The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-09-29
Social and
Personal


To-day, September 2sth, is Michaelmas
Day. when it becomes all good Christians
to commemorate the. victory OF the Eng eng!
lish over the Spanish Armada by eatlns
roast goose for dinner ~, 90
The Introduction of the goose as
by a tradition that Queen Elizabeth. on
her way to Tlbury Fort, September ~
1888. dined at the ancient seat Of pr pr
things two fine geese were, provided
for dinner. INC Queen, having. eaten
heartily. called for bumper OF B i
gundy, and gave as a toast DeslructioH
to the Spanish Armada!
"Scarcely had she spoken when a mes
senrer announced the destruction OF the
fleet by storm. The Queen demanded
a .acond bumper and said: "Henceforth
shall a goose commemorate TINS great
victory"
the custom of goose-eating at Michael
In Christian art st. Michael is some
times depicted as a beautiful young man 7
either clad in white or armor. bearing
a lance and shield. with which he com
bats dragon. In the final judgment. re
is represented with scales, in, which ne
Weighs the sous of the risen dead
Milton makes him the leader Of the
celestial armies commanded by God 70
d dnpefe ilt in his Golden Legend"
saws he is the presiding spirit of the
planet Mercury, and brings to man the
Gift Of prudence. as may pc seen from
the following lines:
"The planet Mercury, whose place
Is nearer to the sun In space,
Is my allotted sphere:
And with celestial ardor sWllt
bear upon my hands the gut
OF heavenly prudence here
A return to picturesque fashion Of FOR
mer days was made last week by Mrs.
Charles Aston Bristed, when she gave a.
dance at her Lenox country seat. Her
ballroom was illuminated only by the
soft radiance from myriads Of candles
placed in antique sconces, candeiepra ana
The return to the usages OF our grand.
fathers and grandmothers was most
pleasing in effect. There seems to be be no no
doubt but that the experiment VIII De
tried this winter in New, York.
The great ballroom In the palace az
Vienna is lighted my an enormous crystal
sands of wax candles producing the MID
glow which is the prerogative OF royal
ty. With the return OF SO many OF In, ei1
old fashions s eme OF the most
grateful. It'Should now resume Its won't
ed place in the drawing and entertain
were. perhaps, a source OF WEAKNESS OF
spirit TO many a housemaid on cleaning
days will be brought forth from the gar
ret and restored to their former state.
The annual business meeting of the
Milton c. Work Whist Club, VIII be heid
III the audience room OF the woman 5
Club, Wednesday afternoon, September
SOth, at so o'cock, when new officers
will be elected and day chosen Tor
the meetings Of the club during the com
ing season. A full attendance Is de-
sirable AS there are several important
matters TO be decided.
The Confederate Memorial Literary So
c.ety Will meet Wednesday, September
S0th, a, noon in Lee Camp Hall as the
Museum is undergoing repairs. Leaflets
not already delivered w4lI be distributed
to vice-regents.
The engagement of Miss Amy Deane
Williams TO Mr., Hugh Philip Powell. has
been announced.
The wedding Will be celebrated at the
FRS, Baptist Church, October 2oth. the
Rev Dr. Charles s, Gardner OF Grace
Street Baptist Church, officiating
Miss Williams is the daughter OF MT
ing young lady. Mr.. Powell is engaged
here in business and IS very popular
Cards are out announcing the wedding
of Miss Eliza Theresa Wood the dauSh
ter of Mr.. and Mrs, Charles Wood. o
Ivy AlbemaFle county, TO DIR. Chfor'
Sperow. popular physician OF Martins
burg, W, Va. The ceremony will TAX
place In 81. Paul's Church, Ivy, Octo
her Isl, at $3.50 T.. NJ:
A programme received in Richmond
brings news of the appearance of Mis-
Alice Williams In concert given at tn
Municipal Theatre, Lucerne
Miss Williams, who sang several mum
bers, was accompanied by Monsieur
Louis Lombard Of New York
Miss EVELYN Stroud and Mr.. James p
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