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GYMNASIUM CLASSES

To be opened second week in october In
the new building Y. w G. A. CORNER
AND JACKSON SITS.
Special rates I'm evening class work Tor
business women. Day classes for women
and Saturday children's classes. Ap-
ply 73 Mathewson st.
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The Providence Public Evening Schools
MONDAY, OCTOBER 1, 1906
ationery Free Regular dance
THE EVENING HIGH scsHooL
DEPARTMENT.

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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-28

of the American nation will attract reg,
recsntativcs of many foreign nations and
governments to Richmond, on their way
to and fro to the little island OF James-
town, where wa1 rocked "the cradle Of
the nation.h
Governor-elect Claude A. Swanson Ia
now serving his twelfth year In Con-
gress, from which he Will resign on
January Goth. lie is still q young man,
full of tho ambition and energy which
make for success and leader OF the
younger and more progressive Demo-
cratic party. that within recent years
has formed in Virginia.
Mr. Swanson was educated Mt RAM,
dolph-Macon College and graduate in
law of that institution. He stands high
IN his profession, and has had bril-
liant political career, eliminating In his
being given tho highest office within
tho gift of his States people.
Mrs. j. Taylor Ellyson, wife OF the
Lieutenant-G overnor-elect, Is 80 well
known In Richmond that the mention of
her name alone recalls her Individuality
and character. She is member OF the
Virginia Society of Colonial Danes, vice.
regent Of the Virginia Room in the Con-
federato Museum, first vice-president OF
the Hollywood Memorial Association, and
the Association for the Preservation OF
Virginia Antiquities. Mrs. Ellyson. is n
most agreeable hostess, has beautiful
home and n host of warmly attached
friends among Virginia and Richmond
people She Is the daughter OF the latc
N. II. Hotchkiss, OF this city, and the
sister of Mr.. E,lmore ID. Hotchkss. Lieu
INTERCHANGEABLE j. Taylor Ellyson
has been chairman OF the State Demo-
cratic Committee for many years. and.
as SUCH we'll recognized and popular in
his party and in the State
He was one of the proprietors of the
Richmond Dispatch, and, since sovering
his connection with that paper. has
been president of the Old Dominion Build
Ing and Loan Association.
Governor Andrew j. Montague. In his
going back to private life, takes with
him the good wishes OF the people ut
whose head he has stood for four years,
and the happy consciousness that he
leaves behind him record unsurpassed
for purity of purpose and fidelity to duty.
He and Mrs. Montague attended beau
tiful State dinner. given by President and
Mrs. Roosevelt last Thursday evening.
January 25th. On the evening of the
10Th the staff officers assembled with
their wives. at the mansion. and pre-
scented the Governor with n beautiful
loving cup as farewell token OF their
esteem. On the same evening Colonel
Archer Anderson entertained the Gov
crnor at n dinner and reception. The
future home OF the Governor and his
family will be on Park Avenue this city,
the house there having been recently
gotten in order for their occupation.
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WEDDINGS.
McCabe-Urquhart.

