mary
Archer Saunders and Mr.. Williamson and
will probably leave Richmond on the
evening of that day.
Many friends viii be interested 10 learn
of Miss Jessie Hall, daughter of Rev.
Jabez Hall. former pastor OF the Seventh
Street Christian church, and Mr., Lewis
John Wood. Of gainesville, o. Mr.. Hall
performed the ceremony. which was q
simple but beautiful one and among
those who witnessed II were Mr. and
Mrs. w. G.. Maury, of Richmond
One evening this week Misses Pearl
and Ruby Bodeker Will entertain about
thirty OF their friends in honor OF Mrs.
Lewis Burton.
Secretary Powers. OF the Church Mis-
sionary Society. has cabled 10 Rev Mr..
Kinsoving the news OF his elevation, and
directed him 10 proceed at once to this
country for conservation. This. 81 IS eX-
pected. lie will do, accompanied by his
family. lie will come. according TO usual
rule. by tho way OF England, and should
reach here about the middle Of December.
The Bishop Of Kentucky would be glad
to have 1t take place in Christs Church
Cathedral, Louisville, and there are some
who believe Mr.. kinsOlving will prefer
that It occur in Richmond. At the same
time it is known that nearly all the MEM
bers of the family, either near or distant
have left Virginia and are resident IN or
near New York 1t is presumed. there
FORE and for other reasons, that 81 will
take place in that city; possibly IN Christ
church. Brooklyn, of which the brother
Rev. A b. Kinsolving, is rector.
Mrs. Alexander Cameron and family
have returned from Cameron Lodge
Right Rev. and Mrs. Lewis Burton were
Thursday night rendered a reception 10y
the people of ST. Johns parish. the
Bishops old flock, TO whom he ministered
through happy years. lie and Mrs
Burton are en- route home 10 Lexington,
after attendance upon the sessions of the
General Convention. While in the city
they have received many delightful at
tcntions certifying 10 the regard which
they enjoy IN their former home.
The hours for the reception were to
II. and IT was given in the lecture room,
upon which throughout the morning the
Decorating Committee were buslly en-
gagged. putting IT in bright and beautiful
condition for the auspicious evening.
When the lights were lit the scene was
truly festal. From the ceiling at the
southern end of the room lace draperies
depended which seemed TO be held I'm
place by autumn leaves, of which the
yard outside was full. 1t was against
the south wall that the receiving party
stood. At tho northern end Of the room
D temporary stand was erected and
covered with white. Upon It were stand
lamps some with violet others with
scarls Il and still others with yellow shades,
and here and there were vases OF roses.
carnations and other late flowers The
gas fixtures were twined with ever
green, typical of the memory which love
keeps Of its own. All along the wall au-
tumn leaves were hung and throughout
the room wero more shaded lamps and
cut flowers in vases. Altogether St.
Johns presented an unqualihedly bright
to guests.
On Wednesday evening Miss Eme
Branch entertained a number OF friends
at an elegant dinner in honor OF Mrs
Bemiss. of New Orleans who is now
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John
l.. Williams.
There were also present Miss Leila
Myers, Mr.. Randolph Williams, Mr. Ed
ward Christian, Mr.. Stewart Bryan. Mr..
and Mrs. John Kerr Branch and Mr..
John =. Branch. Mrs. Bemlss will return
to New Orleans to-day in Mr.. John Skel-
ton Williams private car.
Mrs Reginald Gillian has returned |
rom WILLIAMSBURG, where she visited |
Mrs. Cynthia b. II. Coleman. On Mon
lay Mrs Adair Pleasants viii visit Mrs.
Coleman, whose home Is a singularly at |
ractive one.
General regret is expressed at the de- |
termination of Mr.. Lascelles who has |
Tor some years occupied a suite of apart |
nents at 30l east Franklin. 10 return to |
MS home in England. Mr.. LasceiIes has |
won many warm friends during his stay |
n Richmond.
Miss Mary Marshall Gillian has re- /
turned 20 Richmond after delightful
visit to her friend, Miss Roselle MERCER, |
N Augusta. Ca.
Mr.. u. II. Collins, of Philadelphia, Is |
he guest OF Mr.. Il. Victor Williams. 20 I,
west Grace street.
Tho recent luncheon given by Mrs. Hugh !
Taylor In joint honor OF her guests. Miss
vicolson. of Fauquier, and Miss Foster
" stanton. is mentioned by her guests
Is having been peculiarly delightful, Mrs |
raylor'S guests being Mrs. James Lyons, |
Mrs. James Caskie, Mrs. Kate Winn. |
Yrs. Thomas ID. Neal Mrs Edwin !
Mrs Edward Mcclure. Mrs
D. l.. c. Read, Of Baltimore; Mrs. Dr) !
Thomas, of Savannah, and Miss Lora
'hapin.
Mrs Gordon Battle, whose long illness