The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-09-17

Among tho most expert players I'm town
are Mrs Meredith Montague Miss Vir-
ginia Hayes. Mr.. and Mrs. r. II. Sym
lngton. Miss Helen Montague. Mr. Thomas
il. rutherford and Mr.. George Gibson.
Miss Maria Blair. who was one Of Mrs.
Charles WhitlOcks party at York Har-
Dor and in the Adirondack, has return
cd 10 Richmond greatly improved In
health and is now visiting her sister,
Mrs Cannon. Grove avenue. The mar
rage Of Miss Lily Cannon, the charming
eldest daughter Of the house. will be one
Of the SOCIAL interests OF the early fan.
The engagement Of Mr.. Eugene Massio
and Miss Roy Ellerson Is announced. IL
IS in no sense n surprise 20 mutual friends
and society I'm general IL has long been
n forevone conclusion. Mr.. Massle IS a
brother Of Mrs. James Peasants, whose
claim upon popular regard IL so charm
ing. However his personal claim upon
esteem is Of the finest and most unequlvo-
cal kind. and his popularity IN protes-
siOnal and social circles rests securely on
that fact. Miss Ellerson IS both pretty
and charming so that hearty congratula-
lions were never more I'm order.
Mr.. Frank Blnford Is visiting friends in
the vicinity II Lynchhurg'
Or William N. Wade. Of west Main
street. is visiting Mrs Marsh at her beau
tlful estate. Claremont. Miss Lucy Wade
his charming little daughter. Is the guest
Of her grandmother Mrs. Blair, at Scots
Vile.
Mrs. Henry Rosenberg. Of Galveston.
Tex. widow Of the distinguished Texas
philanthropist. and herself noted for her
good works. is the guest OF her sister,
Mrs. S. d. Drewry Of Mineola-
Mrs. benjamin H. Nash has returned
TO Richmond.
Mrs. John Addison has returned from
Ashland. Va
Rev. Father John p. Tabb recently
passed through Richmond, and In con-
ncctfcn with n notice Of that pleasant
fact sent 10 the Society Column by "A
friend comes also the following copy of
complimentary notice OF his lyrics which
appeared I'm "a leading critical periodical:
zone is compelled 10 acknowledge that
Father Tabb is a master OF miniature
verse: whatever a. be-a fancy pic
ture. "a simile an experience. descrip-
tiOn-the song is always brief and touch
ed with beauty and charm one OF the
most delicate Of the lyrics is entitled,
"Transfgurcd'
Throughout tho livclong summer day
The Leaf and twinbOrn Shadow play
Till Leaf 20 Shadow fade:
Then hidden FOR q season brief.
They dream. tin Shadow turn to Leaf
As Leaf was turned 90 Shade
The authors interpretations OF nature
are almost invariably felictous. and his
manner Of expressing HIS thoughts is in
dividual enough 10 distinguish his work
from that Of his fellow poets. This is his
second collection OF lyrics and Us IN
every way "A worthy successor 10 the hrst.
which has had a large and well deserved
popularity"
Owing 90 IN health. Mrs. Kellogg. long
efficient chairman Of the Lunch Commit
tee. Of the Woman's Christian Associa-
ton. has teen compelled 20 resign and
Mrs. VIM. NJ. Wade has been appointed
her successor
Mr.. and Mrs. Levin Joynes have just
returned from an extended bicycle tour
north They rode as far as Portsmouth.
n H.. returning by rail Mrs. Joyncs
WHO is one of the best lady cyclists On
Richmond, is enthusiastic over the beau-
ful roads.
Mr.. and Mrs. Julian p. 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
dcrson Sutton and Master oscar suit III
have also returned.
The second o. the Current Events class
es al the Woman's Club, conducted by
Mis- Mamie u. Winston, VIII meet az o
o'clock this afternoon.
Mrs Pcvton r. Darlington recently re-
turned 10 Richmond. after n delehtiui
visit TO her nephew, Mr.. Sylyanus 81 'kes'
Baltimore, Nd.
Mrs Kate Sheppard, who was qulte
,,roetratcd bv the excessive heat about
ono week ago. IS now improving as her
MANY friends will be exceedingly glad 10
learn.
mr. Tr,ncis r. Willis expects 10 return
fror Nountain TOP on or about the nun.
ana HE friends. who are legion trust that
h. viii come back with greatly improved
health.
Nrr- and Miss Porterheld will probably
return to Richmond on Friday or S1'ui
day of this week.
|. Miss Mary Lyons MAYO cohtIlDu'.,s, W
mo senfembor issue Of the Peterson Mag
zinc an exceedingly interesting skeIch
0,-,tttcd seThc Ancient Capital OF the Ola
Dnr,ioion" Ii has the additional inter-
80. ~ ovcellcnt and fun Illustration.