The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-19
EQUINOX NOW THE HOPE.
MOTHS EFINrS ~ SOCIAL CIR
CLES LJST TEEA.
Preparations Being Made at Lakeside for
GoIGng-The Woman's Cuban
Engagement Announced,

iOilOrn hope OK society DO Etntidf edlta
as everybody is with brilliant skies ana
clear weather. 40 could NOW s-fcney lace
even weeks OF ram. rom the various re-
sorts came the news last week that the
country Was pdrcnCd and litlles8 as the
inevitable result OF the continuous torrid
glaro Tor weeks past. ana here ln the
city bodies. and, consequently, spirits,
were suffering from that cause until relief
came yesterday. 10 had driven everybody
in town 10 The comparatively cool refuge
OF shaded rear piazzas. and the relaNa-
ton OF the simplest dress, with inc con-
sequence that there is little 10 record
except returns now daily MADE. lndced,
% majority OF the fashionable world are
now back for the winter season. the eX-
Ceptions being chiefly OF mothers with
very young children. who fear the results
o. return for them.
There has been little private entertain
ing OF any kind-thc weather has been
too severe a strain even on hOspltable
energies. However. Mrs Victoria VIII
uams' recent elegant luncheon In honor
, az Mrs woodward. OF columbia >. g.,
enabled her guests 20 forget the mer-
curv's uupleasan tendencies In a fragrant
md cordial atmosphere. American Beauty
roses in prOfusiOn provided the FIRST quail
itv TTpou the table large bowl held
mass 0f The most beautiful a7tcrs ever
seen in n Richmond house. Guests stih
color and perfect growth are alluded Co.
'rbe menu was a delicious one. Those 300
Tho Marty were Mrs Victoria Williams
Mrs Woodward. Ms James Patton. MIS-
Pon Palmer. Mrs Malvern courtney Pat
terson Mrs. Henry \. Williams. ana Miss
claire Crfiioumc Mrs Woodward is the
eucst OF her sister Mis- James Patton.
Mrs Andrew Christian and her interest
ing little sous have returned from Noun
i tain Top.
Miss Mary NJ. T. Newton returned sat
urdav evening from Brandy station Va.
where She has been visiting the family
OF Rev Carter Page. Miss Newton VIII
during the coming session ,oIuuct p clNT7
for the study of \lrflnlt nh'uIy lh CON
uocfion with Mise Jennie Ellotts school
and ms patrons nre concentrating them
selves upon so charming and efficient an
addition 10 the faculty. Miss Newton Will
conduct me class upon four days OF the
week. and ~ will Zoe omen 10 any Young
girls who. having already graduated, de-
sire 10 pursue the study ~ state history.
Miss Newton brings 20 her work nnely
stored mind. n winning personality. and
an the best traditions Of the best life In
Virginia.
Rev. w. W. Walker was last week the
guest Of MI Edward Warren. ] north
Third street
Miss Mary W. Gillian spent a day in
Richmond last week.
Mrs. Charles Dunbar Roy (nee EletD
Of Atlanta. Ga. will next week visit her
parents. SO7 west Franklin.
Mrs. 4. r. Can1m and the Misses Camm
will return to Richmond on the twentieth
The engagement Of Miss Eugene Massie
and Miss Roy Ellcrson Is announced. and
congratulauon IS waiting opportunity for
expression on all sides. The fact has
been a fOrerone conclusion among mutual
friends FOR months. so that 81 Is In no
sense a surprise Mr.. Massie's personal
claim upon esteem IS recognized, and
he enjoys great popularity I'm professional
and social circles. lie also has an eX-
ceptionallv strong inherited claim 10 re-
gard and o. member Of one n tho
sweetest aud most honorod families in
Virginia. Miss Ellerson's hold upon her
numerous friends and admirers is the
natural result Of genuine lovellness ~ ma
ture allied 10 exceptional external graces.
Miss Mamie =. Winston I'm spite Of
obstacles presented by tho weather fnurs-
day interested n small audience az the
Woman's Club I'm some Of the more strik-
Ing current literature That there was
any audience ON such an afternoon was
a pleasant tribute 10 Miss Winston $
ability 20 please. Hall Gaines Christian
was the subject (among others OF I'm
teresting discussion. Miss Winston read
several criticisms Of that -talked-of
story-both favorable and adverse.
Circular announcements regarding Mrs
Cabelrs current events classes-deliFht-
fully remembered for two profitable and
pleasant seasons hack-aro now out. she
will have in her charge tho regular ciuo
series. which viii open November third.
Mrs Cabcll ie also forming q separate
class Tor the study Of Nineteenth Gem
fury Literature and Art" which promises
10 exceed in numbers either n her classes
last year or tho year preceding. There
are few women in Richmond more capa-
bio OF interesting an audience of me best
class than Mrs Cahcl bringing 10 the
task az she does whatever Us graceful
and charming On person and manners.
q pleasing voice. and abundant culture
owing 10 an health. Mrs. Kellogg. long
the efficient chairman of the lunch Com
mitteo Of the Woman's Christion Associa.
fion. has been compelled 20 resign and
Mrs VIM. NJ. Wade has been appointed
her successor
Mr. md Mrs. Levin Jovnes have iust
returned from am extended bicycle tour
north They rOdc ms iar a5 PORTSMOUTH
n TT. returning by rail-. Mrs Joynes
who IS one Of the best lady cyclists &c.
Richmond. e. enthusiastic over the beau
tful roads.
Mr. and Mrs Julian =. Thomas have
returned 10 Richmond. having spent a
most pleasant summer with friends in
Louisa county.
Miss Alberta Berry has returned to the
city.
Mrs. Anderson sutton. Miss Mary An
derson sutton and Master Oscar sutton
have also returned.
Mrs. James Conner. OF Charleston, 5.
c.. is now visiting her parents, Mr.. and
| Mrs John Enders. go east Franklin
street TO which they have removed
during the last week.. Mrs. Conner spent
| last week with her sister Mrs. Caskic
Caben 22l Governor street. She VIII re-
ceive n particularly cordial welcome from
/ her old friends here.
Miss Cay Ragland. for whom brilliant
/ things are predicted win leave Richmond
| for New York shortly 10 pursue her
musical studies under Bellario. II is her
/ ultimate intention 10 go into grand opera.
and many friends join In wishing her
success.
Mrs Peyton r. Darlington recently re-
turned 20 Richmond after q delightful
/ visit TO her nephew. Mr.. Sylvanus Stokes.
Baltimore Nd.