The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-14
SOCIAL AND
PERSONAL

at the White House nearly all the va1erl-s
tines he received represented fat men,
One Of them. a Hartford paper said, bore
the following inscription, and on account
of the originality Of the verses has been
preserved:
81 pray you tell me, gentle Grover,
Why are you always bubbling over
With vanity and self-conceit?
I think you get too much to eat
II You would only try starvation.
1t might be better fer the nation. =
The senders of these nlissives believe
that as a rule the President Will person
ally open them but. unfortunate
", they are opened by a clerk and con-
signed, in most instances, to the waste
basket Doubtless they would amusc him
greatly if he HAD a chance to see them.
This same paper gives another, which. was
sent to President Harrison It read:
Little Benny,
Have YOU any
Office you can send me?
If not, sonny,
Ready mercy
You may kindly lend me.
2. S.-Do it quickly, Baby Nine
And I will be your Valentine
But those that will be sent to Miss
Alice Roosevelt and to most of the read
stances, very handsome, adorned with
hearts and Cupids, with little sentiments
Of love expressed, In which the fair re-
cipient reads between the lines, which is
exactly what the sender most ardently
wishes for, and, so two hearts are made
happy.
St Valentine will also be the guest of
honor at numerous entertainments during
the day.. where he will be welcomed for
Lave Two, F~,-
charity's sake.
Founders Day was most appropriately
celebrated yesterday at the Sleltering
Arms Hospital, and besides the delight
full service and reception, which were
| events Of the occasion, there We're many
contributions of useful things, as well
| as money amounting to more than $500
The service was opened by singing, after
which Rev. W. 3. Beauchamp led in
prayer, and Rev. Dr. Cooper read a por-
ton of the Scriptures. The annual adj
dress was made by Rev. DR.. Kerr. who
spoke on Christ and Poverty taking
as his text, ''Y 9 know the grace of our
Lord Jesus Christ, how for your sakes,
though He was rich, became poor, that
through Him we might become rich
AT the informal reception which follow
ed the hundred and fifty guests We're
welcomed by NEesdames E. II. Peterkin.
NJ D. Hoge, Jr:, Armistead Wexford,
G.. T. King, Virginius Hall, and Miss A.
B. Boykin.
The refreshments were served in one
of the parlors, the table being decorated
with American Beauties, sent by Mann
& Brown and sthe chocolate presided
over by Mrs. A.. D. Landerzin, who was
assisted In this department by N1esdames
alum, Nelson Southall, Cox, Wallace,
Reed, and Jennings.
Tho Young Ladies' Missionary Guild Of
| Grace-Street Baptist Church gave de-
lightful valentine entertainment last
Elghv at No. 10 West Main Street. The
string of blood-red hearts. In one corner
OF the room there was a postoffice, in
charge Of st. Valentines: another table
contained dainty little pieces of neck
wear embroidered by some of Cupid's
favorites, while the dining-room was
charming glow Of red, the centerpiece on
the table being composed of Battenburs
! over lace, on which rested a silver can
oelabrum from the chandelier to the cor
ners Of the table were suspended dainty
strings Of hearts.
Durins The evening. a delightful musical
programme was rendered. Among those
taking part We're Misses Pattie McGehee,
Manic Belote, Leslie Jeffress, Mary ST.
mons, Clara and Lily Bickers. w. D.
Seldom, Jr., who was one Of a delightful
mandolin quarteete, and little Miss
Ningo and Ester Bennett.
| Mr.. Granville Valentine entertained at
| an elegant dinner Saturday hight in honor
| OF Mr.. and Mrs. Henry RELY. at which.
| covers were laid for ten. The table was
| beautifully arranged with tall cut glass
vases of American Beauties, while the,
| souvenirs We're punches of May Handy
| Vlolets. An elegant dinner, consisting Of
/ twelve courses, was greatly enjoyed by
those present who included Mr.. and
| Mrs. Henry RELY, Miss Dorothea Lee,
Miss Calvin Bragg, Miss Jane Richard
son, of Missouri; Miss Moseley, Mr..
Lewis Brander, and the NIessrs. Moseley.s
Tho Commonwealth Chapter of the
| Daughters of the American Revolution
! is now fully organized, having been con-
! hrmed by the National Board, which met
in Washington last week. The following
officers have been elected: Mrs Warner
| Moore, regent; Miss Roberta Allen, vice
F.! regent; Miss Eleanor Tree, recording sec
lctary; Mrs. Arthur LEROY, correspond
| ms secretary; Mrs. James Hamilton Ca
pers. Jr., treasurer; Mrs. Ben Purcell,
registrar; Mrs. Is. 3. Valentine, histo-
| rian.
| The new chapter will not send dele
! gates to the National Congress in Wash
| ingtou next week. 1t begins its work
/ with excellent prospects, and with a fine
field for work opening out before it.
a pretty Wedding "Wednesday was that
| Of Miss Alice .stetson Eubank, who was
/ married to Mr.. John T. Nicholson, by
DR.. George Cooper.
/ The parlor was beautifully decorated
with palms and evergreens. The bride
was sowned in q mode travelling suit and
| carried brides roses. The maid of honor
sister of the bride. Miss Leila Eubank,
/. was dressed in white organdy and car
/ *ried pink carna tons. .
Mr.. Frank Moore, Of Newport News,
| was best man.
/ The happy young couple left imme-
diatel5' for their future home. in Newport
News, where Mr. Nicholson holds a trust
ed position with the ship-building com.
pany.
/ The bride is the pretty daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs ". S. Eubank and an exceed
ingly popular young lady.
Misses Eva and Nora Jennings enter
tanned Wednesday night at delightful
1 Valentine social at which musical pro-
gran,ine was rendered by Adessrs Tin