The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-13
fredericksburg. Va

FRrDrR1cKsBURG. VA, March 12.-Notwith-
standing Lent is here and holds in check the
high spirits OF our bellies and beaux, society
is not entirely occupied with its Lenten
duties, nor is IT asleep.
Society still has It's entertainments but the
public eve must not be greeted with de-
scription Of them. The moro conspicuous
pastimes such as balls, parties. etc. are dis
carded for "A time. but there are many little
teas and luncheons. where friends meet for a
quiet tete-a-tete. and even cards are in
duged IN TO some extent. do not mean that
Lent - ignored. Far from 1t. But the free
dom and buoyancy of youth though re-
strained. must find an outlet in some form of
amusement, and the little occasions limited
at though highly enjoyable. are conducted
on a subdued scale. Besides, our city, ever
famous for its pretty women and genuine
hospitality. has always within its gates
quota of fair visitors, and these must DO en-
tortained.
| could if | would, tell of o delightful little
affair which took place last Tuesday night
and another on Thursday night but / Will
spare the participants. j promised.
Miss Christine Rogers, of Leesburg. is the
guest of her relatives, Mr. and Mrs. A. X.
Phillips. on Main street.
Miss Alice Lyle Jones. of New York. is on
a visit to Mrs A. b. Tapscott, at her charming
home, on Main street.
MIR. and Mrs. Charles i. Tackett left this
several days visiting friends.
MIR. James Taliaferro, of Selma. Ala, is Wis
iting his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence
Taliaferro.
Captain William H. Day one of the best
known and most popular citizens OF SpOtsyl-
vania county. has Just returned from visit
TO Kentucky, where he has large landed inter
ests and many friends.
We have in our city one of the best equipped
bands of musicians in the State. This band
was organized several years ago by Professor
A r .BOwering the commissioner of revenue,
who is q very accomplished musician. and has
steadily improved until q very high standard
Inns been reached. The band is composed Of
about twenty or twenty-five members or
pieces. and few nights ago Professor Bow
ering gave to them very pleasant entertain
ment AT their new headquarters in the Ma
sonic building. corner of Hanover and Prime
ess Ann streets. Several invited guests were
present. and the occasion was highly enjoyed
by the participants. -
Mrs. j ii. Faber and children. of Norfolk
are visiting Mr. and Mrs. George Freeman,
the parents of Mrs. faber
Miss Franklin, of Manchester Va, Is the
ouest of the Misses Freeman.
one of the most enjoyable events of the
week was the entertainment given thursday
toarumber OF invited guests by the Fred
ericksburg Ducking Club at their handsome
Climb house on the Potomac river. Quite a
marty from lulo CITY blAtnAtNs "4AlcHr '-Siit
Miss Carrie S. Ficklen. Miss Kate Hurkamp,
Miss Mamie Herndon Mrs. NJ. Nj. Lewis. DR..
II. H. Johnston, DR.. A. G.. Doggett, Mr. A..
X. Phillips. Jr, Mr. T.. b. Rose and others.
| The wind was so high on the Potomac that
the gentlemen were unable TO give an exhibit
ton of their superb craftsmanship IN the
presence of the ladies' but at the club house
Almost delightful day was spent. The party
returned to Fredericksburg on the evening
Mr. Robert Anthem of ST Louis, Mo, is on
q visit TO friends and relatives IN Stafford
county.
Miss Mollie Pritchett. Of Spotsylyania
county. was in the city this week on visit to
friends.
Captain Harry l. Warren, formerly of this
city. now a popular citizen OF Orange county,
was here this week, the guest OF Mr.. W. IL.
Hurkamp, on Hanover street.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Is. Jones. OF Rich
m0nd. Va. were in the city this week. Iney
left Friday for Spotsylvania county, where
they will visit friends.
MIR and Mrs. Charles c. Guy, OF Sandy
| Hi n. ". returned home yesterday after a
weeks visit TO their relatives IN tins county.
! Colonel Y. X. CHARTERS and family.
Mr. j. b. Reed of Westmoreland county,
IS visiting his son. Mr.. j. e. Reed, in this
Mrs. Charles Mason, of King George
county, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. /. j.
DR.. G. R. Mason, Of Orange county, is in
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