The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-08

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| presented proverbs in Porcelain" az
curtain raiser for u delightful COM
cdy given at the jefferson Roof Gar
den, and Misses Sue spilman. Miss
Sally Anderson, Miss Ethel Marsh. now
Mrs. Henry Baslte. lie, and Mrs. Allen
Potts created a great sensation. sup
ported, as t.,cy were. by II. Spencer
Carter Mr.. Henry Gibson, Mr.. G. q.
zones and others.
Miss Ethel Barrymore, ane of the
most beautiful and talented actresses
on the American stage, who has re-
Gently delighted a Richmond audience
in the play, Her Sister" discussed
with Mrs Branch and Mrs. Swanson
while here the production of tho play
they are getting ready for Easter. and
highly approved lit. She will write
from New York. making many helpful
suggestions to add to what Mrs. Branch
has gained by personal observation,
she having seen the play and been
greatly pleased with it on the New
York stage.
The names of all who will aid in
perfecting an entertainment that is to
be one of the chief events of the Easter
S'oSoi', tuC Aillc VI tiic pay anu 'i'S
cast will he speedily announced. In
the meantime preparations are being
pushed with a will, and no time, pains
or expense will be spared to render 1T
quite perfect in detail throughout.
Much interest is being felt in regard
to the names OF those that will fill the
leading roles. The fact that the SER
vices Of number of young men will be
required to complete the cast adds adj
ditional zost to the performance.
The proceeds of the play will, of
course, 20 to charity.
Embellishments.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Hammond an
nounce the engagement of their daugl-
ter. Ella Gordon, to Dr.. Hugh Green
way Russell, formerly Of Winchester.
but now of Richmond.
The wedding will take place at the
home of the brides parents, on Brook
Road, April 18th, at 6 p. NJ.
China Wedding.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Randolph Atwood,
of AppomattoN. have sent out invita-
tions for the celebration of their TWEEN
iieth anniversary on Thursday. March
18th.
Their marriage took place March
L.. 1855, in I'armville, Va, Mrs. At
wood, before her marriage, being a
Miss Chernault, of that town. Their
china wedding will be an event of in
terest in their community and to
friends here and throughout the state.
Mrs. Craig Hostess.
The Kate wheelock Whist Club did
not meet last week on account of the
inclement weather. Mrs. Willard Craig,
of North Lombardy Street, will be the
club hostess this week
Musical Reception.
The Girls Club Of Seventh street
Christian Church will give a musical
reception in No. zoos Monument Ave.
nue. on Friday evening. March 18th, a.
$3.50 O'Clock, for the benefit of the
church window fund. They promise an
excellent program and a cordial well
come to all who attend.
Pupils Recital.
AT the last recital by some of the
pupils OF Mr.. and Mrs. Il. l.. Boiling,
the following pupils took part: Misses
Hardwicke, Richardson, Ruth Harris
Willie Harris. Dorothy Clendon. Madge
Clendon, Toone. Nachman. Brauer
Spindle. Haynes, Quisenberry. Lynn,
Hare. Mr.. King. Masters Binswanger
and Boiling. Composers represented
Were Mendelssohn. Dussek. Reinecke,
Reinhold, Won Win, Haydn, Edward
MacDowel Gurlitt. Bulow Satter,
Thorne. Heller, Wollcnhaupt, and others.
Circle to Meet.
ST. Joh,.'s Circle of Kings Daugh-
tiers will meet Tomorrow AFTERNOON at
4 o'clock in the home of Mrs. Fred
Powell, No. 106 West Marshall Street.
All members are asked to attend the
meeting
Auxiliary TO Meet.
The Church Auxiliary of the Retreat
for the Sick will meet Thursday after
noon at 1870 O'Clock, in the Retreat
parlors. The meeting is important
aud a full gathering is requested.
Progressive Euchrc.
A beautiful progressive euchre party
was given by Mr.. and Mrs. William A
Cheatwood on Shrove Tuesday evening
The salon parlors were Handsomely
decorated with La France roses. sweet
peas and smilax. silver candelabri
holding pink and green shaded candles
color scheme being further elaborated
in he ices and other refreshments
served during the evening
Receiving with Mr.. and Mrs, Cheat
wood were Mrs. Charles j. Billups
Mrs. Morgan r. Mills and Miss Haze
Cheatwood.
= Masters Bernard and Leonard Cheat
wood scored during the game. anc
prizes were won by Mrs. Cd. Billup
and Mr.. j. w. Sergeant. Mr.. A. S
\ Cherry was consoled
Among the guests were Misses Matti
! Wood Claudia Selden, Lillian and Pear
! Gentry. Nora Alice Moore. Julia Yeager
Ethel Massie, Mamie Waddy Bessi
Massie Of Lynchburg; Lottie Williams
Bessie Catlctt, Marie Cheatwood, Eliza
beth Andrews. Juliet Anderson. Messr:
James !. Smith, George w. Rogers
ALLEN Phaup. Jesse Millner, ". w
Wood William sullivan, stuart White
~. w. Sergeant, William Selden. Charlie
Walford Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Wallac
Brown. Mr.. and Mrs. Charles n. Lea
4 man, Captain and Mrs. Gray Bosseus
Mr.. and Mrs. William Webb. Mr.. an
Mrs. G. j. Billups Mr.. and Mrs. Rich
ard NJ. Anderson, Mr.. and Mrs. Arthu
= Cherry, Mr.. and Mrs. Hiram Ander
son, Mr.. and Mrs. w. c. Armitage, MI
! and Mrs. w. b. Bradley. Mr.. and Mrs
lJohn Shotwell, Mr., and Mrs. III. Harris
Mr.. and Mrs. Morgan r. Mills Mr.. an
Mrs. William Crump, Mr. and Mrs, {
p, Parrish, Mrs C. w. Massle. Mr.,
T. J, White, Mrs ". C. White, q
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