The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-22

living the attention of fashion. scores
OF people will 20 out to witness thci'i.
and drag parties are being formed III al
directions. Many will go out on the',
wheels: many guests at the JEFFERSON W"
swell the numbers and altogether the uas
promises to be the leader. socially, Vi VIC
week. Supper Will be served at the cruz
house.
Miss Edna Young will on Friday even
ing. entertain the members OF the sewing
Circle. which has had weekly meeunsS
during Lent, at Major enters, az
dance. The Circle is made up OF soihS
OF the most charming school girls III Tue
city. Invitations will be limited 10
these, and a number OF gentlemen.
Mr.. S. II. Hawcs, Miss Katharine
Halves, and Hiss Mary McCaw, leit yes
terday for a visit TO friends in Newark
and New York
Miss Mary Mabin Lyons is visiting
Mrs. Thomas c. Pinckney Charleston, 5.
c.
The Ladies Matinee Musicale will take
place tomorrow afternoon. at the resi-
dence of Mrs. George w Stevens, Sl9
FLOYD avenue. The hour Is O'Clock.
So quietly have the fortnightly meetings
gone on their way during the winter that
very few people know the charming
membership and the real talent and hne
cultivation which It represents.
Among the prominent visitors TO the
Exchange for Woman's Work yesterday
was Mrs. George NJ. Pullman, Of Prairie
avenue. Chicago, wife of the railroad
mangnate OF that name. She was much
interested I'm the exhibits and left de-
lightful impression. Together with her
husband. she is stopping at the Jefferson.
and while there has visited most OF the
places Of historic or other interest IN the
city.
The Shelterng Arms Chapter OF Kings
Da lighters, which concerns itself chief
ly with the hospitalss interests. met there
OH Tuesday evening. at o'clock. Miss
Anna Boykn presiding. Miss Marianne
Meade is secretary OF the Circle; Mrs.
Alfred Cary. treasurer. Mics Boykin
opened the meeting with prayer. II de-
veloped that since the meeting I'm Janu-
ary many contributions have been sent
in to the chapter. only the beginning Of
the good work planned Mrs George
Warren made motion that mite boxes
should be distributed by the leader OF
each Circle Of Kings Daughters. con-
stitutlng the chapter. so that during the
summer months each one might have
gentle reminder Of the need Of moley Tor
the contemplated Improvements 10 he
made in the hospital next fall. This
was heartily carried. Much 10 the regret
Of all Miss Boykin insisted that her resig-
nation as chairman be accepted. her du-
ties as secretary Of the Sheltering Arms
old Is-
cause she wished 10 draw in other inter
ests by having some one not connected
with the hospital Mrs George War
rem was then elected by rising vote to
the great satisfaction of all. As the
next meeting in the regular course VIII
not be held until July. II was suggested
th1t meeting be called sometime soon
81. There was large attendance. There
is great de mand now on the hospitals
resources. ewing 10 its popularity with
the sick Tcor. TO whom its benefits are
absolutely free.
Miss Adele Williams will sail for Europe
In June.
Mrs. Alfred Gray is visiting friends in
Baltimore. Before returning she Will
VISIT Washington. where she will be tho
guest of Mrs. Alexander T-ustaiL
Engagement announcements are nu-
mcrous and interesting. the latest being
that OF the engagement Of Miss Mamie
Lay. Of Richmond. and Mr. Felix Lester,
Of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Miss Lay (:
not only an exceedingly pretty and charm
ing girl, but one of the most popular ln
local society. Mr.Lester is less well-knoWr
here, but is a young gentleman who may
lay claim TO an the social and practical
qualities that should belong 10 Miss Lay s
farce. Congratulations come from all di
rectons.
The opening scene Oppression In
the forthcoming Scenes and Incidents
OF the Cuban War" has as participants a
majority Of the seasons social f1vorites,
including a number OF the debutantes.
Those taking part are Misses Anne
Grant. Lillian Augustine, Helena Trench
LEROY. May Jennings, Lily Jrquhart,
EVELYN Gordon. Hennie Spilman. Ellie
Carmichael Marion Robins, Annie Drew
~. Florence Parker. Margie Knowles,
Payne. Teller. Armstead, Agnes Cham
berlayne May Lynch. Mary Binf0rd.
Lima Mayo. Mabel Walker. Bernard Har-
vie: Messrs. Frank Mccarthy, FrarLl
Hobson. Joseph While. James Lay, Allan
Stokes, Seden. Walker Jeter, Jones,
Thomas. Joel Perrin. Sam and Ben
Brockenbrough Bowles and Jackson. \
rehearsal will be held at the Mozart to-
morrow night at O'Clock. and on Mon
day night at o'clock. Prompt attend
ance is urged. The scene is an exceed
ingy affective and pretty one. with fine
music.
Mrs. Wallace Carmichael. Miss Callie
Reid French. Mr.. and Mrs. French. came
up 10 Richmond from Wilmington n day
or two ago on Mr.. Harry Wallis private
car. They spent only a day In the city.
TO the regret Of all their friends.
Miss Helen stringfellow will leave on
Monday for Philadelphia, In order 20 at