The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-05

becoming gown of pastel blue cloth,
opening en- a vest of cream chiffon with
hand-painted embroidered collar, and
soq,la to match. was met at the altar
by the groom and his best man, Mr.. d.
Grinnan, and the impressive ceremony
conducted by Dr.. Robert Strange.
Immediately after the ceremony Mr..
and Mrs. Clarke left for Old foins
where they will spend their honeymoon.
The bride is the accomplished daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Blacker. of "Chantii!y.'
formerly of England. and is an en-
pert horsewonlan, both she and her hus-
band. who is also a Britisher, being
members of the Deep Run Hunt Club,
having a host OF friends in this city.
Mrs. Mary Hatcher Willard, OF New
york is in the city. having come In in
terest of the proposed Foot-March pill
srtmage. At the regular monthly meet
ing of the \. 2. Y. y. Yesterday morn
ing, which was presided over by Mrs
Joseph Bryan. Mrs. Willard appeared in
behalf of the Old Dominion Pilgrimage
which proposes to meet the annual eS-
cursion party of this society at James
town in May. The plan was discussed
and referred to special committee, which
net at 1 o'clock, and after a meeting
OF an hour and a half adjourned, and
would give out nothing for publication.
Other business before the society this
morning was the proposed tea but owing
to the furnace being ont OF order at tho
WoS1an's Club, it was decided to be indefi-
nitsiy postponed.
Tho 4. p V. y. rendered Mrs. Willard
q luncheon yesterday at Rueger's. at
which the guests We're Mrs. j. Taylor FL
Tyson. Mrs. Z. V. Valentine, Mrs. Charles
e. Ball and Mrs.sJ- s. Lightfoot.
TIE trial OF skill at the meeting OF tho
Milton C. Work Whist Club yesterday
resulted III a victory for Mrs John Har-
risou and Miss Ferguson. playing north
and south. For the east and west cham
pionship there was a tie, the highest
score being made by Mrs. Keith and alrs.
". z. Palmer; also Mrs. Nash and Miss
Helen Montague, the former winning the
pins by cutting. The strangers present
were Mrs. Anderson. of Washington. and
DIrs. Brittcn, OF Warrenton.
Miss Virginia Be> erly Case, of Alexap-
tlria, will JOIN The Fishers European par
ny, which will leave on IN American line
steamer sailing from Philadelphia May
21st. direct to Liverpool. They will at
tend the coronation and remain aboard
three months.
Mrs. Williams Wallace Anderson. Of
Washington, who has been the guest for
will return to her home to-day.
Miss Margaret Prosser and Miss Jes-
sic Bailey were honored by a reception
Monday night at the reidence of Mrs.
j Z. Fitz by the Junior Aid Society of
st. Johns Episcopal Church. The par
lors were decorated with "La France
roses, while the dining-room was CT arm
ing in red. red-shaded silver cardelaora
and red ribbons, making a pretty color
scheme During the evening a delightful
musica! programme was rendered by
Mrs I. L. Miller and Miss Margaret
Prosser.
Still another whist club is on the social
calendar-that of TIE sue Gordon"
which was reorganized Monday night
at the residence of Miss Sue +. Gordon,
NO. Oil West Grace Street. Duplicate
whist was played. the highest score be-
ing obtained by Mrs. James Keith ana
Miss Ferguson.
Tire members who were present at this
meeting were Miss Sue ard Miss Saliie
Gordon, Mrs. James Keith, Mrs. C. E.
Doyle Mrs. Bland spotswood Smith,
Mrs. Thomas Rutherford. Mrs. Benia-
min Nash, Mrs. Charles Davenport. Mrs.
S. G. Wallace, Mrs. Armistead Wexford.
Mrs. Fairfax Montague. Miss LILA and
Miss Martha Harvie, Miss Matte Har-
ris, Miss Lucy ouarles, Miss Maggie
Ferguson, Miss Jane rutherford. Miss
Florence Tyler. Dr. Aruistead Wexford
and Mr. S. G. Wallace.
The coming OF Paderewski this month
is attracting great attention III the social
world. among those who are patrons be-
ing Mr.. and Mrs. Barton H. Grlndy, who
will entertain at q box party; Hiss Jane
rutherford, Mr.. Passed. Davie. Major
James II Dooley, DR.. Il. c. Williams and
Mr.. Frederick c. Hair. The colleges will
also be we'll represented, many students
coming from a distance. Blackstone re-
male Seminary will have twenty students.
Randolph Macon College. the Woman 8
College and Union Theological Seminary
will also attend in large groups.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. T. Bailey have issued
invitations to the marriage OF their da1sh-
ter, Miss Jessie Bailey, to Dr.. +. 5.
Brown. OF Old Point, the ceremony =
take place Tuesday. February Ith. 1t
st. Johns Episcopal Church
DR.. Brown is in the quarantine service
at Old Point, where, after 4 short honey.
moon, the young couple will make their
home.
Mrs. George n. suffer. Misses May AID
| Matte, T3auleI, and AR. William Bauleh.
| Of Old Point. and Miss Mabel Nexsen, of
Newport News, will arrive in the city
to-day to be present at the Rudd-Prosser
nuptia,s tomorrow.
Miss r. w Taitatecro and Mrs. D. h
Edwards will give az "at home f3t-
lowed by q card party. to-day. at their
home on Church Hill The color scheme
will be in red. carnations and snlilax oe-
ing the flowers used.
Miss Patio McGehee gave recital a.
the Newport News Opera House last
night. It will be remembered that Miss
McGehee took the role OF Marguerite IN
the "Romance of Poor Young Man
asst week at the Academy.
There will be a most important meeting
| of Central Woman's Christian Temper
! ance Union this afternoon. Members are
| requested to be present. The State presi-
| dent Mrs. Howard NJ. Hoge. VIII con-
| duct gu institute next week. on the 18th
/ and 18th. 10 which the public is cordially
| invited. 49,.