Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-30

FOLKS OF FASHION PREPARING
FOR MOUNTAIN AND sEASHORE.
EVENTS OF THE PAST WEEK.
Last of the Literary Evenings at the
Woman's CIub--Atfcntfon TO Mr.
md Mrs. McLnin-Mrs. Milicr's
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Notes.

that makes the sudden lct-down from
winter gayetics cndurabic. and tides
over the debilitatlng quiet and hum
drum OF the spring days In the city.
Everybody has some goal In view,
whether Il be the simplicity Of an hum
bic farmhouse, or the luxuriousness OF
a fashionable resort And tho conten-
ton for chief place In the preference OF
Richmond people. II an amiable, Is GER
tainly an active one. The White Sui.
phur Springs. Allegheny. Blue Ridge.
Sweet Chalybcate. Rockbridse. Bedford
Alum, Rawley. Cold Sulphur, Old Sweet
Crockctts. Buffalo Lithia, Warm, and
scores OF others lay claim, and just
claim. to popularity: while on the other
hand. the quiet country place. with, ac-
companying vision OF huge orchards
foamIng pals OF fresh milk. and COOL
shady spots, where the hammock and
semi-dress are fitting complement pre-
sent en- enticing prospect. That each
and all will have q dair contingent from
this city is certainty. And why does
1he population fee the city in the sum-
mer. especially where the climate Is
salubrious. the drives beautiful and
every facility for comfort is at hand
Health. they say. stands upon the noun.
tain-top I'm the fun blaze OF glorious
beauty. and holds out her hands to the
dwellers below. saying, Come up ana
take of me-" And this Is doubtless the
incentive for some. but for the general
exodus the reasons are as numerous ana
as various as those for going TO chufch
assigned in an old Jingle which says;
''Some 20 to church just for walk,
Some go there TO laugh and talk;
Some 20 there to.show their clothes,
Some 30 there TO meet the beaux;
Some go there for speculation.
Some go there for observation;
Some go there TO hear the news.
Some so there to tel their views;
Some go there the time to spend,
Some 70 there to meet friend;
Some go there to dOze and nod,
But few go there TO worship God"
Health may stand upon the mountain
top. but alongside Of her are conviviality,
change. association. novelty, custom. and
81 great company of charmers lad libitum
ct ad infnitum" And now. for u
time. Richmond bids adieu TO the things
which have been the mainstay of her
social life, and reluctantly relinquishes
her claim upon them.
Society. however. IN taking her de-
parture. accomplishes that most difficult
OF achievements, she makes her exit
gracefully.
Mr.. and Mrs Louis McLain who can
be recloned among the most popular
guests Richmond has ever entertained.
and who were the recipients Of many
handsome courtesies while here, left last
week for the continuance Of their we'd
ding tour through the South, which VIII
terminate az St. Augustine, Fla. Among
the social attentions extended them II
would be dinicnlt 20 Discriminate, each
being most delightful in ITS own way.
A small reception was given them by
Judge and Mrs. Il. G. Minor on Tues
day evening. followed by luncheon
given by Mrs. Matthew Peasants tea
at Brook Hill, the home Of the Stewards.
and q luncheon by Mrs. Ben. Purcell.
Add TO these several less formal, though
no less enjoyable attentions, and
there Is nothing left TO express more
beautiful hospitality than is conveyed in
these simple statements.
Last Monday was the last OF the lite-
rary evenings at the Woman's CLUB
The chairman. Mrs. Henry Gibson, had
arranged an attractive programme, and
I'm itself the evening was one of the
most thoroughly enjoyable Of the sea-
con, but the fact of its being
the last OF these rarely delight
full occasions was q bitter sweet, and
with obvious reluctance the final clause
of the concluding paper was heard. Very
suitably the Books OF the Year" had
been selected as the subject, and after
n few wel-chosen words by way Of
Introduction. the following papers and
selections were read. I First came "a
graceful and attractive essay on Eugene
Field by Mrs. Addison Cooke. This was
followed by a comprehensive review by
Mrs. Henry Gibson of many of the lead
ing books published within the past year.
Miss Emily Houston then read an in
terestng and clever sketch of the Rev.
Father Tabb. by Gordon Hale Besides
touching upon his exquisite poetic gems,
the writer. through anecdote and many de-
lghtful "reminiscences, brought home TO an
appreciative audience much OF the poets
pure and lovable nature, thus approprl-
ately closing the literary programme of
the Woman's Club for the year with n
charming sketch of one Of whom Virginia
IS so Justly proud as her own good and
gifted son. despite a recent London
papers statement that he was one OF
New Englands brilliant and versatile
writers.
Tea was served Monday by Mrs. strud-
wick. and the chairman's guests
were Miss Taylor. Miss Annie Clarke,
Mrs George Jordan, Miss Mary Cringan,
Miss Mary NJ =. Newton. Miss Jose
phlne Knox. Mrs. Richard Allen. Mrs.
Oppenhimer, and Mrs. +. II. Gibson.
on Monday night last the newly re-
furnished rooms of the McGill Catholic
Union were filled 10 overlooking, the oc-
casion being one of the societys enjoy
able entertainments given TO its lady
friends. These occasions have grown 10
be an interesting social feature TO a large
circle OF people. and each succeed
ing entertainment testifes to the ability
of those in charge TO make ladies
night" a memorable event.
The musical part of the programme
Monday night was in charge of Professor
Mutter. the numbers being admirably
selected and beautifully rendered. Seve-
raj members of the union added TO the
pleasure of the entertainment by well
delivered recitaiions and readings. The
following attractive programme was rem
cered:
Ouartette, "See the Sun in Splendor
Shining" CA. Zedtier) Mrs. Richardson,
Mrs. Mutter. Mr.. Sauerwald. and Mr..
McAvoy; reading. "rhe Bootblack." Mr..
l. Lynch; solo, For All Eternity
Mrs. Richardson: solo, Gloves Sorrow"
AIR. NJ. j. Garvens: defamation, "Shaun
O'Ncil." Mr. s. j.. Kelley; quartette.
ssPraise OF Song" (Mauyer.) Mrs. Rich
ardson. Mrs. Mutter, Mr.. Sauerwald. and
Mr.. McAvoy: solo, "Rnby." tv. Gabriel)
Mrs. richardson; reading. "Jud. Brown
FMS Account OF Rubensteins Play
ing" Mr.. John r. Higglns: solo, AN
swer" "a. G. Robyn.) Mr.. Nj. j. Garvens;
uuartctte "Sweet and Low" Mrs. Rich