Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-17
Events Of Varied Character That Make
the Days Pass Pleasantly.
DR. PAGE ON SHORT STORIES.
lie Makes an Interesting Talk Re-
fore the Woman'x Club on This
Glass OF Litcraturc--The Exchange
Tea and Receptiop-Pcrsop


not confne himself altogether to Amer
ran literature, but discussed. In comp"n-
ron, the short story Of English ana
French literature He Is an ardent al
yocate of the short story as the artistic
torn of prose fiction. He drew seNerai
distinctions between the story and the
novel. designating Tom Jones as
novel of certain date and Robinson
Crusoe" as "A story. lie considers the
,hort story as the natural medium OF
prose fiction. and cited a number OF fairy
tales and numerous stories from ire
Bible in support of his argument The
short story. he says. Is the most aim
cult to define, because "a long story may
s. short, or vice versa, according TO the
ability displayed for exciting interest
lie gave the palm to the American snort
story.
After the lecture. Miss Louie Williams
and Professor Reinhardi rendered most
nelightfully piano duct-"The Second
Rhaphodie Hongroise" by List Tea
was served. and many present had the
pleasure of a. introduction TO Mrs. susan
Pendleton Lee. whose History OF the
United States" has just been accepted.
The gentlemen present were Professor
William L. Trent. Dean. OF Sewanee nj
versity. who has just returned from I Eu-
rope: Mr. Roosevelt Page. Nit. /. n OaI-
ter, Mr.. Ptplc. and Mr.. Ryand'
The tea given complimentary 20 tae
subscribe = end frierds OF the Exchange
fer Woman's Work on Friday afternoon
was beautiful and attractive entertain
ment The tea was prepared under the
auspices Of the House Committee, OF
which Miss Elizabeth Mcdowell Cren-
shaw Is chairman. and was served ~
that committee, while the Board OF Man
ayers acted as Reception committee ana
extended a cordial welcome 10 all tner
guests.
The handsorc rooms were adorned by
the exquisite display OF dainty and IN
genious handiworh OF every kna, ana
the tables. which were tastcfuly set with
elegant old silver. cui-s.ass, ana emma,
were further boautihCi by white am
green adornments. handsome bdch''Se'
lace scarf over apIic-grccn satin, cN-
tended down the centre Of the main
table. on which rested a tan rose-ho.der,
fned with Ascension and Gala lilies ana
ferns. Vases al each end were hllcf WIKI
white carnations ana narcssus. ana
rose-bowls Of yiolets. jonquils. ana GIN
nsraria were on tables throughout the
the only light, save lamps under lovely
green shades. trimmed with Wat"r-lil.f..
Cakes with delicious green or Wa.te
iclngs. homemade pcpTcrmin;s in gIe %
and white: everything harmonizsd IN ere
delicious collation.. Tea ana chocolate
were served from old silver urns in pretty
cups. and the entire entertainments was
pretty and attractive.
The display OF work included the bcs'
Of everything In the culinary depart
ment. breads and cakes. pickles. cdtsup9'
preserves. and candles. and in the needle
work department everything imag'nab.c-
the exquisite cmbroidcrinC of initial ma
ing on silk and linen. hemstitcains. AMI
drawn-wOrk. infants ana children s CUE
fits. Cen;re-pleccs and doilies and mats
for the table in every possible reproduc-
lion of flowers. fruits. netting and GRO
chetlng. beautiful and artistic lamp
shades and other tssue-paper work, paint
Ing on china. glass, linen. SATIN ana
six IN an sorts Of tasteful articles for
ornament or use ana as Easter or oia-
neT souvenirs. The ladies who served
Rnl received on this agreeable occasion
were Miss Crenshaw. Mrs. George street.
Mrs Kate ". Nolani. Mrs. Alex Archer,
Mrs ". s DOMAIN Miss Mary CreA-
shaw. Miss Fannie Munf0rd. Miss Monia-
que Mrs John \. Coke. Mrs. :. w.
