Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-04-19
RICHMOND SOCIETY AGOC
OVER BIC Blues BAZAAR
WIZ Attend Spectacular Opening at
Armory Tonight in Full
Force.
AUTHORS READING TO-DAY
Nirs. Henry Aylett Sampson Will !
Head Selections From Her Own !
Writings before Woman's Club. !
Misses Woodruff Entertained.

"aar at the armory. It will be ono of
the largest and most spectacular affairs
mat has been held In Richmond In
many years, and society will be out
IN full force to attend II. Some Of tht
oest-known women OF the city have
me entertainment in charge. and the
afmory is filled with beautiful and
unique booths Of all sorts and descrip-
hons. The program Is varied and in
'eFeetinE one. and the great armory
"il be throhpcd with people duting
the entire week
another affair of interest to-day Is
mo authors reading at the Womnn's
N!ub ut o'clock, when Mrs. Henry
,ylett Sampson will read selections
from her writings. Mrs. J. Arthur Lee
roy Is chairman Of The afternoon
Guests Entertained.
The Misses Woodruff OF Orange. VINO
lave been visiting Mr. and Slry. John
T. Anderson. at oos West franklin
street for several days, were guests
OF honor at a prettily appointed dinner
given at the westmoreland Club dur
inB their stay. Leigh r. Page being host
or the occasion. Tho Misses Woodruff
came to Richmond TO attend the con-
certs OF the Wednesday Club.
Brneht Performance.
On April q. at the Superior Theater,
from ii o'clock In the morning to II
At night, their will be a benefit per
iormance OF the Wizard Of o." under
the auspices and direction OF the Rich
mona Kindergarten Association. Some
or the leading society women In the
city VIII he patroncsses for the event,
and latse audiences viii MI the theatcr
on that occasion to aid In this pron,i-
hcnt charity work
lard Tournament Mt Club
There were twelve tables PLAYING a,
the April card tournament at the WON
ans Club on Friday evening. and the
highest score was made by Miss AIattic
Harrls Auction bridge was the game.
and the clubrooine were arranged will,
spring flowers Supper was served a,
small tables. The next meeting, which
Is to DO lnst Of the series OF card tour
ns,nhnts held there this season. will
ne on the evening OF May 81
Home Wedding.
The marriage Of Miss Jessie vernon
Nerlander. daughter Of Mrs. f. G. Yer
lander. 10 Junius Warren Smith, was
celebrated on last Thursday morning
at IL o'clock at the home OF the bride.
1906 Paramount Avenue. Rev. Mr.. car
Episcopal Church. officiating only the
families and a few intimate friends
were present To witness the ceremony
Ms. Smith IS the son OF Mrs. Delilah
smith, OF this city, and The late J. F.
smith. The house was decorated with
mowers. the altar being arranged with
%Shaded lights and candles against a
BACKGROUND Of palms and evergreene
ana tho ceremony took place under
large bell
Miss Mamie Bugs sang oh, Promise
Ne accompanied by Mrs William
White, who also rendered the wedding
marches.
The bride entered with her maid
III honor. Miss Hattie c. rerlander. and
was met at the altar by the BRIDEGROOM.
3who was accompanied BY his brother.
'harles Smith. as best man. The bride
vas attired in A blue cloth travelling
> ,ui', with gloves and hat 10 match.
ma carried her prayer book. The maid
~ honor wore gown OF white crepe
Eie chine. with trimmings Of tuile ana
= ace. She carried bouquet OF white
'arnations
Little Norma Tucker carried the ring
IN a small silver waiter. and wore
rock Of white organdy The erooms.
ir, and Leonard Fox immediately
,fter the ceremony. Mr.. and Mrs. Smith
k:ef: for an extended Northern trip, and
~; their return will reside on North
rwen,v-second Street.
sibIe :iass 10 Meet.
n Miss aHgy Manning Taylor will he
gin her Bible class in Grace Covenant
Presbyterian Church this morning at
! o'clock This class will continue
very day for two weeks, from 1870
o 1880 o'clock. The reason for the
rour to-day being thirty minutes
EARLIER is in order TO allow the mem
'ers an opportunity to register their
names Every one wishing to join
Emar find out particulars by applying
5N o Mrs. George Bryan. sill West Frank
NJ !tfeet. Miss Taylor has frequently
81 en- In Richmond, and her classes have
VI ways been n delight to all who have
vailed themselves of the privilege to
ear her. While in the city Miss Tay-
or Will be at the Jefferson Hotel.
thnrfty Tea.
81 Circle No. of the Woman's Mis-
ionary Society OF Grace Street Ban
list Church, viii! give charity tea
his afternoon at the residence of Mrs.
Charles w. Seldom. o21O West Grace
Street. An attractive program has
been arranged. and a quartet from the
Richmond College Glee Club will sing.
There will be all sorts Of novel and
interesting features for the affair, and
efreshments will be served. The pub
ic Is cordially invited to attend.
lecture on Birds.
DR.. Rowan, Of Newark, Del, n mem
Der Of tho faculty of Delaware College.
will deliver an illustrated lecture on
Birds" In the assembly hall Of the
Inter Park School OF Friday evening
$3.50 o'clock. The lecture Is free to
he people or Ginter Park, and de-
igltfui and Instructive evening Is
promised all who attend
ttrncttvs Entertainment.
The Philologian Literary Society or
richmond College gave the faculty and
heir friends n delightful entertain
tent on Thursday evening in the chapel
{ the college. The chief features of
he evening were a delightful program
her inimitable and original c0mpo-
itions by Miss Bessie May Dudley htl-