The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-22
SOCIAL AND
PERSONAL

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Joseph E. WIZARD
gave one of the most delightful stag din
rers of the season. in honor of Governor
a. j. Montague last night. The spring
flowers on the table made q welcome con-
trast to the ice outside and formed
color scheme of gold and white. brought
out by jonduils and lIlacs. Tho center
was formed OF these flowers, gracefully
grouped. resting on a handsome Batten-
burg mat over yellow catin. Soft shaded
lamps and candelabra shed Il glow over
the whole scene An elaborate menu, con-
sisting of twelve courses, was served to
the guests, Which included Governor A.
j. Montague and q number of other
prominent gentlemen.
DR.. and Mrs. Thomas Cary Johnson
entertained in a charming manner last
night in honor of the junior class OF tho
Union theological Seminary
The dining-room; prettily decorated by
cut flowers and shaded lamps, was pre-
sided over by Mrs. Johnson, who was
sisted by Mrs. Chiles Terrell. Mrs. John
Freeman. Mrs. c. e. Borden and Mrs. J.
Allison Hodges. Mrs. Price poured the
coffee and Miss Price the chocolate.
During the evening 81 guessing contest
was greatly enjoyed. Among the young
girls present were Misses Osborne, OF
Petersburg; TinsIey, Sue Wexford Ian
caster, Jones. Marshall and Halves.
A delightful whist party was given at
the jefferson Club Thursday night, which
concluded with impromptu dance
TIE game of whist was played with
much spirit, and the prizes were cap
tured by Mrs. E. n. Calisch and Miss
| Rebekah Whitlock, consisting of hand
some writing sets, while two pipe racks
were captured by DR.. e. n. Calisch and
Mr.. Moses Block. The ladies' BOBBY
which fell to Miss Schwan, of Norfolk,
was a miniature train, with this inscrip-
| ton, IF you can't play cards, perhaps
Julius Strauss was given for his skill d
| shoe last.
| Mr.. Louis C. Elson, the well known
musician and musical critic of Boston,
will lecture before the Womans Club
Saturday night, March LIST. His theme
will be The Troubadours and Their De-
scendants.' giving an outline history of
French songs, and rendering not only
Troubadour songs, but also some music
| of the Trouverce, compositions of Louis
| MIL, and old "Noels,' or Christmas
songs. Mr.. Elson possesses a beautiful
! voice and is also an accomplished pianist
| Gentlemen escorts may be invited, and
| the ladies are asked not to wear their
| bonnets.
Rev. and Mrs E. +. Wexford. of New
port News will leave to-day on the
| ''Kaserin Maria Theresa" for Gibralter
| ard will be absent until the first of June.
| Their tour through Palestine will be made
| on the backs of mulls and at night they
will camp out. During this part of their
tour they will be joined by large En-
glish party of tourists.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wexford spent THURSDAY.
with their parents, Judge and Mrs. Bev-
erley r. Wexford, of this city.
The anniversary and donation day of
ST. Paurs Church Home for the Aged
No. 100 West Clay Street. will be observed
to day. The home will be open froaI
1850 to receive donations and visitors
and a lunch served at o'clock to tho
7isit--s.
This LONE has been in existence twenty
nine years, and was founded by the
late Rev Charles Minntgerode, the late
rector of st. Paul's.
The Huguenot Society will celebrate its
third anniversary on Sunday evening at
S o'clock at the First Presbyterian
| Church-D1 Kerr. The society will be
| addressed by the Rev. D. J. BurreH, D.
| D.. who comes from New York for the
! purpose. DR.. Burrei is we'll known as
| the pastor of the Marble Reformdt
| Church, on Fifth Avenue. and one CT the
| best pulpit orators of the United States.
| The Huguenoc Society is to be congratu-
IL, , I, ,ae,yNe Is Hrt cv1f
! such an eminent man to Richmond. 1t
| extends a cordial invitation to all lovers
| of fine oratory as well as to those inter-
! ested in its work to be present upon that
| occasion.
Mrs. Isabel Charles Davis, of New York,
| who will be the guest OF Mrs Clarence
| Burton next week, and will lecture be-
| fore the Kings Daughters, will talk to
! the members of the Woman's Club on
| Monday afternoon on what is Philan-
! thropy??'' Mrs r. William Pemberton wilt
be chairman Of the afternoon.
| 4 quiet marriage Monday was that of
| Miss Mamie E. Layne and Mr.. Elmore
| James, who were united by Rev Mr..
| Cooke. at his home. The bride is the
daughter of Mr.. W. L. Layne while the
| groom is we'll known business man OF
| 49,
! James.
The Daughters of the Confederacy are
| invited to attend the lecture of DR.. James
| Power Smith at the Lee Camp Hail
Monday night at half-past eight ms is
! enc of a series of monthly entertain
| nents given by the Sons of Veterans.
A Baltimore paper. in speaking OF
! Aiken, says: Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Dana
| Gibson Of New York, will arrive al Aiken
for a prolonged stay next week
Miss Lillian H. Lee left last night for
Lee Hall, Warwick county.
The second dance OF the season at the
| Jefferson Club will be neld next Thurs
| day night.
The Confederate Memorial Literary So
ciety will meet Wednesday, February
18th, at noon.