The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-03
.SOCI A AND
PERSONAL

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The lecture and reception at the Jed-
erSon Club was the social feature OF yes
terdaY. The parlors were thronged with
sInartly-dressed women, with a slight
sprinkling Of men, some time before the
lecture began.
Miss Maria 1,air was the talented lee
turer of the afternoon, and took as her
theme Observation-Disclosures, at the con-
sclusion of which refreshments were
served and an fmpromptu reception heio.
DR.. E. N. Calisch, in his introduction,
said If we cannot see historic pieces with
our own eyes VIA can see them with the
eyes OF others, and on this occasion
could see Stratford through the clear and
keen vision OF Miss Blair, and, added to
sight that OF a welI-trained and informed
mind
! Miss Blair, In discussing the rheme OF
shakespeare nativity first spoke of the
grand surroundings Of kenneiworth and
Warwick Castle, then went with her
hearers up the meadows, witn their many
brilliant flowers. to Observation-Disclosures
where feeling of awe comes upon the
traveller, for he has come TO WORSHIP
genius, but we feel at home, fol- he loved
| us all; he loved humanity.
Restoration has changed the old house
but little, and 5000 yearly come on PHI
grimage. Among the things which are
looked for IS that scratched W1noo#,
with the inscription of Sir Walter Scott,
and the slab bearing the names or actors
from Berbldge to Garrick.
Leaving the home for the burial
ground, one noticed the memorial to
Henry ", for Shakespeare had many
heroines, but only one hero a traveller
also looks for the TRANSACTIONS OF plays,
which are in twenty-eight different IAN
guages
Miss Blair was at her best, ana ner
graphic description and thorough UNDER
standing of SnaAespeares works causea
much applause.
In the dining-room three dainty tables
were decorated in pink carnations and
running srnilax. while the mantel was
banked with smilax and red roses. MIS-.
Julius Straus poured coffee and Mrs. n.
II Levy chocolate. The young ladies' as
s,isting were Misses Rebecca WhluocA,
Emily Raab Blanche Binswanger,s Louise
Kaufman, Mabel sycle, and Mrs. III NJ.
Marcuse.
Miss Miriam Boykn was married 20
| Mr.. Robert Hunt Norment last night III
the Grace Episcopal Church, which was
filed with friends and relatives.
| The bride, who entered with her orotn-
en- Mr.. w. J. Boykin, wore a handso1ne
gown of blue cloth and turban OF MINK
| trimmed with lace and pink roses ano
! carried shower of lilies,
Miss Elsie Boykin. sister OF the BRIDE
was maid Of honor, wearing reseda green
| crepe de chine and carried pink roses,
| and was preceded by the ushers, who
were Messrs. Frank NJ. Boykin, of Bos-
! ron brother of the bride: Bernard ia
| cobs Goodwin Boykin, William j. Bin
| ford Lindsey ]. Leverett, OF Atlanta. and
| Dr. NJ B. Rudd.
Mr.. Harry b Norment, Of California
acted as best man. and, with the groom,
| met the bridal party at the altar. Rev.
Landon R. Mason and Dr. r T. Kerr
being the officiating clergymen.
Immediately after the ceremony MT.
| and Mrs. Norment left for New York
Before going to live in New Orleans they
| will return to this city for a. few days.
The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Sam
| uel H BoySin. and the groom SON OF
| Mr.. P. r. Norment, of this city.
! Among the out-of-town guests were
Miss Grace Eldridse, Of Boston; Mr.. C..
! T. Boykin, Of Washington; Mr.. and Mrs.
w. F. Boykin and Miss Fanny Boykin,
| OF Wilson, N. c.. and Mi Doran Nor
ment, Of Williamsburg; Mrs. Gowan
| Duesenbery, Of Concord, n. c..
| A new whist club was organized yes
| terday afternoon, and will be known as
| the Afternoon Whist Club. the day Of
meeting being Thursday. Miss Belle Per-
| Izins was the charming hostess. and a
spirited game of whist was enjoyed by
| those present.
The Masonic Temple was ablaze with
| light last night, the occasion being a
| Christmas dance the dancers being most
| " tho members of the old and much en-
| toyed Friday German Club. Many debut
ants We're present, and by their charm
added greatly to the occasion.
Mrs Charles S. Williamson has returned
from delightful visit to Martinsburg.
| W. Va. where she attended the wed
ding Of her sister.
Miss Eda Atkinson and MIR. william
! Douglas Gordon were among the dancers
at the Bachelors Cotillon New Years
| night.
DR.. and Mrs William Fleming have re-
turned to this city after a delightful
bridal tour of three weeks. They reached
here yesterday, and are residing at NO.
lot North Fourth Street.
The West End Violet Social Club will
meet at the home Of Miss Bessie Bar
mum, No. 4T Randolph Street, on Tues
day next. AS this is the first meeting to
be held after the holidays. all members
are requested to be present.
Mr. and Mrs. George L. Currie, who
spent the Christmas holidays at st.
Augustine and Jacksonville, Fla, have
returned to the city.
Judge and Mrs Edgar E. Montague,
| who were up for the Governors reception
Wednesday night, have returned to their
home, in Hampton.
DR.. Robert Bryan left Wednesday for
New York, whence he will proceed to
Vienna, to continue his studies.
Mrs. Garrett Wall, who went to Ken
| lucky several weeks ago to attend the
marriage of her sister-in-law, has re-
/ turned home.
Miss Grace Eldridge. of Boston, is the
guest OF Mrs. Samuel ?. Boykin, No. SD
West Grace Street
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