The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-11-11
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II will be Of interest 70 the many
friends Of Mrs. Henry Aylett Sampson
to hear that her latest book. Billy
and the Major" which was published
by Reilly and Britton company, OF
Chicago, in the early part of Sep
tembe., IL now In Its second edition.
Billy and the Major IL a sequil to
Miss Minerva and William Green
HILL" written several years ago by
an author who died before her popular
book went to press. Mrs. SIMPSONS
sequil promises to be equally as popu-
lar when In two months time. 1t 10 be-
ing brought out in its second edition.
This Is Mrs. Simpsons nrst book
under he- own namc Emma Speed
Sampson. her form or books, series for
young girls. having appeared under
the name Of Nell Speed" She =
now working on another book which
will appear in the spring. Mrs. Samp-
SON Is not only a writer but she is
local organizations. She In Red
Cross worker and an active and en-
thusiastic member of the Equal suf-
frage league, the Woman's club. the
board Of managers of the Restover
Homes for Girls, and a number Of
other organizations.
New Story BY Mrs. Smith.
Richmond magazine readers will
be very much interested to know
that a new story by Mrs CadwAllade-
Smith. of North Sheppard street open
name, Bessie White Smith,, win ap-
pear in the Argosy, a Munsey maya
zine. in the issue OF November 80. 1t
is called The Triple Proposal and
characterized all OF Mrs. Smiths pre-
vious stories. Mrs. Smith read The
Triple Proposal before a meeting OF
the Scribblers' club last spring
where 1t was enthusiastically received.
The Argosy has published q number
of her short stories during the past
year.
At the woman's Climb.
This afternoon at 4 o'clock the first
meeting of the season of the Woman's
club will be held when Miss Mabel 8.
Brown will give review OF current
events in compliment to the club and
he~ last years classes. All club mem.
bers are invited. Miss Browns classes
at the club will start some time this
week.
Interesting Wedding.
Many relatives and friends will as
semble in the homa of Mr.. and Mrs.
Richard D. Watkins this afternoon at
a.oV q CLOCK IoF the marriage ui tHe'i
daughter. Retha Daisy, to George
Lynwood Richardson. Z. s. N. The
wedding in the lovely home of the
bride. will be one OF the prettiest OF
the fall season. There will be a num-
Der of attractive attendants.
Silver Tea Friday.
A silver tea and fancy work sale
has been planned for Friday after
noon of this week from to s o'clock
to be held In the home Of Mrs. Fl.
Clarke. I7i6 Virginia avenue. High
land Park The tea is under the
auspices of the Chancel chapter OF
the Church of the Ascension. An
interesting musical program has been
arranged and IN addition to fancy
work there will be homemade cake
and candies.
Shcltcring Arms Meeting.
This morning at II o'clock there
will be an important meeting OF the
board Of managers OF the Sheltering
Arms Free hospital
Womcn's Prayer Services.
Prayer services vii, be held in the
primary room Of Trinity Methodist
church today, Tuesday and Wednes-
day. at $40 o'clock. Interesting pro-
grams have been arranged and all
women are invited
Richmond Chapter, e. ID. c.
The regular meeting OF the Rich
mcnd chapter, U. u. G. win be held at
Lee Camp hall Wednesday morning
at II o'clock and all members are
requested to be present
ST. Johns Circle.
ST Johns circle of Kings Daughters
will hold its regular monthly meet
ing at the Y. w. c. A. this after
noon at o'clock and \ fun atten-
dance is expected.