The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-03-26

- Gle from tho pen OF Eugene L.
Didier In which he pays delightful
compliment to Virginia women, and
particularly the bellies that have
graced the handsome old homes in our
states capital. or Maria Mayo, the
. most celebrated belle OF her day and
i daushter OF Colonel John Mayo. the
founder of the historic Mayo Bridge
over the James River, he tolls num-
Der OF incidents In connection with her
J train of suitors. and pays a compli-
ment IN passing TO the Hermitage"
the FAMILY residence near town. There
7 is a long description of tho beautiful
5 Evelyn Byrd. OF "Westorcr.' and
. coming TO later day and generation.
Mr.. Didier relates several anecdotes
Of Matte Guild. who was not only one
OF the most beautiful woman IN Vir-
ginia and undisputed belle Of the
Greenbrer White Sulphur Springs. but
her ready wit was the life OF her
fathers dinner table, even when grave
lawyers ana disniiied judges We're the
guests 1t is told that the ballroom
a. the White was deserted when She
hold her court in the parlor or piazza
Another celebrated beauty was Eliza
beth Cabell. daughter of Governor Ca.
bell, and later her niece and namesake
craced the brilliant society functions
OF her day with her exquisite face
and charming manners,
There is long list OF beautiful
women that have held their sway and
court in Richmond and passed, and
I they have been grouped like q bright
4 glorious picture OF the wonderful DAYS
or long age, recalling happy hearts
and golden days that have lived in
many stories, and always In the mem
4 cries of friends.
At the Womans Club. i.
+ Miss Grace Allen, of London will
visit the Woman's Club tomorrow ar
+ te:noon and Will give an address on
IF The ldyll Of Muskin's Manhood-Rose
LA Touche.' Miss Allen was an init
mate friend OF Rusllin and q niece OF
John Hobbies, his closest companion
ana friend She has with her some
Il Ruskin relics which she Will exhibit
/ a. the club
me Literary Roung Table promises
tic be most interesting on "Wednesday
81 afternoon. Miss Sully has secured y
copy OF a unique article Of Yoshio +
4 Markeno. a Japanese artist, called NV
tldealled John Bullesses" from the
K English Review, which will he real
( and discussed
To Pla, nj Wcman's Club.
y Little Miss Maria Adele Adkins.
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs Thomas
\ Adkins, Will play at the Womnn's club
\ MONDAY afternoon. April 8. where She
mas been heard before with n great
i dea OF pleasure and appreciation. She
Is only twelve years old ana Ter skin
on the violin is most remarkahlo ror
a musician OF her age. she bids fair
70 rank In q very few years with the
leading violinists Of the day.
Mrs. Wright Here.
MI George Burnett Wright and Iii.
,ie daughter, Of Dunkie. Louisiana, are
.ne gusts OF Mrs. Wright's sister,
AIRS. a I, Goddin. at her home near
Eorest Hill Mrs, Wright vas former
IS Miss Willie Crutchflcld, ciaushtor ~
Judge and Mrs. John CrutchGeld ~
THIS city. and this is her first visit
home since her marriage. nearly two
years ago She will probably remain
nero for several months before return.
ng 10 her home in Louisiana.
Miss Lewis Engaged
IL NJ Lewis OF Enslow Ayonu.
Highland Park, announces the engage
ment and approaching marriage Of his
uaushter Gretchen to Giles Carr
courtney. Of Richmond. The Wedding
VIII be quietly celebrated on The even
ing or April at S o'clock, In the hon,
OF the bride. Miss Lewis is a grand
danghte1 OF the late DR.. Richmond 4
Lewis, who established and was sur
seon-in- chief Of stuart Hospital dur
ing me War Between the States, This
a nf
Monroe Park in this city.
visiting in Bnltimor..
Mrs Marcus Denison Russell who
mas been spending the pas, winter IN
Nashville, Tenn. and this city. is inst
now the guest Of Mrs. Charles McCann
NJ her nome on Calvert street. Balti.
more Mrs j. Hull Davidson IS also
Ns,uns her mother. Mrs McCann. In
Baltimore. CT route 10 Lexington. Ky.
Where she will Join Colonel Davidson
at his old home.
Mrs DAVIDSON was ,.hcfore her mar
rage the beaGtifnl' Miss Elizabeth Nc
Ca!in, and well known In society cir
cles OF this city.
Miss HenId's Engagement
!Another interesting engagement "a
society here recently announced is
thatof Miss Gladys Head. daughter Of
MT and Mrs Charles L. Head, OF l.ynch
3'urg, tor r. Watts Jr.. also of that
10 oa'e has been announced 70,
the wedding. which Will probably b, !;
fashionable event Of the spring sea
son Miss Heald is one OF the most NJ
teactive girls in Virginia society. ana
has been much admired since her de.
put several years ago
At tho ART Club.
- the regular Tuesday 'nrt talk,
e the Art Club last Tuesday, Miss Ann
fittcher gave an admirable informal
foik on the art characteristics OF the
Gaierie du Louvre, in Paris
MISS Fletcher made plain the differ.
enccs shown here IN The various clear
y defined Schools" 'nstancir- tha
masterpieces OF the French. Spanish
Flemish. italian and German art Miss
letcher spent several years in Paris
hnd talks con amore OF the splendid
rollect:on OF masters in the Louvre.
Following the lecture. and while tea
"as being poured ny the entertainment
Unit 2 -,4I vac ? I,.. -
with great tact, replied 10 numerous
Queries from the large and interested
audience which had listened 10 her re-
marks