The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-29


in the bay window stood a large Christ
tree. which had Jeen bountifuily
supplied with toys by santa Claus. a
large doll was also admired by ner little
friends, and after the distribution of
presents played with.
Among the eager little tots present
Were Ann Warren, Elizabeth Gwathmey,
Rosa Scott, Dorothy Cullen, Martha
Mallory, Porter Guest, Alice and Elise
Atkinson, Antionetse Thierman. juliet
Donnan, Lena May Donnan. Roberta
Donnan, Juliet Saunders, Mana Open
heimer, May Halves, Ann Halves. Cathc-
rine Cary, Mary Anderson. Martha and
Ann alentine, Elizabeth Taliarerro,
Emily Thomson, John Dunn. Robert
Groner, Drewry Blair, Austin nrocken-
brough, Robert and Edgar Lafferty,
Churchill Young and the Masters Saull-
Gcrs.
Mr. and Mrs. Block have issued invi-
tations to the marriage OF their daughter,
Miss Carrie, to Mr. William Ullmann, OF
Missouri
The ceremony will take place in the
presence of relatives only, Monday, De-
cember 30th. at high noon, at their resi-
dence, No. COG East Grace Street.
Miss Block is extremely popular in this
city. and it is to the regret of ner many
friends that she will make her future
home in Springfield, Mo-, where the
groom is prominent in the business and
social circles.
Tea was served Monday afternoon a.
The Womans Club, and III spite Of tie
downpour, many cups were poured Tor
those who came in for a pleasant half
hour Among the out-of-town guests
was Miss Eugena S. Gordon, of New
Rochelle, n. Y.
The "Stay-at-Eome" Whist Club VII
meet Thursday night at the residence
OF Captain and Mrs. Harry Webster At
their meeting Monday, at the residence
the evening fell to AIRS. Benjamin Palmer
and Miss hattie Harris.
The annual ball of the Colonial Danes
is one of the early social functions for
January The date set for the oance
was changed, but it is stated by the
Executive Committee it will be at an
carly date.
DR.. j. Il, jameson. of Chicago Univer-
sity. will be the guest Tuesday of Mr..
Joseph Bryan. AT night he will lecture
in the hall of the House of Delegates to
lecture the public is cordially invited
Among tae weddings this week will be
that of Miss Kate Cardwell and NA4. EC-
mund Winston, in st. Paui's Church,
Hanover county The bride-elect is the
daughter of Judge and Mrs. Richard
Henry Cardwell, while Mr.. WINSTON
is a son of MIR. Edmund Winston, OF
South Wales" Hanover county.
The engagement is announced o. Miss
Madge Lamb and DR.. Alonzo BolsolE, OF
Portsmouth.
Miss Lamb is the daughter of Colonel
William Lamb Of Norfolk, and TIE we'd
ding las been liked for February
The Christmas german of the Richmond
German Club Monday night will be an
elaborate affair and the fairest women o.
Richmond society will be present.
Dancing will, as usual, commence at
Q O'Clock. and the stage in the ballroom
will be concealed by palms. In the sup
per-room the windows will be banked with
1palns. while ropes OF wild sn7iiaX Will
be strung throughout the room, halls and
stairway At the five tables large centre
Dieces OF roses in five different shades will
be used. while the gallery in the ballroom
will be wreathed i'll snilax.
COl00ol 30 Lane stern Will lee,I tAiC
dance. in which he will introduce many
new and pretty figures.
Dr. robert II. Fife delighted his audi
ence Friday afternoon at the Woman's
Club when he delivered his lecture on
''Wonan's Work in the German Univer-
sitics.'' DR.. Fife is d native of Virginia,
a graduate of the University of Virginia
and at present professor of the western
Reserve University. Cleveland, Ohio
HE spoke briefly of the red tape to be
gone through before women can obtain
admission into their universities, and said
that Switzerland was the first country
to allow co-education and Germany the
first to grant the degree OF doctor of
medicine.
Mrs A al Tyler was chairman of the
evening, and had as her guests Mrs. r.
T. Hunter. Miss Bessie Hunter. Mr.. Maui
rice Hunter, Mr.. William Grey, Miss Car
RE Leftwich and Miss Meade Burwell.
Among the strangers present were Mrs.
NJ. A. Byar, OF 2listol: Misses Harreld
and Moore, OF Selma, Ala Miss Eugenia
Gordon, of New Rochelle, n. Y; Hiss
Mary Z. Necl, Of WILLIAMSBURG Miss
Davidson. OF Lexington; and Miss Eloise
u New. of Washington. ID. c. Mrs. Hor-
ace S. HAYES poured chocolate and Miss
Lily Logan, coffee.
Mr. and Mrs. James Tinslcy and the
Misses TinsIey will revive the old costum
of New Years calling, they having is
sued invitations 10 an lat home" on that
day at the country residence, "Picquon-
ocque,'' from 4 to : o'clock.
Little Miss May #. NIcDonash was the
charming little hostess at a birthday par
ty Christmas Day. Among the little
ones who helped to eat the Christmas
cake We're: Misses Anna, MaN Margaret
Ia Nolan, Regina and Helen BNrno,
Miss Leo Powell. Emily and Bertha Rob.
belts and many others.
There will be a board meeting OF the
Colonial Danes Monday at noon, IN the
Virginia Historical Society.
One of the most delightful entertain
ments of last week was that given by
Mrs. John Stewart Friday night at her
country residence. Brook Hill. IKE
guests were the friends of Mr.. Thomas
PIrckney Bryan. who is student OF the
University of Virginia, and Is spending
the holidays at home.