The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-26

CANT affair." theappointments being OF the
best and the decorations on a ruaSnlti-3
cent scale, yet not ovcrdonc. BY way OF
variety, 10 lamps or gas was used. the
ilumira ting being entirely by Shaded
candles, which made a charming glow.
Some OF she costumes We're, even for TINS
season, particularly elaborate, and that
is Sewing a good deal. fos the society ia
vorite never had such an elaborate ward
robe as this year.
Tidings come from Augusta, Ga, OF the
delightful visit of Miss Edith Jones' who
is visiting Miss Marion Rood. Among the
entertainments given in her honor were
challng- dish supper by Mr.. Lyon Mar
tin, a luncheon by Mrs. Charles began.
On Tuesday she-was honored at cards
by Miss Mabel Green, Of Kansas City,
and, while not winning the prize, was
gracefully presented by one, which was
won by Miss Marion Rood, and was en-,
tertained Informally by hlr. and Mrs.
LaWton 3. Evans. go
Governor a. j. Montague was the guest
Of honor at an elegant dinner given Fri
day night by Major James H. Dooley at
his country home, .'Maymont," which
was beautifully decorated for the occa-
sion.
Covers were laid for eighteen. Those.
present We're:
Governor A. ]. Montague. Mr.. John Z.
Branch, Hon. w. A. Anderson, Mr.. Alex
ander Hamilton. Mr. Eppa Hunton, Jr.,
Judge l.. l.. Lewis, Captain John A. Coke,
Mr.. John Kerr Branch, Mr.. j. Aston
Cabell. Mr.. John Shelton Williams, Col
onel Archer Anderson, Mr.. a. c.. BraXton,
Mr.. r. Lancaster Williams. Mr.. Thomas
NJ rutherford, Mr.. Bartin II. Grumpy,
Mr. John Thompson Brown, Or. j. Ali
son Hodges.
Perhaps it is not generally known that
the Every Monday Club is the Oldest
wonlan's club in this city, and unlike the
usual social club, does not hard work,
as one Of the members assured me
Yesterday morning. 1t has just
finished a three months course of
study on the "Unification of Italy" The
next four months will be taken up in
study of Shakespeare's Roman plays.
Last Monday afternoon the club met at
the home Of Mrs George Harvey. Clarke,
No II East Grace Street who read a
paper on the Famous Sllakespearean
Scholars and Actors. She told of the
iong-felt need among scholars for an
accurate edition Of the great writer,
which led to the formation in 1860 of
the great committee of famous scholars
who were six years preparing at the
Cambridge University, England. what
is now known as the finest edition of
Shakespeare. She sketched briefly and
interesting the great actors from
period After this able paper, the presi-
dent, Miss Sublett introduced Mrs. Loula
Porter Gugle. of Atlanta, Ca, who gave
q very delightful interpretive reading o.
John Luther Longs beautiful poem,
MADAM Butterfly Mrs. Gugle's power
OF character Interpretation seems we'll
nigh perfect. It is, therefore, with great
pleasure that the announcement is made
that Mrs Gugle will read the ''Rhubyat'
Monday afternoon. The club will meet
with Miss Sublett. No los South Third
Street The members can invite guests.
Miss Maria Moseley is visiting Miss
Myles, at her beautiful home in New
Orleans, and will attend several social
functions, among them the Mardi Gras.
for which she has received a prettily got
ten up invitation. The dates are: High
Priests of NIithras. january 9th; Elves
of Oberon. January goth: Knights Of Mo-
mus, February 9Th; krewe of Protcus,
February 10th, and on Mardi Gras Eve.
February 18th, the Krewe Of Comus Ball
and the Rex reception. All OF the balls
will be held at the French Opera House,
while the Rex RECEPTION will be at Wash
ington Artillery. Hail. rsl
Miss Edith White will also. in a few
days, join Miss Nyles. tae
Wedding bells are in the air. and invi-
tations have been secured for the mar
riage of Mr.. G.. Percy Halves, Jr., and
Miss Mary French Mason, the ceremony
to take place Saturday in the home Of
the brides mother-in-lHw, Mrs. Sawyer,
OF Amesburg, near Boston.
The invitations will cause quite a rip
pie in society circles here, where MIR.
Hawes spent the earlier part of his life
and where he has many friends. He is
the son Of Mr.. G.. Percy. Halves and the
nephew OF Mr.. S. II. Halves.
At the annual tea of the Daughters
of the Confederacy Monday tie vet
Grams of Lee and Pickett Camps
a social cup OF tea. Hon. John Goode
will be present, and the Daughters extend
a cordial welcome to the members of the
Constitutional Convention. The tea is
entirely informal. SO that the gentlemen
are expected to como in on their way
from business. between the hours of
half-past 4 and half-past 6.
Mr.. Walter Mercer. of the Wednesday
Club, will be present With a part of his
childrcn's chorus.
All visiting Daughters will be warmly
welcomed.
Mrs. Page Massic was honorcd by an
informal "at home Tuesday, given by
Mrs Norton r. Savage, at which the
decorations were of American beauties
and carnations. Delicious refreshments
were served during the evening.
Dinners are given to young people more
than they used to be at one time, it
being the form of entertainment for ma
irons only. Among the younger element
who entertained III this charming way
were the Misses Cameron and the Misses
Harris.
Mrs Samuel Pendeton Cowardin en-
tertained at Il family gathering this
week, in honor of her husbands birth
day. The parlors, dining-room and Ii
brary were beautifully decorated in white
carnations and maiden hair. Among
those present were Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel
Cowardin, Mr.. and Mrs. l.. NJ Cowardin,
Messrs. A. and Robert Cowardin. Misses
Alice and Mamie Cowardin, Miss LUCINDA
,Jortou of and NTrS Walter