The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-11


ngston; Hiss Merriman, of Philadelphia;
Mrs. Coles. Miss Halle Talcott, OF Bon
Air; Mrs. Brawey, Miss Waddey, of Nor,
folk; Miss Mamie Thornton, of Houston;
Mrs. j. c. Nichols, of Philadelphia; Miss
Edna Barnes, OF Windsor Shades, Va;
Miss Alice overly, Miss Lena Leary, OF
MatoaN; Mrs William L. De Rossett, OF
Wilmington, n. G.; Miss Natalie Onder-
sloo5e, Of Baltimore; Mrs. S. c. Mitchell
Miss Mary Halves, Miss Mary Northrup, of
Wilmington, n. c.; Miss Letter1nan, OF
Washington, D. c., and Miss Meta Hatch
er, OF Eauquier.
One Of the hanGsorncst dinners of the
season was that given by Mr.. John Skel-
ton Williams last night at the residence of
his father. Among the numerous guests
were Governor and Mrs 4. J. Montague.
The table was coVerd with ferns, while
q magnificent center-picce was formed OF
MADAME Testout roses AND maIdenhalr
ferns, four cut-glass vases of the same
flowers being at the corners. Suspended
from the chandelier were ropes of violets.
the same flowers being beside the plates
OF the lady guests, while pink bouton-
nairs Of Madame Testout roses were the
souvenirs of the men, Palms and smilax
were artistically grouped in the other
rooms by Hammond, while the coloring
dclabra and lamps and masses Of Amer
icon beauty roses.
Richmond people will be interested by
the announcement of the approaching
marriage of Miss Alice L. Hardy, Of New
Orleans, and Mr. w. W. Collins. a prom
inent young lawyer Of that city. Miss
Hardy has a host Of friends in this city,
having often been a visitor, and also at
tho Virginia mountains. The ceremony
will take place early in March ard Will
be performed by Rev. Dr.. Palmer.
Mrs. Richard Heckscfler, OF London,
England, arrived in the city yesterday,
and is the guest of her mother, Mrs. Fan
ME NIera No. POS East Clay Street.
Mrs. Heckscher will be remembered in
this city as Miss Kate Mera, the talented
young musician. Since here marriage and
| residence abroad she played before Queen
Victoria and many times at the American
Woman's Club of London.
Mrs. Eeckscher crossed over on the
American Liner st. Louis. and had,
among others as travelling companions,
Mrs. Palmer, the great reformer, who has
been trying to induce Elnglishw omen to
take rp sanitary regulations, and Baron
Won Grauenstein and Count Costa, said
to have an especial interest in the recep-
ton Americans are going to accord
Prince Henry.
The West End Violet Social Club was
entertained at their meeting Friday night
by Miss Esther Nation, of No. 62f South
Pine Street. TO the strains Of the violin,
played by Messrs. F'itz and Grubbs, the
young people danced into the wee small
hours Of the morning.
The regular monthly meeting Of the
Board of Lady Managers of the Home
| for Needy Confederate Women will he
held at the Homo, No. 1926 Grove Ave
nue., this afternoon at 4 O'Clock. Mem
| bcrs are requested to be present.
canned goods, and books were received a
! few days ago from the "Rambey Martin
Chapter, Daughters OF the Confederacy.."
through Mrs w. W; e. =: Merchant, .presi-
of the vice-presidents of the Home.
| Special thanks are given by the board
| to Mr. Bliley and Mr.. w U. Bass and
Mr.. Bromm as well as 70 a generous pub
| lie for donations.
The ladies of AllSaints' Church will
serve their annual Shrovc Tuesday din
ner to-day at No. 1915 East Main
| Street. It is hoped that the men. III
| stead Of going home to dinner, will stop
|
| Pancakes will be served, among the other
| tempting things on the menu
"In the Service of the King Circle of
| Kings Daughters will have a Valentine
| party tlriday at No. 112 East Franklin
! Street between the hours of 4:30 and $50
| O'Clock st. Valentine invites all his
| little friends to come and have a romp
| with him, and assures them all they shall
| have a good time.
Miss Catherine Watkins entertained a
few of her young friends Saturday night
| at cards.
The marriage of Miss Jessie Maury
Bailey, daughter Of Captain John T..
Bailey, of the Chesapeake and Ohio Rail
way, and DR.. Frank L, Brown. of PhiIa-
delphia, will be solemnizcd this morning
| at O'clock at old st. Johns Church.
| Colonel L. l.. Gaenther, commandment
| of Fort Monroe. is in the city to attend
the Baliey-6roWn nuptials. The bridal
party will leave on the $50 train, r., E,
6 2. r. r., for an extended tour.
The musical at the st. Patrick's Club
was among the social events Of last week
which was given under the direction OF
Mr.. j. Louis Sullivan. Some splendid vo-
cal selections were rendered by we'll train
eel voices, who received much applause
from their hearers. and was the marked
event in the musical world of last week.
Those who took part in the programme
and We're skilfully accompanied by Mr..
John w. YarbrouSf, were Miss Anna
Trimmer, Mr.. T. Robert Stokes, Mr.. Col
umbus Canepa. Mr.. Joseph Stokes and
Mr.. Eugene Davis
Miss Pauline Palmore is visiting her