Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-20
GAYETY IN FARMvLLE.
brilliant Social Events-Thc News
From Hampden-Sfdney.


FARMvILI.E, VA, February 1s.--(spe-
cial)-The Valentine tea given by the
Ladies' Aid Society Monday evening at
the rectory Of the Episcopal church OF
this town for the benefit Of the tower
fund proved to be one Of the most plea
SAINT and successful events of the kind
ever held in Farmville. From an early
hour until late in the evening the house
was thronged with guests. The interior
was ablaze with lights, and the open
fires in every room ADDED much to the
homeIike effect and kindly feeling which
prevailed. All the rooms were beautiful
ly and artistically decorated. On every
hand the great number Of hearts OF
every size ana description were en-
bematic OF the Fourteenth Of Febru-
ary," and added greatly to the attrac-
tiveness OF the decorations. The genial
and charming manner in which both Rev.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee presided over the
gathering In welcoming all who came 10
their hospitable home ADDED much TO the
occasion. The refreshments were quite
elaborate, and most beautifully served
In the dining-room by number Of at
tractive young ladies. among whom
were Misses Gertie Anderson Maude
Wicker, Genevieve Venable, Ellen Cum
ningham, Kate Verser, Lula Morton,
Fannie Ligon Isabelle Merrick and Bet
tie Morton.
In the back parlor an archery con-
test" most charmingly presided over by
Miss Mamie Skinner and Miss Louise
Ottley, was a never-ending source OF
amusement and the efforts made by
those who tried to pierce the white
heart in the centre Of the target did not
fail to draw an interested and admiring
audience.
In another part of the same room was
TO be found wheel of hearts" which
was one of the most interesting fea-
lures of the evening. In this every one
drew a souvenir Of some description Dr.
w. e. Anderson made a most striking
and attractive st. Valentine, and turned
the wheel for the many patrons who de-
sired to buy their luck, and thus deter
mine their future destiny as regard to
Cupids darts. The souvenirs were gra-
ciously awarded as they were drawn by
Miss Sallie Huntington and Miss Anna
Hurd.
MUSIC IN THE AIR.
The musical feature of the evening was
Belle Johnson and Miss Anna Hurd re-
ceived well-merited applause. Miss Susie
Morton's sweet solo was delight to all
and Miss Skinner sang THE Spider and
the Fly" in a most bewitching manner
Miss Maude Wicker's piano solo showed
rare skill and found an appreciatHe au-
dience. while the quartette, composed Oh
Misses Cunningham, Verser. Merrck. ana
Skinner, rendered many enjoyable selec-
lions. and the chorus of "Auld Lang
Syne" by the many guests made the
welkin ring" The most attractive fea-
ture of the whole affair was the entirely
undenominational spirit as shown in
those attending as well as those VINO
assisted.
Miss Belle Johnson's musicale this
week was attended by representatives
of the youth. beauty, ana culture OF
Farmville. The occasion was MAGE es-
peclaly enjoyable by the presence OF
visitors from Hampden-Sidney and Roa-
noke Among the numbers on the pro-
gramme were instrumental pieces by MISS
Lucy Thornton and Miss Williams, OF
the Normal School, and Miss Maude
Wicker. of Farmville. The playing of the
little glrls-Hattie Bugg and Carrie
Kvle-was remarkable. The vocal selec-
tions consisted of quartettes ana solos.
The first solo was. Sweetheart, Sigh NO
More" sung by Miss Susie Morton, VINO
has a rich and cultivated voice. The last
number on the programme was Luzzis
ave Maria" by Mrs. Frederick AIMS
paugh, of Roanoke. whose sympathetic
contralto is much admired by all Farm
vile.
Things at Hampden-Sidney College be-
gin TO show signs of the approaching
intermediate examinations. Next Mon
oay night the annual gymnastic exhibit
ton will be held under the direction or
Professor w. f. Bull. and on Tuesday |
night 0he immortal 22d the celebration
of the literary societies will take place.
A number OF young ladies from dis
lance are already at Hampoen-Sidney'
and q number more are expected.