The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-13

for which Mrs. Malvern G. Patterson was
chairman. and to which Miss billiard,
of New York, violinist; Miss Louise VIII
liams. pianist, and Mr.. Charter Hunter
contributed. each being heartily applaud
cd and much enjoyed. Miss Dillard who
has pursued her musical studies under the
hest instructors both here and In Europe,
used her violin with the same skill that
so won her audience at the Woman's
Club Monday afternoon notably in the
serenade by Pierne. Miss Louise VIII
llams skill as pianiste is so well known
that her audiences always expect excel
lence. Mr.. Hunter sang delightfully."-. Mrs.
Patterson was assisted in welcoming
those who attended by Miss Annie Blank
onship. and al the conclusion OF the musi-
cal programme those ladies' served re-
freshments The guests OF the chairman
were Mr.. and Mrs. Archie Patterson, Mr..
and Mrs. James Allison. Mr.. Clement
Jones, Judge and Mrs. Lewis. Miss Lewis,
Mr. and Mrs. CorydOn Sutton, Miss Kate
Bankenship, Mr.. Robert @. Iiiden, and
Mr.. and Mrs. Abram Warwick The visi-
tors invited 10 attend were Misses Phoebe
Warwick. Halle Patton, and Mrs. Rus
sell Robinson. II Is announced that Miss
Kate Marshall will be the critic for the
Thursday classes during February: Mrs.
Henry williams. for the Wednesday
classes In water colOrs.
Mr.. T.. V. Valentine and Miss Lily To-
gan for the Monday night classes. on
Friday night the mantels were lined with
the work Of Miss Adele Williams water
color class-making Il a very interesting
exhibit. The club is growing daily In num-
bers and interest.
Mrs. Stephen Putney will leave Rich
q.
order TO attend the carnival.
The general meeting OF tho Colonial
DANES held Thursday afternoon at the
residence OF Mrs. Matt. Peasants was
especially interesting as introducing the
proposed series Of historical and IAN
cestral' papers Mrs. Herbert Claiborne
presided and routine business consisted
I'm the election of new members and
nominations.
Mrs. Claiborne then read an "histori-
cal" paper whose theme was Virginia
prior to the First English Settlement.
Mrs Matt. Peasants following with an
ancestral" paper OF which the subject
was Pocahontas. that Indian princess Of
whom she Is a lineal descendant and her
little audience were quite captivated
with her presentation Of her facts. In
connection with the paper she showed an
engraving OF POcahOntas which IS a
copy Of the painting Of her made during
her life time upon her visit TO Eng
land. OF the papers II may be truly
said that both were exceptional and
striking Mrs. Peasants gave in sug-
gestive and entertaining outline sketch
Of the life Of Pocahontas with such com
ments in passing from event TO event
as suggested themselves 10 her. always
with the sympathetic pen which the fair
nd Hfunlnl4nf
expected 10 handle. She dwelt at
length upon that momentous scene in
the life OF Captain John Smith when her
intervention saved his life. as also upon
her meeting with her future husband.
John Rolfe Her ellusion TO the hap
tism and reception into the congrega-
ton OF Chrlsts flock and the poetry
quoted I'm connection Herewith were ex-
Quisite. "ln human feeling" said Mrs.
Peasants in conclusion: I'm mistaken
constancy. in her dauntless courage and
persistent benevOlencc. her Christian
character and unsulled wOmanhoOd. she
stands without a rival Her virtues have
made her an immortal glory TO our be-
loved Virginia" (
After the business meeting Mrs. Pleas
ants invited those present into her din
ing-roOm where beautiful preparation
had been made for them. The room was
agow with light and color-the colors
being the society's-yellow and blue.
Broad bands Of satin ribbon extended
from the chandelier 10 the corners OF the
table. and bowls OF iOnquils and violets
carried ont the color scheme on the
table. together with blue and yellow can
dies. In silver candelabra- Delicious re-
freshments were served. Mrs. Peasants
and Miss Virginia Peasants being untlr-
ing in behalf OF their guests, Mrs.
Philip a. Bruce. corresponding sec
rotary; Mrs DR.. Thomas historian: Mrs.
James Lyons and Mrs Russell Robinson.
honorary vice-presidents; Mrs. William
OppenhimeT Miss Lutte Peasants. Mrs
Mosby Mrs. Thomas Alfriend. Mrs
William Royal, Mrs. Howard Hoge
Miss Evelyn Byrd McCandlsh Mrs. Ro-
bert Gibson. Mrs John Addison. Mrs
Moncure Perkins. Mrs. Meredith Monta-
que. Mrs. G. =. Smith. Mrs. Richard
Smith. Mrs. Adair Peasants: Mrs Regi-
raid Gillian, recording secretary: Mrs.
Blanton. Mrs. Coulling Mrs. William Ro-
bins. Miss Minnie Cox, and Mrs. Ian
dOnia Dashiell.
The next two papers will be prepared
by Mrs William j. Thomas and Miss
Minnie Cox.
Mrs Louis Harrison. who has been
spending the winter at 200 cast Grace
street will leave this week for Wash
ington TO spend several weeks.
a ball will be given at the Chamberlin
Hotel on the 2ist instant which will be
attended by number Of Richmond peo-
Die
In recent issue Of the American
Monthly the organ Of the national or
Fanizauon OF the Daughters OF American
Revolution. Mrs, W NJ Coulng has q
highly interesting sketch entitled "a
daughter of the Revolution" the origin
OF which was paper by Mrs Coulling
read before the Richmond chapter OF the
daughters when her grandmother. Mrs
henrietta B. Lee was elected 10 honorary
membership In the daughters. Mrs. Lee
who Is the daughter Of Captain Beddin-
ger OF the Revolution. Is one OF the few
real daughters Of the Revolution now
living. She has just passed her eighty
eighth birthday and Is in possession Of all
her faculties TO a remarkable degree.
Mrs James H. bocley MAY Mont"
will be at home informally the next three
Thursdays from > until o'clock in the
afternoon.
The ladies Of the Presbyterian and
Christian churches invite you 10 be pres
ent at a symposium 20 be held in the
Woman's Christian Association parlors
FOR the benefit OF that institution on
Tuesday evening. February the 18th, at
o'clock. The following programme will
be presented
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