The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-22
SOCIETY AND CHARITY.
ONE DAYS NEWS IN THE FASH.
IONABLE WORLD.
ForniGhtiy Tea at tho Woman's Club.
Death Of Mrs. John r. Branch-En-
terfainment for virginia Hospital.

The Fortnightly Teas in the parlors Of
the Womans Club make some OF the
most pleasant numbers Of the years pro-
gramme. Yesterday was the date for
one. the hours being as the usual-5 to S
i. NJ. The charming conditions that
statement stands FOR are there The
parlors were brightly lighted and warm.
decidedly attractive to trankln-strcct
pedestrians.
There was a large attendance. which
included a number Of non-mcmbcrs Mrs.
Isabel l.. Orton, and Mrs. Tutwiler. OF
Philadelphia: Miss Sm,,., OF Norfolk.
Miss Garrett. Of Halifax county.
The members present were Mrs. Chris
tophcr Tompkius Mrs. Godfrey. Arthur
LEROY. Mrs. Cabcll Brockcnbrough. Mrs.
Lancaster. Miss Augusta Daniel Miss
Claire Guilaumc. Mrs. Francis Deane
Williams. Miss Virginia Peasants. Mrs.
T. William Pcmbcrton. Mrs. y. b. Val
cutinc. Mrs. T. c. Minor. Mrs. Jacob
Michaux, Miss Montague. Mrs. Reginald
Gillian, Mrs. McLaln Peasants. Miss
Ella Garnet. Mrs James Wcrth, and
many others
Tea and cocoa were served by Mrs.
Harry Frazier. who was assisted by
Mrs. Christopher Tompidns. MIS-. Orton s
voice IS memory fulI Of melody TO Rich
mondcrs. Sine comes back TO her home
ia widows weeds and the sadness about
her which that explains Last night
she sang. by request. and To Professor
Rcinhardts accompaniment on the piano
"Snowhakcs." by Cowan. a Summer
Evening 10y Edward Lassen. ~ sum
NOR Night" 10y Goring Thomas; ana He
Loves Me" by Chadwick. The old charm
Of the Vocc had pleasant tribute In
spirited applause.
These were the circumstances that in
combination, made so enjoyable am even
ing.
Two gratifying announcements are
madc-Mrs. Ruth McEnery Stuart and
Mrs Tutwiler will certainly address the
Club in the very near future.
Miss Smith. Of Norfolk. and Miss Gar
rott. of Halifax county, are guests OF Mrs.
Edmund Strudwick.
The cablcgram which was received here
Yesterday announcing tho death in the
Davarian capital Of Mrs. John L. Branch
carried grief into several prominent
homes and sincere regret into many 9TH
Crs. Mrs. Branch was particularly gra-
ciOus in the use she made Of large means
and before the state OF her health de-
barred her from an interests but its own.
did much good. This will be a sad Christ
mas IN the household IN which hers was
the mothers place-a place that can nov-
or be filled by any other than the dear
mother
The Virginia Hospital VIII pre- ent f.
self 10 the public in a particularly at
tractve way on this next Monday. De-
ccmher 2Sth. The parlors Of The Lu-
raw" on Main street between Fourth
and Fifth streets. will be tho place FOR
the entertainment. 10 which admission
will be only p cents. IL will boz known
as a Dramatic Tea. \ coined, under
the efficient direction OF Mr. Won Rose
neck. and preceded by several musical
numbers. will Justify the name OF The
tea. in what promises 10 be delightful
fashion. Afterwards light refreshments
will be served.
Miss Annie Emnle Sheppard Is tho guest
Of her sister. Mrs. 4. B. Guigon. lH3
Grove avenue.
Mrs william II. Newton. Of Norfolk.
&c the guest OF her husbands parents.
Bishop and Mrs. j. i. Newton, on east
Grace street.