The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-26
SOCIAL AND
PERSONAL

TENOONAL
The Kings Daughters, of Richmond, ten
dered Mrs. Isabelle Charles Davis, of New
ork, a delightful reception at the Young
Woman's Christian Association yesterday
afternoon. The table was prettiiy deco
rated in purple crepe paper and purple
shaded candelabra, while the center was
formed of a silver maltese cross (the
Sign of the order) and flowers, In spite
of the weather, nearly hundred gath
cred to greet their international secre-
tary, who, at tho conclusion, held a work
ers. conf ference, ana made a short address
witch was enjoyed by all. and made a
deep impression upon the hearts of her
hearers.
Mrs. Davis was most impressive In
speaking of the Importance OF opening the
circle meetings with prayer. You greet
your hostess" she said, why not greet
the unseen but ever-present Host? Should
not these meetings develop the >lndisId-
uaI hearts? You, as Virgtnians, are
noted for your courteous hospitality. You
would be indignant IL you were accused
of not speaking to your hostess, yet you
slight God. If you remember nothing
else this afternoon, take away this
thought that you. every girl and woman
| present, are responsible to God to make
yourselves the greatest and grandest wo-
man in the universe
The Reception Committee was COM
posed OF Mrs. George 7. King, Mrs. h
Lee Lorraine. Mrs. Z. 3. Janney, Mrs
| w. II. Nelson, Mrs. L. c. McPhaii, Mrs.
Clarence G. Burton, Mrs. J. Q. Taylor and
Airs r. William Pemberton.
Mrs W. H. Tltum presided over the
| chocolate table, and was assisted by the
Misses Lucy and Marianne Meade. Flor
ence TYLER Mary Chalmers, Fannie
Potts and Lillian Taylor.
Among those present were:
Miss Agnes Douthat Miss Fanny Potts,
Mrs. B. 3. Valentine, Mrs Withers Miller.
Mrs CABOT, Mrs. T. William Pemherton,
Mrs. George A. Lyon Mrs. James Currie,
Mrs Garcin. Miss Ellen Guisou. Miss SUI
sic Hamilton. of Warrenton; Miss Frances
Disgs, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Taliaferro, Miss
Chalk, Miss Virginia Berrian. Mrs.
Blankenship. Miss Nina Wilcox. of
Charles City; Mrs. William Craigte. Mrs.
Thomas. Miss Sye Roberts. Miss Margaret
Childrey. Mrs. C. a. Wingo, Miss STRAIT
ton, Mrs. Luke Harvey. Mrs. Nat Green,
Mrs. ]. Newberry, Miss Frank. Mrs
Suits, Mrs. Eacho. Miss Martha Black,
Mrs. Stuart Woodward, Mrs. Charles
Clemmitt, Mrs. Mountcastle, Mrs. Kate
Barbour Howard. Mrs. Clarence Moore,
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| Mrs. Steven Beverioge and many others
| A glowing tribute is paid to Mrs.
| Charles Dana Gibson in the Chicago
| Chronicle, which, says: "If Mrs Gibson
| does not remain the queen of New. York
society it is because she does NOT care
| to reign, for she is gifted with enc OF
| the finest figures in Gotham: her singing
voice is second only to Melba: the most
| in, no ia
ginian thoroughbred: of the popuI3i- Glib
son style of beauty; has a wide aGsIualnt-
| ance and is the fashion. Not tt know
! her is to argue yourself unknown. She
! is connected with the Duchess of Mari
| borough and friend of Mrs. John Jacob
| Aston"
The Washington birthday party given
by the ladies of Emmanuel Baptist Church
Monday night at the residence of the pas
tor. Rev. D. A. Solly, No. 416 North
| Seventh Street, was a most delightful
| and successful affair. The house was
! crowded throughout the evening, which
| passed most pleasantly with music. reel
tations. etc. Quite a handsome sum was
realized from the entertainment
Mrs. Isabelle Charles Davis, OF New
| York, was the guest of honor at an ele-
| CANT luncheon yesterday given by Mrs.
| IT. William Pemberton. The center was
| formed of pink roses and naidenhair,
while the souvenirs were maltese crosses
| formed Of violets. The guests invited to
meet Mrs. Davis included Mrs. Clarence
| Burton, Mrs a. E. Warren. Mrs l.. B.
Janney and Mrs. George T. King.
DR.. Charles McIver. of North Carolina,
will be the guest Saturday of Mrs. 3. 3.
Valentine and at night will speak before
the Educational Association on THE Ne
cessity for Normal and Industrial Train
| ing"
An elegant dinner Monday night was
that of Mr.. James a. Moncure, who enter
tanned in honor of his birthday a party
of twelve friends. which included Messrs.
Granville Valentine. Linwood Antrim. S.
S. P. Patteson, William Habliston, Robt.
Lancaster. Jr.. William Daniel. Cunning
ham Hall, Blair Boiling, Richard John
son. Rutherford Rose and Herbert
Gray.
Among those who will attend the Cen
eral Commandery at Independence Halt,
Philadelphia. April 18th, are:
Hon j. Aston Cabell, Peyton r. Car
rington, Charles u. Williams. Willis 3.
Smith and B. B. Minor, and the alter
rates were John P. Mcclure, Jr., Major
II. C. Cabelr, VIM. D. Hertburne, Wash
ington; Edmund Pendleton and Major 8.
Heth Tyler. In addition to the dele
gates, DR.. George Ben. Johnston, vice
| commander-general from Virginia, will at
| tend.
Mrs Charles Burgess Ball win repre-
sent Virginia when Prince Henry of Prus-
STA visits Mount Vernon to lay a wreath
on Wasnington's grave. The regents
and State regents of the Mount Vernon
Association will attend in a body.
The members of the Junior Hollywood
Memorial Association will meet at the
residence of Miss Mamie BauGiran, e1
Grove Avenue Thursday morning at 10
o clock for the purpose OF making flags
TO. Memorial Day.
Miss Lily Catlett. of Lexington. daush-
ter of Colonel Robert Catlett. Assista'