The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-02-18

'fta ut ptHtttHitui curtain OF LEM VIII
fall this week. Society has danced
and entertained and amused itself for
long and brilliant winter and !,
cessation of social activities Will mark
the beginning OF the season OF FAST
ing. The winter exodus TO warmer
climates and resorts further South be-
gan some time ago. and Wednesday
VIII find not II few people OFF to spend
forty days travelling aoout. The bust
ness Of society is far from being play
ANA the most notable season in several
years is waning. and great many
people are worn out Just having a
good time. and Lent will he no; un-
kindly welcomed with some days TO
let ones soul lingcr on thoughts OF
buttons.
The Tctrazzini concert THURSDAY
night at the City Auditorium was the
largest gathering Of Richmond society
during the entire winter. The audience
was III fun dress and argc number
OF dinners preceded tho concert. The
great hall MAS literally packed with
fashionable people, and the handsome
gowns OF the women and the display OF
jewels, TO say nothing of the great
singers own wonderful gown ana
diamonds, made the occasion very
notable event indeed. Mrs. Mary
Pace Groner ana Mrs. II. IL. hawkes.
worth. Of New York, VINO arranged the
concert, are both prominent society
people, and the list 81 patroncsscs for
the affair was "A long and fashionable
one. They arc planning series OF
Chansons en- Crinolne for next winter,
when they will bring down II number
OF the Metropolitan artists, and Rich
lnond society VIII have season. III
music that viii be n very brilliant ana
interesting one.
The last of tho Monday germans was
danced last Monday, and all sorts OF
smaller festivities were given curing
the week. Tea rooms and small, very
small, affairs will entertain society for
some several weeks to come, There Is
practically no season here after Lent.
There will be one or two dances ana
few scattered functions at Easter,
but most of the people will begin TO
look to the opening Of their country
houses and plans Will be perfected for
the coming summer, and little or no
entertaining follows the close OF the
winter season In Richmond.
In New York.
Miss Louise Word. OF this city, who
has been visiting Mrs. Fred Thomas,
in New York City, for the past five
weeks, attended the Valentine hall
given al the Plaza hotel on Wcdnes-
day evening of last week. Miss Word
will also be present at the big bali
York at the -Astor on the night OF
February 30.
Story-TclIcr>' LrnEuc.
Plans are being made TO form a
largo story-tcllcrs league in Richmond
10 whose membership mothers kinder
Enrtncrs aud teachers OF all grades,
SUNDAY school and other welfare work
crs, are eligible. ~ valuable and care
fully selected library of story books
will be III circulation for the members
of the league. II is proposed 10 hold
monthly meetings, wncn stories VIII be
told and discussed: selections made for
different classes OF work; adaptation
10 varying ages will be planned and
subjects suited to all seasons.
y meeting for organization merely
VIII lie held at the Virginia Mechanics
institute ON Wednesday afternoon.
February 2i, at 1880 o'clock. The first
regular meeting Of the league viii be-
on February IS. ~ tho same place aud
hour. Those desiring 10 join tho
league or wishing; Information concern
ing the scope of the work can com
municate with Miss j.. 5, Coleman, at
Is North Fifth street
Admiral Webs or Entertained.
Admiral iiarric Webster, Of this city,
who has recently been the guest OF re-
lalivcs and friends ~ Washington. was,
guest of honor at several functional
given during his stay III ,hat city. On
Thursday evening, February S, - mum
her OF distinguished guests We're in
Nitod 10 meet admiral Webster at a.
dinner given by Miss Lindsly at her
home. S2i Connecticut Avenue. Covers
were laid for eight guests. and some Of
Tho people OF note invited were Cen
sral BiddiY, .commandant of the Marine
Corps; GoiGpGl Kelley Coll. First Lieu
tenant NoEcl, Of the Maj inc Corps. and
others. The affair was in honor of the
nfticth anniversary of Admiral Web
sters entry into the navy, and great
many happy toasts were drunk ana
several interesting speeches made.
Admiral Webster was also present at
the banquet of the NJ. O. l.. l.. u. S.
which TODD place on Wednesday even
ing. February at Eauscher's in
Washington.
In North Carolina.
Miss katherine Ilesier ,snodcs. vino
has been visiting Miss Frances Far
:cll at .lo5 East Franklin street left
last week for North Carolina. Miss
Iiilodqs viii be the guest OF her sister,
Airs. Herman Clarke, in Edenton, y. {.
Tor some time before returning 10 her
home III New YORK City.
Timbcrlnltc- Horncr.
Palms ana ferns decorated the
seventh street Christian Church yes
N'IdhE evening AT 60" o'clock for the
marriage OF Miss Virginia Maiden liur:
ner. daughter of Mrs. Martha AIicc
lioTncr, TO George Oliver rimncrLti:c
son Of Mrs. j. NJ. Timbcriakc. Or. H.
l.. c. MacI-achian performer tho ucrc-
nony In the presence of q large com
pany OF relatives ana friends, ana Pro-
fessor II. L. Reese presided at The or
gan. The Wedding Marcn from "Lohcn-
grin" was played at the entry or Tho
bridal party and AlcndhiSg Inns 'NV ed :
ding March" rccessjonai. 20 prom
ife Me was played very aoitly during
the ceremony.
The bride entered The chufcii win
her brothcr-in-l law y c. hawkins. il.
who gave her away Her wcddinl Gown
was fashioned 81 whitc crnpc meteor
over satin with iuscts oC duchess lace.