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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-11

ming. most OF the tables being placed
on the terrace and porches of the
clubhouse, which presented a lovely
scene with its soft shaded lights and
young girls in their summer frocks.
Last evening, In the home Of the
bride, was solemized q marriage of
great importance to Virginia society.
Radford, and Mr.. Gordon Lefebvre,
of Richmond. The bride entered the
drawing room with her brother-in-
law, /Mr. James Mantelle Thomas, to
the strains of Lohengrin's wedding
March," rendered by DR.. Robert
Cowan. The ceremony was perform
ed by the Rev. c. e. A. Marshall. of
Grace Episcopal church, pastor OF the
bride.
of white crepe meteor over white
satin. with trimmings Of duchess lace,
her only ornament being a neck chain
with diamond pendant. Her veile Of
tulle was arranged with lilies of the
valley. and she carried a white pray
er book with streamers OF ribbon and
lilies Of the valley. The wedding. al
though n home affair and celebrated
in the presence OF relatives only. was
one of the most important OF the
spring season and Is of great interest
to Richmond people.
The bridegroom's present to the
bride Ia a beautiful bungalow In Roa-
noke, where they will live. Mr. and
Mrs. Lefebvre left Immediately on
Northern tour, going to Old Point,
where they will spend a few days be-
fore going by boat to New York city
and West Point. They will return by
way of Richmond TO be the guests OF
Mr.. Lefebvre's relatives
The bride ts the second daughter
of Mr. l.. w. Clark. OF Radford. who
recently went to California because oil
Ill health. and one Of the three beau.
tiful Clark sisters. Her eldest sister
Mabel, married Mr.. James Mantelle
Thomas, OF Baltimore, an allnnnus oil
Cornell The bride was educated a,
Virginia college and Ia charming and
talented. and well known in social
circles, having attended the college
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-11
(b) Scherzino 1880. Moszkowski
Miss Carrie Willingham.
Monthly Meeting.

uOnlIIly NIEEtah8s
There will be a monthly meeting
of the Richmond Capter, U. ID. c., at
Lee Camp hall, Wednesday, May l4th.
at II O'Clock. The Memorial asso-
ton and their auxiliaries are request
ed to send a committee from these
respective organizations to CONFER with
the chapter on most important pusi-
ness.
Marriage OF Great Interest.
Miss Louise Warfield, of Baltimore.
daughter Of Ex-Governor Edwin War
field was married at noon on Thurs
day to Count Vladimir Ledochowskt,
Of Poland. at her parents town house,
on Linden avenue. Owing to the re-
cent death of the brides grandmoth-
err the ceremony was very simple
Only a few intimate friends In addi-
ton to the Warfield family were pres
ent. None of the counts relatives
witnessed the ceremony.
While the bride has ben brought
up as a Presbyterian and has express
ed her intention not to change her
faith. the count is a Catholic. and the
ceremony was performed by the Rev.
William A. Fletcher, rector of the
cathedral. Cardinal Gibbons witnessed
the ceremony, and in bestowing his
blessing. said to tho count and count
ess:
"Other contracts may be broken, but
not that or marriage. winch can De
dissolved only by death. There can
be no dissolution of this tie, even il
you could or would desire 1t"
Then, directly addressing the count.
the cardinal spoke of his friendship
and high regard for the counts uncle,
the late Cardinal Ledochowski, and
expressed the hope that the young
man would emulate the civic and per
sonal virtues of his family. Cardinal
| Gibbons then gave his blessing to the
| count and countess.
| The wedding of Miss Warfield was
the third of international interest to
occur in this city this spring.
The bride wore a going away gown
of dark blue, with hat to match Her
flowers were a corsage bouquet of
lilies of the valley. The bride had no
attendants The counts best man
was f. Courtney Nicodemus. a cousin
Z of the bride.
1 After the wedding breakfast the
/ count and countess took a train for
I New York where they will remain
until Saturday, when they will sail
! for England.
/ The countess will say farewell to
4 her native country when she leaves. as
her home in the future will be at the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-11

