The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-22
.OCIETY
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Gently returned from her wedding trip,
and is being cordially welcomed at
Walkcrton Her mother, Mrs. a. j.
Chewing. who is now visiting her WIS
one OF Mrs Iiaynes's guests.
Linen shower.
Tho home or Dr. Kelly. pastor OF
Broad Street Methodist Church. was
tho scene last Tuesday evening Of 4
charming reception and "lincp shower"
at which Miss Josephine Beverly Chris
tian, one Of the brides Of the past week,
was tic guest of honor. Tie rcceotion
was rendered by the teachers and chill
drcn of tic infant class OF Broad
Street Sunday school, where the bride
has for several years taken an active
part az teacher. Many OF the mothers
ard other friends of the bride were
present.
The parlors were decorated with
Willie hyaciTths ana American Beauty
rcscs which, were however, not n whit
moro beautiful than the dainty little
human blossoms. who clustered around
their beloved Miss Josie" The culini-
nation Of tho reception was reached
when Miss Christian, biiudfold. and the
centre Of n circle OF the tiniest tots
was led In hy them and seated between
the folding doors. Little Ruth Harrcl-
son. a member cf tie class then stepped
forward. and addressing the biindfold
maiden, recitcd the following verse:
The loHeliest bride that ever we'>
seen,
We know win be our sweet Josephine
VIC bid her farewell in this linen
shower:
May she never forget in her Southern
bower
That each little child. In bringing a
token,
Forms a link in loves chain which VIII
never be broken.
Immediately there was showercd
over the bride-to-bc an array of linen
gifts from the little ones. which al
most cnvcloped her, to their exceeding
delight
After the shower refreshing ices and
other dainty refreshments were served
Tho evenings enjoyment was greatly
enhanced by vocal solos and duets at
Intervals by Misses Diacont Robins
and Nelson. as well as recitatons By
Miss Maggie Bryant.
AT the close OF the evening each lit
tie one was presented with n bouquet
OF roses and hyacnths,, and n sweeter
daintier happier array of little guests
never took leave OF more beloved
teacher and friend.
Art Exhibit.
An exhibit of Miss Apperson's recent
paintings was. displayed in her studio
In the Virginia Building, at Fifth and
Main Streets. on Friday. Miss Appcr-
son poured tea, which was very invit-
irg on the wintry day.
Among the pictures exhibited We're
life-sized standing portrait OF a very
beautiful little girl, daughter of Mrs.
Alice Bernard. which was much admir-
ed and commented upon; fine portrait
OF Mr.. E. g. Tompkins; an outdoor or
trait study of little red headed girl
IL, white against green vine; life
like portrait of the artists uncle. Mr..
w. j.. Dibrell. and others. besidcs a
Very excellent exhibit OF the work done
by Miss Apperson's pupils.
Among those who called We're Miss
Mamie Baughman. Mrs. II. B. Poindcx-
ter, Miss Annie Fletcher, Miss Lou At
kins. Miss Maria Blair, Mrs. Edgar I.af-
ferty. Miss Pendleton, Mrs. I.ittlcton
Fitzgerald. Mrs. John S. Muncc. Mrs.
c, b. Buchanan. Mrs. Charles Johnson,
Mrs. Croker. of Raleigh n. c.; Mr.
and Mrs. Tom Howell. Major and Mrs.
Carlton Mccarthy, Mrs. l.. c. Younger,
Mrs. Waiter Miles, Mrs. Alice Bernard.
Mrs. John Clothier, DIR. and Mrs Lam
don Il. Edwards, Mr.. w. f. Dibrell Mrs
Maselle Libby. Rev. j. n. Latham and
wife. Miss Bessie Seldom, Mrs. C. Ii.
Urner. Mrs. Manner. OF Raleigh, y. c.:
Mrs. Clarence Sutton. Miss Sadie Tomp-
kins. of Ashland; Mrs. a. j. Montague,
Mrs. B. Lorraine, Miss Bessie Catlin.
Miss Julia Woodbridge. Mrs. James
Hickey. Mrs. James Cannon. Mrs. Leach.
Misses Carlton. Mrs. Montgomery Jack
son, of Petersburg: Mrs. Chenery. of
Ashland: Miss Claire Gullaume Mrs.
Swanson, Hir. Lewis 1udkins Mr.. Rob
ert Lancaster, Mrs. David Gillies and
Miss Elsie Gillies, of Ottawa. Canada,
and others.
Rolltckcrs to Entertain.
The Rollickers Will give a most
amusing show at Belviderc Hall on
Friday evening. at $40 o'clock. for
the benefit of the Woman's Christian
Association. The features of the show
and the names of the patronesses will
be given later Tickets may be had
a. the Womans Christian Association
Building. 709-71l East Franklin Street
from 1,a members ~ tho