The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-03-17

| first lesson. was so happy an introduce
| tory 20 the contemplated series that II ~
| not improbable that new classes VIII De
| formed at the general request
The dizziness and dispatch with which
| four savory dishes were prepared ex-
| planned the popularity OF the chahng
| DISH for late evening suppers. cooking In
| bohemia, etc. and the sound basis upon
| which IL has become reigning rad all
over the country.
The four dishes prepared were Eggs
with Ham," "Curried Eggs, Scotch
Woodcock" and ''Weich Rarebit.
The lesson was given In the most
practical and informal oven, Mrs. Herrick
inviting inquiry and giving an added in
terest TO Inc talk by her vigorous. genial
and attractive personality. She has lee
tured I'm most of the large cities. including
Newark, ". j., ST. Louis, Albany Pough
keepsie, Newburgh. Brooklyn and New
York, and In all Of them. as here, has
been greeted by large and fashionable
classes.
Those present on Thursday were: Mrs.
c. l.. Clancy Mrs. Thomas Carter, Mrs.
James Allison, Mrs. Archer Anderson,
Miss Ella Thomas, Miss Sallie Talbot,
Mrs A. Y. Cannon, Mrs. Henry Cannon,
Mrs. T.. b. Addison. Mrs. Robert Rem"
nolds, Mrs. Warren, Mrs. Nirginius New
ton Mrs. T.. William Pemberton. Mrs.
Aleck Archer, Mrs. Charles V. Caring
ton. Mrs James Patton. Mrs. Peck. Mrs.
Horace Halves and Mrs. James Lyons.
The dates of the remaining ! O'Clock
classes are the 18th and I'D.
Miss Kate MAY Percivan, Of Peters
burg, is the guest Of Mrs. George NJ.
west.
The engagement of Bishop Jackson and
Miss Cochran, Of Alabama, IS dn1oun|eu'
The wedding will take place during me
Easter season.
The second of the parlor eht e,.r..d W.
rne1ts for the benefit OF hoy lIh!tty
- .3,,on the evening of Saturday, the
9th. at the residence ana uluel NJ ~
na,agement of Mr. II. T. Meloney. rms
ono was a musical. and in every detaii
sustained the reputation OF nos am
hostess for discrlminative mus!cdl taS'e
and talent. 49,. Co,os Car
rirgtCr each contributed 10 inc eEenl,e .
nrcrram a delightful instrumental sciec-
ton. Mr. Meloney by two coIhoI soIo9'
eat1 rendered in charming iashlol d Soio,
aTd Mrs MeIoney, Mrs. Cord )n ana MISS
Io,yson q number of exquisite ulos'
Snocial nroise was difficult, where edCh
90 !bo Collections given we're so enJoydple'
w.. noeeibIv the gem Of the evening was
Inc Aria "Oueen of Sheba' by MIS-
MelouCy. ...-.....,,i.;to "cood
The finale was Pinsuu's EXQUISITE Noo1
Night" (quartette), by MIS- MeIoHO' az"
Gordon; Messrs. Reed ana uoiuo ~ tbosa
,rbo very enjoyable character OF these
O., two If the contemplated series Oh
Entertainments justify the very pleasahI
aptcipations of the remaining ones w"i0''
are shared by all fortunate e"oUsN ~
have enjoyed them.
The Woman's Christian Association %
Richmond, which has since It's oIsdI'lHa
ton Of few years ago, so rapluly au ...',,
~ ~ ~rogrsssive ideas of class instrhc-
ton best suited TO make 1t OF use IA oui
midst VIII soon inaUgurate series OF
cioos Lectures on the varied subjects lhdt
NAV he included under the comprehensive
word art. -,, ,,.;tb
tho object of trying TO stimulate an inter-
est I'm a delightful and elevatinS STUDY
TO teach something Of the true pllhclples
of art criticism, and to create central
organization for the beneht or an me
Students and varied art-worKers or lhls
city.
The classes are 10 be supplemented by
nuarterlv or halt-yearly exhibitions oil
pictures and other art work, 10 Wilch
membership or entrance fees VIII ADMIT
the applicant.
Prices VII be made as low as possible
to suit the times. II Is believed that
these classes and exhibitions may become
a permanent feature of this institution,
as the idea OF establishing them has al
ready been received with much favor by
many Of those prominent In art WORK,
who have long desired and felt the need
of some such organization. The date oil
the first lecture will soon be announced
Both Mrs Charles O'Ferrall and the
Misses Wallace were informally at
home" TO friends on Wednesday last
Miss Lulie Lyons is the guest Of Miss
Sallie Talbot
The residence Of Miss Irene Peasants,
cast Grace street, was the scene of much
real enjoyment on Tuesday evening last,
from TO S o'clock. and what Is more
to the point, the enjoyment s.Snhes
nice addition 70 the treasury OF the Ola
Dominion Hospital.
The power that made the social wheels
90 round may ~ said to have been vest
ed in Mrs Egbert Leigh and Mrs j. Bar
bour Thompson, for, while not appearing
upon the scene, the success of the affair
was largely the result of their energy.
The floral decorations were profuse and
tasteful ard represented the generosity
Of Mr.. Harvey.
Miss Emma Barksdale presented sill
yer bowl for small coins to guests with
most diplomatic grace. and little Misses
Bessie and Gladys Frayser sold candy
and flowers 10 all desiring them.
Those receiving were Mrs. William Mil
Ter. Mrs. James Allison, Mrs. Frank
Christian, Mrs. j. III. Harvey, Mrs. Geo.
Ben. Johnston, Misses Bessie Martin,
Marian Harris. Mary Frayser, Kate Tai
ley. and Marian Harris.
Mrs Cowardin contributed 10 the gene
raj enjoyment by the rendition IN charm
ing fashion of several vocal solos.
from Baltimore.
Miss Beulah Patterson left on Friday
for Baltimore.
Miss Louis Butt has returned TO her
home in Georgia.
Professor Thomas Price is the guest Of
his brother. Mr.. Edward Price. The
announcement that he would lecture on
Saturday afternoon last before Miss
Blair's literature class on Hamlet at
the w. G. A., resulted in an audience
which filled the parlors 20 their utmost
capacity. Professor Price never dis
appointed the expectation of enjoyment
on the part of his hearers and on TINS
occasion he was as felicitous as usual.