The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-25

| globe, not even excepting n club window,
| or a sewing class I'm Lent.
Some women, but these are prudsh old
| fossils. object 10 the Turkish bath as
| being absolutely inimical to modesty; but
| then everybody knows that modesty, as
well as gratitude. Is TO some extent an
| obsolete virtue In the ultra fashionable
| sets that are always striving after nov
! city, BE that as it may It is positive
| that in the Turkish bath, as on the
| BOwcry.
They do such things
And they say such things,
that the neophyte's breath is taken away
by the sheer audacity. But graciousl
there's that every comfortable assurance.
"Honi soft qui maly pense."
So it is ali right. after all.
After plunges and gossip galore after
drinks uncountable (mirabile dictm, after
manicures and hair-dressers have re-
stored these ladit5 fair to more than
their pristine beauty. some Of the cOzy
comfortable park carriages take them
20 the appointed supper place, which
the fitness Of things demands should be
a clubhouse. The magnificent Colonial
Club is always hospitable TO the gentler
sex, so if the hostess has a husband.
son, brother or friend who is a member
here the supper will be given. Here the
men, under his care. after a course of
reconstruction similar 10 that enjoyed
by the ladies' and even after more gossip
and many more drinks. meet the radiant
women. and IL IS safe TO wager anything
that good digestion waits on appetite"
with success.
On one evening last week a HAY ride
suggested itself TO Miss Florence Bideood
I'D Ia
and Maupin. Of Portsmouth, and the
entertainment proved as delightful as the
idea was unique. Quite number OF
Richmond's social favorites were the re
cipients OF Miss Bidgood's courtesy upon
this occasion.
The music class OF Miss Louise vii
liams closed with a delightful little musi-
Gale given at her home on last Satur-
day afternoon. The one prize, a gold
medal. offered as reward for the
greatest Improvement during the session
was awarded 10 Miss Pearl Terry who
gave a very admirable rendition Of an
exceedingly difficult ctudc by List Hon
orable mention was made Of the work Of
Misses Maude Stokes, Mabel Todd ana
Helen Lea, all OF whom have been me
dallists during the previous sessions. and
whose playing added greatly 10 the
pleasure Of the guests. Miss Williams is
to be congratulated uTon her success as
a teacher OF music, which is manifested
in the excellence Of the work OF her pu-
pills.
The Birthday Fcte, given by Miss Mary
GreenhOw's circle Of Kings Daughters
at the Executive Mansion, numbered
among its guests the Misses Cray. Mary
Rogers. Louise Quarlcs, Bessie and Rob
bic Minor Mary Darlington. Page and
Bette Booker SalHe Greenhow, Miss
Bidgood. little frankie Mckinney, Gov
crnor and Mrs. Mckinney Mrs. Rich
mond Maury. Mrs. Lynch. Mrs. Peyton
Darlington. Mrs. Robert Minor. Mrs John
b. Lightfoot. Mrs. J. Taylor Ellyson,
Mrs. Robert Munford. Mrs. Edward
Crump, Mrs. Henry Valentine. and many
others, whose names could not be ascer-
taincd, owing 10 the constant influx Of
people. The presence OF the Howitzers
Band. and the performance Of a num-
Der OF little girls upon the mandolin, con-
tributcd greatly TO the pleasure Of all
present. II IS gratifying TO know that
the delightful entertainment was fiuan-
cial as W ell as a social success, owing to
the praiseworthy and noble object for
which It was given--i. c.. the erection
Of home Tor incurables. The invitations
read as follows
Din llipR1 fEIE
in aid Of
HOME FOR INCURABLES
at the
GOVERNORS MANSION,
June I'd. TO 10 p. NJ.
Come to the birthday fete
With hearts all bright and gay:
Strew flowers along lifes thorny path.
Lies but little day.
Some dainties we can promise you.
Some goodies we'll bestow.
And you shall have sweet music
TO make your hearts all glow.
on think of those who know no rest.
From day to day in pain,
And grudge not that which will return
To bless thy heart again.
Remember an remember! God loves a
generous hand,
And the gift thou givest freely
Before his smile will stand:
Now, put within this tiny bag
Some coins with gracious brow,
Not gold but pennies that may ten
How old-how old art thou?
And each was accompanied by a tiny
blue silk bag 10 contain the pennies which
were TO tell the secret Through these
dainty little bags alone, exclusive OF the
refreshment fund. the ladies Melted 81,
and are exceedingly encouraged at the
result OF their undertaking.
On Friday evening through the courtesy
OF Colonel Cutshaw, Captain Cussons and
Captain Cunningham. large Tumber
OF Richmond's pretty girls onjoyed most
pleasant tug party TO Drewry's Bluff and
return. Altogether the affair was one OF
the most delightful OF the season. the
whole party seeming 10 be possessed OF