The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-10-28
son, Roanoke: Mrs. Robert Carter, of
Shirley, and Mrs. Fitzhugh Lee.

son. Roanoke: Mrs. Robert Carter, OF
Shirley, and Mrs. Fitzhugh Lee.
Tea will be served at the Woman's
Club on Monday afternoon from to
S o'clock. On Tuesday afternoon at 4:So
O'Clock General and Mrs. Fitzhugh Lee
will be rendered an informal reception.
and the General will give Il short talk on
Cuba.
Mrs. Weed, of Florida, president of the
United Daughters OF the Confedeiacy,
will be in the city the latter part of next
week to spend a few days.
Mrs William Bowman, of Lynchburs
is visiting her sister, Mrs. Irby, of Tree
Hill.
Mr.. Walter Marion Raymond. well
known in this city, has recently publish
ed a most successful book, Two Men
and Some Women The scene is laid
about Richmond. Mr.. Raymond attended
school here until he was fourteen years
of age. He was then employed ON the
Daily Dispatch as devil, compositor,
nroof-reader, Geographic editor and edi-
torial writer He then became editorial
writer for the Richmond Star. and after
wards went to Chicago, where he now IS
associated with well-known men OF let
tiers.
"A number of Mr.. Raymond's short
stories have appeared in the Gray
jacket" of the V. P. l.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence NJ. Lisgett. of
Carlisle, Pa, are guests al the Jefferson.
They will leave to-day for Old Point Com
fort. Mr.. Liggett is one of the represen-
ta tive professional men of the progressive
Pennsylvania city.
An occasion Of rare interest-certainly
for those most commemorative be the
opening of the new club-room at Sol
diers' Home, on Thursday evening at
o'clock.
There has been no enterprise underta-
ken by the ladies more deserving of
encoura cement than this humane move
ment to provide some entertainment tor
the men who gave their all for the cause
they loved. Discomfort was brewing ana
the one luxury of the old men was to
find a sympathetic ear into which to
pour their complaints-they complained
about everything-there was nothing
else to do.
In the summer, it is true, there were
the trees, under which to sit, and the
passing carriages to furnish some little
diversion, but when the chill airs and
wintry winds have driven them indoors,
time loiters slowly enough. Some one
asked one of the inmates what he did
with his time. ':Well," he answered, II
get up and eat my breakfast, then I wait
for the dinner-bell to ring, then I sit
around till supper, and then go TO bed
Surely rot very exciting programme
when it is unVaryinG. Some time ago
the Legislature recognized the fact that
some amusement should be provided for
the veterans. This much they conceded
but their liberality provided no appro-
priation. It remained for those indefati-
gable workers-N1iss Isolene Moses, Mrs
Norman V. Randolph and Miss Ruby
Bodeker-to make the movement a sue
cess. Last April these three ladies start
ed on this mission, and through their
untirinG efforts have been able to ac-
complish their kind purpose. Although
funds are still lacking, it was deemed
wiser to open the room now and add 10
it from the further donations that they
hope to receive.
The room is given by Lee Camp, and is
that formerly known as Pegram Hall.
1t has been made most attractive, CHEEKY
and cosy, with tables and chairs six
bookcases. piano and rockers.
q large number of magazines are on
hand, and games of all descriptions
checkers, backgammon and the like
The sons Of Captain Baker lent much
assistance to the ladies by wiring for
electric lights and building stage that
will be used for amateur theatricais.
The ladies purpose having one entertain
ment every month, and viii be grateful
If any of the talented people of Rich
mond will contribute towards the en-
tertainments. Six elegant Morris chairs
have lately been donated and $50 by the
Hebrew Memorial Association
The old soldiers are exceedingly appre-
ciative and take the liyeliest interest in
their new room. They say it is above
all things what they most desired
On next Thursday evening Hon d. C.
Richardson. the command. of Lee Camp,
will make the opening address,. Dr.. Ca
.l:sch will accept the room in the name