Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-23
THE OLD CAPITAL.
A Brilliant Reception In Honor Oh
Kappa Alpha Fraternity.

WILLIAMSBURG, VA, January r.
Especial. 1.-THE festivities OF this gay week
in the ancient capital were further con-
tinued last evening by a reception given
in honor Of the Kappa Alpha fraternity
by Miss Peticolas Lee, assisted by her
guests. Mrs. Tazewell Hubbard and her
sister. Miss May Cannon, Of Norfolk. Tne
rooms were tastefully decorated with
potted plants and fraternity colors-crim-
son and gold-and the faint glow OF many
lamps added much TO the beauty OF the
scene. An elegant supper was served
by a caterer from Norfolk. Those pres
ent were Mrs. II. n. Phillips, Misses
Garrett, Susan Webb, Mary waller
Mercer Annie Stubbs. Virgie Armistead'
Lidie Lane. Rose Maddox, Agnus More
cock, and Jennie Mercer.
SOCIETY CELEBRATION.
Tonight the college chapel was crowded
with students and town people 10 witness
the first public meeting this session or
the Philomathean Literary Society,"
Spence's full orchestra was stationed at
one end of the rostrum and rendered ex-
cellent music The exercises were opener
with an address by the president, MT. H.
b. Travis. of Caroline. Mr.. Travis Is a
graceful and accomplished speaker, ana
commanded the closest attention or ms
audience He was followed by Mr.. ID. IS.
Hebditch, and Mr.. John Howard Payne
of Bedford. the declaimer of the syening.
Mr.. Page Marsden, OF Norfolk, then read
as essay entitled. "A Dip Into the Flu
ture." which described in an entertaining
and imaginative manner the future evo-
luton of Williamsburg, the ancient capt.
tai of Virginia. Then came the debate.
the question being, rs Woman's Suffrage
Desirabe?" Affirmative, j. j.. Smith, OF
Bristol: negative, r. p. Wilson, or Chapel
Hill, N c. The question was argued
with considerable ingenuity on both sides,
and Mr. Smith was given an ovation py
the ladies in the audience. Mr.. NJ. II.
Copenhaver's fine defamation of "Co-
lumbia Chained" was followed by an
Grafton by Mr.. N c. Anderson, of Wythe,
on "The Worlds Indebtedness TO the
Bible" Mr.. Anderson is one of the best
orators in the college, and his remarks
were of a very interesting nature. The
exercises were closed by the reading OF
the Philomathean Star, in which the
weaknesses of various and sundry young
gentlemen were most delightfully."- de-
scribed
A WAR CLAIM.
Yesterday evening a number OF citizens
met at the Baptist church to draw up
a petition and secure evidence in support
thereof, asking Congress to reimburse
them for damage done to their church
during the war. The church, together
with the other churches of the town
was used as a hospital by the Federals
after the battle of Williamsburg.
Mr.. Ro r. Armistead is acting as at
torney for the congregation in this mat
ter. and he, together with Mr.. w. Il
Jones. a deacon Of this church. has during
the week secured much evidence In sup
port of the claim. When the papers are
ready they will be forwarded 10 Hon
John w. Daniel, who has kindly con
sented to use his best efforts to secure
| favorable action.
Rev. Bascum Dey formerly of this
place, now located I'm Prince Edward. Will
| occupy the pulpit I'm the Methodist churcl
tomorrow night.
DR.. James ID. Moncure, Superintendent
| of the Eastern State Hospital, has beer
| in Richmond for several days this wees
| on business connected with the institu
| tion.
DR.. II. o. Duerson is in Spotsylyanis
| visiting his wife. The Doctor will re
| turn home tomorrow.
Mr.. Edmund W. Warburton has been II
| Richmond for several days on a bushes.
| trip.
The sloop Adventurer, commanded ~
Captain J. c. Maupin with Mr.. william
| Williams as first mate. has been lyinl
during the past week in Spratley's bay
| Off Port Arthur. The crew are resi-
| dents of this place, and when last hear,
| from were all well. The officers wer
| here the first of the week 10 get the
mail, and stated that they would sool
start on an extended cruise. They re
port game in an abundance.
Miss Clara Richardson. daughter o
Colonel r. II. Richardson OF Hampton
who has been visiting the family of Pro
fessor Charles, returned home this eve
| ming.
Miss Ida Henley, who has been detaine,
at home here since Christmas. owing q
sickness, will return 10 the Female Nor
NAL School at Farmville about the 1st o
| next month.