The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-16

To chronicle the society events of
the past week in Richmond is to
make much ado about nothing" and
the same can be said, with due re-
gard to facts, of the next few weeks
to come. This does not mean that
the fashionable women of the city
are spending the days in idieness, but
that back OF their activities during
Lent there liz a more serious motive
than mere pursuit Of pleasure. II a
stranger had passed up Franklin
street late Thursday afternoon he
would have inferred from the throng
of handsomely gowned women pass
Ing up the street that a big recep-
ton or the like was on. His logic
would have been Justified from ap-
pearances. but his conclusion would
have been wrong. Instead of seeking
pleasure this crowd OF society women
had been to SIT. Paula church to hear
lecture on social betterment work
and philanthropy. This is but one In
stance. but there are many similar
ones being enacted In Richmond by
The smart set these days. The several
attractive tea rooms are very popu-
lar rendezvous for society fnatrons
maids and men these afternoons, and
their supremacy ia only disputed Sat
urdays when the tea at the Country
club draws large crowds.
This week the automobile show at
the horse show building. which has
seen some very brilliant gatherings
of Richmond's smart set in past years
when the horse shows were the big
gest social events of the season. viii
engage the attention OF many promi-
nent people, for motoring Is a uni
versal fad Another important event
OF the week will be the annual
luncheon of the Commonwealth chap
tire, d. A. r.. OF which Mrs. Benja-
min l.. Purcell Ia president, at the
Commonwealth club. in celebration Of
the birthday of George Washington.
Valentine Party.
The Juvenile set were entertained
at a delightful Valentine party FRI
day afternoon, given by Mrs, r. II.
Elicit, OF SORT West Franklin street.
in honor of her grandchildren, Miss
Anne Drewry Benson and Master Ed
mund Lafayette Benson. The deco
rations and favors OF red flowers.
Valentines. Cupids and hearts were
suggestive OF the day, and the guests
Included twenty-four little folk.
Miss Rutherford In Paris.
Miss Gwendoiyn rutherford. who
went abroad some weeks ago with a
party of friends is now in Paris
where she Is stopping at one of the
hotels on the Champs Eiysee. 9th
ers iii the party are Mrs. Alice T.
Conally. Mrs Conally Coke and Mr..
Tenche Francis, Coke.
/. Weadinw pian@.
There araSseyerai out-of-tcwn wed.
here. Miss Frfeda Lewis 1uarles
daughter. OF the Rev. and Mrs. henry
Iews o " ,s a VI ". J .ii y a1
ried on Tuesday evening ut sac o'clock
il the Hsptiss church Il Manassas. Va,
The brides father L. e ofIieiats. and
Cornthwaites Clarke. Of Richmond, 40
matron Of honor. Mr.. Chiffon yoweil.
OF cuIpeper. brother OF the groom, viii
e es sss sss s i Rasss Tews and
J. j.. Davies, Of Cuipeper. Ernest
Yoweil. OF Charlottesville. ana =. II.
: wal be given away by her brother.
Mr.. Edwin l. Quaries. of Baltimore, Md.
Another wedding OF interest will be
aa a. Il q MI ss ana Mrs s s. Bro own
TO Mr.. Thomas Matthews German, OF
this city. The ceremony win take
The Home an csurss s
winston Salem, n. c. The bridal party
WIN include Miss F-uiine Brown. sis
ter OF the bride. maid Of honor Mrs.
Miss Pearl Fisher. ring bearer: Mr..
Ernest German. brother Of the groom,
best man; Messrs. r. r.. ciinard. G. O.
North Mr.. German and his bride viii
be 1T home in Richmond at 1919 Han
=. Rec+ptisn to DR.. Stewart.
The members OF the Church OF the
Covenant win tender their annual re-
Stewart, in the new sunday school
room Tuesday evening from to IL
o'clock. This. is the most important
s s9sa av sr ct ss e the to eh hue ,s
cordially Invited to attend.
Wcman's Club Notes.
An important business meeting Of
be held tomorrow afternoon at AIS
O'Clock, 1T which all club members are
s Er.s 70 III, be ,lpn present Dr. Douglas
"A New Chapter In Old virginia" Mrs.
John II. Southaii Is chairman of the
Mrs. j. Allison Hodges. Mrs. ID. q.
Moffett Miss Beulah Pattison and Miss
On Wednesday afternoon Miss
Augusta Daniel will give the fourth
In her series OF lectures on "Architee-
Mr. .n AaRH sss s. M aa,cYF announce
the engagement and approaching mar
riage OF their daughter. Cleopatra, to
Ar- k1enfy w, bher16y, OF washing
ton. Tho wedding win take place on
"Wednesday, February 18th, at the
home OF the brides slater. Mrs. A. w.
NcClery. 2400g Grove avenue.
Engagement Announced.
Mrs. Ada Stocker Word announces
the engagement OF her daughter.
Nnckois. OF. this city. The marriage
win take place the latter part OF this
Second Musical Tea.
The second OF the musical teas ar
ranged by Mrs. Charming NJ Ward.
Of Richmond. and Mrs WILSON,
Greene, OF Washington, will be given
at the Jefferson Wednesday after
noon, and will be one Of the most
fashionable events OF the week. A
delightful program OF violin and
piano music will be given by David
and Clara Names.
The musicale last week at which
Miss Christine Miller sang and which
inaugurated the series. was great
success Miss Miller's. songs were
charming, and the informality OF the
tea following the program was espe-
cially delightful. The chairs were
placed in groups, and tea was served
by . number OF society girls.
vcaper Services.
At the vesper services Of the Young
Women's Christian association this
afternoon at 4:30 o'clock. at the GYM
nasium. Fourth and Cary streets. y. =