The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-02-09
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

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Inc OF The Rebekan Peterkin Memorial.
Association was neid IN the p "iio %
the Young Mems Christian A'SoN 49,
building, auu IN spite OF me w. s.,'',,
ment weather. the memDeisnip "ao ..''.
feDrescut,d The Ofncers Ot the ASsotla-
ton are, Presiqent. Mrs. Blythe Moore,
Vice president, Mrs. Lucy cattel LSne'
Treasurer, Mrs. Wm l. SHePl ~ -,
responding secretary, MIS-. iscH' "
Cannon, Recording secretary MIS- Nieu'
The Association had It's origin In a de-
sire on the part OF certain Plohincn'
people with distinct Social 'iluenee,
20 keep fresh the memory OF vuo VI
the most gracious lives thas 49, -
this COMMUNICATIVE OF heDesS,can -
ter<in me founder OF the Shtuerns
Arms HOSPITAL liz was decided that the
support OF a room in that institution
would be the memorial most aPpropillti'
and most worthy, and from the otsaiti-
vation ~ Tie institution TO this time the
room has been occupied by Patlehl 10
whom its shelter was needed Ike SnS
shelter OF a great rock In a Weaiy iai' -.
Rev. Donald Guthrie was eie sp -.
yesterday. and made noble presence
ton OF The Christlike force Oenlnu sucn
an Institution as the Shelterihs arms
and such a work as that OF lhc No've ~
ton. He commented upon the ldcs tu"1
Chrlsts law of life was 10 eNe li,.'si
and In giving expression ~ e,, We Some in
t"ree,,o, ~ ss,.ts reearding those IA active
and benefcent operation IN ne nasas
city, where, to a population no. -
ing 1900 there are two auIli'if 20 &c
.anizpa hospitals containing $50 Deos-
In conclusion no thanked the lauies
for their attention and wlthdrew, "a l'l7
delivered one OF the most nelPi ql -, au
dresses ever enjoyed by the Rssy S."'A ~
Three new members were adueu ~ ~
list. MISS Susie Mcclure Miss Katherine
Lancaster. and Miss Carrie hehho'u9'
Mrs. Brodnax and her daughter, Mrs.
Nellie BrodnaX, are 1t Mrs. Du'"i'
A general meeting OF the Colonial
Danes Of America In the stare OF
ginia will be held at the residence on
Mrs. John Addison az half past touF
O'Clock on Friday evening.
The Washington Ball at the Jener5oh
tonight will open with a reception oil one
half hour from $50 70 10 !. NJ proliliplis.
Hand shaking will not be IN ordeI.
one will be on time for this part Oh INC
great social function. Al.
phantom minuet will be danced uhuer
subdued lights Mr. he Hertburhe w ash-
ingtOU who impersonates George " az.
ingtop. Is descended from two OF tn7
latter's brothers Mr.. Washington IS pre-
sident of the New York Model pWeiilIiss
Co: Of the New York and New JeI-
sey Water Co. and OF the National
Volunteer Reserve. He Is active as ~
officer IN various other enterprises, ~ re
rs also q charter member OF the WASH
ingtoD Memorial Association. HIS mother
was Miss Bassett, cousin OF Af. heF-
bert Claiborne
Mrs. Richardson. of Boston, Massachu-
sets. president Of the Washington Nc,
mortal Association, arrives to-day ohs
will stay at the Jefferson as a guest Oh
the Richmond Committee G. W. NJ. a;
Mr. and Mrs Il. s. Smith, of smith
field. will come up 10 the ball. ,,
Capt. Charles Morgan and wite VIII
attend the ball They are charter mem
bers of the Washington Memorial AS
ISOLATION.
With the approach Of the time for the
entertainment interest IN the briAlant
Assembly Ball to be given jointly tor
the benefit Of the George washington
Memorial Association and the Daughters
OK the American Revolution mcte asses.
AS Martha Washington Mrs hcrDert
Claiborne Will wear a beautiful colonlal
gown OF black velvet cut square IN the
neck after the weii-knOwn picture OK
Martha as a young woman which hangs
in the rooms of the Virginia Hlstorlcil
Society The front OF the gown Is en-
brOidered I'm white and gold, ana lne
sides trimmed with bands Of white velvet
brocaded with pink roses and edged with
turquoise blue. Her Jewels Will Zoe an
tiQue gems inherited from Francis Cali
houn. Catherine Grattan. wife of Robert
Gamble, Mrs. VIM. Cabeu and others.
Mr. De Hertburne Washington VIII ape
pear In costume Of Washington, ard
wearing buckles. buttons. etc. belong
ing TO the latter lie IS man OF mag
nihcent physique and the directors or the
ball are much gTatied at having se-
cured his consent TO personate General
Mrs. Ellen A. Richardson. who viii
also be present, IS well known In the
best social and intellectual life Of B0s-
ton, and is charming personally.
The three large dining rooms VIII be
thrown into one, and on slightly ele-
waited platform IN the central one the
receiving party Will take their stand,
as nearly as possible IN the position
suggested by the famous picture or Cen
eral and Mrs. Washington receiving.
In addition 20 those whose names have
already been published as constituting
the reception committee an Invitation TO
act In this capacity has been extended
by Mrs James Lyons % those four
ladies' first appointed 20 represent me
George Washington Memorial Associa-
ton in Virginia. They are Mrs J.. i.
Lewis Mrs f. c. Minor, Mrs VIM. II.
Robins. and Miss Jennie Elicit.
To the great qualification of all Inter
ested DR.. Joseph A. White, representing
the Sons Of the American Revolution.
has consented 10 act as chairman Of the
floor committee. Last evening "a re-
hearsal of the beautiful Sir Roger de
COverly held az the Jefferson under the
skiilful direction of Mrs James Patter-
son justified the confident prediction that
IL alone will be well worth the price OF
tickets which may be secured from any
member OF either Of the organizations
represented or from the ticket commit
tee. Of which Mrs. r c. Minor. l04 north
Fifth street Is chairman. The minuet
is equally beautiful and the participants
In both dances are bellies and beauX in
the fashionable set.
Those interested GA the ball have work
ed individually and IL Is hoped that re-
Spouse on the part of the public may
be cordial
II IS not obligatory I'm the guests. g
ladies' or gentlemen. 20 powder the hair
for the Washington ball. OF course. IF
the ladies choose 20 do 80 & will Doe very
satisfactory. The gentlemen, except the
minuct and "Slr Roger dances. Of
course, Were never expected 10 do H.
Mrs Herbert A Claiborne will enter
tain a few friends at a very elegant
luncheon IN honor or Mrs. Ellen Rich
ardsOn, National President OF the George
Washington Memorial Association. and
Mr. De Hertburne Washington. The lat-
ter Will be the guest of Mr.. ana Mrs.
Claiborne while in Richmond.
Mrs. Frank T. Crump aud her friend.
Miss =. Y. FaTis. will leave on Friday
for Washington. d. c.. where they Will