Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-13
LENT HAS CHECKED SOCIETY.
Petersburg Fashfonables Are Taking
a Rest and Enjoying IL.

Lenten quiet still prevails. Unexciting
days and peaceful nights are our por-
ton for the time being, and our fair ones
have ample opportunity to regain the
beauty-sleep which has been denied them
hitherto .
The Woman's Club gains in interest as
the time passes. Each meeting is largely
attended and the members, by their en-
thusiasm and care In selecting their aru-
cles for reading, make their meetings
much looked forward 10. and thoroughly
entOyed by the ladies who compose the
club. on last Wednesday Mrs. George
Bernard read a very interesting article
from the life Of Cicero, while Mrs. Rlch-
ard =. Davis read extracts from WIKI
son on Cicero. Mrs. Arthur Kyle Davis
subject was Cicero as Philosopher ana
as a Poet" She handled her theme with
ease. and made II most interesting, giving
extracts from his letters, &c. Miss Lucy
Chamberlayne read a Well-selected article
on the Caesars. which was listened 10
with much pleasure, as was particular
" delightful paper on Roman theatres,
read by Miss Witherspoon. This dealt es-
peciallv with the Coliseum, Hillard being
Miss Witherspoon's authority.
Mrs. Charles II. Halls class met this
week. as usual, and in spite Of the threat
ening weather. large number were pres
eut Mrs George Cameron read an article
on the beginning OF Literature In Rus
STA" Mrs. Robert Harrlson's paper was
I'd
sent, Mrs. Hall read in her place de-
lightful account OF the Polish Rebel
lion" and in addition TO this gave short
lecture on Russian Poetry
AN INFORMAL RECEPTION.
Mrs. Harrison Waite gave an informal
reception on Saturday afternoon, in
honor OF Mrs. Henry 9. Hardy, OF New
York. Mrs. Waite's charm as a hostess is
we'll known, and her guests are always
sure OF delightful time within the por-
tails OF her hospitable home This occa-
sion was indeed a pleasant one, Mrs.
Hardy's presence being an additional at
Mrs. Warren and Miss Warren. OF New
Brunswick, \. j., left on Friday, after
a pleasant visit TO Mrs. George Cameron.
Mrs. w. Gordon AcCabe, of Richmond,
has returned 10 her home, after a snort
visit here.
Miss Finney is the guest OF her sister,
Mrs l.. Clarence Kent, at Centre Hill:
Mrs. y. G. Osborne, OF norfolk, Is visit
ing Mrs. William II. Platt, on washing
Mrs. Henry c. Hardy. Of New York. is
staying with Mrs. r. NJ. Sully. on Mar
shall street. Mrs. Hardy formerly lived In
Petersburg, and has host or friends
here. who are charmed 10 welcome her
amongst them again.
DIR. w. o. Baskerville, who has been
quite sick for four weeks, is out.
Miss Fife Branch, OF Richmond, was In
Petersburg this week, the guest OF Miss
Miss Patty Moon is expected shortly 10
visit Miss Mary Roper, on Market street.
Mrs. Alexander Gait is visiting her
mother Mrs. II. T. Cooke, on Marshall
street. -.
Mrs. Curran, who made short visit
10 Mrs. w. r. Nichols. has returned 10
her home, I'm Germantown.
Mrs William Whyte. OF Baltimore. Is
the guest OF her mother, Mrs Marie Dun
lon. Franklin street.
Mr. r. W. Golfers friends Will be glad
m know he is able to go out, after an at
tack of grip. which has confined MIN 70
the house for two weeks.
Mrs Charles Bain OF Sewanee, is visit
ing her mother. Mrs. Henry L. Plummer'
on Sycamore street.