The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-04-01

.{SOCIA AND
PERSO NAL,}}
Mrs. Lucy Gilmer Meade ENTERTAINERS:
the Woman's# Club in a charming man. man
ner yesterday afternoon, when she rea0
a characteristic paper on ''Amerfcan 8itu-
NOR: Past and Present Mrs Meade
opened her paper by saying that there
were seven distinct kinds of humor, as
seen in the seven most prominent ma
tons. some Of which is appreciated with
out demonstration, and which shows the
character Of the nation, its aspirations,
ito 1iovs, and sorrows. Benjamin Franklin
is the greatest wit, to my thinking. she
said. and was the only successful
lack of all trades, whose life should be
! a textbook for all American children,
for his wonderful use of leisure. The
vieor and strength of this great American
nation of ours rests on the amount Of
pure wit and humor shown in daily life.
At the delightful informal reception
which followed Mrs. John F'arland poured
chocolate and Mrs. John Southall coffee.
Th., guests of the chairman were Mr..
ana Mrs. James W. Gordon. Mrs Frank
lin stearrs, Miss Sallie Trout, Miss Nellie
Williams and Miss Lizzie Archer Among
the. visitors were Miss Lucy Landon Har-
r;son. of Danvile: Miss E.dmona Chris
tian. of Baltimore; Miss Giberta Whit
tIe of washington; Miss Homer, of War
renton, Va: Mrs. John S. Wise. of New
York: Miss Mary c. Nichols, of Bed
ford: Miss Mary Douglas Womack, of
Earmyille: Mrs. ". P. Richardson. OF
EvarmyiIle: Miss Annie Drake. OF Canada;
Mrs. Robert Cabe,l Tabb. of River View:
Mrs Russell Robinson. Mrs Miles Cary.
of Charlotte: Mrs. J. B. Primer, of Suf-
folk: Miss Annie Harding. OF Washing
ton.
The enga cement is announced OF Miss
Nav Wheat of Berrvvlle. to Mr.. D. Arcv
Potter, CT Baltimore. the Weddil,s 20 take
Mace April 3Oth Miss Wheat has often
been one Of the attractive visitors in this
citv. where she has host of friends and
relatives. Among her bridesmaids will be
Miss Virginia Tyler. of Richmond, and
Miss Nellie Little. of Norfolk.
A wedding of interest to this city is
that of Mr.. Hugh Caperton Braxton to
Miss leila Asst. the daughter OF Mrs
Joseph Phillip Asst, of EnSlewood. The
ceremony will take place April 9th at the
residence OF the brides mother.
Mr. BraXton is a prominent young law
yer Of Staunton and brother OF MT.
canerton -Braxton, so we'll known in the
Constitutional Convention, where he has
Won such fame. A host of good wishes
are extended them from friends in this
city.
The social events of to-day will be the
appearance of May Irwin at the Academy;
the Richmond Assembly german: the
Milton c. Work Whist Club: the Easter
hunt OF Master Patrick Starke Dawson:
the Wilson Clubs Easter german and
Miss Gibbony's Easter german, at the
Northside Hall.
Miss Annie Pender Gordon has issued
irvitations to luncheon in honor or
| Miss Affeld. of Brooklyn.
Miss Williamson, of New Market. VINO
has been the guest of Miss Manic Baush-
man, will return to her home to-day.
Miss Josephine Putncy will be among
the hostesses of next Friday.
Miss Edith Jones will be lat home
| Thursday from to o'clock
Mrs Beverly Munford. who has been
| spending the winter at Colorado Springs.
is spending the Easter with relatives III
this city. Mr.. Munford's health is much
improved and they will stay 1T the
! springs for some time longer.
Mrs, John Cullen Freeman has returned
| to this city from Montgomery. Ala,
where she spent the winter. Mrs Free
| man is at Mrs. Aliens, No. pol South
| Third Street.
| is at Mrs. Narfied's No. POI East Frank
| lin Street.
Miss Gilbcrta White. of Washington,
| is staying with her sister. Mrs. Frederick
Baker, on Floyd Avenue.
Miss Annie E. Clayton. the daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. William F. Clayton. will
he married to Mr.. Guy Fl. Hyde, Of Staul:-
ton, at the residence of her parents, No.
7S9 North Fourth Street, Wednesday.
Mr. I.ilbum T. Myers left yesterday for
| Palm Beach, Florida, where he will be
| the guest of Mr.. Flasler.
Miss Effie Cofer left yesterday for Rev
| York, where she will pursue her voca
studies. Miss Cofer's position in the FRS.
Baptist Church choir, will be taken dur
| ing her absence by Miss Isaacs.
| Miss Blanche BEDFORD has returned from
Palm Beach, Florida. where she has been
| spending the winter.
Mr.. Gervin Blaa.on spent Sunday in tie
city visiting relatives.
Miss Maria Blair will deliver her charm
| ing lecture on 1.-The Seven Great Paint
| ines of the World" before the Art CLUB,
in Petersburg, Thursday afternoon.
! Mrs. Calvin Whitley has as her guest
this week Mrs. James L. Whitley.
Prof. Alfred S. Anderson, Of Crewe. is