The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-25
PETERSBURG'S GAY SET.
SOCIETY AWAKENS AFTER LENTS
S1CKCLOTH AND ASHES.
The Assembly German "a Great Success.
Cards "A Favorite Pastime-The
WOman's Club.

PETERSBURG, April LSpecial.-There
has been a very preceptible awakening OF
society this past week, though this has
not been an exceptionally gay week for
Easter. OF course, the Assembly ger
man was well patronized last Wednesday
night, and it was a very brilliant Easter
german. Several strangers Were noticed
among the participants. Some of those
present from out Of the city were:
Miss Nina Randolph. Of Richmond; Miss
Arnold, Of Waverly; Miss Martin, OF Phil
adelphla; Mrs. James. Of Philadelphia;
Mr.. w. Gordon McCabe. OF Richmond,
Mr.. T.. Harrison, OF Richmond, Mr.. Rob-
ert Bland. OF jamestown.
y FANORITE PASTIME.
Cards AFFORD fayorite pastime Of the
gay set here, and there have been some
very enjoyable card parties this week.
though some OF them have been limited as
TO the number OF guests. these guests
We're selected with a view 10 congeni-
ality; which always insures the success of
a private entertainment, and "n,ch,
though usually considered z difficult thing
10 accomplish, Il Petersburg hostess IS
generally equal 10 the occasion; so these
card parties have given much pleasure.
Egypt was again the subject under
consideration at the "Woman's Club" last
Wednesday. and interesting articles were
read by different members. on the TEN
pies" and Buried Cities" of Egypt, and
other subjects in connection with the
History Of Art in Egypt"
a very unique entertainment IS being
prepared 10 take place at an early date.
and as il is entitled: IAN Advertisement
Party" a great deal Of curiosity and in
terest are aroused in advance. Several
well-known young people will take part
The entertainment is for the benefit or
Presbyterian church here.
Y. NJ. c. A. RECEPTION.
The rece ption at the Y. VI. c. A. Hall
last Tuesday night was great success
After the business meeting there was
some delightful music The performers
were-Mr. Algie Hurt, the L. 5. b. >.
Quartette. Miss Mary Hurt. Miss Phillips,
all contributing vocal selections, which
were Enthusiastically enjoyed by the au-
dcnce
Miss Wizards humorous Rotations
were excellent.
cOmpanists.
The Ladies Auxiliary provided elegant
refreshments. Altogether, IL was de-
lightful occasion.
Mr.. Arthur Mcclellan. OF Philadelphia.
brother OF the late General George Nc
Ciellan. accompanied by his nephew. Mr..
John Mcclellan, and Mr.. John Hart, a
prominent tobacconist. OF New York
were in the city this week, and visited
the battehelds around Petersburg. The
Messrs Mcclellan, while in this city, were
guests OF Mr.. George Cameron, OF MI.
Erin.
Miss Carrie Pryor, daughter ~ Mr.
Campbell Pryor is having delightful
time in New York. where she is the guest
OF her uncle. Mr.. Roger Pryor Miss
Pryor went on 10 attend the marllag
OF her cousin. Miss Fannie Pryor, and Las
been there ever since.
Miss sallie Bernard ia n Norfolk, WIS.,
fling friends. Miss Bernard went away
for the Easter holidays and probably
longer. ,.,
Miss Welburn, Of Baltimore, is Visiting
Mrs. Alex. Donnan, on Market street.
Miss Ellen Vaughan has returned from
81 "ORIOLE."