The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-08
THE WORLD OF SOCIETY.
SOCIAL Events AND TOPICS OF THE
PAST WEEK.
Good Results from the Exchange for woman's
Delightful Pink Tea by the Mann
sonal and General.

gers-Attractive Display by tho LadIes-Per-
sonal and General.
Women who have never contemplated do
ing anything in particular" are now brought
face to face with the problem Of earning the
bare necessaries Of life. not only for them
selves but for their families. All women can
not be teachers Having knowledge and i'm
parting knowledge are by no means synonym
Gus. To educate and bring ont child's
faculties is a task only to be accomplished
successfully by those to whom is given the
talent and ability. The gift for teaching, like
the Gift for music or art. must be cultivated and
exercised TO reach point Of success, but the
talent must be there Genius has been defined
long patience" This is surely the genius Of
the successful teacher. 1t is not enough to
repent explanations in the same words. for
child NAV see thing in one light and not see
il in another and she VINO Is not sympa-
thetic student of human nature must fan as a
teacher Women must then turn IN other Ill
rections for means of support, ana II Is encoh-
raging to know that each day ways and means
seem 10 open up 10 them in many directions.
The idea that only married women need learn
10 work has long ago given place To the wise
decision of young ladies 10 cultivate al
the domestic arts which not only
afford means of support. but brighten ana
beautify life The DAYS when young women
were mere butterflies to fit from flower TO flow
or and extract pleasures from each, are past
Women who have learned 10 support them
selves without matrlmOny are Just those VINO
are most likely to be happily married at last.
Industry and resOurcefulness in woman Is
eyora spur to noble hearted man TO do his
+l,sro f -
lent assurance 10 him that the hand placed IN
his, though soft to clasp, Is also strong 10 heip
if the necessity should ever come.
A woman who sets the example OF patient
and cheerful work, Is, IN SO dong the truese
kind of philanthrOplst. She IS strengthening
the hearts and hands OF many, Tiio mn nn,e
never learned the worth OF Carlyles sentl-
ment: IAN work. even cotton-spinning Is
noble-for work alone is noble"
THE woMAN's EXCHANGE.
The Exchange for Woman's Work, in our
midst is one of the most far-reachlng Dement'S
10 working ladies' that has ever been estab-
lished
The head that first conceived the plan Of
an Exchange for Woman's Work was al,
rected bv kind and sympathetic heart. and
has done more good than can ever be estlma-
ted. Through the system (Which, though
good from the beginning. Is each year I'M
proved and brOadened), 397 ladies have IN the
past year found sales for their Work IN the
various departments. and over $4,000 has been
received for their benetit-an excess OF sl.cOO
over last wear This shows that there u
growing interest in the institution. and
steadily increasing benefit to those whose
handiwOrk is beautiful and credltable.
The housekeeper whose success in the cul-
mary art has won many encomlums rom
friends and family. may in these days turn
her talents 10 substantial benefit through the
: 81 ga Ina Ia Those
of artistic tastes may find ready purchasers
for their beautiful creations, and orders Tor
other designs or colors by the same means.
PINK TEA.
The managers of The Exchange for Wo-
mans Work" extended invitations 20 their
subscribers and limited number Of friends
on Friday 10 a tea which was most agree
able and attractive. Pink lamp shades. pink
candles in candelabras. vases and bowls OF
lovely pink azalias and roses. tulips and car
nations adorned the cosy dining-room,
which. with the steaming cohee and choco-
late urns, the pretty china and table furnish
ings made hOme-like entertainment,
gracefully presided over by Mrs Alex,
auder Archer Mrs. James Mclntire and
Mrs. George Street. Dainty cakes IN infinite
variety, beaten biscuit, candies and waters,
all the product Of the consignees OF work,
we're served The centre decoration OF the
table was a bowl Of callas and szalias. in the
centre Of which was full branch of the fra
grant orange blossoms. appropriate here, as
on the corsage of the bride suggestive OF
"womans worth" as shown bywoman s work.
EXHIBITION OF WORK.
The work was there TO speak for its own
worth. A very attractive display Of the most
delicious cakes. bread, pickles, preserves and
c0nfections; embroideries in the newest de-
SIGNS and most artistic patterns, by Bentley,
who designs for the Decorative Art AssOci-
alton. New York; exquisite doylies and
centrepieces done in orchids. clover bloom,
wheat pansles. cowshps and nasturtums. IN
natural ;ints. Beautiful paintings on china,
silk, linen. picture frames ana screens, IN
japanese figures and designs, menu cards and
ribbons. and complete infants department;
writing boards for inyallds, and an infinite
variety Of things useful and ornamental,
copied or original
The Reception Committee was composed Of
the officers and Board of Managers: Mrs.
S Horace Halves, president; Mrs. George
Woodbridge. Mrs. W S. Robertson, Mrs.
George Watt. Mrs. j. Taylor Ellyson, Mrs. W.
T. Richardson. Miss HObson, Misses Cren-
shaw, Mrs. J. s. Wexford, Mrs. George Street,
Mrs. f. II. Mcclure. Mrs. Thomas Ballard.
Mrs James Lyons, Mrs Thomas Jones.
Mrs Burbage Halyburton, Mrs. Alive Archer
and Miss Symington.
PHILHARMONIC CONCERT.
The third or these charming muslcaleS Will
be given on Tuesday evening. when Made
moisele Decca and Signor Mama assisted by
the Philharmonic orchestra. under the direc-
ton of Professor j. Emory Shaw, will delight
the music-loying portion of the community.
The programme will include several delight
full selections from operas which We're sung
by Mademoiselle Decca and Signor Mama at
the recital in the drawing rooms of the Brit
ish Legation in Washington, ID. c.. last week
Among them the grand aria from ''Lucretia
Borgia." and duet from Don Pasquae"
1t is TO be regretted that an erroneous i'm
preston seems TO exist concerning q posi-
bic rivalry between these concerts, which are
for a charitable benefit, and the other musi-
cal organizations This should not be where
so many are equally interested in both.
The patronesses request that as far as prac-
ticable the audience will wear evening dress.
as the brilliancy of the occasion is always en-
HANGED thereby.
INFORMAL BONNET RECEPTION.
On Monday evening from to 10 o'clock
Mr. and Mrs. S. II. Halves will open their
beautiful residence. 422 east franklin street.
for an informal reception to the friends and
admirers of Mrs. f. p. Terhune. The only
invitations issued have been to Governor and
Mrs. Mckinney and the officers Of the A. 2.
" A.
Mr.. and Mrs Halves will be glad 10 receive
anv friends who are DESTROYS of making the
acquaintance Of the distinguished authoress.
MOTHER OF WASHINGTON.
Mrs. Terhune is one of the most modest and
unassuming of literary women. She has never
.lt..1 aeft gf any ind