Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-05

tertained Mrs Norman s. Walker. Jr.,
and Miss LILY Walker at a small luncheon
the decorations Of which were American
beauties and Easter lilies, the latter pre-
dominating There were present Mrs. ana
Miss Walker, Mrs. c.. w. Peterkin. Miss
Lucy Stewart, and Mrs d. A. walker
$50
The lecture before the woran's Club on
the Poet Keats and readings from his
gems in verse, by Mr. Charles Washing
ton Coleman. on Monday evening, made
one Of the most delightful Of the literary
entertainments OF the season. Mr.. Cole
mans taste and gifts as poet make
him a charming expostor OF the verses OF
others, and when lie lends to the rhyme
Of the poet the music Of his voice. the
result for his audience IS most en-
toyable hour OF delicate and rhythmic
rendition. Mrs Reginald Gillian was
chairman Of the occasion. and her guests,
,and those OF MIR. Coleman were: Mrs.
NJ. Il. Pleasants, Mr.. and Mrs. w. w.
Archer DR.. and Mrs. Dunn, Miss Porter
field, Miss Helen Montague, MIR. Reginald
Gillian, and Mr.. Roosevelt Page Retresh-
ments were served by Mrs. Junius Morris.
assisted by Ai1s Berta Wexford ana
Miss Maude Kent.
An informal cup of tea was enjoyed
by the members OF the Woman's CLUB
who were present on Monday afternoon.
Mrs. Margaret Lee presided, and was as
sisted by Mrs. Emma Read BAH, Mrs'
John Hunter and Miss A. 4. Daniel.
.
A circular by the committee appointed
by the Society Of the Colonial Danes,
concerning the publication OF the Regis
ter OF Christ Church, Middlesex county,
is in the hands Of the printer and VIII
be given TO the public in few days
This Is very important work, which has
been undertaken by the society and under
the direction OF a most efficient COM
mittee The contribution TO the history
OF Virginia will be inestimable. az the
records contain the names or many
people who rendered most valuable SER
vices in the establishment of the Colonies
and in maintaining the cause Of liberty
and independence. The record was al
most in a state Of decay. and Will be
rescued and preserved through the energy
and at the expense of the Society or
the Colonial Danes in Virginia. The
committee consists Of Mrs. Lucy carter
Trent chairman, Mrs. John Addison1
Mrs. William Z. Robins. ana Mrs. I1er-
bert A. Claiborne.
The Misses Stewart will have a charm
ing house party at Brook Hill for Easter,
which means a great deal Of pleasure for
those who are so fortunate as to be
upon their list.
Mrs. and Miss DeKay, Of New York,
are at Mrs. Duvars.
one OF the most attractive OF the debu-
tantes will give a dance at her home on
the 10Th OF April.
Tho wedding OF Miss Evie II. Walker
and Mr.. Edgar Freeman. Is one Of the
most interesting Of the post-Lenten en-
tertalnments.
Miss Mary Mason Anderson has re-
turned from delightful visit to FRIENDS
In Washington and Baltimore
DR.. Stuart Mcclure has accepted the
offer OF the White sulphur Company to
be again resident physician for the
season.
The Irish tea 10 be given by the ladies'
connected with the Virginia Hospital at
the residence Of DR.. Hugh Taylor next
Thursday. April 9Th. for the benefit Of
the Charity Ward of that hospital, pro-
misses 10 he a very unique and en-
PERTAINING affair. The programme IS very
attractive: Irish songs. by Captain Frank
Cunningham, with harp accompaniment
by Mrs. George Stevens; Kathleen
Marvourreen, by Miss Frayser; solo. harp.
NIrs. George Stevens: Irish Rotations,
Mrs. G. Oh. Cowardin; Irish melodies
songs. Mr.. e. A. Coalter: humorous reel
tations and songs. Mr.. w. #. Reddy;
duet piano and harp, Miss Minor and
Mrs. Stevens.
Mr.. and Mrs. Moses Stroock. OF New
York, spent the past week with Mr. and
Mrs Jonas Marcuse. Several dinner
parties were given in their honor at the
Jefferson.
Mrs. Sam. Hirshler who was the guest
of Mrs. L. 5. Strause. has returned home.
Mrs Joseph L. Levy. after spending a
pleasant winter in New York. the guest
OF Mrs. j. Rice, is at home again.
Mrs Gustayus Hanff has left for her
home in New York city, to the regret OF
her friends here.
Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Biers have returned
from their bridal trip, and are at the
Lexington.
Mrs. S. Asher has returned from
visit to her brother in Philadelphia.
Mr.. Alex. II. Marcuse gave an elegant
dinner at the Jefferson on Monday eve
ming in honor Of Mr.. and Mrs NJ. ].
shooch. The guests present were Mr.. and
Mrs NJ Marcuse. Mr.. Mono Marcuse, ana
Mr.. A. II. Marcuse.
Mrs. II. Asher OF Keysville is the
guest Of her son. Mr.. NJ. II. Asher.
Mrs William Russell Robinson has been
the guest Of Mrs. Adair Peasants, Sixth
and Franklin. during the past week.
The Misses Claiborne are at home again
after delightful visits to friends In Pc
tersbure and Hampden-Sydney College.
Mr. and Mrs. Russell Montague, OF
White Sulphur Springs. have been the
guests OF Mrs. James Hayes during the
past week
Miss Clifford Newton. of New Haven.
is the guest OF Major Robert stiles.
Miss Susie Noting Is visiting friends
in New Orleans.
Mrs. Alexander Tunstall, the guest OF
Mrs Alfred Gray. has returned to her
home in Washington.
Mrs. Jackson Guy is visiting her rela-
tives in South Carolina.
Rev. ard Mrs. Preston Nash enter
tanned the twelve vestrymen OF Christ
church most charmingly al supper On
Wednesday evening The table decora-
tons were white roses and carnations.
Mr.. John Tyler, OF Alabama. is the
guest OF his brother, Mr.. Henry Tyler,
Of east Grace street.
Mr. ana Mrs. Wood and daughter, OF I
wisconsin, are the guests OF Mrs. Henry !
Tyler, OF east Grace
Mrs. Davis. OF Baltimore, who has been |
he guest Of her daughter. Mrs. J. Roy |
,ter, returned 10 her home last week.
There viii be an Easter cantata on |
Monday afternoon at o'clock by the Lit
lie Cleaners In the lecture-room OF 81.
Johns church.
MIR. Snowdon Marshall, OF Baltimore. Is
m a visit 10 Mr. u. b. Thomson.
Mrs. Taylor Ellison and Mrs ID. u.
Hotchkiss will attend the opening OF the
Hotel on Saturday. ana
'emaln at Old Point until Monday.