The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-01-19

The Ladies of Pickett Camp Auxiliary
have appointed the 10Th day of January,
the birthday of General Robert Z. Lee.
for ''Donation-Day,' and it will be OBJ
served by the Auxiliary regularly here
after as such. There is great need just
now for charity among the poor. depend
ent women, Confederate soldiers wid-
ows. who are dependent on the Camp for
the necessities of life.
\ more beautiful tribute to the mcm-
Dry of Lee and the private soldier who
fought with him could not be shown than
an offering 10 these poor frail women in
his name. The ladies of Pickett Camp
Auxiliary ask the public to send donations
of food. clothing, fuel or money to Pickett
Camp Hall, Fifth and Broad streets, from
10 A. NJ to 2. NJ. y committee of la
dies will be in readiness to receive them
4 special invitation is extended to men,
beers of the Legislature, Any one desir-
ing to contribute from the Capitol build
ing will please leave their donation with
Captain A. l.. Sullivan, doorkeeper. who
will act as q committee for the ladies.
A marriage OF great beauty and interest
took place last evening at 6:"o c!och.
when the sister Of the Governor. MISS
Evelyn May Tyler, became the wife Of
MIR John ]. Miller, of Rappahannock
county The mansion was artist
cally decorated in palms and cut flowers
the mantels banked in ferns and growing
plants. In the reception hall in the riSht
wing where the marriage TOOK piace'
Brides roses We're mingled with the green
while in the opposite room, where lhe
brides cake was cut, La france ioaeS
formed the decoration.
The bride was gowned in an elegant
white satin duchess, en- princesse, with
point lace yoke and pearl trimmings, her
veil was caught with a diamond sun
burst, the Groonl's gift. and her bouquet
was a shower of Lilies Of the Valley
Miss Belle Norwood Tyler was maid
of honor. and wore white mousSeiine
ovc- nile green taffcta, and carried La
France roses. Miss Mary Halves Tyler,
dressed in white organdie and lace. acted
as the ribbon girl. CIR. George BROWNING.
of Madison. acted as best man. The wed
ding march was played by MT. Franz
Cosby. At an altar Of palms. erected pc
tween the windows, the ceremony was
performed by Rev. Mr.. Claybrook. of
Washington. and Bishop Gibson.
After the ceremony refreshments We're
served. Only the family and intimate
friends were present
After spending q few days in Washing
ton, the young couple will take an extend
cd tour through the south. and go as Lar
as; New orleans and Jacksonville
The bride IS the pretty and attractive
daughter CT the late Hon. George IEler
for many years a member OF the f1oIss Oh
Delegates, and of Julia NlagrEder IEler,
of Albemarle, county
MIR Miller is the largest land owner III
Fanoahannock, and prominent farmer
md business man. His home. Mountain
Green, Is one of the finest estates III VII
ginia. .,
Among the guests from distance 10 al
tend the wedding are Judge ana Mis-
Cassel. Mr.. and Mrs. John Washington
and Miss Julia Tyler.
A pretty home MARRIAGE TOOK piace
last evening at Z o'clock when Mr. Arthur
s Williams and Miss Margaret Walker
became man and WIG.
The house was beautifully decorated
in palms cut flowers and shaded lamps.
The bride wore a handsome Eci'.tr-pe
broadcloth gown and carried vloie1s.
.Ir Ernest Walker, brother OF the
bride. acted as best man.
Rev VI lAshby Jones performed the
After an extended northern tour the
Young couple will reside in Washing
ton.
Miss Walker is the attractive daughter
of Mrs. Mary Ellen Walker. and very
nonular with~a large circle OF friends.
Mr. Williams is the SON or MI and
Mrs. William III. Williams and IS con-
nected with the wholesale tobacco house
of Luchs and Brother, i'll Washington.
The Richmond Chapter of the Daughters
of the Confederacy met yesterday after
noon at four O'Clock.
Mrs. Norman V. Randolph presided.
Annual reports were read and accepted.
AIRS. Randolph was unanimously re-
elected president: Mrs. f.. V. Valentine,
FIRST yice-president: Mrs. Charles Boiling.
treasurer Mrs. Kate VIM. recording
secretary; Mrs. Dabney Carr, correspond
ing secretary. The Misses Rowland were
received into the Richmond Chapter from
Alexandra Chapter
Great discussion arose over the motion,
made and carried, that a committee be
nrnointed to petition the Legislature TO
observe the birthday OF President Davis,
June the third as a legal holiday.
The annual tea will be given on Tuesday,
January Goth, from 3 to I O'Clock at Lee
Camp Hail Mrs. fRElndolph appointed
the following Chairmen committees: Mrs.
Alfred Gray, table decorations; Mrs
Robert Christian, hall decorations; mrs.
Bette Ellyson, refreshments; Mrs. Kate
Lee, music. 4.
Among those present were Mesdames
\. Y. Randolph, f. V. Valentine, Kate
Taylor. Charles Boiling. w. II. Shelton,
d. C. Richardson. Il. l.. Christian, NJ.
Robinson. r. &c. Minor. Alfred Gray,
Thomas Leary. w. II. Graham, Austin
Brockenborough. George Lyon Misses.
Kate Mason Rowland, Wilette Hudgins,
Lucy Claire Atkinson, Judith Deane'
Emma Shepherd, Anne Bentley. Sallle
Deane. BETTE Ellyson, Anne Boykin,
CIeand Randolph, and Helen Vim.
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The engagement of Miss Ella Perkin-
son and Mr.. B. W. L. Blanton, Jr., OF
Cumberland county. Va, is announced.
The marriage will take place on February
g.
Miss Bessie Ellyson gave an informal
dance last evening at her home on Park
Avenue.
"A new apparatus has been ordered from
paItimore for the fBroad-Street Engine