One of the most elegant and fashion,
able of midwinter weddings was cele-
brated at $50 o'clock Saturday after
noon, January 9th. at the home OF the
bride. No. 100 East Franklin Street, in
the nuptials of Miss Lily Norfiect u,ildu-
hart, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. VIZ II.
Urquhart, TO Mr.. Edmund Osborne Nc
Cabe, son OF Colonel and Mrs. w. Gordon
McCabe. of this city. Inc ceremony'was
performed by the Ri. Rev. Robert A.
Gibson and the Rev. Landon r. Mason,
of Grace Episcopal Church.
The marriage altar was erected In the
front drawing-room. with a Background
of palms, against which the altar can
dlesticks' decorations in white roses and
railing Of srilaH made n most effective
showing, the entire lower floor was can
vased In white. Pink roses and sweet
peas gave charming and dainty touch
of color in the drawing-rooms In the
hall and library American Beauties were
used and in the dining white sweet
peas and orchids iaade a most artistic
and beautiful decoration. Southern smi-
lax wreathed stairways and fashioned
doorways and windows. Thilow's Orches-
ira played number OF beautiful salec-
tions. preludins the entrance OF the bridal
rarey with the wedding chorus from
Lohengrin. and rendering, during the GER
emory, Believe Me, If All Those En-
dearIng Young Charms. .
Only the family and few intimate
friends witnessed the ceremony. A we'd
ding reception, held at 6 o'clock. was
largely and brilliantly attended
Miss Rachael Urquhart. the dcbutante
sister of the bride. was her maid of
honor. She Wore lovely gown OF pink
crepe de chine, and carried basket of
pink sweet peas. Mr.. w. Gordon McCabe,
II az S fba
was hest man. Two little ribbon holders
We're Jean Heck and Emsie Flanagan.
in pretty white frocks pink ribbons. and
carrying baskets of sweet peas
The bride came in with her father. who
gave her away. She was gowned In white
chiffon. 1chly trimmed with Spanish
lace. Her veil was caught with lilies of
the valley, and her flowers were lilies
and white orchids.
Mrs. Urquhart, the BRIDES mother. wore
white chiffon. with garniture of duchesse
lace.
The array of wedding gifts showed
profusion of elegant silver. cut-glass,
china, brass, pictures and bric-a-brac.
Among guests from distance were
Hon John Goode. of Washington, D. c.;
MIR. Lee Bragg, of New York; Mr.. Robert
Parrish, of Covington, Va; Mr.. John
Armstrong Chanler, of Albemarle coun-
ty; Mr.. James U. Goode, DR.. Richard
Burgess. Mr.. Wayne Childrey, Mrs. r.
Bland Williams, Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Davis.
of Norfolk, Va; Hon. Hal Flood, OF
Washington, D. c., and Miss Graham.
of Lexington. Va. Miss Grace r. Day,
who is spending the winter in Washington
with Mrs. Thomas S. Martin. was pre-
vented from being present by sickness
Mr.. and Mrs. McCabe will have apart
ments for the winter after their return
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Mecklenburg Essay Contest,

