The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-08-02

great representative gathering OF
women. The Countess Aberdeen Will
preside, and prominent women from
twenty-one countries Will be officially
represented By delegates. Application
has also been made for the admission
of two more countries to the interna-
tional council-Bulgaria and Greece.
The Swiss council is one OF the most
representative of the national councils,
Swiss women being noted for the ac-
tivity which they display in connection
with affairs pertaining tosthe nation.
Madame Chaponniere-ChaiN is presi-
dent, and is also In charge OF the ar
rangements for the meeting of tho in
ternntional council
a number of social functions have
been arranged in connection with the
meeting of the council. Everything
possible will be done for the comfort
and entertainment of the visiting dele
cation.
Immediately following the meeting
of the councils there will be meeting
of the International Society for the
Abolition of the White Slave Traffic,
to which large number of representa-
tives, men and women. will attend
Mrs. Barrett has been named by the
National Council OF Women the "frater-
nal delegate for this society, and will
also represent the National Florence
Crittenton Mission, which has been
actively engaged i'll the work OF res
years.
These gatherings will bring together
a large number of the leading thinkers
and workers of the world along the
most advanced lines OF progress. 1t Is
ia remarkable example of how far the
world has advanced along fraternal
land educational lines when such a
meeting as this is possible.
Mrs. Barrett was formerly Miss Wal
ler of Stafford county. Her husband,
the Rev. Robert Barrett, was a former
and most beloved rector OF Christ
Episcopal Church. this city, and Mrs.
Barrett is we'll known here.
state Bar Association ut Hot.
The meeting of the State Bar Asso-
citation at Hot Springs this week will
bring together brilliant and repre-
sentative assembly of men and women
from every section of tlfe State.
General and Mrs. w. r. Cox, Mr.. and
Mrs. James Alstop Cahell Colonel and
Mrs. Eugene Massie. Judge and Mrs.
L. l.. Lewis and Judge and Mrs Ed
lmund Waddill, Jr.. will be in tho num-
Der of others making up the Richmond
party.
Gone TO Buena Vista.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick Valentine,
Mrs. Charles Skinker, Miss Rosalie VAL
lentine and Mr.. Fred Valentine left
last week for Buena Vista, Pa. Mrs.
Skinker and Miss Rosalie will be in
Richmond for a short visit before sail.
ing for England and Paris, where Miss
| Valentine will join a group OF her
Richmond friends and study during the
winter. under the chaperonage OF Miss
Lee. of Stuart Hall, Staunton.
Mrs. Thomas I.eary and Miss Nora
l4eary have greatly enjoyed the sum-
| mer in Quebec, Canada, enlivened as 1T
has been by the brilliant ceremonies
attendant upon the visit of the Prince
of Wales and the anniversary cele-
bration.
Now Visiting Son.
Bishop Alfred Macgill Randolph, Of
southern Virginia. and Mrs. Randolph
VINO nave been notable representatives
! OF the State during the Pan Anglican
ConferenNe, are visiting in the home
of their son. Mr.. Alfred NJ, Randolph,
Jrr olney Road, near Manchester. Eng
Hand The junior Mrs. Randolph, for
merly Miss Bessie Pace daughter OF
! Mr.. and Mrs. James s.. Pace, OF this
city. will return with the bishop and
his Wife and bring her little son with
her to share In the pleasures of a stay
4 with her parents and in her home
city.
Entertaining Mt Newport.
Mr.. and Mrs Seth Barton French are
occupying Hopedcne. the Slater villa,
on the cliffs at Newport, and, follow
Ing their usual custom, are entertain
ing frequently.
Miss Betty Burwell Booker has lust
returned TO the United States from
! London, and will soon visit her mother
land sisters at the University of Vir-
ginia.
4 Mr., and Mrs. French have a beau
tiful villa at Hot Springs, Va, and
usually go there for tho early autumn
/ season.
Paradise House Pnrty.
Paradise" the home OF Mr. and Mrs.
charles b. Harris. of Albemarle coun-
W mas been the scene OF n delightful
house party, which dispersed last
Week Members Of the party We're
Misses Matte +, Barnes, or Wilson;
1;ueile Moore aud Corinne Dole, OF
I'm CITY, y. g; Mr., Frank Simpson, OF
Halelsh, n ca snd Mr.. Lewis Pitcher,
several days with Richmond friend )
on her way home
Delightful Hay Ride.
MISS Kate Martin and Mr.. Lemuel
daifett, OF this city, were among the
4 young people recently ENJOYING n ia
4 I.gilliul nay ride given by MIR. Robert
Hal, Va. +. e''SS'
The party was ehaperoned by Mrs
/ w, ;, Timberlake. and others going
turt In 4 a. 7r,,tl -, =,