The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-23
UNIQUE WORK /
OF Al.DY ARTIST
Fine Etching Made on Growth Of.
Fungus Owned by Mt. Bouldin.
ALL STOCK NOW SUBSCRIBED.
Dan River Development, Company Can Now
Begin Work on Dam-Gay Social Season
Booked Tor in Danvillc Alter Easter.
Small Freight Wreck.
Especial Dispatch to The Times.)

Especial Dispatch to The Times)
! DANVILLD, VA, March 22.-Mr. Pow.
hatan Boudin, one Of the pioneers in the
newspaper business in this city, is tho
possessor Of some unique specimens of
landiwork, which are appropriately
cherished by him. on account of their
intrinsic worth. as well rs some ell
| dearinE associations. The work IS done
| on a species Of fungus growth, frequently
seen adkering to the sides Of trees. which
| is Of a somewhat sponsy- consistency and
partakes OF The nature. of punk. in ap-
pearance, it resembles soma CT the forms
of the common toad-srool. One pleco
of the fungus which Mr. Bouldin pulled
from the stump Of a cabbage palmetto
in Florida during one of his visits to that
State has etched on it good representa-
ton Of an Indian pipe. which came into
Mr.. Bouldin'S possession years ago and
which has an interesting history Of its
own. Another Specimen which is of
| Virginia growth and differs substantially
from tho Florida fungus, which is lighter
and moro like genuine punk in it's quail
| tiles, contains an etching of a dog This
| is truly rare bit Of art, revealing not
| only the artistic taste and touch Of the
| lady who did the work, but exhibiting
| also in it's fidelity 10 nature the habit
! OF close and accurate observation. The
| artist is Mrs. George Hill, Of Bluehed.
w. Va. a niece of Mr.. Bouldin and
daughter of Rev. IL II. Halves, D. D.
There is decided merit in the work, and
the material utilized enhances the unique
ness Of the clever performance.
The subscription books Of the Dan River
Power and Manufacturing Company have
been closed, the 200 of stock remain
! ing unsold a week ago having been dis
posed Of and the required cash payment
promptly made 1t only remains now
-, Ia 1c,1 n
| tened and pushed to completion, and re-
| liable assurances are at hand that this
| will be done.
Different plans are under consideration,
relating chiefly to the magnitude, of the
| enterprise and the heighth OF the dam TO
! be put in the river. some members of
| the company favoring higher dam than
others. It is understood. however, that
| there is no friction, and these details
| will all be arranged in due time and
| will not be allowed to hinder the prog
ress OF developments which mean so
| much to Danville.
SOCIETY EVENTS.
Society people are living in pleasant
anticipation of gay events to come when
| the Lenten season is over. However,
these things will have their day and
must await their turn. It would be
hazardous to predict what the precise
nature of the events will be, even short
| time in advance.
| A notable event in the society of this
| city was the marriage on Wednesday
! evening Of Miss Marie Louise Robinson,
| daughter of DR.. ". l.. Robinson, to Mr..
l.. T. de Hordenavo, of Norfolk. The
| ceremony was performed in N1ain-Street
| Methodist Church by Rev. r.. NJ. N. Simp
| son, D. D., the pastor. The church was
deliberately decorated with palms and
:, cvergreens. The ceremony was witness
cd by many people-so many that the
building was packed The cnchantment
| of the scene was enhanced by appropriate
! music. All OF the Accomplishments of
| a wcll-arrangetl church wedding were at
| hand Pretty bridesmaids richly gown.
cd. flowers, music and cordially inter-
csted spectators in profusion. An ele-
giant supper was served at Hotel Bur-
| ton Immediately after the ceremony, and
the happy couple departed on the mid
night train for an extended bridal tour.
FREIGHT WRECK.
There was a small freight wreck :m-
mediately in front OF the passenger sta
| ton of the Southern Railroad IN TINS
| CITY on Wednesday night \ northbound
freight train broke in two as 1t was en-
! tering the yard and soon after the front
section stopped at the depot the rear sec
| ton ran down on the grade and crashed
| into it, Two boX-cars, one loaded Win
| soansfone were demolished and the con-
| tents scattered about the yard Othsr
| cars were slightly distigured. but not put
| ont of business. Nobody was hlrt- Inc
wreck was speedily cleared away and no
noticeable delay resulted
An old tobacco factory at Pennis store
| come distance from the city, was de-
stroyed l,v fire on last Saturday night
| The building was owned by Mr.. Green
| penn. of Ills city and was used for stor-
Ing loose leaf It has not been possible
| ~ ascertain how much tobacco was IN
| the building. The fire vas at first SUP
posed to be the work OF an llicehola All.
t,,t t,,ar idea has been abandoned The
structure was once valued at $500. but
is said to have been in a bad state OF
! nreservation at the time of it's destrue-
| ton.