Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-13
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" much interest to society in VIr-
k'h'a Is tho announcement made re-
cen'iy OF the engagement of Miss Jane
Jarvis Mumford, daughter or c,nt,tn
t"onos ). Mumford. u. s. a. tretired).
ana Harry Grant Pierson, son OF MIR.
ana Mrs. Joseph $. Pierson, Of Ger
nantown. Pa. The wedding will take
pace In April. Miss Mumford and her
!a'her have made their home In Bal
''hore Tor several years, since their
return from abroad. where they have
iVed Tor some time. She is a ntnia :
,ure painter and has executed tie por-
rats OF many prominent people In
'h's country. Her miniatures have
oeeh exhibited in the Paris Salon and
nc Royal Academy. London. Miss
mumford's family is one OF the Oldest
anu most distinguished in the South.
ana the announcement of her approach
ing marriage Is of wide interest here.
Celebrate Golden Wedding.
Mr.. and Mrs. Augustus Murdoch were
at home informally yesterday at their
residence. 2O09 Virginia Avenue. High
land Park. in honor or the hftieth an
adversary OF their marriage. Tho house
was decorated with bowls and vases
OF bright yellow flowers. and Mr.. and
Mrs. Murdock were assisted In rcceiv-
ing by their children. They are wide
~ related throughout the state. and a
great many friends and relatives call
ed yesterday TO Offer their congratu-
lations on their golden wedding cele-
bration.
Mr.. and Mrs. Murdoch made their
home in King and Queen County before
coming TO Richmond. and Mrs. MUIR
dock was before her marriage Miss
Mary Ryland.
Subscription Card Purity aud Tea.
one Of the suiartcst society events
OF tho week VIII be the subscription
card party and tea given by the Rich
mond Chapter of the Alumnae Associa-
ton OF iIollins College tomorrow at
$50 o'clock nj the Woinan's Club. The
entertainment is for I'll" purpose Of
establishing scholarship fund At
IIollins College. aud all interested arc
invited 10 attend. handsome prizes
Will be awarded for the best scores.
and both i've hundred and auction
bridg. Will he played. Tea viii be
served at o'clock and great many
people have reserved tables.
Tables may he reserved through
: Miss Ruth He'll. Monroe Terrace. tclc-
phone Madison 1895, or Miss Louise
Curtin, $50 IVES, Franklin street. tcle-
phone Madison 1896
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rcfrc.hinent committee, which includes
Miss Mary Saviiie and Miss Ellen Car
lnnh
l:nHugem~n: Announces.
Mrs Mamie Winston I'M. OF King
William. announces the engagement OF
her daughter. Muttic Nelson. to Thomas
burnley warins. formerly OF King
William but now OF lnchnond The
marriage viii take place in washing
ton III April.
Lecture Of interest.
Miss Eertha Condo, senior student
secretary Of tho national board OF the
Young womeI's Christian Association.
viii spoan 10 tho members OF the South
Ataiantic leld committee this morning
ut IL O'clock IN the committee rooms
In tho Virginia Hallway and Power
Euilding Miss Condos subject will
be World Phases Of student Work..
on which she Is All authority.
81 the Art Ciub.
Mrs w T.. II. Bailey, formerly OF
England, but now a resident OF Rich
inond, VIII speak at the Art Club Of
Richmond TINS afternoon ut i:30 O'Clock
on The Architecture OF English Towns
and Country Places" The lecture will
be illustrated with lantern slides. One
OF the most interesting views Will he
that OF carlsbrook Caste in Isle OF
Wight. The speaker is member OF
the club and was quite active last year
IA the work Of the Shakcspearcau PaS
cant. The lecture will be one OF tho
most charming of tho season, and all
friends OF the club are invited y at
tend.