Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-10

Quart Is lnunlldDle III Her TeHueTulg Oh
a dialect, which requires Il melowness
and sweetness of voice which few pos
sess, and her familiarity with the
scenes which she depicts enables her
to give with accuracy and spirit a de-
lineation Of characters interesting in
their pathos and Incompatible in their
unconscious wit. Her selections were
from THE Dividing Fence; "Lourny";
"Camela Ricardo" and plantation
Verses"
THE Dividing Fence" especially, was
no stranger TO most Of the large audi
ence present, and the philosophy implied
in the suggestion that, tbs strange chow
the SURPRISES on one side fill up the
lacks on the other" was recognized as
worthy Of Seneca. The involuntary
expression OF regret which met the an
nouncement that few plantation
Verses" which would consume but three
or four minutes, would conclude the
readings evidenced plainly the keen en-
joyment with which the preceding seec-
lions had been listened 10. The club
rooms were taxed TO their utmost capa-
city by the members in attendance.
and should Mrs. Stuart be kind enough
to give at some future time another eve
ming OF readings I'm Richmond, the club
would, perhaps, have to secure more
spacious assembly-roOm, so as to share
their rare privilege with the many who
were denied the pleasure Of being present
at this meeting.
The popularity of Mrs. Caskie CabelPs
curreut-events class was attested by the
large number present at the first meet
ing in the new year. Wednesday, Janu-
airy 9th, including many faces familiar
10 the members but new to the class.
Mrs. Cabell touched happily and force
fully upon many leading topics OF the
day. and a truly artistic finish was ef-
fected in the reading OF that beautiful
product OF the pen OF Margaret e. Sang
ster: Eat the Parting Of the Ways"
The ladies OF the Associated Hospi-
tails Bazaar" held meeting Wednesday
at the Retreat for the Sick. There was
a full attendance, and the reports from
the committees representing the different
hospitals was very encouraging. Miss
Anna Boykin was elected treasurer of
the bazaar and Mrs. William Tatum
chairman OF the restaurant. A full meet
ing Is desired for next Wednesday at IL
o'clock
Miss Maria Blair's Shakespearean class
held its first meeting since Christmas on
Tuesday afternoon. The lecture was upon
a favorite play, "Othello," and one ricn
in suggestion TO a student Of Shakespeare.
Miss Blair treated her subject as only
scholar could, and her address, Ike all
preceding ones was an intellectual treat.
There were a good many visitors present.
"Coethe's Faust will be the subject
OF the literary meeting at the Noman's
aft a
half-past o'clock. with Mrs. u. c..
Minor as chairman.
Miss Marion Waller Will be the guest
OF Miss Bessie Wight, No. I'll west Main
street, after January 18th.
Mr. Robert II. Fisher continues quite
sick at his residence, north Twelfth
street.
Mrs. Charles p. Lee, OF Washington, is
visiting her sister. Mrs. John Goddin, No.
COZ west Grace street.
Miss Mary Gordon Wallace is the guest
OF Miss Ellie Maury Werth, No. 3l3 east
Main street.
Miss Elise Coddln left the city last
Monday for an extended visit to Illinois,
Missouri. and Indian Territory.
Mrs. r. Catosby Jones, or Iron Gate,
Va. will be the guest Of her sister, Mrs.
Meade. No. lO8 south Third street, Tor
few weeks
Miss Elicit Whyte-Stover left Wednes-
day for her home. In Louisa, after spend
ing the holidays with her aunt, Mrs. X.
Il. Slower
Miss Leila Garrett, Of Norfolk, Is visit
ing Miss Pegram.
Miss Louise Harrison left for her home,
in Baltimore Saturday.
MI. and Mrs. Fritz Boisseau, OF Dur
ham. n. c., formerly OF Richmond are
guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. George Barrett
sydnor. on west Franklin street.
Mrs. Allison Hodges entertained her
whist club at an elegant card party on
Wednesday afternoon.
Mrs. Joseuh A. White will be "at honle"
10 her friends on next "Wednesday AFTER
noon from TO 7 o'clock.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. S. Forbes nave gone
10 Lexington TO visit their son Blanchard'
who Is at the Virginia Military institute
Some of Mrs John Dunlop's friends are
again her debtors for most enjoyaoie
afternoon last Thursday. when they were
entertained by her at delightful anu
handsome tea.
Mrs. John p. MCGUIRE added to her hst
NJ courtesies an afternoon reception 10
faw az her friends on Thursday afternoon
Mrs. w. T. Darlington, the Misses ar
r,ngton. and Mrs. 4. II. 5tettinius wiz DC
"at home" to their friends next Tnurs-
dav afternoon from 8 to o'clock
rhe annual meeting OF the Sheiter.hs-
Arms Hospital Board will be held Mon
day. January 18th. at u NJ, at which inns