Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-30
THE MISSION WORK.
INTERESTING MEETING AT CHURCH
OF EPIPHANY, BARTON HEIGHTS.
PRETTY WEDDING LAST EVENING.
Mr.. Charles YarbrOugh ana Miss
Addie Patman Married at Calvary
sion-Charity Ball Arrangements.

The service for the Intercession Of mis-
sions at the Church Of the Epiphany Bar
ton Heights, was held'yesterday, in spite
of the inclemency Of the weather. Rev.
Mr.. Meem was not present, owing 10 the
terrific storms OF the past few days.
Bishop Gibson, assisted by Rev. Mr.
Chrlsman, pastor of the church. conduct
cd the service. Bishop Gibson apologize? ID
for the absence of Rev. Mr. Meem, and
gave a lew thoughts on the subject Of
missions.
After the service was over Miss Sallie
Stuart, OF Alexandria, gave a short adj
dress to the auxiliary of Epiphany church.
She expressed her great qualification at
being there, and said Bishop Gibson had
struck the true note in his sermon when
he said that it is not in this place, or In
that, that the great success Of mission
work lies, but all gathered together,
makes the splendid whole. 1t IS like all
the little streams that go TO make great
river, none great in itself-but going to
make a mighty whole. She said when she
went with the bishops 20 jamestown in
october she could not help thinking Of the
little band OF noble men who had planted
the seed there 300 years ago. This seed
has spread throughout America, and has
touched Brazil. China, Japan, and Africa.
Every one must work to the best of mis-
ability. God does not measure the great
ness Of the deed.
The marriage of Mr.. Charles Yarbrough
and Miss Addie Patman, the charming
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs William Pat
man, took place last night at Calvary
Baptist church. The church was hand
somely decorated with palms, and Mr.
Reginald Walker played delightfully."-
throughout the service. The bride was
dressed I'm a lovely gown OF white satin,
with real lace, and carried white chrysan-
themums Her maid of honor, Miss An
ME B.dnkenshlp, wore beautiful dress or
mousseline de sole over yellow satin, and
carried yellow chrysanthemums. Little
Miss Hazel Laurence, in a dainty dress OF
white organdie, carried the ring.
The Rev. j. b. Hutson, of Pine-Street
Baptist church. officiated. and the ushers
were Messrs W. A. Jennings. Alton Lau-
renee, Clarence Lewis, and Claude Raj
ston. The best man was Mr.. John Var
brough.
The Daughters OF the Confederacy met
yesterday, with Mrs. Randolph in the
chair Owing TO the very bad weather,
the attendance was not as large as hoped
for. but more than quorum being pres
ent, the business proceeded. Mrs Dab
ney Carr, corresponding secretary. read a
letter from Mrs. Margaret jefferson Davis
Hayes, thanking the Richmond Chapter
for having elected her an honorary mem
Der. and for presenting her with the badge
of the Grand Division Of Virginia. A let
ter was also read from Mrs. Joseph Bryan,
enclosing one from Mrs. Sallie Ould Dom
aldsOn, OF CharlestOWn, ". Va. asking
for donations Of fancy work for bazaar
to be held there December 18th. for the
benefit of Confederate soldiers They
have no home in West Virginia. and $50
help from the State. The chapter voted
$40, and were sorry that the amount was
SO small. Any member Of the chapter /
who can send contributions is urged to do I
SO. on motion Of Mrs. j. Enders Robin /
son, that the Daughters of the Confede-
racy send greetings TO the women Of .
Fla, and Savannah, Ca, /
for kind and courteous attention to the |
Virginia Volunteers stationed at those |
places, resolutions will be sent
4 letter was read from Sedgwck Post, !
Grand Army OF the Republic, acknowl-
adging the resolutions sent by Richmond |
Chapter. thanking them for Offering their
.scort TO do honor 10 the remains Of Miss
Winnie Davis. Many new members re-
ported, among them Mrs. ID. a. Weislger.
Mrs. John Robertson. Mrs John Caskie,
Mrs. Thomas Boiling. Mrs. Alice McGll |
Drewry, Mrs General William Malone,
Mrs. Otella Malone Butler, Mrs. n. Hors-
ey CAN'T.
The report Of the Arkansas meeting OF
he United Daughters Of the Contederacy.
citing forth the work accomplished In
he convention held in Little Rock, was
cad. and proved most interesting.
The next event for sweet charity will
,e the ball at the Jefferson Hotel. Every
arrangement Is almost perfected The
aides In charge and the public who have
aided them. have done their
est. and to both is due much praise.
'harity balls appeal 10 ones love OF plea
ure. and with the happiness or a festive
ccasion comes the satisfaction OF doing
ood Tickets TO this most elegant affair
an be had OF Mrs. Archer Anderson,
frs. VI. Branch. Mrs. Carter Scott. Mrs.
saac Davenport. Mrs. w. l.. Royal. Mrs.
velch Mrs. M. +. Peasants. and Mrs.
Trey Skipwith.
Mrs. Isaac Davenport has charge Of the |
oung ladies' Entertainment Committee.