The past week was one Of the gay
est Of tho season and was marked by
many notables being entertained in
Richmond. The Wednesday club was
= brilliant success and number Of
very handsome parties were given in
honor of tho artists taking part in
the festival. The Woman's club add
ed much TO the enjoyment Of It's MEM
beers, and their out-of-town guests at
tending the May festival, BY having
DR.. c. Alphonso Smith. of the Uni
versity Of Virginia, and Mr. Seumus
McManus. of Ireland. lecture most
charmingiy on Folk Lore" closing
the lectures for the season with a
large reception.
Richmond people have indeed been
fortunate to have heard such people
as Mrs. August Belmont. Of New
York, and many other brilliant men
and women. speak at the playground
congress. which has been In session
here the past week, and Miss Helen
Keller, Of Boston, the blind girl. who
and siehtless, gave a most remark
able and Interesting lecture Saturday
evening. before a large crowd at the
Masonic temple.
A number Of delightful week END
house parties and motor parties are
In vogue at this season OF the year.
and there is much going and coming
among Richmond society.
Friday, the 18th, viii be Bell Day
for the Home for Incurables, when
we will find many pretty young So
ciety girls selling bells ut the differ
ent corners,
The annual excursion on Saturday,
May nth, under the direction of the
Association for the Preservation OF
Virginia Antiquities to historic James
town. stopping at Brandon" will be
one Of the most enjoyable occasions
Of the week.
Some very interesting engagements
have been announced and June
promises>to be the real bride month. .
with several prominent weddings TAX
Ing place In Richmond.
The usual hop followed the dinner
parties CT the Country club last eve
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-11
RICHMOND, va, SUNDAY, MAY II, 1913

OF biscuit crepe de chine, with a
large black hat. Miss Jessie Wilson
wore a gown OF gray brocade, offset
with many small velvet buttons and
a smart violet hat. Miss Eleanor
Wilson wore q white gown of en-
broidered crepe and q hower-trini-
med black hat. Miss Bones and the
white House guests, Mrs. Thomas
woodrow and Mrs. Wells mingled
among tho visitors on the lawns. Miss
Bones wore . becoming gown Of lem
crepe de chine draped in
dresden silk and a black hat.
jamestown Excursions.
The annual excursion of the Asso-
citation for the Preservation of Vir-
ginia Antiquities to jamestown island
ON Nav 18th will afford Richmond
toric old island, and at the same time
to enjoy a day with most pleasant
company. These annual excursions Of
the organization are always real So
ciety events The fact that the Po-
cahontas will also be allowed to stop
at Brandon" and the excursionists
invited to look over this beautiful and
drawing card for this years trip.
Piano Recital.
Miss Relic Johnson's piano pupils
gave their annual recital Friday az
ternoon in Miss Johnson's home, 800
West Grace street. all grades Of mu-
steal development being represented
in the several numbers The work
OF the f1rst-year pupils was noticably
good and the entire performance was
most creditable. The program was az
follows:
/. Spa nish Dance 49,. Moszkowski
Misses Frances and Natalie McFaden.
2. TAI Melody from "Lucretia Bor-
gia" -Donizettl
(bl swing Song 49,. Englemann
Miss Mary Peple.
a. Barcarolle from Les Contes
d'Hoffman ....... .Ofenbach
Miss Lorena Mason.
1. (a) At Evening .......... Low
Miss Penelope Anderson.
&. Pilgrims Chorus from Tam
Miss Frances McFaden.
q. Petite Berceuse -Gurllt'
Miss Eta Johnson.
7. (a) To Wild Rose MacDowell
obi In Autumn MacDoweu
Miss Marian Boice.
s. Solitary Wanderer .drles
Miss Natalie McFaden.
.. (a) Cradle Song ....-.. Woln
fb) After School LichneI
Miss Elizabeth Cecil.
10. (al Serenade in d Flat .Sindlne
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-11
Polish estate OF the count. near War
saw.
"The Rose Maiden"

