The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-11-05

LIFE In VANITY FAIR.
THE PAST WEEK's JOTTISGS AMOSG
THE sMdRT SET.
How Society I'm East and West End Is SPEND
ing tho Early NoYember Days
Personals and Gsneralities.

| Society in Richmond last winter ola not
| allow itself sufficient time 10 contraci
that indefnable disease called ennui'
| which the greatest OF female noVeiists
assures us is not so tad a thing for them
as it might be. for the reason that they
| car easily ride II off or Thoroughbred
| horses, while less fortunate humanity,
who have no thoroughbred horses, must
walk X OF. and finally leave 1t far oehiha
them, in sturdy and patient iptehIHeSS
upon objects ether tEan themselves
Probably on the principle that preVeh-
tion IL better than cure. or, most likely
upon no principle at all. they took their
gaiety I'm good allopat hic doses that made
the season of 92-'3 one of the most con-
tinuous whirls of pleasure ana amusement
ever known here stree the war.
But 1914 promises no such giddy round
and all the debutautes can do Is 10 take
their daily afternoon autumnal prom 70
nrde. and regret with more or less inter-
mission. the dilatoriness Of Congress as
something whose most serious and direct
result is A deficiency In the matter or
teas at homes, dinners, luncbeons, caro-
parties. and the like. However, they
naturally somewhat respondent at the
outlook for opportunities in which 10
try their social powers, they appear 70
find life on the whole pretty jolly ana
laugh ptilosophically along their road
that leads through slaughter" (of
hearts, not Ito a throne" but 10 that
more republican Institutions husband.
The veterans are those who suffer de-
p1Orably from cuuui To them there IS
nothing new Socially under the sun,
and they find themselves, like Lady Ded-
lock. but on less substantial grounds,
bored to death and desperate for dis
sipation.
There were one or two very delightful
entertainments during the pest week,
notably the "Hallowe en- Tea" given by
the Auxiliary Board Of Managers OF the
Rosemary Public Library
The first brilliant private entertainment
Of this season viii be the reception given
on Tuesday evening next by Mrs. James
Walker, 107 east Grace street, as a
courtesy 10 her present guest. Miss
feathers, or Louisville. Kentucky ana
Misses Mary and Elizabeth Hayes. de-
butantes of this season. and sisters OF
Mrs. Walker. Miss feathers is one OF
The haudsomest girls and most popular
bellies Of the Kentucky capital, and was
among the most admired OF the many
society favorites at the Old White the
past summer.
The hours for the reception viii be
from five 10 seven o'clock F. VI. and from
nine =. VI. 10 twelve, and owing to- the
popularity OF the hostess Cwho as Colum-
bla Hayes was one Of the city's beles)
and the fact that not less than one hun
bred and fifty invitations are out. il is
probable that the handsome, elegant
Grace street residence will be on this
OCCASION the scene Of much enjoyment
The large porch in the rear of tho
parlors viii be converted into a tete-a-
tete room bright with tasteful and rich
decorations. and here American punch.
ETC.. will be served
Accessories in the way Of flowers.
palms. tinted shades, candles. etc, will
render the handsome parlors scenes Of
beauty, and will suggest 10 the fortunate
guests all manner Of SMILES from fairy
land
The affair promises, indeed, In all its
details to TO be one Of the most elegant
private entertainments ever given In
Richmond.
On the same evening. from six 10 ten
Z. NJ, the Societies Of Grace p. Z. Church
will give the first Of a series OF silver
Teas" at the residence Of Mrs Clay
A cordial invitation IS extended 10 all
their friends TO attend these entertain
ments. There will be an attractive pro-
gramme and refreshments VIII be served.
A piece Of silver-dime quarter half.
even a whole dollar-can be given at
the door.
Miss Irene Langhorne has returned to
the city
Miss Mamie B. Winston is visiting
friends i'm Erie. Pa.
Miss Maria Blair's Class for the study
Of American Literature and History
met on Wednesday afternoon I'm the par
Tors Of the Y. NJ. c. A. building Subject:
Causes Of the Revolution" and the class
for the study Of Shakespeare met al the
same hour and place, on Thursday. Sub
ject: Shakespeare as he appears in
Hamlet"
The attendance upon both occasions
was large. The proposed readings at the
Shakespeare class, which were 10 follow
the lecture, were omitted, Miss Blair's
admirable paper covering the time allotted
for the meeting Touching upon the plays
for Shakespeare I'm general, she proceeded
20 special comment upon the play Of
Hamlet, and upon its central figure, The
Melancholy Dane" and her remarks were
listened TO with close interest by those
present. The readings referred 10 will
be given on the four following Thursdays
in November
Later Miss Blair will discuss the dis
Inactive merits OF the plays Of king
Lear" Comedy OF Errors" and Romeo
and Juliet"
II would be an objectionable sin OF
omission to make. In the Society Letter
OF this Sunday, no reference % the death
by consumption, Of Miss Sara Seldom
Bruce. on the morning OF Friday, Octo-
Der 9th. aged only eighteen years. whose
funeral took place on last Sunday after
noon. from the Second Presbyterian
church. Rev. Or. Moses d. Hoge Off
ciatinS
1t is not often that parents are privl-
legged 20 yield 20 a divlner purity OF at
so gentle, true. and guneless
A character, for the unfolding OF its many
graces perfectly.
Miss Bruce was still enjoying the long |
pleasures Of a trip through |
Scotland, England. and Southern Europe |
when attacked by the disease whose |
rapid raVages only allowed her 70 reach /
her home before passing from the ten |
derest Of human arms-those Of her de- |
voted parents-to other arms that are ]
called Everlasting" So effecually did /
her self-control conceal from her relatives /
the extremity OF her case that no fatal |
result was anticipated or dreamed OF t
until but a few weeks previous 70 her |
death, and she was surrounded by all |
that the tenderness Of friends could sug-
gest for her comfort.
Miss Bruce's chief characteristic was
what one may call a transparent white
ness and gentleness Of nature. and this
was Joined to graces and gifts OF mind I
which makes her death an actual be-
reavement TO her large circle Of friends
In the younger set not less than 20 the
members OF her family, whose love rem