The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-28
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Dr. Robert Fife gave an interesting lee
ture yesterday afternoon at the Woman's
Club. Miss Mary Lewis introduced the
speaker In few appropriate remarks,
and DR.. Fife, who is the Professor OF
German at the Western Reserve Univer-
sity, Cleveland. Ohio, took for his theme
..VVoman's Work in the German Univer-
Sites
Switzerland, he observed, in passing.
was the first country to admit women in
its universities. and the degree of Doctor
of Medicine was first granted to- Wo-
man in Germany.
DR.. Fife spoke glowingly OF the Ameri-
can student abroad and the high esteem
in which she is held, and spoke of the
remarkable honors which fell last year to
Miss Mary Montgomery, of New Ha-
ven, Conn.
An informal reception was rendered DR..
Fife at the conclusion, at which Miss
Logan served chocolate and Mrs. II. S.
Halves coffee.
Among the specially invited guests
were Miss Eugenia Gordon, of New Ro-
chelle, N. T.; Miss arrold and Miss
Moore, of Selma, Ala; Mrs. NJ. A By
ars, Of Bristol; Miss Mary E. Neel, of
Williamsburg; Miss Davidson, of Licking
ton; Miss Eloise II. New, of Washing
ton; Miss Mary McCue, of Waynesboro;
Mrs. R. T. Hunter, Miss Bessie Hunter,
Mr.. Marcus Hunter, Mr. William Gray,
and Miss Carrie Le1twich.
An entertainment was given last eve
ming at Brook Hill, the home of Mrs.
John Stewart. The guests were the
friends of Mr.. Thomas P: Bryan, who
is spending his vacation from the Christ
mas recess at home.
Little Miss May F. McDonougn was the
ty Christmas Day. Among the little
ones who helped to eat the Christmas
cake, were: Misses Anna My Margaret
ia Nolan, Regina and Helen Byrne.
George POWELL Emily and Bertha Rob-
belts and many others.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Tinsley and the
Misses Tinsley will give reception on
New Years Day at their country home,
"Picquonocque," near this city.
The Woman's Club was given some
handsome presents Christmas, among
them being a handsome clock by Nowlan
and two large palms by Mann and Brown.
Mrs Peyton Wise, who left yesterday
for Washington, will be greatly missed
by her many friends. She will re-
main in that city until Ap.iI and during
her stay will be at the Colonial Hotel.
Mr.. and Mrs. Miller McC.ie, Of St:.uu-
ton. will be welcomed as tu:lre residents
of this city the first of January. Ms.
McCue was before her marriage MIS-
Gambler Alsop of this city, where she
has a host of friends and relatives.
Miss Coral Butler, of this city, was maid
of honor Tuesday at the wetui ls of Mr..
Point.
Miss Isabel NrcClunge, of Buena Vista.
Va; Miss Mary Louise Laird, of Winona,
Miss. and Miss Mamie Parry Gilmore,o of
Staunton, Va, are visiting Mrs. N. E.
LAIRD, No. 40 West Main Street.
Miss octavia Reid, of smithfeld, is the
guest of Miss Mary Moulton.
Miss Mamie Lewis Cowardin is the
guest of Miss Adelaide Nelson IN
Clarke county.
Miss Bertha Adams Oh, Of Bon Air, is
| the guest of Major and Mrs. Clay Drew
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Mrs. Leila Spencer, of Farmville. is Wis
iting Miss Bernice Stevens, of No. $40
West Clay Street.
Mr. and Mrs. virginius Hall are enjoy
ing their Christmas holidays in New
/ York.
Miss Maud Claiming is one of a large
house party at "Ellerslie," the country
home of Mrs. Benjamin f. Vaughan, of
! Louisa county.