The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-26
EASTER NEAR AT HAND.
LIFE IN vAEITY FAIR DURING THE
PAST WEEK.
The Last Rosemary Tea ofthe sesson-The
Coming Lecture at the Executive Man
sion-Society at Large.

But one week more, and the face OF
the society girl. not 10 be behind the
other flowers OF the spring. will bloom
out from beneath the much talked of
"Easter bonnet" like the freshest and
sweetest of blossoms. its delicate tints
restored by the Lenten rest, and radiantly
surrounding a figure whose every charm
is heightened by the presence of the "Eas-
ter gown" And what damage will be
done TO the hearts appertaining to the
masculine beholders Of all this loneliness,
those chivalrous, gallant, Southern hearts.
IN whose possession the Easter maiden
glories. while pretending she doesn't
like the arrant coquette she is? And If
beneath the artistic gown she wear noble
thoughts. helpful ambitions. and a gentle
nature not to be tossed lightly aside and
put carefully on, like the mantaumaker's
creation, but worn for every day." a
good, constant and stand weather" out
1T. how altogether charming must she
be-
On Tuesday evening the last OF the
Rosemary teas proved most enjoyable,
the ladies in charge having no difficulties
IN the shape of Indictment weather with
which to contend.
Growing palms, pretty lamps, and fresh
ly-cut hyacinths and Violets added beauty,
light and fragrance to the library rooms.
the flowers being the gift Of Mr.. Thomas
Nelson Page. Mrs Samuel Cohen and
Miss Mary Morris Jones were, respect
lively chairman and assistant chairman
on this occasion. and they were assisted
IN extending the courtesies of a most
pleasant evening by Mrs. Baylor. Mrs.
Thomas Carter, Mrs A. b. Camm, Mrs.
Levin Jovnes and Mrs. James Branch. and
Misses Elise Williams Judith Darlington,
CaNie Ryland. Adele Myers. Annie Leigh,
and Gertrude Camm and Mary Howard.
Miss Lillian YarbrOugh added much 10
the enjoyment of those present by her
rendition Of could IL 40, Promise Me"
and other favorite songs.
The prize for the greatest number or
correct puzzle solutions was closely con-
tested. hut fell finally to the share or
Miss Elise Williams.
Among the many callers during the
evening were: Mesdames W. W. Henry,
Percy Montague. Charles T. Williams
Virgiuius Newton. Il. q. Cabell A i.
Harris. Charles Todd O. G. Kean, ID. u.
Axten. NJ. NJ Gillian. +. II. Mcclure.
Yarbrough. and Misses Marion Harris
Mary Quarles. Lulie Powers, Ella Cooke
Martha Bagby, Parke Bagby, Mary Mar
shall Gillian, Sarah Bruce. Bessie Pace.
Bessie Martin. Daisy Rives, Margaret
Childrey. Nellie Boykin. Bette Cooke
and Messrs. While Grant. Henry Caoel.
wyndham Meredith, Peter Mayo Fat
Curry, Roosevelt Page, Mr.. Mcllvoy ana
Mr.. Akers.
Miss Annie Walker. OF west Franklin
street. will shortly give an entertainment
in honor Of her guest. Miss Manson OF
Lynchburg. -
Miss Mary williams OF west Franklin
street. has returned 10 the city.
Miss Sallie Talbot. OF west Franklin
has returned from delightful IMP 10
FLORIDA ~
Miss Daisy Rives is visiting Miss Bes-
sic Martin. on east Grace street
Miss Bessie Addison IS visiting friends
in Baltimore.
The dainty little programme OF Miss
Claudia Stuart's promised series OF I'LL
srarv treats reads as follows: :,
April Sth, $50 +. M.-"James hussei,
lowell" 20 be delivered In the pafiors VI
the Executive Mansion. -.
Anru lsth-"Lowell at Home ana
Abroad" at the residence OF Mrs. James
peasants. JOG east Franklin street
AnriI 22d.-"Ralph Waldo Emerson at
che residence of Mrs. Aubin l.. Boulware'
l east Franklin street L..
The subjects OF the remaining nVe lee
lures OF the course. together with oates
e,c Of their delivery will be given iater'
Tickets for the entire course OF eight Zee
lures s.. but single tickets can De pro
cured at 81 apiece. which, In view OF me
high character OF the lectures themselves
and the reputed charm OF the young Zee
turer is an exceedingly moderate enaise.
An ELOQUENT testimonial 10 MISS stuart .
admirable work is found In the iact .na'
she has been urgently requested 10 Iec-
ture al the University OF Virginia on sI'e
sih and 9TH OF April, and the gentlemen
OF the faculty who rendered the request
have positively refused to take no 10.
an answer. Gentlemen VIII be admitied
20 all the lectures. and they promise al
ready 20 assume the proportions OF q 1e-
lightful social event TO be enjoyed py
both the masculine and ferninine culture,
Intellectually aud elegance OF the seven
Killed city" Miss stuart's completed lst
OF Richmond references includes Mrs
Philip Mckinney. Bishop ana MIS-. a, ,, "a
Randolph. Hon. and Mrs. J. Taylor ELY
son Mr and Mrs w. p De saussure
General Fitzhugh Lee, Mr.. Joseph nrynn'
Mr. ana Mxa lanes Pleasantly hdlo9 VIZ