The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-15

r,oh,foot Wormlev. Or. and Irs j. A.
White. Or. and Mrs. Lewis Wheat, Mt
and Mrs. J. \. WEIGH. Mr.. and MS.
Charles IT, Williams John SHELTON VIII
lams. W. j. Walker. Barton Wise. cal
vim Whitley. Moncure Perkins, James
Patterson James Patton, Archie Patter-
son. Il. William Pemberton. j. w Pc
gram. James Peasants, Scott Parrish.
Fred Peasants. Matt. Peasants. Nc
Lain Pleasants ~ NJ. Wilson. Werth,
7. L. williams. Misses Lticie Worm
ley. Bruce Williams watkins. Beuian
Patterson. Jennie Peasants, Belle Per-
kins, Page. Shepherd. BESSIE Shipp,
Stokes. Stewart Brook HilD. Maggie
sirngfellow. Maysie Scott, boHie scott,
Stewart, OF ST. Louis; Lizzie Taylor
Thomas. Todd. TeInant; Messrs Allan
Talbot, Jr.. Ran Tucker, Williamson
Tailey. l.. b. Thomson. Ialiaterro. OF
Gloucester: w. g. Staf.lrd. Shelton,
Stringfellow, 10. Lane Stern. Judge sta
pies, Cary Shield. Ed Scott Charles
Rose Rutherford Rose. Misses Jane ana
Sarah Rutherford. Messrs. John Ruther-
foord Cabell Robinson. Ryan, 5. :. y.
Patteson. W. H. Palmer, John Pickerel.
George Peeram. Leigh T. rage. Allan
Potts. r. G. Pegram, Roosevelt Page.
Arthur Peasants. Sale watkins. Dolph
Williams. r. G. Williams. Victor VIII
iiams. william Workman. - Williams.
Edward Mills. Preston holland, Miss Nell
lie Neale. Messrs. Ben Palmer Mai. Pat
terson. Frank Powers, James Il. Pace,
Richmond Pearson. ". l. Royal, Thomas
Rutherford. Russell Robinson. Judge
and Mrs Riley, Fred. Scott Thomas
scott. Phil y. Shield, Calvin Stewart,
DR. and Mrs. George l.. Stone. X. Garter
Scott. 6. f.. Smith. +. ID. Stcger I'd
mund Strudwick. q. W. Stevens. Will
I.ucian Tatum, Brydon remnant. Travers.
Or. and Mrs. Tompkins. Or. and Mrs.
william H. Tompkins. &. l.. Todd, Mann
$ Quarlcs. Mrs. James Thomas, snip
with. and Ben. Purcell.
Miss soawells prize story will be in
troduced In the Christmas number OF the
New York Herald
At noon on Friday a meeting OF those
having the "Kermesse" in charge. was
held at the rooms OF the Virginia Iiistor-
ical Society Mrs. Joseph Bryan presid-
ing Mrs. y. II. Wise made an efficient
secretary.
There were present. Mrs. Wexford,
John Lyons. James Lyons T.. \. Saun-
ders. Ball. Henry Taylor. Axtelle, VII
Hams. Mann Valentine, OFerall, Hotch-
kiss. Murray, George Lyon, Won Rose
neck and Miss Newton.
Mrs. Bryan stated that She had re-
cciyed letter from Mr.. Mcdonald, say
ing that he would be in Richmond on
the % ultimo.
Reports received from the various com
Inittee showed a charity on their part,
and consequent progress. The leaders
of the dances have been photographed,
and the results promise very attract
i've souvenir.
Mrs. T. j. Craigie was appointed mem
her of the .Keimesse" Board" or man
agement.
II has been decided to have four per-
fOrmancies-three nights and matinee
The matter of house decoration was con-
sidered. Mrs. Bryan laying stress upon
the necessity for plenty of light. color,
etc. i'm order TO give brilliancy 10 the
affair The boxes will represent in the
coloring. etc. of their decorations, the
four ationalities-America, Germany
Spain and England. Every thing points
TO a brilliant success FOR the "kermesse.
alr Mcdonald promising that IT shall
excel any kermesse ever known on the
face Of the earth.
Taking this in connection with tho hlgh-
~ satisfactory ones that have been seen
the outlook is promising. Certainly the
management is sparing no energy 10
.iustfying the expectations OF the pub
lie. &c
r. and Mrs ". James Walker leave
for New York on Wednesday night. in
order TO attend the Patriarch Ball.
while there they will be the guests OF
Mir. and Mrs. Philip Rhinelander.
Invitations arc out to a dencing party
TO be gwen on December q, by Mr.. ana
Mrs. Joseph Bryan. at 'Labmnum.'
The Wom4n's Club announce, with a
thrill Of satisfaction that $ percepuble,
and very naturally that Captain Charles
At. Blackford. of Lynchburg. will lee
turc before them on this coming Tuesday
evening. at half past 8. Each member
of the club will be permitted TO bring an
escort. No emphasis Of Captain Black
ford's charm as a lecturer Is needed, 50
that it is sheere waste OF space TO give
IT, His reputation in this connection,
stands on the hrmest possible basis and
his name on the club programme means
pleasure for all who attend the lecture
The Whist club met as usual this
week The New Cycle" which is the
ably edited organ Of the general fedora
lion of Women's cue contains in recent
issue. a very interesting paper on Some
Clubs and club Women of Memphis
~ Olivia 81. Grosvenor. and IN this con-
uectiOn published very adinlfdblc PIC
ture of Miss Louise Looney sister OF
Mrs. j. J.. Lewis. and president OF one
Of the Memphis Clubs
Mr.. and Mrs. r. 5. Thomas, OF Smith
field. are now AT the Jefferson Hotel.
where they have been for the week past.
and will remain until after the D. \.
Il. entertainment.
on Wednesday evening. Nr Carter
Pr-nch entertained 1umDer OF mutual
friends i'm their honor. at a very elegant
dinner in the handsome private dining
room OF the Hotel. Mr.. Branchs' delight
ful qualities As host certainly need no
comment to the Richmond world Those
enioving them on this special occasion,
were MI. and Mrs. II. ;. Thomas. Mr..
and Mrs Joseph Bryan. Miss Marian
Robins. Mr.. and Mrs. Charles II. BoltinS'
Miss Martha y. j. Bagby. Mr.. and Mrs.
Barton Grundy, and Mr.. and Mrs. Hen
~ Taylor.
On the evenings OF Monday and Tues
dav. in Easter week. the comic opera
''Powhatan" will be presented by am
ateurs.. for the benefit of the shelter
Ing Arms" Hospital The amateurs will
be chosen exclusively rom the favorites
of the fashionable world. and Mr.. Ba-
Eer. Of Chicago. the writer OF the opera,
viii arrive in Richmond early in Lent.
for the purpose OF training the partlci-
pauts in the performance The opera has
already been produced with great sue
cess In Memphis and other cities. and
Mr.. Baker Is ssnsuine regarding sim
liar result in Richmond.