The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-01

The Bible Study Class Will continue to
meet every Friday evening at 1850 o'clock
ut tho residence OF Rev. A. N. somors
MS long as there Is interest and npprecia-
tlon manifested
The clans in American history Ntn
also continue every Monday evening un-
der the tutorship of Rev. A. N. Somers at
his homo.
The congregation OF tho Methodist Bpis-
oopal Church will on to-day decide as to
the advlsability OF continuing the Union
League service throughout the winter sea-
son, and at wat time to do so. "A good
attendance Is urgently requested.
Rev. ]. G. Cuthrlell. pastor Of the M. Il.
Church, made short visit to friends In
and around Richmond during the past
week
The Ladies' AID Society Of tho NJ ID.
Church will hold a "CS1zco Carnival In
the Church Hall on the evening Of Feb
ruary 18th. A feature of the entertain
nlcnt and one worthy OF consideration Is
that every lady is requested to appear In
q calico dress. shirtwaist or apron, and
the gentlemen should wear a percale or
calico shirt or necktle in order to carry
out the idea. Any one failing to observe
the requirements will have to pay nno
Of nve cents. A good tirne Is In storo for
all. and 1t Is predicted that many will at
tend.
On the evening Of tho 18th Of February
the ladies Of the Highland Springs branch
OF the National Alliance will give a sill
yer Tea in Library Hall, and will pleas-
antly entertain all who attend. A large
crowd should turn out, and aside from
having an enjoyable tine, will aid in q
most worthy cause.
The foremost social event Of the sea
son was brilliant two evenings recep-
tion held in Library Hall on Thursday
and Friday evenings, respectively, OF the
week Just closed. Owing to the number
81 Invitations Issued the hall could not
comfortably accommodate all one eve
ming.
The hall was artistlcally decorated for
the occa sion and made decidedly beau
tiful commodious drawing-room. trans
formed by the use of many draperies and
artistic hangings, art squares and taste
fully arranged seats, divans, chairs, etc.,
while palms and potted plants added at
Effectiveness, all o'ershadowed by rose-
ate hue from many pinl-covered lights.
The receiving parties on both evenings
were Mr.. and Mrs. r. w. Savage, Mr..
and Mrs. +. P. Read and Mr.. and Mrs.
+. S. Read.
Tho guests of the first evening were en-
tortained with charades and parlor pan
tomime, while sweet music lent fan
tastic charm. The guests of Friday eve-
nins were entertained at cards. progress
SlFe WHIST Delng played.
Dainty score cards, on which appeared
hearts OF flaming hue being significant OF
the esteem in which our citizens hold
each other. The games played were spir-
ited. Louis Werner, of Richmond, was
winner of the first prize, and D. A Smith,
who scored the least points, won the
BOBBY.
On each evening delightful and dainty
refreshments were served. Mrs. R. w.
raei1 n1 ft1 ~ tor,
while Mrs. Frank P. Read poured choco-
\ late.
The following were guests, una some OF
the toilets. Mrs. r. w. Savage, dainty
toilet Of pure white, stock and garniture
OF satin. lace and embroidery; Mrs. F. P.
Read, in handsome costume Of black vel
vet satin bodice with garniture of cut
Jet; Mrs. P. s. Read, pink and blue striped
silk with trimmings OF Honiton; Mrs. G..
t. Collins, In q most becoming toilet OF
ruby peau de sole trimmed with rich
gnrniture of ecru lace diamonds: Mrs.
j. w. Dudley. black silk, white duchess
garnlture: Mrs. Charles Beauclerk hand
some dress Of black and white silk, white
sntin, black lace applique and velvet rib
bon garnlture; Mrs. w. P, Turner, black
SILK, net with real lace; Mrs, B. A. Bow
ers, soft woollen material shade lilac
trimmed With princess crepe and pearl
passementerie, head dressing of violets:
Mrs. q. s, Read black silk duches, lace;
Mrs Dewitt p. Hubbard, pearl grey
lnnsdowne, pink satin garnlturo; Mrs, D.
A. Smith. mode etamine, white silk and
lace garniture; Mrs. A. N. Somers, black
lace, blue crepe de chino; Mrs. H. l., Yinol
creation of black and white silk Mrs.
]. w. Bible, an elegant toilet of hello
trope silk deliberately trimmed with sat
In applique; Mrs. G. Childs, q chocolate
brown and white toilet; Mrs. Louis Wer-
ner. rich toilet Of black and white;
Miss Banks, black silk, real lace: Miss
Hudgons, black taffeta, white satin gar
niture; Miss Hendry. black silk, net gera-
Mum garnlture; Miss Lille Turner, re-
seda green, pink satin garniture; Miss
Margaret Noln. a costume of black and
white; Miss 1rma Nolin, pearl grey eta
rnine. black applique. The following gen
tlemen We're present: Messrs. r. w. Saw
age. Percy S. Read, Frank P, Read, DR..
Adams Beauclerk, D. A. Smith, Rev. A.
n: somers, H. L. yinol, DR.. George
Childs. Captain Alfred Wood man, w. G.
Griflen, c. Gebhart. j. Rossbach
very enjoyable theatre party from
here attended the Tuesday evening per.
Torrance at tho Academy OF Music, Rich.
r,cnd. Crane, In David EIaru1n, being the
attraction. The following made up the
party: Mesdames G. T. Collins. r. P
Read, P. s. Read. B. A. Bowers and Miss
Helen Nolin. with their escorts.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the M. ID
| Church will meet with Mrs, j. II. Dudley
| next Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock
and full attendance is earnestly re-
quested.
The German class Will meet with Mrs
| W. p, Turner next Wednesday evening
| at 5 o'clock.
The roll OF honor OF Highland Springs
school for the week Of January 18th tc
Gath IS as follows: Charlie Alley, Rober
Drake, Charlie Griffen, Stanley Griffen
| Preston Jones, Douglass Kidd, Beyerl,
Jor6on. John Trimmer. John Marano, VIII
lie Marano, Nettie Brothers Rosa Drake
Hnllie Jordan, Jane Kidd, Annie Os
trarder. Nettle Pollard Ruth Pollard
Henrietta Tylmmer-NIiss Larson, teacher
nm MN. nMs57.rs no