The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-15

Tho dolce far nionte" Of the Italians IS
the present popular occupation, chiefly OF
the summer colony, with the mild qualid-
cations I'm the form Of evening drives 10
hhe suburbs. Energy IS a commendable
thing. but the weather Of the past two
weeks. i'm spite Of the brilliant blue beauty
OF the skies that looked down upon and
fOstcrod g. has been Of a quality that
uses mp that kind OF virtue. Society,
sensbly. prefers 10 be good in the passive
form-not the active nor the progressive.
The people who wish the Womans Club
many happy returns Of the day-October
the 4th-are numerous and sincere. The
day, in due course, after the long estab-
iishod custom of old days. will be here
again. and upon 81 IL IS proposed TO give
with such attention TO details as will
make IL n delight 20 memory a birthday
marty. when gifts and all expressions OF
Congratulations will be in order The Ia
dies are practical. and so they venture
20 suggest that friends intending 10 make
their Acknowledgement I'm the shape OF
gifts will club together or send cash TO the
chairman Of the House Committee 10 be
spent as its knowledge Of club needs may
dictate. This request is made I'm order
that tho unwise investment OF money IN
little and supernous articles may be pre-
vented and those making 1t feel sure
that hey will be understood.
II IS now fully decided 20 conduct a
Current Events Glass once n week during
the winter exclusively for club members.
The course will be begun in November.
and IL is said that, at the request OF the
club. Mrs Caskie Cabel, TO whom be-
longs the distinction OF being the first 10
conduct similar classes in this city, has
consented 10 do SO. \ more fortunate
selection could hardly have been made.
Mrs. Cabell has proven through two win
tors how charming she can make news
summaries. and so there is no possible
risk Of failure. An afternoon for whist
viii. II IS also said. help 10 add 20 the
variety (and spice Of each week. II was
expected that the printed programme
would be out this week. but Mrs Francis
Deane williams reports obstacles when
will delay q a week. Members have been
hoping for IL from day 10 day In order 10
go TO work aud utilize some OF the other
wise idle days at the resort IN conspiracies
10 entertain next winters audiences.
IT Is understood TO map out intelligent
" and entertainingly next years work
along those lines which have prove so
successful in preceding years The retro
spect at the work done is so pleasant
that it makes the outlook for
lS97-sS the more onucing. While the
present quarters of the club are
highly desirable I'm several ways, including
location. many who attend the meetings
regularly express regret that the par
l0rs are not larger. Last winter The
crowding was as uncomfortable as posi-
bic. and your auditor I'm one chair could
not move without conjunction, knowing
that her neighbours toilet must certainly
suffer Upon occasions of special interest
AS i'm the case of Mr.. Joseph Jefferson 8
Qresence-the situation was literally
pressing That particular day was indis-
putable proof that the rooms are entirely
too small 10 seat the audiences. Several
Of the officers of the club were compelled
TO stand. beside scores of members and
invited guests. and many OF these carried
away with them only the memory of the
reflection of Mr.. Jcnersons face at a
most unsatisfactory angle i'm the mirrors.
Last year most of the ladies learned
the lesson that hievity- specially under
these circumstance the soul of wit,
and showed H. by not boring their au-
dicnccs
Mrs Edward Mayo-so say her guests
may claim 20 have won ON last Wcdncs-
DAY the distinction of giving the most
delightful private entertainment which
has diverted the interest of the summer
colony. and made them forget. indeed.
that IL was summr The anair-a pro-
gressive euchre party recalls 20 the
minds of several Of those present similar
functions at the gay White. ina the height
OF the season. and "a glimpse into the
house after the arrival of the guests -
lrI..
tho anair as "a spectacle. There were
about thirty present and an wore the
most charming tOilcttcs. The contrasting
delicate colors OF their dresses. with tho
decorated rooms was striking on the
second floor sunnowers were used 90
decorate Downstairs lace hancings.
large clusters of carnations. pink shaded
lamps. and other of the numerous means.
which nne taste uses 10 produce beautiful
effects. were 20 Doe seen. and upon the
beautifully and bountiuiy appointed ta-
bic pink and white carnations represent
ed the garden, and superb silver can
delehra. with pink shades. lit MP the pic
turc. Mrs. Mayo cNccls ia whatever is
cordial and kind. and the charming way
IN which she fills AN h0snitable roles is
well known. The menu-of punch fees
rweetmeats. ctc.-was "a genuine triumph
OF hospitality 10 was hoped very much
that Miss Fanny Ross. whose slow con-
valescencc from serious Illness has been a
severe tax upon her usually gay spirits.
a. well as upon the patience OF her
friends who have missed her from her
accustomed place IN sotial life exceeding
would be present. Having sufficiently
recovered 10 make some variation from
the monotony OF her invalids chamber
both welcome and beneficial. Mrs MAYO
thoughtfully planned the card party for
hours which would be practicable for
The charming invalid. And the entire
party anticipated her presence with
natural pleasure. A slight cold, however.
prevented n. so that guests had that most
welcome OF the afternoons promises.