Travcrs. Mrs ". NJ Withers. Mrs. Ran
dolph Cannon Miss Thomas. Mrs. James
Mclntire Mrs. !. Taylor Ellyson. Mrs.
n NJ Wilson. 'Irs W. T. Richardson.
Mrs Thomas ballard. Mrs James Lyons.
Mrs. George \. Watt Mrs. +. William
Temberton. Mrs. II. W. Powers. Mrs. T.
T. Crump. Mrs, r. y. Munford. Mrs
j Preston Cooke. Mrs. !. T. Chalmers
and Mrs J. 5. Wexford
Mrs. Pieman entertained number OF
lady friends al a lovely luncheon on The
monitors on Tuesday. The comfortable
and attractive surroundings in this home
on the waters gives evidence OF the cul-
tuied taste Of the refined hostess, 50
hcme-like and ingenious At every turn
one sees wha. can be accomplished by
womanly fingers. The decorations of the
table were white and green. and at each
plate was a dainty souvenir Among the
guests were Ms. OFerrau. Miss Mary
Coles white. Mrs. Edward #. Robin
son. Miss Knight OF Prince Edward coun-
", Mrs Lieutenant Knight. Mrs. Jennie
TIpsNur Miss Lizzie Townes. and Miss
Garrett Coles.
In ell our Ang!omania IL is strans'
that we have not copied that plain. in
formal thing-an English breakfast
which sydney Smith said he most en-
1o,ed. chiefly because no one was con
ceited before ! o'clock in the day.
affords opportunity for display of goo
taste In the fresh and pretty arrangement
Of fruits and flowers. rare china. old o
new silver. and delicate napery. eXqui
site breads and tempting relishes, and
above all. for the free. unconvenuona
entertainment of guests. and pretty an
becoming morning attires. This shoui
tempt some Of the many givers OF teas
20 depart from the usual and venture INT
the almost untried field OF breakias
.4Al Ia ION
ners n Ia fourchette. which have all Ia
nomp and ceremony OF a dinner, but
hone-like meal. such as any friend woui
enjoy and at which a stranger Is priv
legged to be received
Professor Thomas r. Price, Colum
bia University. New York delivered
most Interesting and instructive iectur
upon Hamlet before Miss Blair
Shakespeare class on Saturday evenin
in the parlors Of the Woman's Christia
Association. Professor Price is alway
welcomed with pride and pleasure TO b
native city. and is ever read
90 lend his presence and hi
elegant. scholarly gifts and accom-
pllshments TO the furtherance Of hterar
Advancement in Richmond. lie will leC
ture on Monday afternoon before II
woman's Club, on New Lights
Poetry"
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Mr.. Il. i. Thomas's Colonial addras
for the Association for the Preservatio
OF Virginia Antiquities. In the Hall OF IN
House OF Delegates. on Friday evening
was largely attended and greatly apr
ciated Mr. Thomas has given his sui
feet careful study. and his lecture Wa
fun OF valuable Information. given
very attractive and interesting styl
Mr. Thomas is one OF the best II
formed Virginia historians in the Stat
Mrs Meredith Montague invited a sma
number OF friends TO take a cup
chocolate" with Mrs. w. Triplett Haxa
on Monday afternoon at O'Clock.
pretty little informal collation.. beautife
by pink roses and carnations, was dRii
lily served 20 the favored few, Anon
those presen, were Mrs. TrIplett HaNa'
Mrs. James Peasants. Mrs. Percy Mo-
tague. Mrs. Arthur LEROY. Miss Mont'
que. Mrs. Barton H. Wise. Mrs Chsri'
Evelyn Smith. Mrs. Malvern PatterSO
Mrs James Allison. Mrs George lie
Johnston. Mrs. Barton Grundy. and Miss
Sallie and Mary Anderson. Georgia Blan
enship. Frances Michler. Gertrude al
Annie Leigh Camm.
Miss Bette knight. who has been visl
ing Mrs OFerrali. left on Wednesdi
for Petersburg where she viii visit h.
sisfer Mrs Strachan. before returnif