The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-25
SOCIA al AND
PERSONA

Rev N. AshDy Jones delivered the al
dress yesterday afternoon before the nj
teenth annual meeting Of the ~ oman s
Christian Association sof this city. he t
In the assembly hall OF the hone, on
Seventh and Franklin Streets. He PAID
a glowing tribute to the work oa,l done by
the board, which has been to e rm rather
than reform its inmates.
Mrs. Frances Digs sang two sacred
solos, and Rev. George Cooper offered
prayer. The Scripture lesson was read read
{ by Rev G.. A. Marks.
Mrs. james Capers was in the chair, and
made her annual report, which showed
a good record, while the reports from
theJdih erent committees andbranches were
also read. All the old officers were re-
elected. Mr.. o. s.. Morton was elected.
to the advisory board in the place left
vacant by the death Of his brother, Mr.
John Morton. After the business meet
ing a delightful social hour was spent
and dainty refreshments were served from
a table which was decorated with La La
france roses. Cut flowers were also
grouped on the mantels Of the parlors.s
Several dramatic readings were much ap-
sp1auded. Among those adding this pleas
;ure were Mrs. Yeamans and Mr.. Eugene
Cosby.
Among those present were Mrs. James
Capers, Mrs. S. w. Travers. Misses Bode
ker, Mrs. Mann s. Valentine, Mrs. George
A. Lyon, Mrs. J James Curry, Mrs. II. 3.
Fitzhugh, Mrs. M. S. Snellings, Mrs. ).
Hall Moore, Mrs. William Wade, MIS-.
Annie +. Rain, Mrs. NJ. A. Maury, Mrs.
G. F. T. Thornton, Miss Emily Morris,
Mr.. D. O. Davis, Miss Anna Christian
and many others.
Mrs. Moncure Perkins entertained yes
terday afternoon the Euchre Club, and
the game proved to be a delightful sue
cess. Seven-hand euchre was played by
the guests, two dainty prizes being COM
peted for. After they had been awarded
light refreshments were served at the
tables to the players. who included Mrs.
Waller Morton, Mrs. Carter Scott, MRS.
Virginins Hall, Mrs. John Farland. Mrs.
G.. L. T.. Davis, Mrs. William G. Bentley,
Mrs w. E. Tompkins. Mrs. Henry VIII
liams, Mrs. Robert Blankenship, Miss
Belle Perkins and Miss Louise Allen
Mayo.
An elegant reception tea, will be that
this afternoon of Miss Caroline Holladay.
She will entertain at her home, on West
Franklin Street, from to 7:3O o'clock
The guests will be received by Miss Hol-
laday, assisted by Miss Lorrine Mcintosh,
while in the dining-room Miss Mary w ell
Ter Lewis, Miss Rebecca Woodbridge Bell,
Miss Lucy Armistead, Miss Mary Wat
kins, Miss Annie Fender Gordon and Miss
Elizabeth Pemberton, OF GWatheny, VIII
wait on the guests
The Kate Wheelock Whist Club was
entertained yesterday afternoon by Mrs.
Warner Moore and the highest score.
after spirited contest, was obtained by
Mrs. w. H. Perkins and Mrs. G. Cor
rel1 north and south. and Mrs Charles
5Wingo and Mrs. C. C. Walker east and
west. Mrs. Wingo will entertain the club
at the next meeting.
Mr.. Randolph Tatum and his daughter,
Dorothea, left yesterday morning for Old
Point, where they will be joined by Mrs.
Tatun, from Washington, and spend
few days before returning home.
Miss Carrie H. Kean, who has been
wintering in Cuba with her brother. Dr.
Jefferson Randolph Kean, surgeon U. 5.
A., Is in the city with her aunt, Mrs.
John J. Turner, No.. sos North Tenth
Street.
Mrs. Amelia Butler Lesley, OF Cleve-
land, Ohio, who has been spending the
winter in Florida, will. arrive in the city
the first of May. and will be the guest
of the Misses Bodeker. Mrs. Lesley is the
wife Of Bishop Lesley, Of Kentucky.
Mrs. Charles Dana Gibson, OF New
York, will arrive in the city the I'd of
May, when she will make a short visit to
her, sister, Mrs. Moncure Perkins