Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-23
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Richmond Chapter, United Daughters
Of tho Confederacy, Will give it's an
nual ball for the benefit of tho relief
fund tonight in the ballroom Of the
Richmond Hotel at 0 o'clock.
Mrs. Norman V. Randolph is president
Of the chapter: Mrs. C. w. Massie, first
vice-president: Miss Lucy Munford,
second yice-president: Miss Nellie
spence, recording secretary: Mrs. RAN
dolph watkins, corresponding secrc-
tary; Mrs. e. j. Taylor. treasurer; Mrs.
b. a. Blenner. registrar; Mrs. G. T. w.
Kern, historian.
Mrs. John Corlcy. who Is general
chairman. is being assisted by a large
committee which is working earnestly
for tho success of this charity. The
ballroom Will be handsomely decorated
with Confederate flags. and clusters of
RED and white roses viii fill the vases
upon the tables. Attractive souvenirs
VIII be given each guest
Though the costumes are not con-
fned TO the 'Gl-'65 period. all those pos
sesSlng them arc requested TO wear
them. as their Qualntness lends peculiar
charm TO this annual affair.
Many matrons. In ball gowns OF GO.
VIII chaperon the debutant of 10 in
her up-to-date frock. and the women
having Shakcspearean ball costumes
are requested TO wear those.
Information in regard TO the reser-
vatons Of tables can BIO secured through
Mrs. Randolph, Mrs. w. a Cheat
wood, and Mrs. II. j. Capers, Jr.
Charming May Fetc.
n number of Richmond people mo-
toTed 70 Williamsburg on Friday after
noon to witness the May fete held on
me historic green of William and
Mary College. II was an exuuisitelv
poetic and lovely affair, with Miss
Mary Lyon Tyler az Queen Bess." and
also the Queen OF May. The throne was
mass or flowers brought from the
quaint old gardens or williamsburg
I? honor the lovely queen of the fe,e.
MISS iyler wore a wonderful costume
COPIED from q portrait OF the Virgin
queen. The Shakespearean charac,ers
we're portrayed by children OF four
years OF age, wearing adorable little
costumes OF the period, and all sorts
81 dances and games were held in honor
81 the queen and Will Shakespeare. nor
tF*Ecd by Professor George O. Fergu-
son. Following the games and dances
'he queen bestowed prizes upon the
s"cccsstul contestants and the campus
WAS then turned over to tho rerrv
makers for dance and play
II was a charming fete from begin
"lns 70 end, and the pretty grounds
of william and Mary College n,arknd
notable gathering Of DISTINGUISHED
guests for the occasion
EnEnEenirnt Announces
Mr and Mrs. &. ! Rolliurs n, c.,r.I,
announce the engagement and an
proach!nE marriage of their daughter.
NARY Cailie. 10 George Earl watson
u, hcnlE. y. g. Tho marriage will take
place sometime in June
hnck From south.
Mrs l.. W. McVeigh, Mrs E g Pc.
Iouze. MT. and Mrs g. T. Norman .nd
MIS- J. j White have returned fror, ,Ia
reunion at Birmingham. They nada
me 'r'p by way Of Atlanta. and re-
.u,,,hine' came by Chattanooga. Knox.
riiie and Asheville " C. m e,c,
when cities they stopped and vistte5
,he places OF interest. MANY interns,
ing hna!ra were given in their honor
~ the Art Club.
MIS-. channy VI Ward a musicio, NJ
distinction in Richmond. and man
r OF me Art Club. will give lee
ny" tntitled, Form and Color I'm Nm.
SIC this afternoon AT 400 o'clock =,
me arr NIuo OF Richmond Mrs. Ward
Wiz make use OF the piano % tI,r.
rate ne! lecture This is felt TO he
very timely suhject.-as modern arr
!S's IN music, painting. drama poe,v
"Hu sculpture are striving TO find the
common ground ot their varied arts
Mrs. ward IS the pupil OF tho colo
hrated Russian pianist. Arthur Fried
holm. and studied composi,ion nnd.r
Felix Barowski.