Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-14


Mrs. A. Oldfeld Brown, of New York
and will. undoubtedly. be one or the
most elegant entertainments Of the WIN
ter.
The Seven little Workers Society
gave a tea at No. 119 south First street.
Friday evening. under the direction Vi
Mrs Dora Dickens, which was in every
respect a marked success. new ana
unioue feature of the entertainment was
what Is known as 1.-THE New Woman
who made her appearance for the nrst
time in this city on that occasion, ana
must be seen to be fully appreciated.
The little girls, whose generous impulses
PROMPTED the effort, as means or re-
lieving the wants of very destitute
family whose necessities were brought
TO their notice, deserve much credit Tor
the success of their entertainment IL
cleared for their object something over
SO. and gave to all present very happy
afternoon. The names OF the girls should
he mentioned. that they may be en-
couraged in their good works, and stand
as an example to others. Only Seven
Little Workers" Olga Rehling
| Dora Dickens. Lille Booker, Lucy Chris
| tian, Annie Branch, Withers Wright, and
| Ellie HolmesA-but who can tell how far
! reaching their works may prove?
The Helping Circle of Kings Daugh-
ters. of Trinity church, will give 'Sil-
yer Tea" tomorrow evening, from TO
| H. at the residence of Mr.. r. Wiley
| Davis. No. 200 east Broad street. A
very attractive ogramme-consisting OF
vocal and instrumental music, by Misses
| Carr and Davis, and Mr.. Frank Cunning
ham, Jr., and Rotations by Miss Leahey
| and Mr.. Eggleston-will be rendered
throughout the evening.
The proceeds of this entertainment will
be used to relieve the poor Of the East
End.
Friday early was hardly promising
day for any enterprise, which required
a walk upon the streets, but the clouds
lifted in time for the Founders'-Day din
ner at No. 800 east Main street, TO be
well-patronized. AS usual, it was botn
| financial success, and a pleasure for
those in charge.
Miss Maud Blair's shakespesrean
class and Mrs. Caskie Cabells current
events should never be omitted in men
tioning the social happenings, both ne
ing large factors alike to the enjoyment
and profit of the week.
Closely following the ball and recep-
tion of the 18th and 22d, there Is shadow
OF such proportions that only a big
social event could cast.
Miss Nina Taliaferro, Of Gloucester Is
visiting Miss Anna Boykin.
Mrs. James Allison will give a hand
|
week at her new residence, on Franklin
street.
Iunior fashionable society IS in flut-
ter of expectancy over the prospect OF
the .'Minuet Ball" which will be given
by Miss Mary Thaw very soon.
Mrs. F. f. sterrett, of Augusta county,
is visiting Mrs. J. Taylon Eliyson' NO. ~
east Franklin street.
Nv and Mrs. Robert Bosher are In
Florida. where they will remain Tor seVe-
raj weeks.
Mrs ]. Taylor Ellyson and Mrs. f. r.
Crump spent several days IN Washing 'o''
last week.
Miss Ethel Hin Slater entertained az
her home. No. IA north Laurel slreel,
few friends Friday evening, at eeleDil,y
party. in honor Of her guest Miss Lula
Rarbam. of Newsome. Va. Inc thlre
,,.tzes were won by Miss Lula Barhaih'
Mr. w. W. Parker and Mr.. DOWNING
49,
Me cornelia Burton Leslie, OF Cleye-
land O.. will be the guest OF the MISSES
Bodeker next week.
Mics Mary Zollnger. who has been the
1T Of Miss Hester Tabb, left Friday
FOR her homo, in Baltimore
Miss Mary Taylor has returned 10 ,i nea
home. in Petersburg, after ''S'' ~ -"'-'
Mary Jackson, Of TINS ol'y'
,uss Mamie Boykin. OF No. PIG south
~, - street. left Tuesday for North
cnroI,na where she will spend several
weeks with friends.
Mrs Rufus Gillette. OF Danvllle. III,
~ ~ suest of Mrs. Charles L. Doyle, NO.
sl6 Park avenue
,rs and Miss Mcclure, who have been
NJ, nr Edward Mcclure, left foI
tse,r Rome. in Berryville. Wednesday
Tho next meeting of the Fortnightiy
whist club will be at the residence OF
,srs George Ettinger, on east broao
street.
Mics Judith Deane is visiting friends II
Baltimore.
- tho usual fortnightiy Tea