The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-28
SOCIETY OF PETERSBURG
STRONG EFFORTS TO DISCHARGE
ANTE-LENTEN OBLIGATIONS.
The Auction Tea Created Much Pleasure
and "a Flow of Ducats-Altogcthera
Unique aud Pleasant AFFAIR.

PETERSBURG, VA. Feb. Especial.
Lent is approaching so rapidly that
society in Petersburg finds itself rather
hurried in trying to discharge all Of its
OBLIGATIONS before the season when
church-golng will take the place CT teas,
card parties, assembly germans, and
other entertainments, for Petersburg peo-
pie have ever been strict observers or
Lent; though they are ever ready TO
participate in the pleasures Of the sea-
son called gay and never loath TO
contribute their share to its success.
There are few communities OF its size
with a more cultured social set than
Petersburg; and probably that IS one
reason visitors from other cities generally
enjoy themselves here.
Notwithstanding the fact that many
social leaders here have been unable 10
participate in any OF the gaieties, owing
TO deaths in their families and other
causes this cannot be called duh sea-
son. even the rain OK the past week has
not succeeded in dampenlns the afdOr
OF our pleasure-.eekers.
on last Tuesday night Mrs. Robert
Hamilton nee Wexford. OF your city,
entertained at her residence. on Market
street. the card club Of which she Is
IL member The young ladies' prize was
a silver-handie nail pollsher, and was
won by Miss Lucy Watson. The gem
tlemen's prize was silver stamp-boX.
won by Mr.. Willie stevens. The enter
tainment was very enjoyable one.
AUCTION TEA.
on Wednesday night Mrs. Robert L.
Meade gave an Auction Tea at her
residence on Marshall street. 1t was
o inn
OF ST. Paurs Episcopal church, ana was
a very unique and delightful occasion.
Each guest brought some article, tied
up I'm a Notwithstanding package.
which was the only admission fee, ana
these packages were aucuoned off by
Mr.. William Henry Mann. who IN ms
unusual role OF auctiOneer made decided
hit; and under the influence Of his ready
wit and persuasive voice. many purse
strings were lcosened. and nice sum
netted for the fund.
As Church and society had many rep
rescntatlves present, tho entertainment
was a great success.
After refreshments had been served by
numerous pretty young ladies in a room
artisticallv decorated with palms and
novvers the prevailing tint of the orna-
mentations being yellow, Mr. Dibbrel
charmed the audience with vocal ana
instrunental selections at the piano.
Friday was Mrs. Chapmans turn 10
entertain the Married Ladies Progress
siye Euchre Club" This club meets
every Friday afternoon az the house OF
ono OF it's members. and IS considered
quite a. select club. whose entertauime
though not allowed TO bee very elaborate
are much enjoyed. as was Mrs. CHAP
mans. ..
THE y. NJ. G. A. RECEPTION.
Friday night the beautiful rooms or tho
Y. NJ. q. A. We're seen to great adVan-
tage on the occasion OF the reception 10
visiting delegates Of the y. NJ. &. \. TO
tho state Convention. The members Of
the Woman's Auxiliary Of tho y. NJ. G.
A." received the delegates assisted by
the wives OF ministers Of different de-
nominations i'm the city. The success Of
rbo roccption is almost entirely duo 10
Mrs. Robert Collier. chairman Of the
committee as she has teen untirinS in
her efforts 10 make tho occasion a suc-
cess. The reception was given by the
auXillary.
Mrs. wight. Of Baltimore. is visiting
her mother, Mrs. NJ. T.. Dunlop, On
Franklin street.
Mrs. Lyman Gilbert. OF Harrisburg,
Penn. is hero on visit 20 her father.
Alr. George Cameron at MT Erin" on
the Heights.
Miss Julia Sully IS having a delightful
visit I'm Baltimore and has been the re-
cipient OF many attentions.
a number Of Petersburg young people
have been away this winter visiting
other cities. and it Is difficult 81 TN ;heir
places.
Among others who viii be warmly vel
coined on their return home are Misses
Lcipor and Bessie Nenahic. dauentess OF
Mr.. William Nouable. VINO are visiting
friends IN Philadelphia.
The conyllcstcnce OF Mr.. Tom Shippen
has beer hailed with much pleasure by
bis numerous friends. who felt quite
anxious about him during his recent ILL
ness.
NOT ALWAYS THE GRIP.
The grip is not quite as prevalent here
now at It has been. All who claim that
they have been I'm the clutches of the
dread disease. have not been victims
OF IL. however; for many cases point
strongly 10 an old-fashioned cold. and
that alone.
Several entertainments will be given
early next week in honor Of strangers
visiting the city. SO a very gay week IS
promised. especially. for the impecuaious
society youth. and II the rains Of the
mast wocS. are repeated next; doubtless.
De viii find no music in the pattec Of
tho rain upon tho roof. and tho only
poem De viii be inspired 20 write will
Doe one. nearly every line of which. will
end in some word which will rhyme well
wen hack "ORlOLE.
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