Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-16
THE SOCIETY MOTH.
NOW THAT LENT IS AT hAND
GAYETY is EscHEwED.
The LENTEH SERVICES TO BE- HELD.
Daughters of the American Rcvoiu-
ton Hold Their Meeting-What
Charitable People Are Doing for
the Poor-sociaI News Notes.

| Lent like a gray-robed nun, has swept
silently upon us. and presto! the butter
fly Society" with its prismatic wings,
has changed suddenly into a colorless'
| dim month.
Entertainments ia this season are few'
| and Of a very quiet nature. The most
devout frown upon gayety of any Sort
but the more lenient do not mind small
dinner or card party or supper, If the
number of guests be not large.
But dancing is strictly forbidden, and
all entertaining must be decidedly Sub
rosa"
Yesterday was h-Wednesday-the
beginning Of Lent-and FOR forty days now
will pious mankind abstain from all
gayety, and spend his time in church,
going and in rejecting on his sins. The
dainty maiden will rise now at n. Nj.
and attend religiously the early services
and, If she Is especially conscientious
the afternoon ones, too. She VIII esche"
all dances and dinner parties ana the
theatre will not see her until Easter. But
If she may not sleep late she may go 10
bed early, and, If there be truth IN the
proverb which says. every hour DeIore
9 T.. VI. IS worth two after L, she VIII
be at Easter as fresh as new-blown
rose.
There will be a midday service lot
men every afternoon from TO l 80 o'clock
every day, except Saturdays and Sundays
al 1905 east Main street, under the auspices
of the Brotherhood Of ST. Andrew.
The following is the schedule Of afternoon
services i'm the different Episcopal
churches Of the city;
Monday-st. Marks and Christ
churches
Tuesday-Grace.
Wednesday-Holy Trinity and Monu-
mental.
Thursday-St. PauTs.
Friday-St. James and st. Johns.
Saturday-All Saints and st. Andrews.
At the Cathedral, Stations of the
Cross" will be held on Thursday at 2:50
=. NJ. On Friday stations Of the Cross
and benedicton will take place at $3.50
o'clock. There will be a service on We'd
nesday and sermon on Sunday night.
The recent bitter spell OF weather has
proved the kind hearts and, what IS bet
ter, the substantial lberality of the citl-
7ens Of Richmond Besides the Citizens
Relief Association and the City Mission,
and other organized charities, which have
been doing splendid work in aiding the
poor. many private individuals nave beeh
giving largely. To illustrate the excel
lent working order Of the RELIEF Associa-
ton and the City Mission, not person
applied TO either organization VINO was
not helped.
The appeal for vehicles was we'll re-
sponded TO, and the gas-house coke sent
q CHEEKY glow into many shivering
home
Too much praise cannot be accorded TO
the noble-hearted men and women who
are devoting time and energy TO relieve
the suffering of the poor.
The regular monthly meeting of the
Of the American Revolution
took place on Tuesday at II noon at the
Virginia Historical Society. There was
surprising attendance in spite OF the ele-
ments. Among those present were Mes
danes James Lyons, James Patterson
Warner Moore, Graham, Atkinson, Misses
Mary and Annie Mayo, Nellie Boykin'
and others.
After the regular routine business a
committee. consisting Of the officers OF
the society, was formed 10 write let
ter to Mrs Barton H. Wise. expressing
the sincere sympathy Of the Daughters
for her in her recent aiillction.
Mrs. Graham was requested TO write a
sketch Of Mrs. wilkinson, who died some
time ago. and who was a real daughter
of the Revolution.
A vote Of thanks was given 70 Mrs.
James r. Patterson for her splendid man
agement Of the Sir Roger de Coverly at
the brilliant Assembly ball. Mrs. j. r.
V. Daniel was also thanked for the de-
lghtful manner in which she arranged
the supper. and "a letter was directed 10
be written to DR.. l. A. White. who made
such an efficient master Of ceremonies at
the ball. Thanks were also extended to
Messrs VIM, Christopher, and Foster
for lights, and last, but not least, TO MT
Fry. Of the jefferson Hotel for his many
courtesios.
The German-American Aid Association
kindly request the general public to aid
them I'm their undertaking with their pres
ence at the Bjou Theatre tonight as
Mr. Wells states that all Of his company
will be on hand. and one Of the best pro-
grammes will be given since the opening
Of the house. This is a worthy cause, and
the ladies are i'm need of funds TO carry
on their noble work Of caring for their
poor and distressed especially during this
spell of bitter weather.
The early services at st. Paul's church
will not be held this week. but they Will
Re started next Monday morning. They
last half an hour. beginning with 1880 y.
NJ. and will be conducted by Rev. w. a.
Barr Mr.. Barr Is snow-bound in Phila-
delphia, and will hardly be able TO get
hack in time TO begin the services to-mor-
row morning, as originally intended.
Mrs w. Russell Robinson is the guest
of Mrs. Leigh Page. No. 5l2 west Frank
lin street.
Miss Mary Morrison gave a delightful
sleighing party yesterday afternoon.
Misses Helen Morrison, Mary Lyons
Mayo and Walk. Of New York, and Colo
mel Marshall made UP the party.
Mr.. and Mrs Byam X. Stevens OF New