Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-18
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Many charity events take place in
Lent. still others in the week immcdi-
ateiy following Easter Sunday. What
ever the function. many novel and in
teresting entertainments arc being
worked UP in these days of fasting.
"hcn pretty girls sit about with knit
ing. dropping stitches and making
plans. The Girls Auxiliary TO the
helle Bryan Day Nursery is noted for
al least one brilliant function each
spring. and society is not 20 lie dis
appointed this year. for it's members
nave arranged most original and
unique outing. The Girls Auxiliary
mas branched out this winter. and is
now to be known as the Day Nursery
Auxiliary, since IL is working for the
aid OF every day nursery in the city.
both white and colorcd Mrs. James
Gordon Smith Is president Of the or
D sanitation: Mrs. L. Addison Rennolds
corresponding secretary, and Miss Isa
nelle Carter is treasurer.
This year they have planned big
.ociety ''moonlight' down James River.
10 take place about the middle of May.
The steamer will be Gayly decorated
Tor the occasion. and the auxiliary will
serve buffet supper en- route. Polk
Miller's quartet will sing. and there
VIII bc all sorts OF novel cabaret fca
turce, with an orchestra for dancing
and a card room for the dcvoteea of
bridge. The auxiliary has. almos,
without exception. given tho most
original and interesting charity func-
lions that have taken place in Rich
n,ond In many years. and tho fashion
able set is looking forward with the
greatest interest and enthusiasm to
the moonlight excursion in MAY.
For Easter week, one Of tho smart.
eat charity events will be the Holiday
Ball" to be given by the Social Work
era OF the Nurses Settlement. This
entertainment viii! be a very hand
some affair in every detail Il viii
take place on Tuesday evening. April
IN. In tn. ballroom of tho Jefferson
Hotel. and many special features have
been arranged fov the entertainment
Of those present. 1t viii be cabaret
dance. with an orchestra from Wash
uG,on TO render the music for tn.
evening. and smart society VIII be out
IN force 10 attend it.
There are several functions Of in
terc.t for this week. Miss Maria .\d-
kirs is entertaining at tea Tuesday
afternoon At her home, ga Park Ave-
nue.. in honor of Miss katherine sim
tIdir. WHO - ne! SutSt 1vt ''' SPi me
holidays.
Wednesdays the annual tea OF the
Richmond Chapter. United Daughters
OF the Confedcracy. uill be given in
Lee Camp Hall. with former President
William II. Taft as tho guest OF honor.
The affair niil be hold from 10 in
the afternoon. and many prominent
: guests have been invited to meet the
DISTINGUISHED guest of honor. This tea
IL always a charming event. and tho
hall VIII be beautifully decorated in
rcd and white flowers and flags for tho
occasion Mrs. Norman V. Randolph
is president of tho chapter, and viii
receive with Mr.. Taft and tho other
officers OF RichmQnd Chapter
Mr.. Taft will be the guest OF Coy
erncr Henry Carter Stuart at the ES-
ocutivc Mansion during his stay In this
city. II is inter sting 10 note that at
least three Presidents OF the United
States have been entertained in this
historic home OF the Governors OF our
state. The Governors Mansion is moro
than 100 years old. and nany distin-
guished men and women have crossed
its portals to partakc OF the hospi-
tality Of its hosts.
There will be the usual weekly sup
rer darce 1T tho Westmorcland Club
Thursday evening, with AN orchestra
10 play FOR tho dancing. and there Will
he music and dancing at tho Country
Club Of Virginia Saturday evening.
BRENT WITT.