The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-13

ing in its various branches. but more
! especially upon that branch which in
wolves the care of surgical cases. This
| is her specially, and in the Montreal
J General Hospital she nursed for some of
| the most eminent surgeons Of the cOnti-
nent. Miss McDonough is young. petite
| and a refined lady as well as a skillful
| nurse. She is a cousin OF Miss Robert
son, who has made such fine record
for the past six months as head OF the
Virginia Hospital. The authorities ut
the Retreat are more than delighted with
their new lady superintendent, AMI every
thing points in the direction Of harmony
and progress under the new regime.
Thursday at o'clock the first Of the
series OF drawing room entertainments,
10 be conducted during the winter under
the direction Of Mrs Caskie Cabel and
Miss Bessie Pace. will be given at the
residence Of Mr. James b. Pace. Every
thing points to large and fashionable
company and a delightful afternoon. In
vitations TO the affairs were wisely re-
stricted to people who are thoroughly
congenial. so that the possibility of any
Of the unpleasant situations arising from
association of the uncongonial Is averted.
There will be no tickets. and all callers
are requested-indeed urged-to leave
their cards at the door. All are request
ed TO come promptly. and IL Is announced
that those who come after the opening
hour will have 20 remain Mt the door un-
I'll the conclusion OF the number that IS
proceeding at the time. This IS necessary
TO prevent confusion. as all will under
stand A promising programme has been
mapped out. Shakespeare's drama-"The
Midsummer Nights Dream"-will supply
Mrs Cabel with her readings. and Men
delssohn's musical Interpretation of the
play will furnish the musical selections
The pianists will ')e Prof. Hair and Miss
Nina Randolph. Miss Porter will be one
Of the vOcaists. Others will be annOunc-
ed later The response TO the invitations
would seem 10 indicate n cordial appre-
citation OF the novelty OF the entertain
ments, and personal popularity of a rare
kind on the part OF the directors.
a majority Of the fashionable set are
represented among the subscribers.
The past week has ben rather remark
able for the number Of weddings, in
which society felt keen interest, all
three Of which fell upon the same day,
and almost at the same hour. They
were those Of Miss Pencie Wright We'd
dell and Mr. ST. George Mason Ander-
SON. Miss Mary Archer Saunders and
Mr.. James n. Williams: Miss Florine
Parke Parrish, and Mr.. Warren Mercer;
Miss Pollard and Professor Long; Miss
Mary Sutton Crenshaw and Mr. A. S.
Briggs.
The fashionable intelligence SAYS of
these that they were among the most
effective on the recent matrimonial-socal
record.
Each week seems 90 nd To the diver
rfr cf no cot no
developes that on Thanksgiving even
ing there will be at least three dances
on that evening the Junior COtillion will
meet at Belvidere Hall and many strang-
ers have already purchase tickets. Mis-
Robins has mapped out her programmr
with special care, and the younger SCI
are enthusiastic at the outlook.
on Thanksgiving night, also. the older
girls Of Mrs James A. Welch's Pri-
waite Dancing School will give a dance
at the Jefferson, TO which they are
looking forward with great eagerness.
The zest with which they have entered
into their pleasure has been highly graft
flying to their teacher. and the school has
entered upon its new season with a large
~ increased membership
To Misses Florence Parker and Annie
Drewry. with whom are associated 9th
ers Of their set the visiting University
men will be indebted for courtesy in the
shape Of a german. for which they are
now arranging with great energy
On the 18th comes the formal opening Of
IN Dancing Glass for adults, single or
married. conducted by Mrs. James A.
Welch al the Jefferson Hotel This or
ganization. which is Identical with the
fashionable Dancing Glasses" INTRODUCED
in New York several winters ago. has
established itself in socictys favor firm
IL. thanks 10 the eclat with which Its
first season was passed. the personal hold
which it's director has upon the Interest
of the gay set. and Eichmond's love of
the dance on general principles. The
chaperoncs are al delightful people and
the floor committee amon- the most pop
Mar men Of the local fashionable world.
Those wishing 10 secure tickets are re-
ouested to send their names to 5Ol west
Franklin street
Mrs w. W. Grant. Of Denver Col. is
visiting relatives I'm Richmond. Mrs.
Grant is exceedingly attractive and holds
a prominent place in Colorado Society.
Those who will personate George Wash
ington and his wife at the George
Washington Ralr' TO be given under
the auspices Of the George Washington
Memorial Association have not yet been
selected At a meeting Of the Associa-
ton held last week at the residence OF
Mrs. j. Enders Robinson, plans for this
ball were discussed.
Judge Addison Holiday and Miss Caro-
line Holiday are now at Mrs Charles
II Talbotts. where they will spend the
winter. Miss Holiday is a debutante