Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-11


information IN a very attractive way. read
inc alao a chapter from his own work,
aloha" which II written In charming
style.
The meeting OF the Virginia Society OF
the Colonial DANES il called for Monday
afternoon ut 40 at the rooms OF the
Virginia Historical Society. A full meet
Ing Is desired and the danes are re-
Quosted TO bring the names OF thos's whom
they desire to propose for membership,
with tho written application. TO the presi-
dent according to the requirements OF the
constitution, as there will probably not
be another full meeting OF the society
for several months unless called by the
president. The Legislature has passed
bill Incorporating the Virginia society.
The National Congress Of the Colonial
Danes of America will meet In Washing
ton on Wednesday. April 9TH. Mrs. Cole
man, the president OF the National So
ciety, will receive the delegates on the
evening Of the 3D. Of April. Representatives.
from twelve OF the original States viii
DO present North Carolina being the
only one OF the thirteen which is not or
ganized. but society will soon be formed
In that State, when the thirteen original
States will be complete.
Several handsome entertainments will be
given in honor OF the Danes, and ques-
tions Of importance will be settled in their
deliberations. The national certificate OF
membership will be finally adopted: also
the national SEAL
The President OF the Virginia society,
Mrs. William Russell Robinson, had APP
pointed Mrs Charles Washington Cole
man. OF Williamsburg: Mrs. William II.
Beale. OF Botetourt; Mrs. George w. Mayo,
and Mrs. James Lyons, of Richmond. to
accompany her as delegates to the con-
gress. On March 9th there will be q
cornmemoration meeting OF the Maryland
Danes in the city OF Baltimore, to which
representatives will be sent from the State
societies. Miss Annie Rose Walker, Mrs.
&. Pendleton Bowler. and Mrs. Roger A.
Pryor VIII represent Virginia at this meet
ing.
On Tuesday a charming little play writ
ten by Miss Jennie u. Buford. and en-
titled Comedy of the Queens" was en-
acted by twelve little maidens In the
drawlng-rooms at Colonel Buford's in a
style so creditable that II was impossible
TO imagine that they made their debut
before the footlights on this occasion. 1t
was really beautifully rendered. each little
queen" having a perfect conception OF
the character assigned her, which she de-
veloped by her dress and all the nameless
graces OF ~histr1onic art.
Where all did so we'll II IS not easy
to particularize, though the wee maidens
who voiced the boastful garrulity Of
Titania, the proud murmurings OF Cleo
patra, the reproachful remonstrances OF
POcahontas, and the childish CALCULATIONS
of Eve may be justly proud OF the manner
On xts1i nb &.
The charming entertainment Is the last
that will ever take place in the stately
old home. so soon to be numbered among
the things that were. and whose hospita-
bic doors have been on many occasions
opened wide TO the friends OF the geniai
host and hostess.
The caste of he play was: Tltnrla,
Miss Mary L. Buford Eve, Miss Nellie
Davenport: Isabella Of CASTLE, Miss Posy
Meredith; Pocahontas. Lizzie Davenport;
Queen Elizabeth. Sallie Hobson; Christlne
of Sweden. Elise Davenport: Mary, Queen
of Scots Sadie Sutton: Bathshebs, Marie
Archer; Josephine, Lizzie Warwick: Queen
Victoria, Fairfax Loving. The entertain
ment was for u mite-boX benefit.
A delightful musicale was given by Mrs.
Charles II. Senff, of New York, at the
home OF her mother, Mrs. Tapscott. few
evenings ago. at which Mrs. SEMI, ac-
companied by Miss Mera, gave great
pleasure by her rendition of many seec-
tions from operas Of the highest order.
A charming supper was served, infor-
mally. Among those present were the
Dixie Glee Club. who also gave several
pretty renditions upon mandolins ara
guitars. The guests were Misses wal
lace, Nellie Neale. Nina Randolph, Mary
AIcCaw. Mercer Cooke, Rachel Cooke,
Nav Ellyson, Julia Lee, and Miss Cole
man. Messrs. T.. c. Mayo. Arthur Wiley,
Fairleigh Cooke. Hoge Gillian, Arthur
MAYO. Preston holland, Brockenbrough,
peasants, and others.
Mrs. Senff left on Wednesday morning
for a visit tc. her husbands estates in
cuba, and will return in about three
~ eeks. when a handsome musicale VIII
Va given I'm her honor by one of the
most popular society women in the West
End.
A oh arming brunette on Park avenue
will he MARI, d on Holy Thursday.
There will be a reception early in April
nv an attract We young lady on West
Franklin street
Miss Morehen l. of North Carolina, Is
visiting Miss NJ lrie Saunders.
Mrs. Warner Moore is visiting her
mother. Mrs. NJ. A. Dunlop. of Peters
burg, Va.
1t is hoped that 1.-THE Paint and Powder
Club" of Baltimore dramatic club OF
rare interest and merit. composed OF popu-
lar society men Of that city. will give
their beautiful prest ntation of "Mustapha'
at the Academy oil Tuesday evening" in
Easter week, for the benefit of a popular
charity of Richmond
Miss Shol1er. of North Carolina, who
has been the guest c { Miss Mary Thomas
and has received II any flattering atten'
tons. returned TO her home on Satur'
day
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Allen Watts. who have
made so many friend; In Richmond society
the past winter, retu rned to Roanoke or
Saturday.
The virginia State, Bar Association will
meet at the Princess Anne Hotel, Virginia
Beach In July.
Professor William p. Trent returned &c
his duties at Sewanee University, Tennes-
see. on Saturday He has been spending
several weeks in New York and Balti
more working in the hstor and Peabody
libraries In the interest of the Sewanet
Review. of which magazine he Is thi
editor. 80
Mrs. William Russell Robinson, Miss
EVELYN Early cher niece. and Mr.. Chr
ford Cabell Robinson will visit New York
about the 10Th OF March for Easter, and
returning. spend "a fortnight IN Washing
TON and a week at Old Point.
Miss Townes and Mrs. Il. l.. Alfriend
Misses Mamie Baughman. and Jeanie
Schoen have each entertained Professor
Hasleff's classes at very charming
"French teas" The next entertainment Of
the classes will be by Miss McAIahon
south Third street, on Thursday next.
Miss Tidball, OF winchester, Va, is the
guest of Miss Elizabeth Powell.
Miss Judith Darlington will visit friends
In New York in the near future.
Miss Lucy Coles Is the guest OF Mis-
Roy Elerson.
Mrs. Lucy NJ. Webb is the guest OF Mrs
William ii. Perkins.
Mrs. Isa Darlington Cabell is expected
soor, to visit her sister, Mrs. Mildred Car
| rington. She il at present the guest o
| DIR. and Mrs. Thomas n. Page, Washing
| ton. ID. G.
Mrs. George Upper Brown, OF Bait
more, is the guest of Mrs. Allan Tai
| bott
Miss Lucille Fuller spent several day
! last week with Miss Carrie Talbot. oil
her way to "Cismont," her fathers coun
| try home.
| Miss Marie Lewis will be the guest o
| Miss Nellie Boykin this week
The Misses Tenant have returned from
| Petersburg.