Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-17

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| naughtan will arrive, to-day. perhaps, to
expedite and consummats the arrange
| ments.
Mr.. Haberer. of New York, an expert
designer Of large experience. has already
arrived. This welcome intelligence has
| inspired a feeling Of hope Of returning
prosperity. despite the ominous wor-cloud
that so darkly hovers over the land.
threatening to obscure the sunshine OF
promise that was slowly returning to the
Southland after the blight Of the civil!
war.
MATRIMONIAL NOTES.
On Wednesday afternoon at $3.50 o'clock
the nuptial rites Of Nh =. X. Williamson
and Miss Sallie Dickinson were solemn
izeo at the Baptist church. in the pres
ence of d large company, b. Rev. W. 5.
Royal. The church had been decorated
with flowers arranged upon back
ground OF whito cloth The daylight was
excluded and the shaded lights cast
very soft and pleasing radiance upon the
pretty scene. After the ceremony Mr.. and
Mrs. Williamson drove to the home Of the
groom's father, Mr.. Caliohiu Williamson,
near Reba. some distance in the country.
\ surprise marriage was celebrated last
Friday afternoon at the residence Of Rev.
J. W. Shachford. the parties 60 which
were Miss Nirgie Wilkes, Of Wilkes's
Mil. and Mr. Russell Turpin, Of Sedala.
on last Sunday. &C the home Of Mir. John
W Mills, near Cifax his daughter, Miss
Sallie Mills, was united i'm marriage 10
Mr.. Sidney 4. Spencer by Rev. J. Il. Luck
The Easter Offering of the congregation
OF st. Johns Protestant Episcopal church
was a very gratifying expression OF re-
Spouse to the appeal OF the rector, Rev
Dallas Tucker, in behalf OF church eX-
penses and repairs 20 the ediice. The Of
fernG at the morning service amounted
to Sl6. that Of the guild of the ladies was
50. and the Randolph Society gave
similar amount aggregatIng $50.
The mite collection OF the Sunday
school amounted 70 }ij. This sum repre-
sents the Efforts Of the children IN re-
Spouse 10 the appeal by the Bishop Of the
Diocese Of Southern Virginia.
THURSDAY CLUB ENTERTAINED.
on Thursday afternoon Mrs. A. NJ
Huchlett entertained the Thursday Club
very charmingIy at Randolph -Macon
Academy The profusion of exquisite
blooming plants that graccd the room was
very pleasing accessory 10 the enjoy
meut of the occasion. Each guest had
been requested 10 relate some important
event that had occurred upon the day OF
the month that chrOnicled her own natal
day. and many were the stories OF inte-
resting occurrences that were ELECTED. Al
ter this paper and pencils were distributed
with the instruction that each should re-
produce all Of the events and dates that
had been related. Miss Lula Jeter had
the honor Of furnishing the most per-
feet paper, having remembered each date !
and circumstance without mistake, and |
was awarded the exquisite prize. mem |
orandum-boOk, with padded white velvet |
covers upon which was painted in mono |
gram the initial letters OF the club. i'm
wrought with delicate pink blossoms the |
artistic work Of the hostess. When the |
delicious refreshments were dispensed, |
among them were found cream dates OF |
many styles, harmonious with the general |
character Of the entertainment.
MISS fuckers PARTY.
Miss Sadie Tucker on Thursday evening
celebrated her 18th birthday by giving |
a delightful party 10 her young |
friends. o. whom there was a goodly !
Dancing, charades. and other
games. varied by the abundant feast Of
al manner OF choice dainties, made the
hours fest swiftly by to these happy
young folks.
A very handsome granite SHAFT. sixteen
feet i'm height, bearing an appropriate
inscription. was on yesterday erected in
Lonswood Cemetery TO the memory of
Judge Edward Q. Burks.
Mrs. Emma Tinsley, OF Richmond. who
has been visiting Mrs. Augusta 4. Huma,
returned home Friday.
Miss Belle Buford, who spent the holt
lays with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. r.
D.. Buforc, has returned 10 her school
iuties " West Virginia.
PERSONALS.
Miss Tucker, OF Girard College, Phila-
ielphia, who has been the guest OF her
1rother Rev. Dallas Tucker. returned
nome on Friday.
Mrs. .. c. Rucker and children, who
AVE been visiting at Bla-ksburs, have
eturned home.
Mr.. J. t. Spencer was summoned to
SottoWay on Wednesday by a telegram
announcing the critical illness OF his
atheT, Rev DR.. j. l.. Spencer OF the !
Methodist Conference.
Mrs. l.. $. Start, OF Chicago. Is here
With view 20 purchasing property.
Mr.. Ernest Parack mas gone TO Peters
iurg 10 engage in business.
DR.. I. G. Dennis viii represent the
odge here at the Grand Council Of the
Royal Arcanum, that will assemble In
next week
Since the recent blizzard, many OF .he
cherries, pears, and
pples-have burst into fun blossom.
living fair promise that there vii! stu
g a proportion OF these fruits left. An
Id colorcd sister, in reply 10 remark
rom her EMPLOYER that she feared the
rmt had been all killed said Yes.
oney. l spects al the little trashy fruit,
ich as pears, peaches. and that kind. has
cen killed, but the cold aint hurt De
fur dey amt been planted
H." Nothing short OF the destruction
Z the watermelon on the vine" could
ismay her soul in contemplating the ap-