Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-22
NOTES
OF
SOCIETY.

Miss Maria Bair's lecture on the Ma
donnas yesterday afternoon at the
Woman's Christian Association, was a
rare trSat 10 many who have not had the
opportunities for visiting, ss Miss Blair
has DONE the famous European art gal
tcries All the old masters and celebrated
painters whose conceptions Of the Blessed
Virgin have been placed on can
vas, were treated of and the strong points
in each impressed on the audience.
Raphael's Sistine Madonna. Murillo As
sumption. the Procession to Calvary, by
q SPANISH artist Mater DolorOSa. the
Madonna ca the Artist Church. were few
of those that were mentioned. Miss Blair
closed her lecture by paying tribute TO
the wonderful mcekness of the Blessed
Virgin which is strongly manifested
throughout her entire life. and which
characterizes her whether in the COM
pany OF angels. kings, or the fishermen of
Galiloe. The large audience hall OF the
Woman's Christian Association was filled
20 lis utmost capacity by fashionable
and cultured audience. who gave MISS
Stair their closest attention. After the
ccture, large number OF Madonna cal
.ndars were disposed OF and quite ,llee
little sum was netted by the White Me-
mortal Circle of Kings Daughters Some
Of those present were Mrs. j. 3. Light
foot. Mrs. III. b. Bondar, Mrs. Wingo. Mrs.
George T. King. Mrs w. w. Wright Mrs.
Duke, Mrs. John w. Gordon. Mrs. j. 5.
Wexford. Miss Emily Morris. Mrs Hous-
ton, Mrs William Wade. Miss Alice
Dooley. Mrs. r. McJones.
DR. and Mrs. William NJ. Wade celebrat
.a their crystal wedding on last Monday
evening in a very charming manner. a
very elegant supper was served and the
table was beautifully decorated with roses
and carnations. Among those present
were Mrs. H. P Lefebore. Mrs. w a.
Powers. Miss Macky Powers. Of Clarke
cou.ty. Mr.. and Mrs. Richard /. Wade.
Mr.. and Mrs. Willie Reid, DR.. and Mrs.
Wade, received large number of hand
some cut glass presents.
Miss Nellie Robbins. Of Baltimore. ~-i;l
be the guest of Mrs. George l.. Ponder.
who has recently moved in her new home,
i5l Hanover street. next week.
A very delightful silver tea will be given
at the home OF MS George I. King. N9
east Leigh street next Friday afternoon.
from TO o'clock, and from to 10
o'clock The decorations will be in white
and gold and proceeds will he for the Re
bekah Peterkin Circle of Kings Daush-
ters.
Thursday will be donation day at the
shelter,ng Arms Hospital, and all con-
Iributions of whatever nature, will be
gratefully received by the ladies'
Mrs. Turner Ashhy Miller gave a flag
euthre party in honor of her aunt. Mrs.
F. II. Miller, of Danvile, yesterday at
ternoon from 4 to O'Clock III her home.
opposite the Soldiers Home. The tables
were marked with small silk flags of
ali nations. the score was kept with
flags and the markers pinned on with
flag pins. The entertainment was
unique and very attractive. AT the con-
clusion of the game supper was serv-
ed in courses on the card tables. The
house had been artisically decorated
with chrysanthemums and other fall
flowers.
The marriage of Miss Emma D. Mills to
Mr.. Archer L. Ford took place yesterday
evening at the home of Mrs. McAlister at
Coz Beverly street Mr.. Bradley Taylor
performing the ceremony. The bride was
attired in white, and carried white chryS-
anthemums. The attendants of the bride
were Miss Lula Mills. mrt. OF honor. and
Misses Bi1chie Mills and Rosa Wingo. all
OF Richmond bridesmaids: all were at
tired in white and carried flowers.
friends at COZ Beverly street
The following Richmond people were
present: MT. and Mrs McAlister, Mrs.
Sam Walker. Mrs. Talley. Mrs Burnett
Mrs Schmidt. Mr.. and Mrs. Burnett, Mrs
z. ]. Ford Mr.. and Mrs. Johnson. Mrs
Jackson, Mr.. and Mrs John Alley, Misses
Harriet and Rosa Lowry. Miss Lena
aIEls. Miss Jera Ford. Mrs. Biankenship
Miss Eta Portaway. Miss Lena Porta-
way Mrs Hill and Miss Cartrer). Mrs
Nltt and Miss Fannie Witt and Mrs
Billy woodson. of Hanover; Mrs. Walter
Thorpe and family; Miss Bessie johnson,
Mrs. Watson.
Messrs L. w. Terrell, Andrew Damson
j. NJ. childress. il. J. Ford. E. E. Ford
II ]. Franklin. Catrell. O. B. Atkinson,
J. II. Walton. c. /. Mills. Deals. and
rhacNer. of West Virginia: Robert and
Zoe McAilister OF Fredericksburg, we're
slso present.
There was very ENJOYABLE entertain
rent gwen at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Willie Condrick. as south Reservoir street
Thursday evening. The house was taste
fully decorated and there were many
friends Of the young couple present who.
after spending pleasant time dancing
and other amGSements, rcgretfully hade
good night TO their hest and hostess.
The approaching marriage Is announced
Of Miss Emma Thompson. of Ferdop;a
n. Y. and Mr.. George Powers. OF this
-!ty. t's
The marriage will take place December
en-, ar. fo"ers, In leaving for New
YORK. wll be accompanied by his bro.
/ ther. Mr. Frank Powers. when he hr. =, y.
MS bride to Richmond they will n,afs
Tneaf hons On south Thru str>.t F 1880