The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-22

tne past week. ~, 49,
in Norfolk on Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs Gideon Davenport are IN New
York.
Miss Bostwick. Of New York, is the guest Of
Miss Virgie Archer.
Dr. Carter Wade made visit 10 his family
during the past week. lie Is now IN iull prac-
lice of medicine at Sioux City, Iowa.
A supper was given at Pizzinfs on Wednes-
dav night by one of the fraterniues at the
Richmond College.
Miss Gill. Of Baltimore. returned 10 her
home on Wednesday.
Miss Patterson left for New York on
Wednesday. c-,,... e
the Allegheny Springs are the guests of Mrs.
Fitzhugh on Fifth near Franklin street.
Miss Brander has returned from VISIT TO
Miss Otey in Lyncnhurg. 90,
The Misses Harrison will be the guests of
Miss Bessie Faunteroy this week; r,,.
Miss BraxtOn is the guest OF Misses ZINE
and Evelyn Williams, Fourth and rankin.
Mr.. W. 4. Stuart was IN the city Oh thurs
Mrs. Conway r. Howard is visiting relations
in Lynchburg.
Miss Mayo is visiting friends in Baltimore;
Miss Mary Morris Jones has lust returned
from a visit TO friends in the North.
HANDSOME RECEPTION.
OR. Charles NJ Shields,
At home
Wednesday, February 18th. O'Clock VI.
Complimentary 20
Richmond Academy of Medicine and Surgery"
This woe the invitation extended hv the
ceuflcu a. VIII had us been elected presl-
dent Oh the consolidated Academy of Medi-
cine and Surgery. on TUESDAY evening last.
Dr. Charles H. May. of New York. who was
invited by the Academy to read paper on
medical subject connected with his specially,
the eve. ear and throat. was the special guest
of Dr. Shields on this occasion,
The house was very tastctully hghted by
pink shades and candles and the centre deco
ration of the table was an exquisite basket Of
c0c0s palms. maiden hair ferns, white roses
and Roman hyaciuths. 4 very elegant sup
per was served, az which about seventy doe
tors were entertained.
Among the guests were: DIS. Cullen,
McCaw, Ross. Crenshaw. TAYLOR Johnston,
Nash. Parker. Brock, Nclliord, Lewis,
Boshcr. White. Upshur, Deaton, Tabb, OPP
pcnhiemcr, Levy. Harrison and others.
SUPPER TO DR. MAY.
On Tuesday evening Or. Lewis c. Boshor
entertained Dr. Charles May. of New York. at
"a handsome supper in Ruegcr's private din
ing-rOOms -
There were present DIS. Charles May,
George Ben Johnston. Christopher Iompkins'
Charles w. Shields. Philip Taylor. Augustus
Lee. William Matthews and Lewis {. Bosher.
Dr. MAY has been the recipient of much At
tenton, and has made many friends III Rich
mond.
MARION HABLAND.
In response TO an urgent invitation Mrs.
Mary Virginia Ierhune, known and loved as
Marion Harland." of Brooklyn, who Is one
of the e-pre-idcnts Of the Society for tie
Preservation Of Virginia Antiquities" Will
give a talk rathcr than lcciurcl ON the sub
iect Of MARY. the Mother of Washington"
i'm the drawing rooms Of the Governors Man
sion. which have been kindly loaned by Mrs.
Mckinney for the occasion on the lOth Of
March in the afternoon. Invitations VIII be
issued later bv the Society, and 10 VIII be one
of the pleasant social events of the Lenten
season and we hope "a financial benefit 10 the
cause. rs well.
Mrs. Terhune will be the guest Of her
brother. Mr.. 5. II. liawcs.
THE LITERARY CLUB.
The Literary Club met at the residence Of
General Joseph h. Anderson on Friday even
inc. The meeting was one of unusual inter
est. The subject for discussion. The IRISH
Question" was ably debated hy Rev. Hartley
Carmichael on the Tory side. and i. G.
Crump on the side of home-rule. Or. Car
michael was in fun sympathy with the land
Meredith i'm defense of the tenant.
Just before supper was announced, Mr..
Frank Williams was called on for his maiden
effort. 80 and rose with some embarrassment
saving hc would surprise the audience 10y an
norucng that he WIS very happy and much
relieved To be called ON az last. He had felt
like boy in school waiting aud expecting 10
bee called ON unprepa'ed. every minute since
Inc Joined the club and now that hi. turn had
come. he saw 10y the hungry expression OF his
hearers that hc could best please them by TAX
ing his scat-which lie did amid enthusiastic
applause.
The evening closed 10y the charming read
ing Of scene from Charles OAlalley by Dr..
Carmichael
Miss Atkinson was the only guest Of the
Club
The members present were. General and
Mrs. Anderson. DIR. and Mrs Carmichael. DR..
ard Mrs. Arnistead Wexford, Nh. and Mrs.
Thomas " Carter. Mr.. and Mrs. t. G.. Crump,
Mr.. aud Mrs W. h. Meredith, Miss Daniel,
Misses Resale Winston. Mary Morris Jones,
Rosalic peasants. and Ac.sers. Williams,
Watkins. PAGE Boiling, Trent, Wickham
Archer and Rutherford.
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