The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-13

In the steamer Pocahontas. The COM
mfttee OF arrangements for the day
will be Mrs. j.. Caskic Cabcll. MISC
Betty Ellyson. Mrs. s. II. Yonge and
Mrs. w. =. Murray. Miss Eliyson and
competent corps Of helpers will serve
an appetizing luncheon on board to all
those desiring 1t. The boat leaves the
Richmond wharf at o'clock this morn.
Ing, and as II IL to make no stops, will
return at pleasantly early hour this
evening.
The dedication OF the memorial
building erected at Jamestown by the
colonial Danes will add unusual in
terest for visitors to the island to-day.
inc exercises will be conducted BY
the Rev. r. NJ. Randolph, y. D., bishop
OF Southern Virginia, and the Rev Dr.
James T. Smith, of this city, will make
the address. other Richmond ministers
taking part in the program will be the
Kew. William Meade Clark, the Rev.
Dr. Russell Cecil. the Rev. DR. w. v.
Tudor and the Rev. Or. r. II. pitt
Mrs. william Rufin Cox, president
OF the Virginia Society Of Colonial
DANES. has just been reelected pres-
ident OF the national society. She is
Chairman Of the memorial building
committee. and has associated with her
Mrs John y. Lightfoot, Mrs. G. Ran
oolpli Cannon and Mrs W. A. CARRIER.
a1rs. j. Taylor Ellyson. acting pres
ident of the a. p. V. A., viii be with
the eacursionists to-day as Will also
mr.. *. a. Lancaster and Mr.. W. e..
etanard, so that visitors going for the
nrst time to the island arc sure ~
having all the points OF interest there
ana on the river pointed out to them.
Mrs. Cox Entcrtuins.
Mrs. William Runin Cox was cues,
OF honor at luncheon given on Fri
day OF last week In Washington nv
1irs. Harry st. George Tucker.
Dfa"ing-rooms and dning-rooms
were protusely decorated with dor
wood blossoms and guests were seated
at small round tables. the ccntrepIoccs
OF each being baskets holding velIow
tulips and forget-me- nots, symbolizinp
the Colonial colors in yellow and bIus
Almost every State in the Union
was represented by the guests. covers
being laid for thirty,
Left for Washington.
Mrs. G. a. Swanson left yes,erd,
10 accompany Governor Swanson to tbo
conference OF Governors which he is
attending in Washington this week.
mere VIII be numerous social func.
IONS during the conference. and Mrs
swanson IS looking forward to a full
ahu deightful week among her friends
IN the national capital.
stny-at-Home.
The stay-at-Home Whist Club mo,
on Monday evening with Mrs. s "
Travers. .. W
Four tables engaged. the hirbe.,
s,oEe Deihs made By Mrs Pattison and
Mr.. Peyton Giles. Gnu
The club MIN 49,.
evening with Mrs. Bland S. Smith.
Garden Pnrty.
The Chesterfield Chapter. rrn,,aa
daughters Of the Confederacvy ,vii,
81 3D.. garden party at Forest Hill
tana on thursday and Friday even.
, ,as, rom to IL o'clock. The en-
=, s I.a,ni VIII be for the purpose
" raising funds to erect the Arlington
memorial and help the Hon. ~, ~
Needy Confederate Women Tn. ,,,, .ot
desired earnestly
Chapter to Meet.
Rlchmond Chapter, United pau,h,.s
oi INC confcderacy. will meet this
morning at II o'clock in -. ,... |
nan. nan. visiting daughters viii he cor !
daily welcomed. "e cor'
Observation-Disclosures.
The wedding OF Miss virei,,a D..
bfaithwaite to the Rev. Merle Az
ahder Haughwout. OF the city OF New.
CO. VIII be celebrated in Rruton p.ris, |
church on June 3D. 90 |
MT. and Mrs. Haughwout vii, IN
HoI'e aiter July LIST at Gale de la Con. |
stitucion 3. Poptola. City Of Mexico.
Miss Gray Complimcntcd.
MISS Edmonia w. Gray. of Roanoke
VINO was In Richmond as a sponsor M
me Confederate reunion held in June Of |
Aao., mas been chosen as maid of honor
on the stan OF General Julian S. Carr.
of Durham, n. c.. to attend the reunion
OF Confederate veterans at Birming-
nam. Ala, In June.
MISS Gray is very handsome girl
and the daughter OF the late DR.. GRAY.
surgeon In the service OF the Con-
:ederacy.
Engagement Announced.
Mrs. Frances S. Montague, of Clifton
Forge. announces the engagement of
her daughter Evelyn Byrd, to Mr.. j.
arfen Blanton. Jr.. Of Richmond, the
WeodlnS TO take place early in June.
Reports Requested.
All persons having money from sale
Of tickets for Ben Greet, and ali per-
sons having unsold tickets will please !
leave their reports at the Retreat by
u o'clock Tomorrow morning.
Summer Rest Dcncft.
Ladies of the Summer Rest ask. In |
behalf of the self-supporting women Of
Richmond. that all who can do so
will attend their benefit performance
at the Colonial Theatre on Friday
night and buy their tickets from some
M Of ha Il
pr at one Of the following places: Nc
Coy's Cigar Store, Eighth and
Rroad; l.. x. Shepherds, Childrey Drug
Company, c. G. Jurgens, Petit and
Company, w. II. Eanes, The Church HillI
Sank, Branch r. Aliens, and Ilirkwood
Restaurant, 1908 East Main Street,
Patronesses of the evening will be
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