"The Rose Maiden"
Arrangements are well under way
for a most successful presentation OF
"the Rose Maiden at the Jefferson
on Monday. May 10Th. for
the benefit of the Church of the Holy
Comforter.
The various committees in charge
have well laid plans which promise TO
give to the public one of the most
charming and artistic productions wit
messed here for some time. The work
of the Ashland Choral club in the
chornses will be splendid Mrs. Bias
ingame, Miss Lancaster. DIR. koblen-
ger and Mr.. Bryant, all well known
artists, will take the solo parts. Mr.
j. c. Salisbury will act as director.
The chairman OF the various commit
tees In charge of arrangements are;
Mr.. George j. Freddy. Mr.. Barton
II. Cameron. Mr.. j. G. Dobbin, Mr..
Fairfax Jones, and Mr.. J. +. Fox
These will be assisted by the follow
ing ladies as patronesses: Mrs. Alex
ander Cameron. Miss Cameron, Mrs.
Archer Anderson. Miss SaIlie Ander-
son, Mrs. Barton II. Wise, Mrs. j.
Jordon Leake, Mrs. Frederick s,
Valentine, Mrs. A. j. Montague. Mrs.
John L. Williams. Mrs. Conway M.
Knox, Mrs. St George Anderson, Mrs.
Charming NJ. Ward. Mrs. Churchill
Chamberlain, Mrs. J. w. Henson. Mrs,
w. s. Plnder. Mrs. Howard Wash =
burn Mrs. George McMinn. Mrs. Bar
ton Fl. Cameron. Mrs. w. w. Hard
wicke, Mrs. Fairfax Jones. Mrs.
Meade Addison. Mrs. James f. Tyler.
Miss Colston. Mrs. Clarence G. Bur
ton, Mrs. @. J. Freddy, Mrs. A. F.
shelton, Mrs. ]. r. Cox. Mrs. j. G.
Bowers, Mrs w. T. Crinks. Mrs.
Robert T. Sydnor. Mrs. w. w Hunt
ley, Mrs. Thomas s. Lloyd, Mrs ]. G.
Dobbin, Mrs. J. p. Fox, Mrs. r. Ii.
Norment, Mrs George T. King. Mrs
Page Johnson, and Mrs. Bette Valen-
tine. :,
A bevy OF young girls will sell
programs. candy. etc. and Mrs. Ed
ward Byrd McGeorge and Miss Bes
sic Cardwell will have charge OF this
feature Of the entertainment, Amons
the young girls selected, are, Misse:
Dollie Colston. Elizabeth Adams, Dol
lie Adams. Verna Albert, Kathleen
Hardwteke, Aileen Graves, Iiillar
Beck, Josephine Enright. Angie
Simms, and Mary Simpson.
Blues Entertainment.
The Richmond Light Infantry Blues
celebrated their one hundred aint
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-11
EmbroideTyies
EXCEPTIONAL VALUES MONDAY

Let these Embroidery items be your
criterion-then answer your own ques-
ton.
For this White Sale the stock is
fresher and cleaner than at any time
for months past This is worth much
more to you in buying.
As : INCH EMBROIDERED WOLFE
FTOUNCINGS. heavily embrot- 40
dered in white worth $3.50. Sale 3NC
price, yard ................
DOUBLE EDGE BANDS. : inches o.
wide. 10 match Flouncings. at, yard. A~S
CONVENT EMBROIDERED FIOUNC-
INGS. Baby Irish edge. 81 inches wide; 0Sp
AI.I.OvER EMBROIDERY, open Sflr
eyelet effect, fufl width. yard. wv
EMBRoIDERIEs. Edges and Insertions.
IN Cambria and Swiss: regular Toe and u
i2hc qualities TO be sold for. yard .:.. ~
500 WOLFE FLOUNCINGS, embroidered
In bulgarian colors. IS inches wide. co.
at yard
BANDs to match above at. yard. Ice.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-11
UNDERMuSLINS OF UNSURPASSED VALUES