Great interest and excitement is aroused
in the Essay Contest, arranged by the
Mecklenburg Hotel, Chase City, Va and
the competition will be keen. The con-
test letters will be received until O'Clock
p. M. February 2Sth. The four magnlf-
cent prizes to be awarded should be
great stimulus among former guests,
health seekers, sportsmen and physicians.
The judges will commence opening these
letters Immediately after the time closes
for their reception. M
DO not forget that the contest closes
February rs, 1906, at o'clock p. M.
Prize No. 1--For the best description OF
the medical properties of our Mineral
Waters, two weeks board and $50 In gold.
Prize No. 2--For the best description
of the Mecklenburg Hotel and Cuisine.
two weeks board and SIS In gold,
Prize No. 3-For the best description
of the Sanitnrlum. Baruch Baths. Eec-
.trlcnl and Hot-Air Treatment. two weeks
board and free treatment In the Medical
Department., including Baruch Baths.
Prize No. 4--For the best description
of our Hunting Preserves, which are the
largest In this country. one pair of bird
or fox dogs. valued at $780,
All physicians, health-seekers and for
mer guests should compete for one or all
OF these prizes. Those who have not boon
so fortunate as to receive a prize-st
should write to the Mecklenburg Hotel.
Chase City, Va. AT ONCE. for full! par.
,ticulars. W. 85 ;S a N Il NJ 81 i Ia,
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/ county, near Chatham. Va, Mrs. Swan
son went recently to join her husband
/ In Washington.
BY virtue of all that renders the future
mistress of the Mansion just what she
is, the forecast for the social and do
Enestic regime OF the next four years.
seems full of brightness and promise to
| the State and society within frs borders.
and women In the city and outside of ii
may well be glad that the wife of Vir-
ginia's Chief Executive Is one so well
calculated to uphold the traditions of the
Old Dominion and extend its hospitality
visit the capital IN 1907. the year OF the
Jamestown Exposition.
The location OF the Executive Mansion
vas fixed by oct of the Virginia AS
sembly in 1879. 1t Is to-day, because
of its association and traditions, one of
the most truly historic and Interesting
OF State buildings, and has been< the
scene of many memorable and elegant
social gatherings. When Mr.. Letcher
was Governor, in 1850. the Prince OF
Wales, now King Edward VII. of Eng
land called at the Mansion to pay his
respects to the Governor.
On January first. 1886, the inaugural
ball attendant upon the installation Of
Governor and Mrs. F'itzhugh Lee began
delightful period of post-bellum social
life in the mansion. which was thrown
open in the most hospitable and elegant
fashion during the years of the Lee adj
rninIstrution
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advent of February first seems doubly
important this year, as that day Will
mark the end of one subernatorial adj
ministration and the beginning of an
other.
Many prominent men and women from
Washington and different sections of the
State will be added to the Richmond
throng that will gather in the Capitol
building next Thursday. first at noon.
to witness the inaugural ceremony of
Hon. Claude y. Swanson.
Among those who will he present will
be his wife. Mrs. Elizabeth Lyons Swan
son; Mr.. and Mrs. John Swanson, Messrs.
Henry and William Swanson. of Dan
vile. Va; Mr. and Mrs. Cunningham,
Hall. of Richmond; Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
BONNER, Of Edgewater Park, Lnear Phila-
delphia: Mr.. Douglas Deane, of Attain
ia. Ga; Mr.. and Mrs. f. II. Deane. Miss
Anderson. OF Alexandria; Mr.. Dabney
Jefferson Carr. Miss Deane and Miss
Anna Deane Carr. of Richmond. all men,
bers of the immediate families OF the
Governor-elect and his wife.
Among the many to come from a dis
lance to be present on Thursday arc
Mrs. Richard Evelyn Byrd, of Winches-
ter, Va, sister Of Congressman II. D.
Flood, who will also come from WASH
| Cabell Baker. who will accompany Mrs.
| Byrd. Senator and Mrs. Thomas $.
Martini Mrs. Martins charming sister,
| Miss Grace r. Day; Senator John w
Daniel, Congressman John Lamb and
Miss Bessie Lamb are In the number
! of those expected from washington.
MIR. Swanson's venerable father, now
seventy-six years old. will not be able
| TO come TO Richmond on account of the
| nfirulifIns a and hn 1tfUcN1l.iec Of
winter travel. and bis daughter canrot
leave her father. With these exceptions.
the Goveruor-eeCt viii have the pleasure
of seeing his nearest relatives and many
of his friends around him and of receiv-
ing their congratulations on his entrance
| upon his duties as Chief Executive OF
| Virginia.
! Mrs. swanson's mourning for her
| mother will preclude her taking rart in
any functions of the day. except the
Capitol ceremonial Immediately after
the delivery OF the inaugural address.
Mr. and Mrs. Swanson will go to the
Executive Mansion. where, between the
hours of two and four in the afternoon,
Mr.. Swanson will be pleased 10 NEST
the members of the General Assembly.
the city and State officials, and his many
friends in Richmond and from different
sections of Virginia in purely informal
manner.
On the evening of February 1st, Mr..
]. Taylor Ellyson. whose induction into
office as Lieutenant-G Governor of the
State will immeditely follow tht of Mr.
Swanson on Thursday, will tender the
latter brilliant reception. The recep-
tion will be held In the home of Mr..
Ellyson. No. 10 East Franklin Street,
and will be largely attended by the most
representative people OF city and State
and those who are here as inaugural
visitors
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WoMEN's MEETINGS.
Masonic Home Auxiliary.

