The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-07

guests and the decorations were as nu-
merous as they were handsome. At the
luncheon three society girls announced
their engagements, and somthing inter-
esting In Cupids line may be looked for
at an early date.
On Monday night Masonic Hall will be
the scene Of the principal society event
Of the week, that being the time and
place fixed upon for the presentation Of
the Ashby Light Horse flag TO the troop
by the society girls Of Richmond. The
flag. which is exceedingly handsome, will
be received by DR.. Stuart Mcclure on
behalf Of the members Of the Guard, and
the presentation will be succeeded by
german. which promises 10 be one Of the
most delightful of the season.
On Saturday afternoon Miss Claudia
Stuart delivered the sixth Of her enjoyable
lectures at the residence Of Mrs. w. p
De Saussure, 3l6 east Main street, upon
the subject, Nathaniel Hawthorne and
His Vile" The occasion was marked by
the same degree of interest which has
characterized those preceding IT, and re-
grets that the delightful literature course
was so nearly at an end were TO be heard
Stuart will give Richmonders another op-
portunity 20 enjoy her talent at some fu-
ture time. There are but two more Of the
lectures, the one on Tuesday next (May
9th) 10 be delivered at the residence OF
Mrs. J. Taylor EllysOn, west Franklin
street, and that on Saturday next at Mrs.
John A. Coke's. west Franklin, both at
5 o'clock The subjects of the lectures are
respectively Hawthorne In Private and
Public Life" and "Oliver Wendell
Holmes"
Miss Elise Williams is visiting friends in
New York.
Miss May Handy and Mrs. Jesse Tyson.
Of Baltimore, are also spending a few
days in New York
Mr. Charles +. S. Meissner and Mrs.
Meissner nee Harriet Scott Acheson) are
now in Birmingham, the former place Of
residence Of Mr.. Meissner and the fu-
ture home Of the young couple. Upon
their tour they visited Washington and
Philadelphia, returning southwark via the
picturesque Norfolk and Western route,
which cuts through a region Astounding
notably in natural beauties, and which
is especially attractive at this loveliest Of
the seasons. Upon their arrival in Biz
mingham Mr.. and Mrs. Meissner were
the recipients Of large number Of very
handsome bridal gifts in addition TO those
received while here. Mrs. Meissner will
be greatly missed by her large circle OF
friends in Richmond whose hearty good
wishes certainly accompany her to her
new home.
On Saturday afternoon Mrs. f. ].
Craigie. Of east Grace street, gave an
exceedingly enjoyable luncheon to a num-
Der Of friends. the informality Of the
affair in no way lessening the enjoyment
Of all present. Mrs. Craigie's guests upon
this occasion were: Mesdames Currie,
FERGUSON, Acheson. Shields, Christian
Reed and Estes.
The entertainment given at 219 north
Twenty-ninth street for the benefit Of
the Georgia booth was eminently success
full The following young ladies assisted
in II: Misses Fannie McKevitt, Sallie
Cunningham, Lula Heggarty. Mary Kear-
ney, Elvia Davis, Florence Gretter, Nan
ME McGruder, Kate Turpin and Annie
Welsh. Misses Cunningham and McGru-
der recited in charming style, and
charade was participated in with admira-
BILE results by Misses Kearney, Heggarty,
McKevitt and Cunningham Misses Car
RI Neale and Branch Sutherland, two
little girls, aged respectively four and
was given which was very much enjoyed
by the throng present. The concert was
under the management of Misses Sarah
Allen, Lula McGruder. Fannie Utz and
Lily McMinn upon whom its entire sue
cess reflects great credit.
Mrs Cannon has returned from very
pleasant visit to relatives in Smthheld,
Isle of Wight county. Va.
Mrs. George Currie, her son and his
wife are now in Boston. Letters received
from them state that the passage from
old Point to New York was exceptionally
rough and stormy, but that they are now
enjoying to the full all the places OF in
terest in which the Hub abounds.
About the end Of this month, when So
ciety masculine will have had an oppoT-
tunity 10 recuperate from the nnanclally
bankrupt state into which the memorial
bs1oar has plunged IT, the Junior Aid
Society Of old St. Johns, intend 10 give
a reception and musicale, which prom
teos 10 be exceedingly enjoyable, ana
ubich will be the last OF it's sociabies
for the season. A picnic 70 one OF the
favorite resorts near the city VIII De gwen
Nv the members of the Aid a week OF
two later
~, Nav 18th at 8 o'clock p. M. the
a,e.Drs ~ the Convent of Monte Maria
o.a 40 Give what. from a survey or the
,'ro,ra NINE promises 10 be an exceed
ineIv delightful entertainment, and the
nhsyga for admission 10 which is iixed at
,ba yery small sum OF twenty-five cents.
From time to time the sisters have given
most attractive entertainments, to when
no charge for admission was attached:
and which were enjoyed by hundreus VI
their friends, and 1t is certainly 10 y.
expected that this opportunity 10 49,
appreciation OF the past courtesy 49, "
bonored institution will not be allowed
20 go unembraced.