of
~ will permit it. 1t
Fashion and Women OF Thrift
au. If eboughtt
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III dandm
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-05-30

ries is. and can prove 1t, thai more
families are poor because the wife Is
wasteful and unframed than because
the husband is incompetent, lazy or
Incorporate. Everybody accepts the
announcement that housekeeping Is a
lost art. We want 1t to be lost AS an
art, for now we intend to make 1t an
exact science. We stand solid
phalanx in a worthy cause and in five
years predict that the pendulum will
swing backward and we will have
home conditions something like fifty
years ago.
Our league Is trying and rapidly
succeeding in making the woman with
dollar in her purse and market
basket on her arm the power which
she is, but which she failed to recog-
nize. Why, in many sections woman
Of certain social standing would just
as readily carry market basket as
she would go shopping in her bedroom
slippers. Why women think it be-
meath them to be seen attending to
their most sacred duty is an anomaly,
but rejoice that in section after sec.
ton, in every part OF the country, the
prejudice is giving way to common
sense conditions.
Il blame the high price of food con-
ditions primarily on women, those who
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-05-30
Astronomers Theory.

While the most of us are attribut-
ing the floods to- the neglect of men
and their govern ,nents to take the
necessary precautions in dealing with
the rivers. Camille Flammarian, the
eminent French astronomer, suggests
theory that puts the disaster over
and above the power Of man to pre-
vent. We say that men have erred
in narrowing the river channels and
building bridges over them that In
food time serve as dams. He says
that the disaster Is due to the move
ment of the earth's crust. 1.-THE
whole of the western section OF the
great lakes region" he says, sis
slowly but surely sinking in a south
westerly direction" and then he tells
us that somebody has computed that
if the subsistence continues five cen
turtles hence, Lake Michigan will end
by running away into the Mississippi.
That may be. But in the meantime
it will be we'll for men to deal with
the rivers intelligently and with FORE
Dispatch.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-05-30
KING GEORGE is WELL SUPPLIED WITH SEATS

To be crowned the ruler must sit upon
this throne and no other.
One may be sure of one thing, low
ever, in this connection-no king Of
England or any one else for that mat
ter, would voluntarily seek seat on
this ancient throne more than once,
since it Is decidedly uncomfortable
resting place. 1t stands year in and
year out, in the chapel Of Edward the
Confessor. and it is removed only on
the occasion Of a coronation. Then,
covered with gold brocad, it is set I'M
der the lectern between the choir and
the altar.
The throne with which the British
public is most familiar is that which
stands upon dais In the house OF
lords. The houses of parliament, con-
tain another throne-that in the
kings robing room. This is employed
by the king when he is DOMINIC his
regal garb previously to entering the
house OF peers to read his speech.
Another throne Is that at st. James
palace, which is very ordinary look
Ing building at the foot Of st. James
street. This throne is very hand
some one, standing under magnif
cent and ornate canopy. 1t is hero
that the foreign ambassadors who are
credited to the court Of St. James are
received.
The throne at Windsor in unique in
one respect. 1t is constructed entire
ly of ivory. 1t was gift from one
Of the princes of India.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-05-30
PASTURlNG STOCK.

