The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-08

whose presence mas n naive FuEHfoNA'b ~
hovishncss that Is most pleasing. really
captivatcd his audience. lie made an
earnest. reasonable, and eloquent plea on
behalf OF the much abused character OF
shvlock seeking TO show what lies be-
tween Shakespeare lines here. and how
cruel circumstance and the narrow ana
wicked prejudice OF his day and country
had warped him. In the end he left the
sympathics Of the audience entirely with
the money lender His recitations were
vigorous and eloquent. exceptionally tell
ing when the absence of make up ana
stage environment was borne in mind. IN
conclusion he narrated a number OF anus
ing stories connected with his first ex'
pcriences as an actor. which aroused
shouts OF laughter He was loudly and
frequently applauded. and his associate
and friend Mr.. Belaire. was also much
enjoyed.
Judge and Mrs. Slmonton. OF Charles
ton. :. G., are now visiting Mr. and Mrs.
Matt T. Peasants, II east Franklin
street
Mrs. T. y. Valentine returned last
Wednesday from Washington. where she
attended the Mothers Congress" which
has held its meetings in the Grand opera
House. Many prominent women from
other cities were in attendance the papers
road being particularly able and interest
ing.
Mrs. James Allison left last week for
the north. anticipating an extended visit
TO friends there
Tho medical inspector Of the cruiser
Baltimore which IS with Commodore
d. .k fe IUltn q
Wise. a nephew Of the late Governor
Wise OF Virginia. and therefore n first
cousin OF Mrs William Wise Mayo. now
OF Williamsburg. DR.. wise was educated
at the University OF Virginia, entering
the navy in 1870. His wife and children
make their home in Washington d. c.
Virginia. as usual. IS represented when
ever there is duty to be done.
II will interest its members TO learn
that there will be one more meeting OF
the Current Events Glass at the Wo-
mans Club. Mrs. Cabcll intending TO de-
vote the time then 10 readings from lo-
sens peer Cynt' and the GrieC music,
the present expectation being that Miss
Zelle Minor will he The pianist.
Mrs CabcN has consented 10 read
number Of poems published during the
past year Nl the lilffN4ilr VA tNAN ffNAAA'+ti
Club for which Mrs. J. Addison Cooke
is chairman. May the 18th. on that oc-
casion Mrs J. r. " Daniel will read o
paper on Virginia and Virginians in the
Literature Of the Past Year.
Miss Julia Harris. who has been visit
ing Miss Edith StOtesbury, in German
town. Pa. has returned 20 the city, hay
ing had q most delightful visit.
Two gentlemen who enjoy exceptional
popularity in local society are about 10
undertake the organization Of club for
the purpose OF giving a series OF mid
summer dances for the benefit Of the
fashionable Summer Colony who VIII
spend the season at home-a larger num-
Der this year than last. II is their present
idea TO give the dances, if satisfac-
tory arrangement can be made at one
Of the country clubs. or suburban resorts.
and they are confident that after the
fashion which has become so popular IN
Baltimore. they will be promptly taken
up as annual features of the midsummer
season. Last year. as is we'll known.
there was much delightful entertaining
and much wholesome gaiety among those
who were not won by the enticing prom
Uses of the various springs. and it is be-
lieved by more than the two gentlemen
an the head Of the enterprise. that. like
the "sudbrook Park dances, Gainesville.
those which they arrange, will be con-
spicuously successful
So successfully did Miss Sanford pre-
sent her facts. upon her recent appear
ance before the Woman's Club. that eff
forts are now being made 20 organize I'm
Richmond "a branch of the Consumers
League. Miss Lutte Peasants has the
matter in charge Mrs. Beverly MunfOrd
cooperating with her
A meeting Of all interested will first be
called and conditions of membership then
stated Many have expressed their cor
dial desire to attend the meeting.
Mrs simon Boliver Buckner, who has.
TO the pleasure Of her relatives and
friends here. spent about one month in
Richmond returned to her home, in Ken
lucky, on Monday.
The Mary Baldwin Alumnae Associa-
ton held a very interesting meeting last
week at the residence Of Miss Eva Yer
non Bowe. its object being decision re-
gardine a memorial which shall be worthy
Of the pure and beautiful life which 1T
honors.
Mrs. James Lyons is vice-president OF
the association for Virginia; Mrs. Walter
Cone. secretary, and Miss Eva BoWe.
treasurer The local membership is charm
ing. and it is the earnest desire of all
members TO foster that school pride which
IS such an incentive TO worthy effort.
Mrs. LYONS was present at yesterday
meeting and occupied the chair With re-
gard to the memorial three suggestions
were made:
l. A stained glass window to be erect
ed in the chapel at the Seminary.
2. A library for religious literature at
the Seminary.
3. The furnishing Of a suite Of rooms
at the Theological Seminary Presby-
terian) this city.
The last suggestion seemed TO be IA
vored by those present, although no ac-
ton was taken regarding il.
Miss Bernard, Of Petersburg, is visit
ing her aunt. Miss Jane rutherford,
west Grace street, Miss Bernard is
charming girl who Will be cordially wei
coined in society circles here.
Mrs. Duffy. OF Baltimore. is visiting
her sister. Mrs. J. Addison Cooke, south
Third street.
A number Of prominent Richmond peo-
pie received invitations TO the wedding
in ST. Timothy's church. Catonville. Nd,
OF Miss Louisa Macgill, daughter Of Dr.
Charles G. w. Macgll. and Mr.. Charles