The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-27
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Miss Helen OFerraIl was hostess at an
elegant card party last evening at ''Dul-
dee The hail, the parlor and the library
were exQuisitely decorated in palms. cut
flowers and trailing vines, and presented
a scene Of great beauty, with the shaded
lamps and caGes.
Violet and yellow prevailed in the deco
rations. After the game supper was
served on the small tables.
Tie guests were: Misses Henningfam
Lyons, Porter Sands Edith Grant, Mar
saret and Lima Shields Helen Bate, Helen
Robertson, Nora Leary, Lilly Tyler, Jose
pIline Tyler Bessie Bosher, Connie knox,
Mary Buford, Martha Lundy, Martha
Robinson. Eugene Taylor, Adele Clark,
Mary Iathrop, Mary Bruce, Mary Han
cock, Edith Seymour, Elise Stokes. Ma
mic Garnet, and Elizabeth knight;
Messrs Tazewell Fitzgerald, Jr., Littleton
Fitzgerald, Voolfolk Binford, Henry
Hotchkss, Thomas Learv. Charles Barga-
min, Samuel Lacy, Richard Boyd, Henry
Patteson, Ballard Smith, James Drake,
Crenshaw Chamberlayne, Royal Turpin,
Hamilton Field, Stuart Michaux, Claiming
Newton, Walter Taylor Randolph Car
doza, Travis Epes, David Lynch and Ell
more Hotchkiss
Miss Elise Watkins gave a delightful
card party Wednesday afternoon from to
o'clock. American beauties formed the
decorations. The guests We're: Misses Mel
lie Tree, Harmon Hughes, jamie Schoen,
Edith Jones, James Ruftin, Lottie Lam
bert. Weidnlan, Breeder, Holiday, Chap
pin. Adelaide Watkins, Margaret Cannon.
Glenn. and Rankin Later in the evening
Miss Watkins entertained with seven-hand
euchre. Those present were Misses iEdyth
White. Louisa Lea of Baltimore, jamie
Wingo, Arn1istead. Florence Wilson. Ran
kin, Clark, Waddill; Messrs. Craig. Ed
mund. Deyerle, Talley. Bagby. Richard
son, Habiston, Watkins and Dr.. David
son.
The st. Johns Circle of Kings Daugh-
ters gave a delightful reception yesterday
afternoon in the Sunday-ScElool building
at St JOINS Church, to all the other cir
cles in the city.
The room was tastefully decorated in
palms and growing plants, and the table
was fragrant with lilacs. The centre
pieces and cleaning candles were OF
corresponding tint.
Mrs. George Currie was in charge of
the affair. Mrs. Walford Hardwicke
served the chocolate, and Miss Mamie Will
lianas presided at the refreshment table.
Mrs. William Davies read an original
poem that was greatly enjoyed
The Jefferson Club entertained its mem
bers last evening in a novel and inter
esting manner. In the ballroom of the
club a stage, with foot-lights, drop cur
tain and all required equipments. had
been built. and an excellent vaudeville
show was furnished by some of the mem
bers. All the turns We're good and the
actors received weil-,nerited applause.
The performance was followed by sup
per and an informal dance.
The annual meeting of the Woman's
Christian Association was held yester-
day afternoon. The rooms were decorated
in American Beauties, carnations and
spring blossoms. Rev. Mr.. Senms, OF st.
Andrews Church. made an interesting
address. Rev. Harry Minnick offered
a prayer. and Rev. w. b. Williams pro-
nouncel the benedict ion.
Mr.. Hopkins sang to the acconoa niment
of Mr.. Reginald Walker. and Mr.. Ernest
Cosby contributed to the musical pro-
sramne. During the afternoon dainty
refreshments were served.
]. All the old officers were reelected.
They are: President. Mrs. James Fl.
.Capers: Yice-Presidents, Mrs. ]. Hall
Moore Mrs. NJ. s. CHARLES Miss Hi