The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-26
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.


Of First Baptist Church, and delightful
entertainment and reception was given in
celebration of the happy event. As most
of the work Of the society is done II
China, where they support missionary,
the decorations all took on a Chinese col
oring The pillars Of the basement were
wrapped in yellow and blue, Chinese Ian
terms, kites and flags were strung about
the room, and suspended from the ceiling
were large umbrellas and pendant from
them were smaller lanterns.
Along one side of the room was exhibited
Chinese curiosities from the mission room.
and gathered by collection. Here was
shown various Chinese idols. testament.
wearing apparel and many articles of in
terest.
Palms and growing plants were artisti-
cally banked about the room. and an or
chestra discoursed sweet music through
out the evening.
The entertainment was opened with a
prayer by Rev. DR.. II. H. Upper. DIR.
George Cooper then read an interesting
and exhaustive sketch. prepared by Mrs.
Julian P Thomas. of the work done during
the past twenty-five years. After this the
reception was held.
The charter members of the Society
formed the receiving party. They were:
Miss Sic Peasants, Mrs. Julian P. Thorn
as, Miss Kate A1cCurdy, Mrs. D. 0. Davis,
Miss Kate Woodward. Miss S. j. Bosher.
Miss Nettie Mitchell, Miss Bette Smith,
Mrs. C. e. Wingo, Mrs. S. II. Harris,
Mrs Jeter Bosher, Mrs. Nellie w. Core.
Mrs. Belle Walthall. Mrs. a. L. Haynes,
Mrs. Hugh McCury, Mrs. Mary Thomas
Wortham Mrs. Jud Wood and Mrs Ar
thur B. Clarke.
Mr.. Arthur B. Clarke was master of
ceremonies.
The young people dressed in Chinese cos
tunes that were quaint and becoming,
served refreshments. Those assisting
were: Misses Maud Starke. Alta Cooper,
Louise knight, Ellie Hail. Jennie Nc
Carthy, Mrs J. G. Reynolds. Mrs. B. B.
Blenner and NIessrs. Edwin Bosher and
George Cooper.
The souvenirs were attractive Chinese
fans with 1S15-190o, in gilt letters.
One of the features of the evening was
the illustration OF the manner Of receiving
in China, as explained by the missionary.
Mrs. Pierce when she visited here recent
ly.
Miss Alta Cooper in her becoming
Chinese costume occupied the seat OF
honor. and Miss knight was the gracious
hostess.
There were large number Of callers,
and the evening was most pleasant one.
The members OF Lee Camp Auxiliary
desiring the new badges can get them from
the treasurer, Mrs. N. V. Randolph.
Mr. VIM T. Taylor and Miss Hattie
Bowles both of this city. were married IN
Washington on Tuesday May I'D inst.
The bride is daughter OF Mr.. J. V. Bow
les, Of Goochland county, but has lived
with friends here from childhood, and is
most attractive young lady.
Richmond people will be interested In
the announcement Of the wedding OF Mr..
Theodore Hazletine Price and Miss Har-
rlet Eugenia Dyer, which is to take place
at the Church of the Epiphany. New
York. May 18th, at P. NJ.
Miss Agnes Mccarthy entertained the
Dramatic Club thursday evening WITH
progressive games. Mr.. Garnett Taoo
won the first prize. and Miss Sue Seldom
Wexford the BOBBY. During the evening
dainty refreshments were served
Among those present were: Mrs. James
Cannon Misses Mamie Baughman'
Gregory, Helen DouthoUt Blanche Smith,
Lily Jennings of DanvilIe: Katherine
Michaux, Sue Wexford, Janet and Rose
Morris. Meade Burwell, Helen Quarles'
Hal Lghtfoot, Annie Tatum, Frances
Gibson and Messrs. Pollock, Holiday.
Dr.. J. Metlauer Winfree, Dr. Jones, VII
liam L. and Edward C. Wight. A. Reid
Venable, Gordon S,rachan, Julian Skel-
ton. Charles K. Coulling. James Cannon.
John Lightfoot, Garrett Tabb and others.
Miss Mary Watts Woods, who has been
the guest of Mrs. Thomas Boiling, and
Miss Maud Woods. who has been visiting
Miss Marguerite Warwick, have returned
to their home.
On Wednesday afternoon. at the meeting
of the Milton c. Work Whist Club, at
the residence of Mrs. Bryan, No. S16 West
Franklin Street, Mrs. Bland Smith and
Miss Helen Montague won the highest
points north and south, and Misses Mat
tie Harris and Florence Tyler, east and
west
,rr, and Mrs. william Z. xennon have
issued invitations = the marriage OF shetr
daughter. Miss Elizabeth RodDan Ken
non, TO Mr.. Julien Bnford. Jr. The we'd
Dig Will take place June 6th. ats o'clock,
at Norwood Va. Quite party OF Rich
mond people will attend the wedding.
Misses sallie and Annie Norven. Of
suthyille, Charlotte county. and Mrs.