The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-31

VINO are not members OF inc Nipn'-
"Ibsen-IIs Plays and Poems" will be
the subject for Mrs. Caskie CabelIs Lite
rary Note for February, and at one oil
the meetings IL is her intention 10 nave
the Grieg music of the peer Gynt rendered
The meeting Of the Auxiliary Holly
wood Memorial Association at the resi-
dencc Of Miss Bessie Hill. was partcu-
larry interesting one. The entertainment
under its auspices. which has been spoken
Of as a pleasant possibility, Is now fully
decided upon. Mrs. Bryce Stewart
Hume. president Of the Auxiliary. pre-
sided. Mr.. Bryce Stewart Hume was
elected an honorary member. Another
meeting IS called for next Tuesday at 4
o'clock +. NJ, In the y. VI. g. A. parlors
Among the members OF the Auxiliary
are Misses Bessie Hill. Maud Mckinney,
Ruby Bodcker. Lizzie Townes. Lucy At
kinson Lulie Walker. Mabel walker,
Annie Gray. Leila Gray. Mrs. Gordon
Wallace. Misses Ellie Werth. Ethel Al
knson. Kathleen Anderson. Halle Cooke.
Mrs. William Moncure. Miss Alice len
ming. Mrs. Austin Brockenbrough. Mrs.
Ruggles Nelson. Mrs. Charles BOILING.
Miss Ellen Bagby. Mr.. NJ Van DOfcn,
and Mr.. Jacob Van Dorcn.
There will be what IS known as a But
terily Tea" at the residence Of Mrs Joseph
Parkinson. 900 west Franklin street, on
the Afternoon OF February 5th. from 10
10 O'Clock. The entertainment is for the
benefit OF the Home FOR Incurables There
will be no charge for admis-
mission, but contributions viii be
received al tho door Startling
attractions ar6 promised I'm the way
of butterfly wing sandwiches. humming
bird tongue. and essence Of plants bev-
erage which win be served free. Candy
ana butterflies will be sold.
The Matinee Whist Club met on We'd
nesday afternoon at tho residence Of Mrs.
Scott Parish. The game was called NJ
4:30 =. NJ. 1t IS the privilege OF the host
ess 10 invite four guests exclusive of club
members. and the privilege resulted de-
lightfuny on Wednesday, Miss Lucy Peg
ram. Mrs. Fred. Peasants. Miss Louise
Williams and Mrs. Waller Scott making
up the fourth table. The meetings are
thoroughly informal and always delight
ful. as the duties OF host come 10 each
member. the aim TO give novel touch TO
some detail in decoration. menu, etc"
results most amusinely always.
The members OF the CLUB are Mrs. d.
Allison Hodges. Mrs. j. @. Miller MIS-.
Luther Warren Mrs. Chilcs Terrell. Mrs.
II. Ashby Weller Mrs. stephen Putney
Mrs. Carleton Jackson. Mrs Thomas r.
JeNress. Mrs Scott Parrish. Mrs. II. y.
Neal. Mrs Warner Moore, and Mrs. AT
chic Patterson.
The Birthday Reception under the aus
pieces Of the old Dominion Chapter OF the
Daughters of the American Revolution
has already received dlligent attention IN
preceding issues.
Its brilliant features have been emu
m,rated and several hundred persons
know by personal experience that IT was
entirely delightful
or the Mistletoe Ball the same may be
said.
Upon the memorable occasion of Mr..
Thomas Whitney Surrcucs lecture on
music in Mrs. Bruce.s parlors. that able
authority made the statement that 10 DC
a fine musician one must also Doe per-
son of broad general culture, and mel
dcntaly TO compliment Mrs. Bruce
methods and ability ass an instructor very
highly. as they deserve. frdlse from
this quarter is Sir Hubert dppionauoH'
Mss Susie Whuehurst OF Petersburg. is
visiting her sister. Mrs. Iaddlch. She
Will return ~ wi No. -A'
Monday, February Sth
The marriage OF Mr.. Charles Thornton
and Miss Myrtle LIthgOw. on Thursday
last. was q particular interest 10 residents
of church lin. The bride is "a sister OF
Mrs. Albert Mayo. The groom is a YAueo
and efficient empioye Of the j.. -. May
Tobacco Company, in whose regard Dice
stands deservedly high. MIR. ANA MIS-.
Thornton went North for the wedding
trip. and upon their return VIII I'VE az
Twelfth and Bainbridae streets, Man
chester. They are followed by The nedIt-
lest good wishes Of scores Of friends.
About one hundred and fifty people are
Indebted to ST. Johns Circle. of King s.
Dauebtcrs. for special pleasure on Fri
day evening Mrs.. j. Ben Howard was
the very efficient chairman for the enter
tainment which was given at the resi-
dence Of Mrs. Annie Kinds. cOurieously
placed at the disposal OF the circles guest s.
by that genial lady. From every stand
pOint the affair was successful The drills
by the children were particularly enjoyed
There were two-the Nurse Maids Drill
and Brownies Drill. Captain G. Gray
Bossieux trained the little participants
I'm the latter: Mrs. Emmett Dickinson.
Mrs JONn 1lalltluUs ana Nllr~ -FaNillIf
Williams those i'm the former Certainly
they are entitled 10 notable credit for
efficiency.
Ice cream and cake were served during
the evening and. above an, very satis-
factory sum was realized FOR the Free
kindergarten and the poor ln whom the
circle are particularly Interested.
The Fortuighuy Whist Cub Will meet
tomorrow night at the residence Of Mr.
and Mrs Luther Camp.
Upon the occasion of the meeting OF ST.
Johns Circle of King Daughters. al the
home of Mrs j. +. Fitz, on Monday. that
always thoughtful hostess served d de-
lightful luncheon TO the members.
The silver tea held at the residence of
Or. Marcy, on Friday afternoon. was
equally successful. socially and pecunari-
ly. The house in honor Of the occasion.
was given "a particular floral touch OF
pink carnations. roses. and mignOnottc.
Mrs. Bryce Stewart Hume, president Of the
Auxiliary. received her guests charming
ly, of course ana was assisted hy Mrs.
Marcy, Miss Mabel Curry Marcy. Miss
Daisy Whittett. and Miss Elliott.
Among those present were Or. and
Mrs. Kerr, Mrs. 4 y. Cannon. Mrs. Sid
ney Dudley. Mrs. Thiele. Mrs. Robertson.
Mrs. Landon Mason. Mrs.. Huist, Mrs.
Scriven. Mrs. Rhodes Miss Annie Conuor
Miss Lizzie Conner, Miss Ruby Bodeker.
Miss Blanche Bnford. Miss Dora Pugh.
Miss Lucy Atkinson. and Miss Annie Sny-
der.
Tho ladies enlisted i'm the noble charity