The tramping of very wet ground by
stock causes the soil to "poach' and
puddle, and if it dries out in this con-
dition the soil becomes backed and
very hard, and in such a condition that
it is almost impossible to pulverize
it by any method of tillage. If ground
in such a condition is ploWed, either
wet or dry, it Is apt to remain in bad
physical condition for a long time,
even for several years. If the surface
is left exposed to freezing and thaw.
ing, the poached or puddled condition
of the soil will be largely corrected.
If this land is in gress, about the
best you can do with it is to run over
the field with a harrow or disk during
the winter when there is an open
period, or cultivate it early in the
spring. If the land is unplowed,
would advise not to plow it until after
the freezing and thawing; then it
would be good plan to disk it previ'
Gus to blowing. If this ground which
has been tramped with stock while
very wet is handled properly, as sug-
gested above, the tramping may not
result in seriously reducing the yield
of crop another season. There will
be some injury to the soil, however,
and there is danger of neglect or i'm
proper handling, which may result In
very materially injuring the land for
future cropping. The safer plan is to
keep the stock off the fields or pasture
whenever the soil is so wet it will
poach or puddle when the animals
step on it.-Prof. A. NJ Ten Eyck in
Kansas Farmer.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-05-30
NATIONAL PRESIDENT OF HOUSEWIVES LEAGUE

never see anything before 1t Is bought
or prepared, and those who do not
know good food from bad. OF course,
there may be some other sociological
and economic aspects. Now We have
all paid the price for our thoughtl,ss
sister. and we want conditiaps to
change, and generally what tina "omen
Of the nation really want hey get.
History will bear me out in ihis. Some
problems connected with living may
be controlled, and here 10 where our
organization will prove of national
value In many subdivisions 1t has al
ready done so. We have had battles,
but we are learning. and another year
OF study and organization will make
vast difference when the storage prod
ucts come on the market. Last au-
tumn we had toss with the egg mar
ket Of New York, and we came out
winners. The egg question ragged IN
New England, but the housewives won
out with few skirmishes. In the mid
die west we have been working on the
storage egg problem with good results.
"One thing which Is the goal of our
hope is to establish direct lines Of COM
munication between the producer and
the consumer We want good, clean
markets everywhere. and we are going
to get them. When we began our work,
markets In New York were tradi-
ton. Long Island members of the
league found that the fine vegetables
and fruits of their community we're
carted right past their doors and then
brought back to them greatly reduced
in quality and increased in price. In
New Haven housewives found that
though in the center Of an agricultural
country, they paid more for vegetables
than the New Workers., and so the tale
went from one end Of the continent to
the other. Ask Florida woman about
oranges and early green vegeto bles
and the Californian about fruits and
olives. Market houses, clean, venti-
lated, under firm and righteous munic-
ipal control, Is the solution. These
things we are striving for"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-05-30
HOT.sED MANAGEMENT.

The hot-bed Is valuable assistant
to the gardener and thorough knowl-
edge of the same leads to success.
My method after the first year is to
clean out each spring and mix thor
oughly the soil and old manure from
the beds and return it upon new, fresh
manure, adding new soil as needed.
After the beds become heated up
and the temperature drops to 80 de-
grees, the seed is sown in drills four
inches apart and covered according to
the kind Of seed used.
Insert a thermometer into the soil
at the beginning and hold the heat
around 60 to 70 degrees by opening or
closing the sash as necessary.
In early spring, old strips of carpet
ing laid over the sash at night keep
the frost away, and help to hold the
temperature even. When the plants
begin to show the third leaf, remove
to boxes three inches deep, holding
the same kind of soil as that in the
bed.
This soil Is tamped down smooth
and solid. Then use a small stick like
a lead pencil to make the holes for
the plants, making them at least two
inches apart.
Drop the plants in, firm the soil and
then water we'll and return to hot-bed
box and all and proceed in the care Of
them as though you had not disturbed
them at all.
When they get to be four inches
high, proceed to harden them off by re-
moving the sash during the day, but
return it at night until the nights be-
come warm.
This hardening process is very es-
sential before setting into open ground.
In transplanting always use care not
to injure the roots, and very i'm
portant thing to do it to firm the soil
about the plant. When setting into
open ground, do so on showery day
or at evening, and success Is almost
sure.-U. G. Patten.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-05-30
SERGEANT-AT-ARMS OF SENATE WIRE EXPERT

