The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-19

IN every direction are heard expressions
OF regret at the resignation of Mrs John
Claiborne. former President IF the Shell
tering Arms Board and of Miss Annie
Empie Sheppard, Secretary. Both are
SO closely identified with the life and
growth of the charity, so able. tacttu,
and delightful that the regret has sound
basis of Justification. MISS Sheppard S
resignation was necessitatcd by ill-health.
Since October last she has been the VIC
tim Of nervous prostratiou. which for
babe Indulgence In any o. many inter-
osts into which brilliant gifts, sympa-
thetic and deep heart. and "a charming
personality have led her. She is now,
however, daily improving, 10 the pleas
ure Of her numerous friends.
Mrs. Caskie CabelTs Current Events
class. conducted I'm the classroom OF the
Woman's Club. continues 20 attract the
interest of at least q hundred of our
thoughtful and cultured women. The
meeting last week was simply another
testimonial 10 her intelligent study ot
the subjects she presents her perception
Of what is important I'm current news,
and her charm in presenting the result
Of the research TO her audience
The situation in the IransVaal' tho
press of Germany and England In that
connection: our national political out
look: the Sultan and the Red Cross; mu-
sic. current literature etc, made up a
delightful programme. The next meet
ing Of the class viii Dee held at n:s0
o'clock, not T.
The reelection by an overwhelming
majority of Mrs. Mcknight, as matron of
the Womans Christian Association. is "a
source Of much satisfaction TO her many
friends.
On Tuesday evening. between the
hours of s and II. about four hundred pe0-
pie responded To- Invitations sent out las,
week by MIS-. Herbert a. Claiborne. 10
meet Mrs j. Allston Cabel Certainly
none of the private entertainments of a
very gay winter have been more elegant
in all details or more thoroughly enjoyed,
The entire house was thrown open 20
guests, and was a brilliant expression
Of fine taste and irresistible Hospitality
The color Of the decorations In the front
parlor was pink, present I'm roses, lamps,
silk hangings, etc; ia the scar parIor
yellow flowers. lights. and satin drape-
ries: in the library. whore punch was
served pink. and In the dining room.
d,eD and vivid red. accentuated and re-
lieved by green-running cedar. etc.
Scarfs of red satin extend 81 from the
chandelier TO the table corners, and the
table itself was a triumph OF taste IN lis
appointments. notable among which stood
the silver representing the afiiuence Of
distinguished Virginia hostesses Of long
gone past
The receiving party consisted Of Mrs. II.
A. Claiborne Mrs. j. AilstOn Cabell, Mrs.
James Lyons. Mrs. Thomas Boiling. Jr.,
Mrs. +. ID. Stegcr. Mrs. Caskie cabell,
and Mrs. John Lottier Mrs. Claiborne.
the characteristic. OF whose appearance
is a supreme and lovely distinction. wore
black crepe de chine diamonds and
pearls Her delicate tnts and the light
in her hair shone wildly against the
dark of her gown.
Mrs j. Allston Cabell. in her wedding
gown OF white satin. with its rich lace
trimmings. a superb diamond tiara in her
hair and shining brilliantly against
throat and gown. was a most aliuring
person. Mrs. James Lyons wore hand
some gown Of pink brOcade; Mrs. f. d.
Steger, yellow hrocade and chiffon Mrs.
Caskie Cabeil. black satin and lace: Mrs
Tom Boiling. pale blue satin. pearls: Mrs
John Lottier white and lilac satin Airs
LATTER served punch.
In the diningroom four charming
girls. Misses Maria Dunlop. May Burnett
Claiborne, Of Petersburg. Louisa and FL
len Claiborne, Of Richmond-did the hon
ors Miss Dunlop wore striped satin and
erepe. violets. Miss Claiborne OF Peters
burg: white satin and tulle: Louisa CAL
borne. white china silk and chiffon: Ellen
Claiborne. yellow china silk and satir
ribbons.
Masters Herbert Claiborne and Hamil-
ton CaDell Claiborne. the small and very
charming sons Of the house IN irreproach-
able knickerbockers. slippers. and deep
lace collars, were even more fascinating