Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-05-16

Oily on snIoSbb ~ thsir considsrats teachers.
usssnd Mira. John II. Powell The large
"a comrnodious houss No. sast Grace
street was brilliantly Illuminated for the
oces.cn and the sosps earl, a. bo sYen ihs In
sst,.t gnesss arrived, and even before the
svwsef strains OF the band guided the nim-
s,e feet OF the happy. dancen far sweetef
tones were poured INTO s INC v ssm !" Hnny
| dressed in fancy costumes, presented TO the
hesf advantage the reputed beauty, and
we're indeed beautiful Al about ~ O'Clock
guests were invited srs 20 sD q s
ioyable: amer which dancing was resumed
AZ, vent M until late hour. The evening
| fhrouehout was one Of intense enjoyment
| 10 the young ladies 4 the school and thoee
senfle men who were 50 very fortunate 81 TO
Re present. Many were the regrets ex-
pressed when the hour arrived which dis
| persed the "happy party.
Among the young Iaales we're. ,..,
in blue plush and embossed velvet front,
natural fiowers, en- train.
Miss Aylett, in Q pretty Peasant costume.
Miss Jordan. handsome pink albatross,
n1 MIS- Redding. black silk and point lace.
Miss Mary Anderson, In blue plush, pearl
Miss Miss Bessie white, light blue satin and
duchess lace. =,
MISS Fleming, light blue albatross. Very
handsome.
Miss Darlington. white silk.
Miss Rebecca Powell, very pretty In blue
nun swelling and white lace.
Mis- Bette Powell was very becomingly
dressed as Carmen.
Miss Mamie Robertson, pink satin G"
train.
Miss StringfeIlow, beautiful brocaded silk.
Miss Booton, white silk null.
Miss Hughes was beautiful In white alba
tross trimmed with daisies.
Miss Barksdale, very pretty as Norman
dy Peasant"
Miss Ssllie Robertson, pink silk, point
lace. overdress. natural flowers.
Miss Strother, handsome white satin and
lace trimmings.
Miss Patterson, as might" very pretty.
Miss Ellyson, brown cashmere.
Miss Fairs, white silk null.
Miss Tillyer, pink satin. duchess lace trim
mings
CONTEST FOR SOCIETY MEDALS.
The annual contest for the society
medals OF the Richmond College literary
societies took place last Friday night In the
literary balls. The debates were OF unusual
interest, and many excellent speeches were
made by the numerous contestants. who
put forth their best endeavors on this occa-
SION. The following were the successful can
didates: Best debater OF the Philologlan
Society. Mr.. 4. b. Hatcher. Richmond:
John A. Smith. OF Richmond. Best debater
of the Ma Sigma Rho Society. Mr.. w. &.
Tyree,. OF Amherst county; most improve
ment during the session, Mr.. John a. Bum
dick, OF Accomack county.
MRS. GLAZEBROOK'S EUCHRE PARTY
Mrs. Amber Glazebrook gave most
delightful and interesting progre ssive-
euchre party last Friday night at her resi-
dence on east Main street TO her guests
Misses Boston and Graves. OF GOochland
county. The interest throughout the game
was greatly increased by the marked skill
of the players. The first lady prize OF the
evening, handsome breastpin, was won
by Miss Evelyn Watkins; the second,
pretty Russla-leather card-case, by Miss
Winston. OF Louisa county. The first gem
tleman prize. a lovely scarfpin, was won
by MI. Willie Scott, OF Ashland; the second,
The other players were Misses Reading. FL
Tyson, and Childrey, and Messrs. Hutchin-
son. Lyon, Anderson. and watkins. After
the game refreshments were served and
much enjoyed. The evening was one OF
much pleasure 10 the participants.
Manchester.
Miss d. Hope, Of Hanover, is visit
ing friends here.
Miss W. Belle Deitrick, Of Henrico,
spent Friday night here.
Mrs. Julia Trueheart. Of Amelia, is
the guest OF Mrs. f. w. Weislger.
Miss Page Snellings left last week to
visit friends and relatives in Danville.
The Hastings Court meets tomorrow.
There Will be no grand jury at this term.
Misses Lou and BERTHE Sublett are
visiting Mrs. william Turnbull, OF Peters
burg.
Miss Linda Martin, OF Chesterfield,
is visiting her sister, Mrs. owen Brown, of
summit.
Mr.. Aleck Fitzgerald, son Of Ser
geant II. Fitzgerald. has returned from In
dian Territory, where he taught school last
session.
The young ladies of the Presbyterian
church are rehearsing for a flag drill for the
benefit OF the church. The same young la
dies, under their present instructor, Mr.. II.
4. Maurice, gave beautiful broom-drlll |
last year for the same good cause.
Mrs. E. b. Howle, Miss May Wright,
and Miss Annie Bowie have left on visit |
10 Baltimore, which will last several |
months. Miss Wright. who IL rOSldDnt !
OF baltimore, will return TO Manchester |
with Mrs. Howle.
A day-school mass-mecting will !
be held at the Central Methodist church at |
81 o'clock this afternoon. Addresses will I
be delivered by Rev. Dr. McFerrin, Rev. o. /
=. Fitzgerald, and Rev. W. A. Gambler. Al |
he other schools in town have been Invited |
10 attend the meeting.