He was one of the fastest receivers
in the business when he was at the
height of his career as an operator.
This was in the days before messages
were taken over the wire with type
writer, and the receiver had to copy
them with a pen, pencil or stylus. fIs
held the record for rapid work in re.
ceiving, which then was much harder
work than now.
"Colonel' Higgins was the unani-
nous choice Of the Democratic caucus
when nominated for the office he now
holds, and was elected in the senate by
reclamation. He has held other i'm
portant offices in his day, having been
excise commissioner of st. Louis, in
which trying position he made salts
factory record. He was chairman Of
the board of election commissioners
under Governor Stone, and has been
active in state and national politics.
He was delegate to two national con-
ventions and alternate-at-large to the
Democratic national convention held
in Baltimore last year. Mr.. Higgins
has always been regular" Democrat
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-05-30
FOR The WARM DAYS
NOW Is A GOOD TIME TO FIX VP
PORCH FURNITURE.
Demands a Little Time and Trouble,
But Effect 10 Well Worth While-
Best Method OF Staining
New Articles.

1t Is time to get out the porch furni.
ture. This sounds like task easily
accomplished, but In reality 1t entails
a good deal Of work. The furniture
cannot be just lugged down from the
attic or up from the cellar and de-
posted as it Is on the veranda. 1t
must be cleaned and freshened up.
Some Of 1t needs a new coat OF stain
or enamel, some of 1t needs new
cushions. Perhaps 1t must be replen-
ished. and that means careful shop
ping
To begin with the cleaning. this
can best be done out Of doors, with
garden hose and plenty Of hot water.
For each chair have a pailful OF hot
suds. softened with borax. Apply this
to the seat Of the chair with stin
whisk broom. and scrub 1t about Wig
orously. Then scrub the back, sides
and under part of the chair IN the
same manner. Dash whatever suds
remain over the chair, and then rinse
1t with plenty Of fresh, clean water
from the hose. Clean tables and all
OluSI PlCSCS VI Al SAS o$"AAAo
way. and let them dry out Of doors
in the sunshine, or else near fire.
The cleaning process described may
brighten the furniture sufficiently so
that no additional stain or paint IS
needed. If the furniture does need u
fresh dressing apply the finish dec;d-
ed on without scraping OF the old
paint The result will not Of course,
be perfect but it will be sufficiently
good to make the time saved seem
worth while. Most porch furniture
is hardly valuable enough to spend
hours over with sandpaper and paint
removers.
New furniture should be carefully
stained or enameled 1t can be bought.
of course. already colored. but as the
price of most articles Is dollar less
when they are uncolored. and the
work is easy to do and pleasant any
cheap, it can advantageously be done
at home. Enough varnish. enamel or
stain for chair or moderately large
table costs from IS to Is cents.
Many decorators now give willow
furniture a dull instead OF shiny
finish. To accomplish this apply a
fiat finish oil stain. Put 1t on evenly,
and allow the first coat to dry before
putting on a second.
II the stain Is not dark enough when
it has dried a second coat can then
be put on without danger OF cloud.
ness, sickness or thickness.
Another way to get dull finish is
to put on a varnish stain and rub It
in as you put 1t on with cotton cloth.
This method makes the stain dry dull.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-05-30

the English sovereign.
The throne at Buckingham palace
is the more generally use, inasmuch
as the greater number of ceremonial
functions occur there, says Harper's
Weekly.
The king of England may be said
to have a set Of thrones. In the case
Of one throne-the coronation chair
at Westminster Abbey-he certainly
uses 1t but once. This Is the old,
worm eaten, battered, lion footed old
oak settle that contains the stone OF
destiny" Upon 1t since the days Of
Edward II. have been crowned all the
rulers of England. This chair might
very well be called the throne Of the
British empire" since it is by far the
most ancient of the English thrones.