The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-09
.SOCL AND
PERSONAL

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The attendance upon the meeting yes
terday Of Richmo nd Chapter U. u. y.
was the largest for many months. Rou-
tine work being disposed OF. the monthly
business was taken up. The committee
appointed to see If the monument 70
General Lee, which is in such neglected
condition, could not be kept in such man
ner as not to bring reproach upon the
State, reported through Mrs 3. A Blen-
ner that they had been to see Mr.. Har-
man, treasurer of the State; who SAID
although the monument belonged to the
State, there was no fund to keep 1t IN
order. The State still owes Lee Camp
money loaned for the completion Of the
monument, and the camp will give TINS
amount to the chapter to be used Tor
the monument. Mrs. Vawter, chairman
of the Calendar Committee, reported that
in 1901 she had cleared 1892 for the Davis
Monument from the sale of calendars.
She had already sold 1900 this year. ana
orders were still coming in. She SAID
she desired to. thank the drug stores, Mr.
Garland. Clark, of the Wheeler and Wli-
son Machine Company, and the Bell BOOK
and Stationery Company for selling the
calendars. and consenting still to keep
them. Miss Mamie Baughman, OF the
tons were for sale. The child in whose
name the largest number Of buttons
Costing ten cents) are sold will receive
a handsome gold badge. The chairman
. Of the Davis Monument Committee re-
ported that $500 had been collected ny
the Richmond Chapter for the monu-
ment, $3.50 having been pledged at LOUIS
vile. The chapter will continue working
for this object until completed
Mrs. Maria Robinson reported the
death of three of the honorary members
of the ctapter-Mrs. Richard ADAMS,
Mrs. Arabella Jenkins, and Mrs. SARAH
Steptoe Harrison. The corresponding
secretary was requested to write to the
families Of these ladies. the presluen.
expressed regret that she was out OF
the CITY at the time Of the death of these
ladies' or the Richmond Chapter would
have been requested to attend the fun
eral services.
The transfer fIrs. Virginia Guthrie
Edwards from Gallaton Tenn. was read
and she was greeted by the Richmond
Chapter Miss Baughman invited the
chapter to be present atithe Confederate
: Museum at half-past eleven o3clocks 70
day at the presentation of picture OF
Judge Bocock.
Arrangements were made for the an
nual tea. Mrs. Randolph explained that
this tea was not a pay affair, but simply
a local occasion, and said members OF
the Confederate organizations were IN
yited. also visiting daughters. Miss Bet
tie Elyson was made chairman OF the
Entertainment Committee; Miss Annie
Blankership of Decorations. and MISS
Nina Randolph, of Music. These ladies
will select their own committees. most
interesting record was read of Mrs. Vir-
sinia s. Fiillard, of San francisco, WHO
was the wife of Brigadier-Genera1 A. g.
Jenkins, whose death occurred May Il,
1864. This history was written on her
record Of honorary membership In the
Richmond Chapter. Mrs. Randolph begg-
ed the members to write as full histories
as possible in. applying for membership.
The marriage of Miss Maria Ward
Williams and Mr.. Lewis c. Williams.
which takes place atiNIonumental Church
TO- night. is the social event of the day.
The marriage will Ire followed by an elc-
CANT reception, which will be given TO
relatives at the home Of her father, MT.
John L. Williams, No. Bib East Grace
Street. f-ycit, 49,.
Among the out-of-town guests will be;
Mr.. and Mrs. John, G. Williams, MISS
saJlie Williams, and Mr.. John G, VAL
liams, Jr.. of Orange county; Mr.. ana
Mrs. J. w. Middendorf, OF baltimore
Mrs. Anna Bruno, yof New Jersey; MIS-.
NJ. Norman Bruno of New Jersey; Mr..
and Mrs Frank Smith, of CharlottesVllle;
Mr.. Byrd Charles Willis, of Alexandria
Misses Mary Page and Katie Burwell
Williams Of Orange: Miss Eugenia
Oglesby, of Atlanta; Miss Lucy Forrey
of York, Pa; Miss Lucy Kent, of re-
tersburg; Rev john S. Hansborough, OF
Orange; DR.. Gordon Wilson, Of Balti-
more; Messrs. William Creighton Peet,
Rockhill Potts, and Joseph D. Mason, OF
New York: Mr. Lomax P. Taylor. of
Charlottesville; Mr.. sERichard c. Booton
of Orange, and Mr., George T. Thomson,
Of Philadelphia. ~
A theatre party to witness San Toy.
followed by an elegant supper, was given
last night by. Mr.. and Mrs. r. Lancaster
Williams The table was decorated with
American Beauties. with shaded can.
delabra. Among those who composed
the delightful party were Mr. ana
Mrs. Langbourne. NJ. Williams, Mr..
and Mrs. e. Randolph Williams, Miss
Oglesbv. of Atlanta: Miss Forrey, of York,
Pa: Miss Lily Logan, of Algoma: Miss
Berta Noting, Miss Eda Atkinson. Miss
lula Harris Miss Josephine Whitiock
Messrs: zhunsden Cary, William c.. No
land, randolph Holiday, Berkeley VIII
liams,. Spencer Carter and Henry Bas-
kerville.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. E. Noting rendered
the bridal party and relatives of Miss
Maria Ward Williams an elegant recep-
ton last night The color scheme was
pink, brought out by pink roses and
carnations, the rnantels being banked
with srnilax and flowers. Soft shaded
lamps made a pretty glow over the whole
scene.
.as
Misses Elsie and Florrie Young enter
tanned the San souci Club on Friday
night at their home, No 313 West Grace
Street The parlors were decorated in
evergreen, holly and potted plants, while
colored candles cast a soft glow over the
gay scene. Those present We're: Misses
Elizabeth Everett, washington; Lillian
Lorraine, Bessie Cardwell, Callie Mercer.
Josephine Mercer, Annie Branch, Floyd
Alvey, Lucille Alvey, Kate j. Christian,
Ethel Fitzpatrick Lucy and Susie Nc
carthy Edith Watkins. Miss Walker,
Messrs Logan Waldford, WILDER Mercer,
Lewis Jennings, Fairfax Jones. Charlie
Bowles. Parsons Pitcher, Marion Rahm,