Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-19
IN FASHIONS WHIRL.
cAarmsng Entertainment OF the
wsman's Crub-Aftcrpoon Recep-
sion at brook Hni-Arranslng for
an Art Exhibition.

entertained the members OF the Womans
Club on Monday afternoon. Mrs Josiah
Iseake was chairman of the occasion, and
gracefully introduced the speaker, whose
subject. "Tennyson's Idyls OF the King"
was beautifully presented. and inter
spersed with readings from the exquisite
poem.
Professor Blackwell showed a thorough
knowledge or his subject. and a real love
Of ell the beauties OF Tennyson. and HIS
enthusiasm was shared BY a most APP
preciative audience.
Tea was served by Mrs. o. A. cren-
Miss Maria Blair. and Mrs. J. Arthur
Jeffrey. The guests OF the speaker and
chairman were Mr. and Mrs. Joht How
ard. Miss Jeffries. Misses Betrne, Miss
Ifilma Trench LEROY. Rev. George A.
LEROY. Of Delhi. India; Mr.. Ed. d. Price,
Mr.. J. Peyton Mcclure. and Mr. G. Mer-
ritt Motley.
The hcspitable young Indies OF Brook
Hill entertained the guests OF their Easter
house party on Tuesday evening between
and o'clock at delightful afternoon
reception and musicale. Misses Stewart
and their mother Mrs. John Stewart,
wers assisted in. receiving by Mrs. Peter
kin and the Misses DUer, OF Baltimore
In the dining-room Misses Agnes Cham
beriayne. Marion Robins. Rose Mordecal,
and Lulle Walker served the guests with
graceful hospitality, and bowl of re-
freshiHg iced punch was served in the
hall by Mrs. Charles V. Darlington and
Miss Bertha Randolph. Charming vocal
music was rendered by Misses Bessie
Pace and Nellie Rogers. and instrument
tai selections on piano and violin, by Miss
Louise Williams and Mrs. Thomas SYM
ingtcn.
A large company OF friends were enter
tanned In charming style and the beauti-
full home was a bower Of spring flowers
and yariegated lights. The grounds and
drive were never more attractive than
they appeared 10 the guests as they
nearsd the Widespread doors, which are so
often open to extend their old-time well
come
+, The german on Tuesday evening
though not as large az had been hoped
for. was very bright and agreeable
Mr.. A. s. Wiley was master Of ceremo-
MES. as the promoter of the plan for the
pleasure Of the dancers, and Colonel
Stern led the dance with spirit and sue
cess.
Among the chaperons invited were:
Alesdames George Ross, Archer Ander-
son, Allan Talbot w. B. Tenant, j..
W. Allison. Buck, A. T. Harris, w. j..
Walker. Levin Joynes. and Camm.
Among the dancers were: Misses Kath-
leen Anderson. Anne Tenant, Elsie
Cameron, Claudia Palmer, Bernard
Harvie. Virginia Hayes. Ellie Boshor.
Pattie Selden CNorfolk, Adele Archer,
Alice Moore CNorfolk. Anna Lee Al
friend, Anita Dallas (Nashvile), Annie
Rose walker, Mary Pace. Mamie Saun-
ders Bessie Pace, Callie Ryland, Bessie
Martin, Miss McAnerney CNew York;. Mrs.
Otis Cox, Mrs. Walter Upshur tNor-
foIk); and Messrs. George Warren Smith
(Nsw York;, A. S. Wiley. 10 Lane Stern,
w. James Walker, W. Waller Morton
s. II. Halves. Jr.. Philip Powers. Otis
Ksnney, Joseph r. j. Anderson. Victor
Williams. st. George Anderson, DR.. Cliff
ton Miller, Saunders Hobson. Henry
Baskervill, Ed. ]. Willis. Robert Camp
bell, George A. Gibson, George Ben
stacy, w. C. holland, Preston holland
j. j. Leake. w. s. p. Mayo, Kirkwood
Mitchell. Arthur Peasants. Ed. d. Chris
tisn. Jr.. G. 3. Wall, Charles U. VII
lIams. Jr.. Langborne Williams, E. I
Robertson. q. A. Walker. Deane Maury
u. C. Mayo, and others.
Two handsome suppers were givef
after the german-one at the JEFFERSON
and the other at private residence
The next theme of universal socia
interest will be the opening of the roof
garden at the Jefferson, the date O
which has not yet been determined, de
pending. as II must. upon continuance
OF the warm weather. The receipts OF
thts occasion have been prohered b.
Major Gintef to the Board Of Manager
OF the Summer Rest. which will doubi
the interest of those in attendance
"a this noble charity affords two weeks
rest and recreation to many tired WORK
ers In the summer months. Dancil
viii probably be allowed. and the JeneT
SON orchestra Will furnish delightfu
music. The intervals will be filled
vocal music. given by young iadies Q
tho city, whose musical taste ana 'aien'
are acknowledged and enjoyed
Refreshments OF ices, etc, VIII o
SERVED. ana the beautiful colcred electrl
,irht. and altogether attractive surround
rigs. promise An evening Of great plea
sure
"summer Rest" IL situated near Greer
xs,od Depot, Albemarle county. IL
a beautiful and productive farm whie
vields abundant fruit. vegetables, gran
etc; but the house IS dilapidated. I1
late MIR. Pope gave 5000 some mont
sge toward the construction OF ne
frame house upon the place. ana u
nbteeV of the ladies interested now Is
,,ake ths 1900 more, the sum necessaf
10 Che erection OF a large, comIcreao'
sra sinnplo frame building. which WI
sfsora accommodations for many MOI
o,hs need rest. and greater comfort.
wsli The ladies who are most prom
,,ent IN this valuable work are: Mr.
george Barksdale, president Of the boar
eva frr the two summers OF Its exis
snca its voluntary and able manager; Mi
Greoa Arents, Mrs. Richard Mead
Mrs ]. Scott Parrish, Mrs. Graysc
purruss. ana others. Miss Nellie Park
"a president OF the Auxiliary Boar
Misses Fannie Ross. Judith peane. al
carrie Elicit, vice-presidents; MISS ma
1erss treasurer: Mics Fannie p. McGuir
corresponding secretary; and Miss Madi
Freddy. recording secretary.
a A proposed that house party
~fv.n AT Summer Rest" in the mel
S,,ture. and the two boards. or repr
sentatiyes from both. so to spend son
Jaws there, that they may see the gre
work m which they are engaged. al
have their interest in II stimulated by
careful examination into It's needs.
The rehearsais for the "Fiorai +
rxele Drips will begin on Monday. ~
drlii will Be given early In May, at Bias
Haii Park. and win be under the q
spices OF the Old Dominion Chapter
fhe Daughters OF the American Revol
ton. The Lakeside Club VIII take pa