The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-01-13
LIFE IN VANITY FAIR.
AND OUTSIDE IT-PA TRIOTIC S0CI
ETIES-C HARI1IES.
Another Gay and Varied Week-Ieas-Ne
ceptions-At Homes-Ibe Germnn-
Personal Mention.

Lie as outlined upon the social pro-
eramme TOR the past week has been an
exceedingly agreeable thing for the FASH
ionable set possessed OF a genial deter
imitation not to give ennui half a chance.
On Monday afternoon, IN the parlors OF
the oman 5 CLUB, a majority OF its mcm-
bers gathered Tor discussion bearing on
current Events" MRS. w. T.. DeSaus-
sure. chairman Tor the occasion presided
at the meeting, one OF the most protta-
bic ana delightful OF a delightful series.
AIRS. John Icnders Robinson contributed
10 the programme an excellent PAPER on
the "Chuno-Japancsc War, out OF which
grew an animated II brief talk, bearing
upon the papers theme. led by Miss Nlr-
gInia peasants anu Mrs. Ninam Archer.
An interesting drtlClc On recent Social
Events, written by Miss Suily, was read
hy AIRS DeSaussurc. Mrs. j. X. Y. Dan
lei answering, 10 the enjoyment OF All,
"A question suggested 10y IL.
Next came an admirable ,and concise
summary OF recent events, ana reference
10 The approaching woman suffrage con-
Vention. m Atlanta. Ihis was by Miss
Eta Garnett, who expressed herself as
not IavOring suffrage Tor women. 10
THIS came most spirited and able app
peal FOR equal rights from MIS-. Dabney
Crenshaw, which, TO the general regret,
terminated the session, large number
OF those present being eager 10 respond
10 Mrs. Crenshaw.
MIR. and Mrs. Edmund Pcudieton are
Registered at "The Franklin" ll3 Prank
liu street east. as are also Mrs. Eugene
IN of tlI
tluIorc.
The Tuesday german, With the most
pcrsistcntN incleTcpt weather of the sea-
Son ag0lnst ". was nevertheless the en-
Joyabic affair anticipated.
The han and tables were protuscly dec
Grated with roses. ana Dresden emma
lamps OF unique and beautiful pattern
threw their light through rOse-colorcd
shades. The latter, too, covered the
electric globes. and thus turned the even
Ing into decidedly rose-coiored anair.
'rhe supper served was a superb one.
'rhe german was admirably led by Mr..
Arthur Wiley. the chaperoncs being Mr..
d and Mrs James Maker. Mr.. and Mrs.
Allan Talbot Mrs. Egbert Leigh, and
Mrs. AlsN. Archer
4 Among those In attendance were MIR.
and Mrs. Grayson Burroughs. sir. and
Mrs John Munson. MIR. and Mrs. Henry
Williams. Misses Carrie and Florence
'"aibott. Eusenia and Anne Xennant.
emily Cary. Lucy Bridges; Bessie Faunt-
leroy. Emma iarKSdale. Mercer Cooke,
Henry. Annie and LEILA Gray, Annie and
Nellie Boyknl, Thompson, Fredericksburg;
Williams McGovney, Annie Leigh, ard
Gertrude Camm. Virginia Drewry. Lii
nan Black, Clarke Butte, Messrs. Pinek-
ney. Campbell, Bidgood, Reed, Williams.
Eioekenbrough, Hague. o.hidm, Brock
and Currie.
on next Tuesday Mr.. ana Mrs. Granville
Will give d reception 90 friends OF the
former. at the residence of Mr.. Ben. Val
enfine, south Third street.
Miss Annie Henry leaves on Wednesday
for Lynchburg, IN which city she VIII bc
the guest OF Mrs. Pannil.
ON Monday evening % 10 O'clock
Miss Leila Iatun gave, IN honor OF Miss
CASEY. OF New Jersey, very delightful
reception. enjoyed BIZ many OF her
friencs. Mrs. Tatum. Miss Tatum and
Aisx Casey were assisted, M receiving by
AIRS, Gideon Davenport. Miss Mary Me-
Cav served the chocolate. Miss Mary Bin