Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-14
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after short stay at Old Point Com
fort. Miss Jackson was appointed by
Secretary OF the Navy Josephus Dan
iels to christen tho United States De-
stroyer Gamble. which was Launched
Saturday at Newport News.
The party was entertained at q lovely
luncheon given at the Chamberlin Ho-
tel, Old Point, immedia tely after the
launching ceremonies were concluded.
At the wOninn's Club.
Miss Lou Belle Catesby Jones gave
charming reading OF "Pygmalion"
yesterday afternoon at the Womans
Club. "PyGmalion" is one Of Bernard
Shaw's most whimsical plays and Miss
Jones portrayed the characters and
theme of tho play in subtle and inter-
csting fashion. She Is ono Of the best
known readers In the city and her
classes in modern and Greek plays have
been interesting features OF each sea-
son. Mrs. Chiles n. Terrell was chair
man OF the day.
Mrs. l.. l.. Lewis. the newly elected
president OF the club. made very
gracious little speech accepting the
presidency and pledging her best effort
TO the success OF this organization
which has stood for 30 much that is
best and highest in the community.
Mrs Lewis, who was the first presi-
dent OF tho club, and has been one OF
It's most prominent members. Is a gifted
most happy in her elevation to office
Mrs. Terrell also made plea to
club members in behalf OF the canteen
committee. OF which A. p. Wilmer Is
chairman. There is no day that there
are not trains TO be met and the pub
nc Is asked TO send any gifts Of any
KIND to help in the work of this COM
m!ttee.
The last card tournament Of the sea-
son VIII be held in the club parlors
Friday evening at Sis o'clock. Sup
ner will be served at the card tables.
Brilliant Lecture by Mr. CInrk.
One OF the most interesting charity
events of this month will be tho illus
trated lecture given by Charles Upson
Clnrk on Fighting Above the Clouds"
Italy's part in the war; which will
be held this evening at $40 O'Clock in
the Jefferson auditorium. It-is most
interesting and unusual lecture and
to illustrate his talk. Mr. Clark has
brought with him not only slides from
hitherto inaccessible photographs but
ne VIII have motion pictures that have
never been shown in America. pictures
especially prepared for him by the
Italian government. The beauty OF
these official italian pictures Is all
ready we'll known In America. especial
~ those pictures OF the lighting in the
high Alps.
Mr.. Clark comes to raise money for
the relief work. and all the proceeds
or HIS tour Will be devoted to aiding
Italian blind and manned soldiers. The
lecture here Is under the auspices of
the Alumnse Association Of the Wiz.
g!nia Randolph Elicit School. and all
interested are invited to attend
number OF prominent women will act
as patroncssea
War Relief neneat.
An attractive affair OF Tomorrow
hA
given for the benefit OF tho war Relief
Association. TO be hold a, s:i5 o'clock
at tho Baptist Home for Aged Women.
corner OF Harvie Street and Grove Ave.
nue.. charming program has boon
arranged and ,he-artists for the even
ms include Mrs Hamilton Smith. coy
tralto, or Grace Street Baptist Church:
Mrs. Sk!dmore. OF the First Baptist
choir: Mr. McMurray. the noted violin
LIST. Mrs. Eula Ba!ly Crouch will re-
cite. Mrs. p J. Flppen will give sew
eral readings in negro dialect and Ju-
liam Hart Will sing several comic songs.
Mrs. Ruth Davis will be the accompan.
list.
The entertainment has been ar.
ranged for the beneflt OF the war re-
lief. as we'll as TO entertain the inmates
OF the home. and the public is cordially
invited 70 attend
benefit Fetc mt the Mansion
ionable charity events of the late sea
son VIII he the garden party and ba-
zaar to be held on the lawn ut the
Governors Mansion on Saturday from
TO o'clock for the benefit of the
War Relief Association and the wo.
mans Guild OF Grace Episcopal Church
Mrs. Westmoreland Davis viii receive.
and the pretty grounds OF the mansion
VIII be In gala dress for the occasion
All sorts OF novel features have been
planned, with various surprises at the
booths. There will be n Maypole dance
country store. n fortune tree and
music and refreshments Will be served.
All Interested are invited TO attend
a. number OF prominent women have
the affair In charge. and It promises
ionable charity fetes OF the month
Some Of those in charge of the com
mittce are: Mrs. l.. L. Lewis. Mrs
Stafford G. Parker Mrs. w. ]. wallace.
Mrs. Lucy Lay. Mrs. z. A. Palmer, Mrs.
j. B. FourQurean. Mrs. Woodson wad-
dy. Mrs. Louie Hankins and Mrs. p. ].
Kernodle.
Pretty Wedding,
Flowers and palms made an effective
packsround for the wedding solemntzed
May II at o'clock Of Miss Bernice
Doughty. only daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Walter s. Doughty, and g. Ellis
worth Toombs. formerly of this city.
put now OF Baltimore. Rev. George Fl.
hcFayden officiating. Tho wedding
march was rendered by Miss Irene
Ba1low, and just before the ceremony
Miss Mary Simpson sang IT Love You
Truly" The bride was becominrlv
sowned In blue travelling costume
with nat to match and a. corsage bou-
quet OF orchids. Roy II. Bonayita OF
Baltimore. was best man, and the bride
was given In marriage by her father.
They will be Mt homo at 1872 Linden
Avenue. Baltimore.
Benefit Card Party.
AN interesting event of thIs waaL
will be card party given by the Belle
Harrison circle Of Kings Daughters at
the Country Club OF Virginia on Friday
afternoon at o'clock for the benefit OF
the cot at the Sheltering Arms HospI-
tap. Among those on the Committee are
Mrs. Charles F.. Whitlock, Mrs. Armi
stead Wexford, Mrs. Rutherfoord. Mrs