The regular meeting of the Ladies' Ma
sonic Home Auxiliary was held in the
Masonic Temple on Tuesday morning
last, and the president, Mrs. Sol. l..
Bloon.berg, announced the appointment OF
the following standing committees for
the year:
neutrality-suspicious. Mrs ]. S.
Moore. and the vice-presdents OF tins
different Masonic lodges OF the city.
Finance-Chairman Mrs. w. M. VIII
lams; alternate, Mrs. a. o. Burch.
House-Chairman Mrs. l.. Bloomherg:
alternatas. Mrs. II. w. Rountree. Mrs.
Cass Johnson. Mrs. j. Lichtenstein, Mis-.
B. D. BROKER, Mrs. c. u. Flipp.n, Mrs.
]. Weinstein, Miss F. Murray.
Grounds-chalrman, Mrs. II. NJ Bar
bour; Mrs. C. F. Flippin, Mrs. Cass john
son, Mrs. A. H. Fitzgerald Mrs. A. o.
Burch, Mrs. w. M. Williams. Mrs Oscar
A. cheatwood, Mrs. Charles ]. Bl.lups.
Ways and Meuns--Chairman Mrs. N.
d. Newberry; alternate. Mrs. j. X. Fish
or. Mrs. H. M. Barbour, Mrs. ]. S. Moore.
Mrs. j. W. Carter. Mrs "A. O. Burcli.
Mrs. A. H. Fitzgerald. Mrs. Lewis, Mrs.
Grant Mrs. LYMAN. Mrs. Cass Johnson,
Mrs. c. e. Flippen, Mrs II. B. Thompson,
Miss Edna barbour.
Constitution and By-Laws-Chairman,
c. Shelton; Mrs, A. II. Fitzgerald.
ucational-C Chairman, Mrs. w. f.
Richardson, Mrs. J. t. Hughes.
MISUNDERSTANDING Mrs. Sarah
Peasants: alternate, Mrs. II. N. New;
Mrs. Zeph Lamkin. Mrs. J. w. Carter,
Mrs. l.. Bloomberg.
Visiting Chairman, Mrs. Rosa Groot,
Mrs, N. L. Newberry, Mrs. Thompson,
Mrs, Mlnetree Folkes, Mrs, w. S. Muir
ray, Mrs. j. X. Fisher. Mrs. j. III.
Bailey.
Board Of Managers.
THE board of managers of Spring Street
Home desire to heartily thank the public
for the very generous help afforded the
institution by contributions sent on Dona-
ton Day.
G. M, L. S. to Meet.
The Confederate Memorial Literary So
clety will meet Wednesday, January Slst,
at IL A. NJ
Board Meeting,
There will be n meeting ofthe Fitzhugh
Leo Monument Advisory and Executive
Board at the home Of Mrs. N. Y. Ran
dolph, No, GIL East Franklin Street. on
si.N .,sr * AL !.
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of the late DR.. Peter Lyons and the
granddaughter of the Hon. James Lyons,
known here as one of the ablest jurists
and most elegant gentleman of the m d.
die and latter half OF the nineteenth
century.
Her maternal grandfather. the late DR..
Francis II. Deane. whose home formerly
occupied the site where the Seventh
Street Christian Church now stands, was
always most highly esteemed for his
professional and social qualities, his
nome being the center of much hosptable
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entertaining during the time when his
daughters were in society and were wide
ly known bellies and beauties
Through both grandparents, Mrs.
Swanson is connected with number of
the foremost Virginia families.
Since her marriage. she has spent her
winters In Washington where her hus-
bands duties as congressman have called
him. and where she has taken her place
in society as brilliant and representa-
tive Southern leader and hostess. She
inherits the blonde style and coloring
for which her mother; the late Mrs.
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Social Life at the Mansion.

