Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-20
APPROVE THE RECORD
DAUGHTERS OF REVOLUTION MEET
ron THIS PURPOSE.
The OBJECTIONS OF MRS. GRAHAM.
She Makes Many Through Her Coun-
sci, But They Arc Not Sustained
Richmond Couple Married I'm wash
fngfon-Society Notes.

Richmond Couple Married I'm wash
fngfon-society Notes.
Old Dominion Chapter. Daughters OF
the American Revolution, held a special
meeting in the rooms OF the Virginia His
torical Society yesterday at noon to per-
feet and approve the record Of last Fri
days meeting. The session, though not
so exciting as the previous one, lasted
FOR two hours. and was full OF interest.
Judge l.. i. Lewis and Mr.. John B. Minor
appeared as counsel for Mrs. w. II. Ora
ham. who has been making a fight on the
legality of the recent election Of officers
and of the proceedings since then, and
Captain A. q. Guigon was present as the
legal adviser of the chapter. Numerous
objections were made by Mrs. Graham's
counsel TO the manner in which the min
utes were prepared. but by a vote Of II
to 3 the chapter approved them. The
only change made was the insertion OF a
statement that one OF the ladies who
sympathized with Mrs. Graham sought
to make a personal explanation. Of which
no record was made. The matter now
goes to Mrs. Page. the State regent.
The first Friday german Will take place
at the Masonic Temple on Friday eve
ming. December the 22d. The dancing will
begin at o'clock. This german, though
recently organized, has enrolled many
members, and bids fair to be a most
charming addition to the social functions
Of Richmond.
Miss A. NJ. Robertson. who has been
Superintendent of the Virginia Hospital
since June Of last year, has rendered her
resignation, to take effect early in Janu-
airy. She WILL after a few months re-
turn TO her former home, in Canada Her
service at the hospital has been most ac-
ceptable. and she has made many friends
here. Her successor has not yet been Sc
lected Among those talked Of Is Miss
Underhill, Of Boston.
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Mr.. James Sweeney, Jr., and Miss o. l..
Nicholas, of this city, were married in
Washington on Monday. Mr. Sweeney is
a young man with many friends, and IS
connected with his father I'm the livery
business. His bride, who Is an orphan
10 ~ Ntiy DOPbidI yOuHt lduy VI CHESTNUT
Hill. The couple returned to the city last
evening.
An engagement which will be OF great
interest to Richmond people has just
been announced in st. Louis-that Of
Miss Amy Bay to Mr. Sturgeon. Of that
city. Miss Bay has spent much time here
with her aunt, Mrs. Decatur Axtell, and
has many friends and admirers in this
city. She is a beautiful girl Of the blonde
type. and possesses great charm OF man.
ner. Her fiancee belongs to one Of the old
est and wealthiest families in st. Louis.
The date OF the wedding has not yet been
decided, but it viii be solemnized I'm the
spring.
Miss Mary. Lamar Turpin will leave the
latter part Of the week 10 visit DR.. and
Mrs. j. L. NJ. Curry, in Washington. Miss
Curry will be present at the reception
given by Mrs. Curry, when she will for
mally introduce Miss Curry Connelley 10
Washington society.
quite number of very little persons,
between ! and years Of age. viii give
Christmas-tree parties on Christmas
Day, and have issued the dalntiest or
tiny cards to their little friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. @. Neal and Miss Lu-
Gle Nelson Will spend tho holidays in
Culpeper. with Mrs. Meals parents. Miss
Nelson will return TO Richmond after
Christmas.
Miss Pleasanton. Of Philadelphia, IS the
guest Of Miss Evelyn Williams, on west
Grace street. Miss Williams will give q
tea this afternoon in her honor.
Major and Mrs Henry Coalter Cabell
will leave Washington shortly for Port
land. ore. where Major Cabell has beer
detailed for recruiting service.
Mrs. Willard, wife Of Hon. Joseph T.
Willard. member Of the House from Fair
| fax. has gone to Summervile. 5. c., foi
the benefit Of her health.
Miss Elizabeth Turner, OF Philadelphia
| will visit Miss Katherine Michaux on
January 1st at her home. on Franklin
| street.
Miss Blanche Dimmock, Of Sherwood, >
Gloucester county. is the guest Of Mrs
J. C. Farand No. 5o6 east Grace street.
The delightful music at the Richmond
! german on houudN evening was IuFlneN
ed by Professor Thilow's Orchestra.
Mrs. a. w. Patterson and Miss Dilnar
Will spend Christmas in Washington
with heir mother Mrs billiard.
Mrs. Richard Byrd. Miss Cover an,
Miss Mamie Russell. OF Winchester. lef
yesterday for their home.
Miss Blanche Morgan will leave mex
week for North Carolina. where she Wi
spend some time.
The Milton Work Whist Club will NEE
with Miss Harvie. on south Fourth stree
this afternoon.
Mr.. William r. Thomas. OF Evansville
Ind, Is the guest of his father. DR.. vii
liam H. Thomas.
Miss Estole Fisher. of Washington
will be the guest Of Miss Ruth Tame
during Christmas.
Miss Dallas. OF Nashville, has returne
TO her home. on account Of her mother
Illness
Miss Mary Hartman, of Baltimore, wi
spend Christmas with Miss Edyth Whit
Miss Adair. of Atlanta, is the guest {
Miss Adele Williams.
Miss Roberta Allen will spend Christ
mas in Washington.
a The feast for the Mothers Mission {