The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-22
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

The rooms of the Woman'S Club were
well filed yesterday afternoon, when Rev.
William Dudley Powers, of New York,
read from his own works. The selections
We're all taken from Uncle Isaac, or Old
Days in the South" The poems are all ex-
cellent, possessing great literary merit,
and read by Mr.. Powers, who has rare
gife Of rendering the negro dialect, they
proved thoroughly enjoyable
The guests of the chairman were Miss
Lyle Blair, Miss Juliet Lee, Mrs. Wade
and Captain Harrie Webster.
Next week will be the last literary eve
ming of the season.
The regular monthly meeting Of the
Board of the Sheltering Arms was held
yesterday morning at the Hospital. Mrs.
Peterkin presided.
Routine business was transacted. The
Board decided to enlarge the wing of the
Hospital and make necessary improve
ments in the basement. This decision is
subject TO the vote of the trustees.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Wise, of New York.
have issued invitations to>the marriage of
their daughter, Evylyn Byrd Douglas
Wise, and Mr.. James Perrine Barney, of
Virginia. The marriage will take place
at the home of the brides parents, No.
154 West Seventy-sixth Street, New York
city, June 9Th, at 4:30 o'clock.
The annual excursion to Jamestown, to
be given next Saturday under the aus
pices of the Association for the Preserya-
ton of Virginia Antiquities, promises to
be an unusually delightful event Too
much cannot be said for the excellent
work accomplished by the Association in
preserving landmarks and antiquities SO
dear to the heart of every native OF Viz
ginia soil.
Heretofore the pilgrimage to the Oldest
settlement of Virginia has been given on
the 18th of May, put as that date fell on
Sunday, it was changed TO the 18th
SO many historical associa lions linSer
about jamestown that it is in itself
privilege to be able to visit the revered
spot: besides, the other attractions ar
ranged by the ladies who have the affair
in charge, insure large crowd.
An interesting event will be the we'd
| ding this evening Of Frances GWynn
I,yell and Mr.. George Armes Tower. to
! take place at Grace Episcopal Church
| After the ceremony a reception will be
held at the residence of the brides par
| ents. NO l02 West Grace Street A num-
| Der of out-of-town guests are here for
the wedding.
Miss Jennie croxton. of Essex, who
| has been the guest OF Mrs James r.
| Gordon. has returned to her home.
| Miss Page Osborne, of Petersburg, is
| the guest of the Misses Darlington, on
West Grace Street.
Mrs. Phil Mckinney is the guest of Mrs.
| James T. Gray
Miss Margaret Palmer is the guest Of
| Mrs. James Casl1e.
Miss Leila Hill will leave next Monday
| "a visit relatives in Louisville, KY She
viii accompany Miss Anne Peasants
J GRAY, who is the sponsor to the reunion
[ from the Third Congressional District.
| Mrs. w. Thornton Taylor. of Norfolk
| Who has been visiting Mrs. French, O
| No. 31l2 East Broad Street, returned home
| to-day.
Miss Helen Fstzwilson. of Brooklyn
! n. Y, is here, on a visit to her cousin
Miss Bessie French, of No. Sll2 Eas
| Broad Street.
Mrs. w. H Barkman, of Stanton, is
visiting Mrs c. NJ. Swift, on West Clay
Street
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