The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-06

g4SSSs3T lsN, time and Ash Wcdnes-
RI &Na> nv day, which. being the
N/lAVNNNMT stday of Lent. would
ty/g,kA,AW{A putastopto everything
FZ<aHlNNSyM IN the way Of cayety.
~ igsnA{lt(ArI On the day in question
r--0- FltSN -ttb&A there were no fewer
n Eklft<HkH than three notable en-
III w t,k<2ENM teriainments best des
ol lN1fhINM the attraction at the
t.~ftTlM Opera-House OF The
H N1nlSI&ln Little Tycoon 70
II Islh.tkkN which many of the
III B ofNHNM fashionables repaired
9 lNhskAlFHA IN the interim occur
n Nl4FN-fRA ing between the two
81 iflipNTfNA handsome teas gwen III
elN' NffHV the evening at the
>-~l11 hours II and s. and
the german az Calisthenlc Hall which did not
fairly begin before H. To say that 1t WAS
brilliant gives but poor idea OF me scene
wien finally, the troops having oil arrived
the battle was joined - that Is; tue german
was opened and led by Mr.. Micalah DAVIS
and Miss Alice Lee, both OK lyhch1uIg'
Most Of the young ladies wore fancy Dress,
and many OF the young men, ana hl nau
p1wdered hair. which added much 10 the
general effect.
Ihe music was furnished by Curcio's ltal-
San band. and the following Is Hst or 'hose
who attended: Mr. aud Mrs. W. y: Sinlth
Mrs. Smith wearing the costume IA Wilcn 9no
won so many lnurels as Virginia IN the play
fir tho Iouavesi benefit. Mrs. James Lee. as
"Sailoi Indaier with Miss Parker OF Man.
chester Alr. Charles Poole with Miss Lille Lee,
Mr. Edward Calhoun Of Allegheny springs
with Mss Elise Warrick, wearing the loVeiy
gown OF pink satin IN which sne SO ialeiy
danced the rninuet atthe Charity ball. Mr.. and
Mrs NJ III StaptOe. Mr. and Mrs. William
Malone. Jr. f. r.. hutter with Miss Molne
Otev. Mt. C. G. Price with Miss Jennie we'll
ford as Poppy, in deep req gown WIN
peoples i'm her hair and corsage MT. bOwies
with Miss Sully of Petersburg, MI and MIS-
II. II. Paunill, Mr.. Joseph Button with Miss
C.ffe viii Johnston of Birmingham, Ala;
Dir and Mrs. X. Taylor Gleayes, Mir. Richard
Cerriucton with Miss Kate LaDghOTne Mr.
Will Schaier with Miss Martin of Baltimore
M Dudley Holt with Miss Kate Holt, MT.
Lynch Ward with Miss tutter. as Night.
with black satin and tulle gown and ven ~
bIark lace. l. Is. Taylor with Mrs. =. ID. Cal
loun whose high bred beauty never showed
=, better advantage in a white gown with law
en3e- trimmings Mr. Frost and Miss Belle
Slumato Hon. Il. ID. lancey with MISS
Smith. of Vermont. fair stranger solourn-
irr with US for a short time; Mr.. T.. l.. Nor
vel with Miss Cora Glass Mr. Taylor. OF Sa-
lem. with Miss Mamie Hutter. as Morning.
white silk gown prOfuseiy trimmed IN white
lace and "a veil of white thread lace fastened
with pale pink laurora) buds, bouquet or
same: Mr.. Lewis Brooke with Miss fhWbe
Holt. Mr. James Jones with Miss Massie OF
Nelson. and Mr.. John Witt with MISS bOiilhg,
Notwithstanaing the fact that the dancing
was kept mp oil long past midnight one OF
the Young 3s was visited by the muses. at
an early hour Tie following morning, as lhe
enclosed little "Yers de sOclete were nanleu
me by her the next day with the request that
i have them published in my letter to IHE
TINES.
