Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-15

the rendition of the charming play. ice
on Parle Francais," which was witnessed
by a large and appreciative audience on
Monday evening. The cast-Messrs. Cor
such, Ed. Rumbold, C.. II. II. Rumbold.
Misses Rumbold. Hume. Mckinney. and
Minitree-teserve each a separate men,
ton for their admirable performance.
making a smooth and harmonious whole.
rarely witnessed at amateur perform
ances.
A handsome matinee euchre party was
given on Tuesday by Mrs. Tullls c.
Walker, OF New Orleans, at which hand
some silver prizes were taken by Mrs.
L. L. Livingston, Miss Perkins and Mrs.
Etchison Frozen punch and bonbons
were served during the game which was
played by Mesdames Legare, Smyth,
Weight, Johnston, Guild Camm. Stromen-
ger, Etchison, Stewart, ROLAND Peyton,
and Misses Godfrey, Perkins, Hume, Pey-
ton, Camm, Mckinney, Livingston.
Stevenson. Williamson. Watkins, Eaton.
and others
A pretty game of two tables at seven-
hand euchre was given In the sun parlor
on Thursday evening by Miss Sallie
Woodvile Stevenson, Of Washington. ID.
c. The prlzes-a silver stamp-box, silver
sealing-wax holder. and two silver files,
for the markers-were very pretty and
tasteful. The players were Mesdames
Stewart, Johnston. Guild, Camm. Voieht.
Walker, Etchison, and Misses Bossieux,
Watkins, Mckinney, Godfrey, and l.iv-
ingston. Misses Alice Peyton and Mary
Hume marked the game.
Colonel l.. l.. Livingston entertained
Captain and Mrs. Stewart, Major and
Mrs Smythe, Misses Eaton, Livingston,
Godfrey, Mrs. Tullis C. Walker. Messrs
Gorsuch, Rollins. and others at a pic
mic on Saturday.
Mrs. Bette Fontaine DEWITT, of Rich
mond. will arrive on Tuesday.
A party from White Sulphur spent
Thursday evening and took tea with Dr'
and Miss Thorn. Mr.. and Mrs. c. {.
willard, and Miss Mamie Parker, Wash
ington, d. e.
Mrs w. w. Dixon, wife of United
States Senator from Montana, was the
guest OF Mrs r. c. Walker.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Stevens and their
attractive daughter. Miss Helen, made
visit here during the past week.
Mr. and Mrs. Lucian i. Cooke, Of Roa-
noke. were among the popular guests.
also. Mrs. Cooke was charming Miss
Leila Smith, daughter OF Professor
Francis Smith, of the University Of Vir-
ginia. famed for her many attractions
and her beautiful artistic talent
Two very cultured travellers spent
several days here on trip through the
mountains. where they are taking pho
tographic views. They are Mrs. j. Ed
wards, Woodbridge, and Miss e. Leeper.
OF Chester, Pa.
Among the most popular guests are
Mr.. c. u. Tackett and his wife. Mrs.
Tackett IL a cultured musician, ana Is
especially a fine organist.
Major Holmes Conrad and his hand
some daughter, Miss Carter Conrad; MT.
II. T. Barton and wife, OF Winchester,
Va. are among the recent arrivals.
Mr.. II. Frazier and his mother, Mrs.
William Frazier, Of Staunton, Va, ar
rived on Tuesday.
Mrs. George w. Grice, Of Portsmouth,
Va. is valued addition TO the social
circle. Dr. Joseph Grice accompanies his
mother, and will attend the Virginia
State Medical Convention at Hot
Springs later.
Captain Charles NJ. Blackford and his
son. Mr.. r. Colston Blackford, made a
visit to Intermont a few days ago.