Since then succeeding mistresses OF the
mansion have kept alive It's prestige
Four years ago. however. when Mrs. An
drew ]. Montague's regime began. the
old house was much In need of removal
ton. An appropriation made by the
Legislature of Virginia was Wost care
fully and iudciously expended under the
careful and personal supervision OF MIS-.
Montague Now, thanks largely to her
taste and efforts. the mansion needs only
spacious dining apartment to render It
all that the most exactng ideas anu
fastidlous taste could require in State
and family apartments. Social life at
the mansion blossomed out into full flower
for Governor and Mrs. Montague and In
|, their general entertainments and spe-
cialiy that of President and Mrs. Roose-
yelt. when they visited Richmond last
autumn, Virginia people felt themselves
and their State thoroughly well repre-
ssnted,
Mira. Montague, In leaving the Mansion,
has the consciousness that the four yeal
Just passed chronicle, certainly, one or
the most brilliant social periods In the
virginia gubernatorial annals
The four years to come involve, par
haps, the most important period that
many Vrginians and Richmonders can
hope to witness. for 1t Will take In the
Jamestown Exposition year, when there
viii he In Virginia great assembling
/ or patriotic organizations among fnen and
women when the episcopal convention
win bring distinguished churchnien from
all over the United States to the IT.
gints capital; when the unwilling of the
Jefferson Davis Monument VIII call 20
the city Veterans and Daughters OF tho
Confederacy from every part or ne
South when the celebration OF the three
Eundredth Anniversary OK the founding
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Tuesday evening. January Goth. al s:.u
o'clock.
Mothers Club Reception.


The members OF the Valentine Mothers
Club will give large midwinter recep-
ton to their friends Thursday afternoon,
February the first. at O'Clock. Mrs.
George Dietrich. chairman of the COM
mittee. and her assistants have arranged
delightful musicale in which some or
our most prominent entertainers will take
part.
The programme includes nunstssa: by
Mrs. Joseph Towers. Miss Eleanor syss9.
brechar. Mr.. Henry Rueger and the
Messrs. Schremp. Other numbers VII be
added us the programme develops
Judging from the preparations d the
ladies. the occasion Will prove another
link in the chain of events. which have
marked the prosperous career o. the
Valentine Mothers Club
Powell Memorial.
second large and enthusiastic neet-
ing of the Powell Memorial Association
was held yesterday at noon in the Tome
for Needy Confederate Women Iany
new members were present. and Unrest
in the undertaking is steadily groying.
One new life member Miss Helen Mslta-
que. was added TO the roll
The association then took up the alec
ton of officers. with the following rsut:
Mrs. Granville Valentine, president; Mrs.
wl,iam Christian, first vice-presltsnt:
Miss Augusta G.. Daniel, second ice
PRESIDENT; Mrs. Lewis Catlett Williams,
third vice-president. Mrs. Falriteh
Cooke, recording secretary: Miss Iva
thataigne, corresponding secretary, nd
Mrs. Archibald Battle. treasurer.
There will be meeting of officers IN
Wednesday afternoon at O'Clock in tie
home of Mrs. Granville Valentine, NJ.
II East Franklin Street. At this mee-
ing important business will be discussed
and the organization of the association
finally perfected.
Woman's College Alumnae.
The regular mldwinter meeting of the
iege. will be held Thursday February
sth. at 4 o'clock p NJ. in the college
chapel. Much business OF Importance
will be discussed and large attend-
ance is earnestly desired.
Professor #. c. Woodward, at the close
Of the business meeting, will address the
alumnae and the graduating class who
nave Leen invited to attend. The after
room will close with a social half hour.
The corresponding secretary has en-
deavored to reach BY postal all alumnaes
In the city and it's vicinity 1t Is hoped
that any one who has been unintention-
ally overlooked will attend the meeting
ard furnish name and address tc.I Mrs.
U. b. Garnett, corresponding secretary
of the association.
of the college, but who wishes toAjoin
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from a wedding trip. at THE Chester
Wright-Stovell.

