Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-07
THE RICHMOND DIsPArUH-sUNDAY, FEBRUARY Z 1897.

ding. the decorations being arranscn
with most charming effect. Inc esie
mony was performed by Rev. Dr. iu"o.,
OF Centenary Methodist church III az
impressive manner. and the bridal parry
formed beautiful tableau as they s,0ou
before an inprovlsed altar OF white' pe
hind which was a bank OF palms, ferns
and flowers.
Miss Irene Brailsford. sister OF ,hs
bride. was bridesmaid. and Mr.. Bernard
Hill best man.
Both socially and financially the MO
winter festival at Park-Piace cnuICn
fulfilled its promises. and grained ns
promoters. Many Of its features were
unique. and all pleasant. IL another
mldwnter brings as delightful an enter
tainment, 1t is something TO be iookeu
forward to with pleasure.
The Founders Day dinner, for the
benefit OF the Shelterlng Arms Hospital
will take place at No. so east Mtih
street. on Friday next February lZth.
no word Is needed to recommend the
noble charity of the hospital, and sure
~ no urging Is needed TO ensure inc
ready encouragement OF the puolc lor
the ladies' In charge OF the dinner. An
excellent bill OF fare will be served. Con-
tributions In money or eatables VIII De
gratefully received, and should be sent
TO Mrs. j. X. V. Daniel, at her resi-
dence, No IL north Sixth street; or to
the store, No S7 east Main street, the
day of the dinner.
The Butterfly Tea" at No. sos west
Franklin street. which was given by the
ladies of the Board of Managers Of the
Home for Incurabes, was as unique and
beautiful as It's name indicates. Refresh
ments decorations and the articles for
sale were dainty and pretty, and. apply
ing the term generally and justly, In
cludes the girls in attendance. Finan-
cially as well as socially, it was sue
cess.
"The Ladies' Matinee Musicale" de-
serves to rank as one OF the most plea
SAINT and profitable social events in the
city. Certainly, Friday evening they sus-
tanned such a claim. There have been
several new members received recently.
among them Miss Ella August. younS
violinst of unusual ability. The follow
ing difficult programme was rendered.
with appreciation and skill at the last
meeting: Sketch of Composers" Mrs.
Brockenbrough; piano solo, Elude, from
Op. 800. (Czerny) study for left hand,
Miss AIera vocal solo. "Cavatina, from
Robert lie Diablo, Meyerbeer) Mrs.
Stevens guitar duets (a). silver Bell
scottishe," O; 90. Evening Song"
(Weishaupt) Misses Moore and Patti
son: vocal solo. "Lieti signor, Les HUI
genots," (Meyerbeer) AIRS. Hunter; vio-
lin solo. "Variationen uber das Thuring-
sche Volkslied. Gul Weiss.) Miss Au-
gust louvre ties Yeux Bleus." Massa-
metz Miss TODD; vocal solo, FOR All
Eternity" MascherOni) Miss Porter;
violin obligato Miss August; duo. "Coro-
nation March From the Prophet" Me
yerbeer) Mrs. Rehiing and Miss Shelton.
The ladies of the Second Presbyterian
church Dr. Hcges) will hold reception
in the lecture-room OF the church Satur-
day evening. February 9th, which is
the fifty-second anniversary OF the pas
torate Of their beloved pastor.
Mrs. Archie Patterson entertained a
number of friends at cards on Wednesday
night.
The Misses Blankenship Of South Third
street, entertained large number Of
their friends at an informal "At Home"
last Wednesday afternoon.
Mr.. James Files Tucker. of San Fran
cisco. is at 800 west Franklin street.
Miss sallle Coles, Of Albemarle, is the
guest Of Mrs. George Ben. Johnston.
Miss Ellen Lewis Jones leaves soon for
visit to Florida, where she will be the
guest of Ex-Governor Fletcher. Of Jack
sonville, Fla.
Miss Mary southall, Of Charlottesville,
Va. is visiting Mrs. Malvern Patterson,
81 south Third street.
Included in the forecast OF society
doings for this week Is a tea TO be
given by Mrs. Edmund Strudwick on
the afternoon OF the uth from to
o'clock.
Miss Carrie shafer, OF East Orange.
y. j., and Miss Rosalie Shafer, Of
Powhatan county, are guests OF Mrs. j.
w. Gordon. No. % Laurel street.
The musicale which was TO have taken
place at the Woman's Club tomorrow
afternoon being unayoidably postponed
until the 18th instant, there viii be the
usual tea from to o'clock.
At a meeting OF the City Union OF
Kings Daughters, held Thursday after
noon at No. lOl south Third street, 1t
was decided 10 hold only semi-annual
meetings in May and November when
reports from the different districts are
to be brought in.
Miss Florence Dickinson, who has been
visiting friends in Salem, has returned
home.
Mrs. J. A. White gave a small informal
card-party Tuesday night.
Mrs. w. s Forbes entertained n party
Of friends delightfully."- at cards Saturday
evening.
Miss Maggie Freeland is visiting Mrs.
F. d. Hotchkiss, No. Z east Franklin
street.
Miss Adelaide Rogers, Of Norfolk, Is
the guest of Miss Annie Lee Alfrend
Mr.. Rice VIII Recover.
Richard Rice, the baker, who attempted
TO commit suicide several days ago, In
nr..,.ror+ Neuya nv cutting his throat