The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-16


Evelyn Williams. All of those receiving
were in full dress, Miss Archer. in pure
white, and Miss Fullerton, in charm
ing gown of black gauZe. being espe-
cially notable. The callers were so nu-
merous and the incoming and outgoing
so continuous that complete list is i'm
possible, but among more than one hun
bred prominent society people enjoying
the occasion were Mr. and Mrs. Allan
Talbot. Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Talbot,
Mr.. and Mrs. William Talbot, Misses
Lithington, of London (who. together
with her father. is the guest of Mrs.
Lucien Tatum), Stokes Madge Ould,
Camm (Annie Leigh and Gertrude), Faun-
tleroy, Elise Williams, Annis Howard,
Saunders, Thompson. Of st. Louis; Leila
Tatum, johnson. Addie Johnson and
Messrs. Ed. Hanewinckel. Atkinson,
Gwathmey. Robinson, Fred. and Cham.
Peasants McHenry, Lithington of Lon
don; Tompkins, Hume, Parker, Alsop,
Darlington, Potts, Morton, Freeman,
Boisseau, Talbot, Charles Williams, Tom
Armistead, Broom, Shepherd, Randolph,
Lambert and Preston holland.
On Wednesday Mrs. Joseph Bryan gave
q small but elegant luncheon at 'Labur-
mum" as a courtesy &c Misses Violet and
Lucy Brown, Of Baltimore, who are the
guests of the Misses Stewart.
The menu was most original and novel,
each course being the answer TO clever
~ worded puzzle. which, as the hostess
gravely assured her guests. must be
solved before the holder OF the menu
card could hope to indulge in the good
things prepared for their delectation. The
conundrums were as follows:
at come OF a noble French family
Godfrey, of Crusader fame;
Must be known to you all, I'm certain.
And l am the last of the name"
Answer-"Bouillcn."
II
part Of an ancient sacrifice,
Garnished with something rather nice"
Answer-Lamb and peas.
III.
Like st. Laurence. yet more modern"
Answer-Broiled chicken.
".
I'VE may pick thousand
Ere we light on such another"
Answer-Salads.
although cold by nature.
I'm favored by all,
And there's scarcely dinner, a luncheon
At which I'm not present;
I'm happy TO say
There's no house in the country
Where I've not the entree."
Answer-Ice cream.
Those enjoying Mrs. Bryan's hospi-
tality were Misses Violet and Lucy
Brown. Halle and Ellen Mercer Cooke,
Constance Peterkin, of ParkeTsburg, W.
Va, and Mrs. Peterkin. together with
little Tom Bryan. To each OF the guests
was presented dainty little box of candy
with hand-painted cover as souvenir Of
a most enjoyable occasion.
on Wednesday, in honor OF her guest,
Miss Beckham. Of Washington. Mrs
Charles Read, Of west Franklin street.
entertained a number of friends at an
elegant sinner given at her resi- ience.
The anticipated meeting Of the Literary
Club on Friday night was not held, owing
to the 81 dden and serious illness OF a
relative of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Mcclure,
by whom the members were to have been
entertained.
On Saturday afternoon Miss Claudia
Stuart delivered the second of her series
of lectures on American Literature" at
the residence Of Mrs. James Peasants.
106 east Franklin street. 1t will be re-
membered that on the occasion Of her
first lecture Miss Stuart dealt especially
with the home life of James Russell
Lowell, his childhood. youth and early
manhood, his marriage &c. She also |
recitod in charming style several Of his |
most exquisite verses. notably one adj |
dressed TO his future wife, and the cele- |
brated and beautiful June Stanza," from |
"Sir Launfal."
ON yesterday afternoon LowelPs life !
abroad was handled, his qualities as a |
diplomat, &c. and the occasion was |
marked by even an increased interest and |
attendance. II is rare. indeed TO see so |
young and charming a woman, who pos |
sesses also mental gifts Of so high an |
order, and literary Richmond Is antici- |
pating with sincere pleasure next Satur- |
days lecture which will be delivered at |
the residence OF Mrs. Aubin Boulware |
No. / east Franklin street. and the sub |
ject OF which will be Ralph Waldo EN-
erson.
ON Saturday night Mrs. Robert Whit
lock gave. In honor of Miss Beckham. |
who Is the guest OF Mrs. Charles Read |
a very delightful euchre party, which was |
enjoyed by the following of her friends:
MISSES Beckham. Annie Leigh and Ger
trude Camm, Mamie b. Winston Nellie
Boykin, Annie Walker Meta POTTS
Mary Cameron. Mrs. Charles Il. Workman
lr.. Messrs. William Johnson John Younr,
J. Anderson, Scott Darlington, Joe Lane
stern. Mr.. Ranlett OF Massachusetts.
and the Messrs. Walker.
Mrs. Whitlocks charming qualities as