Miss Rita Brink Stoval. daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas II. Stovall. OF
Highland Springs. and Mr.. Marcellus Eu-
gene Wright. son of Mrs. isabella Wright.
OF No 3ln5 East Broad street. now locat-
ed in Newport News, Va, will be mar
ried in the home OF the bride Wednesday.
January 3ist Mt S p. NJ, the Rev. NJ.
Ashby Jones officiating.
Miss Grace Govall, sister OF the bride,
will be maid of-fonor. and Mr.. o.. Pen
dleton Wright, brother OF the groom. >the
best man.
After the ceremony the brutal party
will be driven to the Jefferson. The
bride and groom Will leave on the morn
ing train for Old Point Comfort, where
they will spend their honeymoon at the
Chamberlin.
They will be at home after February
18th at No. lis Thirty-second Street, New
port News.
Ashcraft-St. Adams.
The home of Mr.. and Mrs. Laurence
ST. Adams, in Baltimore, will he the
scene of brilliant wedding on Thursday
February sth, at p. NJ. when their
beautiful young daughter, Miss Camilla
ST. Adams will become the bride Of Mr..
C. w. Ashcraft. prominent and wealthy
business man OF San Francisco, Cal
The young couple will spend the honey
moon at Palm Beach and Tallahassee.
after which they Will make their home
in San Francisco for the present. Miss
ST. Adams Is an exquisltely BEAUTIFUL
English girl.
Bowman-Burch.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. NJ GalIesp'e have
issued cards or the marriage of thair
daughter, Mrs. Sara Gallespie Burch, to
Mr. j. Clayton Bowman, of Chestnut
Hill, Richmond. Va. The ceremony will
be performed on February It'll at 1880
P. NJ, in the home of the BRIDES rar-
ents, No. 2o1 Third Avenue. Chestnut Hill.
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Addic Deanc Lyons, was noted she is
a most agreeable conversationalist, pos
sessing charm and graciousness Of
manner. calculated to attract all coming
within the scope of her acquaintance, and
is very accomplished. being quite All artist
for her own pleasure.
Mrs. Swanson's mourning will prevent
her being actively connected with the
inaugural ceremonies which Will, on that
account. be characterized by n simple
but transformations elegance in programme.
From her country home in Pittsylvania
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CONTINUED on Seventh Page.)
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Native of Richmond.

Mr.. and Mrs. Swanson VIII arrive In
Richmond Tuesday, January Goth. and be
n; the Jefferson Hotel. Richmond is the
birthplace OF Mrs. Swanson and the
home where generations of her ancestors
have been identified with the city's active
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The regular meeting of the Ladies' Ma
sonic Home Auxiliary was held in tie
Masonic Temple on Tuesday morning
last, and the president. Mrs. Sol. L.
Bloomberg, announced the appointment OF
the following standing committees for
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-27
GENERAL NEWS GATHERED
ON THE RIVER FRONT

\ large lighter Is in process OF coasruc-
ton at tho Alexandria ship yard for par
ties In this city. and will, # is expected,
be launched early in April The new craft
is about g feet long and about 20 feet
wide. and when completed Will be used for
the transportation Of soft coal about the
harbor for the purpose OF coaling the
steamers as they lie at their docks. The
lighter will carry about 200 tons OF coal
and with a cargo aboard can coal up sew
erul steamers without having 10 return 20
the coaIing dock for fresh load The boat
will be ready fer service before the first
OF June.
Arrived Schooner T. D. PurnsIl, lumber
from a Virginia lumber port for Dealers;
schooner Ella. grain and cord wood from
river point; schooner Edward A Martin,
from North Carolina port, lumber and
shingles. at Alexandria; tug Carter. with
undertaken vessel In tow for Alexandria;
schoonerS Sophie a. Dunn and Thomas
Moore and isaac solomon. cord wood from
q river point.
Sailed-Snhooner Amanda F. Lewis and
~ Sena Cox, for river points 10 load oys-
Sers In The shell; steamer d. James Tnlli,