The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-03-02

Tho Lenten season Is passing and
the hostosscs who WELD the social
seeptrc during tho formal society sea-
son arc now either sewing for bazars
for the various hospitals and city
institutions or organizing entertain
ments In behalf OF the name OF their
own pet charity. 1t has been said
thai society these days resembles
somewhat the old-tme pilgrim in
gray spun garments intent upon good
and charitable deeds by the wayside,
and most assuredly do fashionable
folk take active part in the work
that is being done everywhere for
social uplift and such like. Lent il
formances and charity teas and must
calls and the social whr is III exist
ence in the good deeds world. and right
heartily is the work pushed forward
There were some really interesting
affairs last week. Luncheons and
dinners continue TO fill the days for
the younger society set, and Of late
beside tho fad for learning all the new
dances there is a distinct innovation
In the way OF cooking school. 1t
has completely taken the place mon
cpolizcd last season by the roller
skating club. and YOU find the prettiest
debutante and most OF the most promi-
rent girls III society in attendance.
All the pretty frocks are covered with
big aprons ard the hands that have
held only. flowers and dance programs
all wintc: arc now busy about the in
triCccics OF onlcts and Il boiled pud-
ding II is an extremely interesting
fad that the girls have taken up this
ye:ir.
The very first day of this week will
mark the departure of the Chief Exc
,t,.n nr ~. IN 4,
ana a large rumhcr OF prominent pco-
pic for Washington 10 attend the In
aueuiation. Society people from Rich
mcnd Will he prominent figures al the
handsome functions that will be Incl
dent to the installation OF the next
President. and the guests TO he enter
taincd there are among the most
distinguished mon and women in tho
state The days Immediately follow
ing March will be brilliant and In
tcresting ones, and Washington viii
be tho Mecca for fashionable society
from all paris of the country.
Confederate Bnll.
The announcement that thare is to
be another Confederate ball 10 be
given here some time this spring is
met with enthusiasm everywhere one
turns Last May, under the auspices
OF the Richmond Chapter. United
Daughters Of the Confedcracy, such
function took place and the occasion
was one OF the most brilliant and in
tcrestinE in the social history OF this
generation II was given in the
ballroom of the Masonic Temple. and
the lovely old gowns that graced the
evening were worthy OF a court pre-.
seutation. to say the very least The
ball Will be given again by the Rich
mond Chapter. and plans are under
discussion by which the affair Will be
than that of the year previous De-
tails for the ball Will be perfected at
the next meeting OF the chapter.
For Mrs. Walker.
Says the Washington Post:
Mrs. Swanson. wife OF Senator
Swanson. entertained Informally a,
tca Thursday at oclock'at her home in
l. Street in compliment TO Mrs. James
Walker. of Richmond, who is spending
a few days with her. Mrs. CuIberson,
wife OF senator Cuberson. and Mrs
William Warren presided at the tea
table. and Mrs Schluter assisted Mrs
Swanson In the drawing room.
Senator and Mrs. Swanson will have
as their guests for tho inauguration,
Mr.. and Mrs. Cunningham Hall
hrotherinlaw aud sister OF Mrs.
swanson. OF Richmond"
Art Club Notes.
The Art Club of Richmond now has
on exhibition large number OF ctch-
inSs of superior merit, and which
should receive the commentator OF
the Richmond art-loving public Il for
no Other reason than that the exhibit
Non marks The entry OF the Art Club
!nto the American Federation OF Arts.
AN organization which has for one Of
Its objects the diffusion OF corrcct art
Ideals by the collection and lending
OF works of american artists such as
The 'Nh!bition here noted. Tho etch-
in2s ON tho walls OF The Art Club
represent the work of many we'll
Known artists in this line Of work
there being ror'; GsS tDan one hundred
and thirty eNAm6tcs on view
Among the names noted is that OF
Helen Hyde. who sends her work from
faraway Japan. George Walter
Chandlcr is renrcscnted by fou,
delightful o;hings. and Caroline
II. l. Arlington shows three pieces
Of merit.
Much OF the work exhibited is sim
ply charming. and IT is hoped that
enough interest will be manifested ny
the ari-lovinS public as TO Justify u
continuance OF Tho movement 20 In
troduce to Richmond the works or
many other wcil-known artists In fu-
turk exhibitions IN other directions
Of art.
III connection Win conteinpOranc Gus
art II is interesting TO note that the
Italian government has recently pur-
chased for the celebrated Unizi Gal
lcry, Joseph Pennelrs liihoeraphs or
the Panama Canal so wei known III
this country. and also the Autographs
Ny the same artist of the Grand
Canyon anG the Yosemite This is
stated, on the authority Of tho cur
rent number of Art and Progress. as
the first time autographs nave been
acquired by the UNI. and the nrst IN
stance, 1t is believed, OF the work oi
modern artist beng bought for TINS