TIE LAST GERMAN OF THE SEASON.
(The morning after)
ST must have been a belle last night
At least. that's what they sal4
But now that the eNclteuenLs OF
really feel half dead
can't get uu. / really ant
Aud IL you 4 know the reason
N..l.ool s.l0Ch q just as -eI1
Il last german OF the season.
~Svlvie. 20 down and tell mamma
10 send my breakfast 90 me;
cup of coffee. hot and strong
Mullins and rolls. I'm hungry
isn't IS strange that should be
So very uuromautc
As 90 confess To such thing,
An appetite BlSanuc.
ITO dance from 9t.ll g one feels
One could dey0ur ones mother
And father family and friends
Without the slightest bother!
Llt ala. j am much better now;
There was 81 charm SO mystic
About that beefsteak 10 dlspeued
All feelings cannlD hsuc!
"Hdgh-ho I must put mp that dress,
Il was becoming TO me-
le SAID So and then whispered low
'Blt You look always lovely.
ll5 Lent You know, and uve long Weeks
For sIns / scarce can nuInber
Unjust appear where ere 20
Il garments dark and sOmDre!
"Weu. Spring and flowers WILSON be here,
Aud when the birds are singing.
] u Don my brightest robes once more
And-Weddlng bells IL be ringing
Love to dance but Donald says
lAnd well j know the reasOn)
That shall never 80 again
To the last german OF The season"
Mrs. r. H. Pannips Pink Tea in honor
Of Mrs Norwood Mitchell, who will leave IN a
few DAYS for her new home in Philadelphia.
VAS most enjoyable occasion. The pnTlOr
sud dining room were eXqulstely decorated
With palms aud growing flowers, while the
mautels were banked with pink roses and the
tables decorated with the same rare flowers.
The Young ana charming hostess. beautifully
att,red ia a black gown of silk and chiffon. with
pearl ornaments, stood near the centre Of tho
room. with the guest of honor, Mrs. Mitchell.
60 her night. and the other ladies who assisted
IN receiving and who We're as follows: Mrs.
Alexander Anderson IA white silk. Mrs. G. j.
Poole IA pink china silk, Mrs. Thomas ID.
Christian in white silk aud Mrs. John W.
billiard in gray chiffon. Miss Anime hammer
served the punch from magnificent tureen
O. &c., resting upon bank OF ferns. while
Misses Otey, Button and butter presided over
tie tea and chocolate tables and Misses Ham
Ter. Faulkner Floyd and Jennings supplied the
numerous guests with elegant refreshments
from the dining-roOm tables.
Mss Watts beautiful home was the next
a,raction for the crowds Of elegantly
dressed women who but left the one en-
chanting scene 20 enter upon an yther equally
o.. Tie fair young hostess, with her guest,
Miss Smith. OF Vermont, to whom the enter
tanmeut WAS given, stood Immediately under
tie superb chandeliers in the 'front.' parior,
beautifully and becomingly attired respec--
lively. the one IN white SATIN and pearls and
TIE other in black silk, heavily trimmed IN Jet
pas, ementerle The contrast was striking
Lri elective. the more so that Miss Watts ~
4 Iem4rkab.y handsome blonde ana MlSS
Smith piluant brunette.
A stringed band, entirely hidden from view
81 tue adjacent library. dlscoursed sweet
music during the entire evening, when was
one Of uualloyed pleasure 10 the numerous
guests who passed from one room 70 announcer.
Aldng IN each something beautiful 10 deIlght
tne q, q aud tempt the appetite. Inc supper
ICONS were marvels OF taste and the refresh
nenis Of the most unique and inviting char-
hcIer Dainty salads. creams moulded 10
represent fruits. DOn-bOns. tea. chocolate,
tld all ex0uisitely served. The ices were
pale green served from q boat of ice rest
lLg uu0U ferns and the effect as may be i'm