The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-10-11


| the forthcoming scene may require.
Just now we are in the period of between
the acts" so uninteresting vet so all impor-
tant 10 the dramats personr. The garden
and forest scene. with calls for rustic seats
md summer girls in flmy gowns, hostins
ribbons and alluring white sun
shades, is now behind the curtain
and all in preparation for the splendors of tho
I dravins-room setting. The time was when
the fair one busiod her brain only about the
| fancies Of self-adornment. When the latest
importations OF cloth and silken attire, the
most approved effects in the winters chapeau
and boots trihe heavier and gloves tone
deeper in shade. had been chosen. she felt
/ ready equipped and rested until the call-bell
OF society bid her make her entrance upon its
stage. But now the clever girl OF the period
( is only at the beginning OF the end when she
| herself is arrnyed for the season. She Is a
picture, and the frame must be not only fit
ting but becoming, so Lcr home environment
is as much a study with an eye for the har
mony OF coloring as are the gowns which she
dons.
The upholsterers work is Daught more
than structure, while my Jade. be her pile
phlethoric or not trusts no taste but her
own in the selection Of its delicate ombollish-
ment There are three sd uncts topicturesque
drnvinc-room effects which are studies OF
more than casual attention. They are lamp
shades, sofa cushions and porteres, and pro-
ducc according 20 their selection what the
nrtist strives for in light shade and color.
Oh VIE maiden of the nineteenth century.
that thou should know so well tho value Of
environment
There 10 nothing in the name of Romeo.
small. or no notice is there given 10 the garb
of gentle Juliet while force and strength
which make the scene everlasting in memory
cling TO balcony, TO the old garden below
aud tho pale moon beyond. but for these how
fat how commonplace that Wherefore art
thou, Romeo which tecaute Of the witching
place and hour trembles with tenderness.
And 20 do the Juliets. the Ophelas and Rosa
monds of this latter day know that when they
glide through the drawn folds OF soft drapery;
which ihll together noiseessly again, and
when they then rest them with easy pose
amid an Eastern Juxuriance of pillows piled
high above her heal, upon which falls the
glow of subdued lights. which SIT through
pink rose petals. pale yellow awnings OF SILK
and lace. or miniature ballet skirts OF endless
rucnings and ruiiles. Is not this girl more
lovable. at least for the nonce than she who
came abruptly through a creaking door. sat
her straight and prim upon the horse-har
sofa. with white crocheted antima assar at
the back. while cold CLEAN o. gas from the
high ceiling came down to search out her
every defectY
The last week of October and November
are full Of interest because OF the prominent
weddings which will then come off, from
Franklin. from Main and from Third street
matrimony will steal some of Richmonds
most charming and attractive bellies
-.
Miss Jennie McPhail. one OF the most uni
versally admired bellies of our city. who has
been i'll with typhoid fever for several weeks.
is now convalescent and her host of friends
wish her a speedy recovery.
Miss Bruce Williams and Miss Lillian Var
Dor ugh returned last week from the Warm
Springs. Miss Marlborough will study music
in New York this winter
Mrs. NJ T. Freeman and family. Mrs.
Moore and Miss Strother are welcomed by
their friends on their return to Richmond.
where they are now in their home on south
Laurel street.
Mas Meta Potts and Miss Mary Cameron.
after delightful trip 10 Canada, Niagara and
Watkins Glen. have returned to the city.
Miss Carrie Moore ono of last seasons
debutantos. will visit Baltimore this fall
Mrs Elise williams is now visiting friends
at Oyster Bay, after which she will 90 to
New \ ork.
Mrs. Richard Whitehead. having just re-
turned from a dslightful European trip. is
with hsr mother st Mrs. Roddys. west Main
street.
Mss Lucy Day, who was enc Of the bellies
at tie White Sulphur this season. has been
tho guest Of Miss Parke Bsgby for several
days.
Mrs. Decatur Axtell expects to leave in a
few days for all extended Western trip.
Mrs G. OBJ. Cowsrdin will leave in a few
days for Baltimore 10 attend the marriage of
her sister. FsLIx.