Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-28


Miss Constance Page. OF Albemarle, In
a dress OF pink organdie. The flower
grls-Misses Rebccca Walker and Nan
ME Morris-were appropriately dressed In
white organdie. and gave n pretty touch
TO the grouping at the altar. Mr.. and
Mrs. Morris left for an extended north
ern tour, after having been entertained
with their bridal party and a few init
mate friends at an elegant supper by the
brother OF the bride, Mr.. c. G. Walker.
There were large number Of persons
from a distance TO attend the wedding.
The literary evening at the Woman's
Club was Monday, as 1t usually IS, most
interesting. and despite the bad weather.
there was great attendance. Thoughts
on Education" as the announced subject.
certainly developed some very clever
thoughts on the part OF the writers OF
the papers presented. Miss Maria Blair
dealt most efficiently with her branch
of the subject and proved Virginia TO be
worthy of Il place In the forefront as an
educational centre. Miss Florence Peple
read a paper on "Child Study" which
showed careful. thoughtful study, and
depth OF appreciation scarcely TO be ex-
pected from so young scholar. Miss
Lulie Blair's essay on the Central Ner-
vous System" needed nothing to make
a chart I'm explanation, which largely
assisted in making clear complex, while
interesting theme. On such rainy day
the cup OF tea, which followed the literary
treat, was accorded, perhaps, more than
usual respect. Miss Elicit, chairman OF
the evening, II need not be said, intro
duced the speakers in an appropriate adj
dress. as her capability TO preside over
discussion which bears upon education
is eminently recognized The guests oil
tho chairman were Mrs. NJ. y. Harri-
son, Mrs. II. a. Claiborne, Miss Ella
Thomas, and Miss Jessie Han. Tea was
served by Miss Margaret Lee.
There will be the regular fortnightly
tea at the Woman's Club Monday after
noon from 5 70 o'clock There will be
music during the evening by Miss Nellie
Rogers. soprano. and Miss Ella August,
violinist. On Friday afternoon, the 5tn
instant. at half-past o'clock, Miss
Annie c. Smith, Of Norfolk, viii give
talk before the club'on Physical Train
ing" with Illustrations by herself, and
short drill by some Of her pupils.
There is much regret on the part Of
those who have been so delightfully."- ana
instructively entertained at Miss Maria
Biair's Shakespearean classes that they
have been closed for this season. but
very pleasant substitute will be found In
the general literature" class which she
is organizing, and which holds its hrst
meeting at her home, east Leigh street.
on Tuesday afternoon next.
The nleasant visit to Richmond Of
Misses Fairchild and Curtis was sadly
brought 10 an end last Monday by the
sudden death Of Miss Curtis's father,
which called the young ladies home. They
have the sympathy OF large num-
her of friends which they had attached
to themselves when in our midst
The exceedingly delightful programme
for the last meeting OF Mrs. Caskle
CabelPs current events class wednesday
last makes their discontinuance I'M
e,erine regret. Both literary and musical
eeatr,Tes we're of even more than accus-
toned merit and emphasized the Well
known fact that Mrs. CabelPs classes are
always in the highest degree prohtaDie
and enjoyable.
Miss Mary Berry entertained delight
fully about ten young ladies' and gehue-
men at supper after the performance at
the Academy Thursday night. her guests
we're Miss Juliet Leigh, Miss Annie Mer-
Lorraine Miss Hattie Anderson, ana
Messrs. Henry X. Terry Lewis Taylor,
William Harvie, Campbell Mayo, and
Braxton Tabb.
Among the courtesies extended Miss
Rrown. of Baltimore, who is the guest OF
Mrs. and Misses Stewart. OF "BrooK
HILL" was a card party given by her
hostesses at their handsome nome last
Wednesday. The fortunate guests were
Mr.. and Mrs. Archer, Mr.. and Mrs. FRANK
Houghton OF Baltimore; DIR. and MIS-
Dunn. Misses JULIA Harris, Lewis Butt,
ElIen Hobson. Claudia Palmer, Anne
Tenant; Michler, Of Pennsylvania;
Annie Mcclure, Mary Randolph, and
Nessrs. Pelham Blackford William Fer
guson. Allan Talbot, Edward Wills
Robert Campbell, Randolph Holiday,
John Young, John Bryan, Buckner Ran
dolph. Henry Baskerville, Edward Mayo.
Palmer Gray, Dan. Grinnan, and John
Rutherford.
Mrs. George w. Stevens entertained
marty of friends Friday evening at cards.
Tbe name Of the hostess is equal to a
long account Of most feminine enjoy
ment.
A luncheon to a few friends by Mrs.
Warner Moore last Wednesday was also
on the social list OF the week.
Miss Harriet r. Galpin, Of Washing
ton. who has been visiting Mrs. Alice
Swaine Hunter, returned to her home
last week Her full. rich suprano voice
will long be remembered by all VINO
heard her sing.
Mice Ellen Jones left Tuesday for a
visit 10 Florida, where she will be the
guest of Ex-Governor Fleming.
The Misses Stewart entertained a small
Marty at luncheon Tuesday afternoon at
the Jefferson. Surely the people, the
place, and everything had met for an
elegant courtesy.
Miss Alice Archer gave a small card
party last Friday evening.
Miss Marian Waller. who has been
visiting Miss Bessie Wight, has, TO the
regret of her many fgiends here, re-
turned to her home.
Mrs. James H. Dooley was at home to
her friends Friday evening
Mrs E. d. Hotchkiss was prevented
from taking any part in the reception at
the Commonwealth Club by a recent
affiictlon in her family
Cards were the diversion which enter
tanned a party at the home OF Mrs. John
William Harrison last Thursday night.
on Tuesday night next an entertain
ment will be given by Mrs Judith Z. X.
Walker and Miss Annie Rose walker.
Mice Wood. of Georgia, will be the
,,,,est of Miss Halle Lightfoot. south
Fifth street. this week.
Miss Nina Taliaferro, who has been the
guest of the Misses Boykin, left for her