Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-13
Of MontvaIe, and Mr. Charles Lunsford,

Of Roanoke.
The Literary Circle of the Epworth
League held very enjoyable social at
the home OF Miss Bessie Clark. and the
principal features Of interest were leo
ture on the Doctrines and Discipline or
Methodism," by Professor A. NJ. Hugh
lett and an admirable paper on the
Currency Question:" by Professor Henry
Robertson. Both gentlemen are members
OF the faculty Of Randolph-Macon Acaa-
envy, THE Brakeman at Church. by
Robert J. Burdette, was read with much
expression by Miss Ellen Davis, and the
Quiz" a collection of questions upon
eminent Methodists and southern writers,
was conducted In spirited style by Mr.. ).
S. Lambeth, Jr.
Professor A. W. Hawks, of Baltimore,
gave entertainments on Thursday and
Friday evenings at the Opera-House TO
large audiences, who were enthusiastic
over his powers as mirth provoker'
A MISSIONARY FROM CHINA.
Las. Monday Mrs j. w. Gish invited
the members OF the missionary societies
(all of whom are ladies' OF the Presoy-
terIan church and other guests TO meet
her friend, Mrs. Frederick Webb. a mis-
sionary to China. Mrs. Webb, In most
charming and graphic style, related some
OF the experiences in the life OF mis-
sionary in that PARKWAY land.
Mrs. Webb was arrayed In the PIC
turesuue costume OF the Chinese, 10
which she has become so mucn accuS-
toned that she now feels quite enpar-
raised and odd in the raiment OF an
American. The flowing draperies or SOFT
silks with rich embroidery OF gold,
lent an added interest TO her sketch OF
the Chinese people and customs.
Her recital of the many perils and IN
convenierces of her life gave some In
sight into the heroism and self-abnega-
ton that are required to consecrate ones
self 70 efforts to carry light and hope OF
eternal life to the heather, though her
modesty In referring TO her own expert
ence left these to be inferred from at
tendant circumstances.
WAS A sTAUNTON GIRL.
Mrs. Webb was formerly Miss Nellie
Van Lear OF Staunton, Va. she has
many friends throughout the State VINO
are interested in her career. She mar
ried Rev. Mr. Webb, an English minis
ter Of the Baptist Church in China. They
are now taking a vacation to recuperate
the health Of Mrs. Webb from successive
attacks of malarial-fever, after which
they will return TO China to continue
their self-sacrifcing labors
The junior branch Of the Woman s
Auxiliary Society Of the Episcopal
Church gave an entertainment at the
rectory Wednesday afternoon in behalf
of the cause Of missions. The affair was
under the supervision OF Mrs. Dallas
Tucker, and 1t was quite success.
Thursday afternoon Mrs. r. u. Buford
entertained very delightfully."- the men,
bers Of the Fifteen Club and other
guests, this being the last Of the re-
unions before the beginning Of Lent.
THE THURSDAY CLUB.
At the same time the Thursday Club
was received by Mrs. j. II. Walker. The
principal feature Of this entertainment
was a Chautauqua game Of cards, each
card containing a number Of questions re-
lating to celebrities of the Old world,
dating before the Christian era TO the
present period. This pastime called forth
all of the guests powers Of recollection
of historical events, and was both en-
Pertaining and improving.
The many friends of Captain }. ,.
Slicer are much pleased to hear or the
success of a surgical operation performed
upon him at the Johns Hopkins Hospital
at Baltimore, whittier he recently went
for treatment.
Miss Annie Jopling has returned from
charming visit TO Miss Annie Lambeth,
at Richmond
Mrs. G.. w. Clayton left Thursday for a
visit 10 her daughter, Mrs. f. f. Steere,
at Petersburg.
Miss Mary Cobb. of West Virginia, is
the guest of Mrs. T. T. Oliver.
Miss jamie Moseley, who has been visit
ing her parents here. returned to her du-
ties as trained nurse at the ReDecea
Sanitarium, Roanoke.
Mrs. f. s. Smith has returned from
Onancock, whittier she was summoned
on account of her father, Mr.. U. b.
Quinby.