Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-03-14

| very cheerfully increased tins sthou"'
70 800, and would have voted more
| IL the financial condition Of the city
would have justified 1t. An approprl-
alton for this institute by the State Is
expected at the next meeting OF the
Legislature.
Social Gatherings.
A full-dress progressive-euchre party
was given by Mrs. Allan Talbot, oil
No. Ii west Franklin street, Monday
night, and was very enjoyable affair."
Mrs. Speaker Stuart carried of an ele-
CANT mother-of-pearl manicure-set as
first honor-Mr. Leslie Blair winning
the gentleman's prize. Six tables
played.
The following were some OF the cos
tunes worn:
Mrs. Speaker Stuart, ruby velvet,
pink trimmings.
Miss Yeaton, white silk.
Miss Lena Watkins, blue cashmere
and tulle. -,
Miss Atkinson, red cashmere with
rich lace.
Miss Eta Munford, blue silk and
lace. -.
Miss Hattie Williams, white satin,
crystal front; diamond ornaments.
Miss Lena Hardesty, white satin with
crystal front.
Miss Hattie Gray, white cashmere /;
swan's-down with lace.
Miss Gay Miller, white satin, with
Roman pearls and lace.
Miss Julia Radford, Nile-green satin,
lace trimmings pearl ornaments.
Miss Kate Harris, white satin aud
lace.
Mrs. W. II. Talbot, black beaded
lace over pink satin.
Mrs. Charles II. Talbot, black satin;
handsome lace drapery.
Mrs. Allan Talbot, black gros-grain
silk; diamond ornaments.
Mrs. Alexander Archer, black satin
with jet trimmings.
The following gentlemen we're pre-
sent Hon. b. b. Munford, Mr.. j. w.
Maury, Jr., Mr.. T. n. Williams, Mr..
John Lyons, Mr.. T. II. Roberts, Mr..
Leslie Blair. Mr.. Berkeley Ward, Mr..
James Halsey, Mr.. James Harris, DR..
Lewis Wheat, and DR.. Phil. Taylor.
PRIVATE MASK GERMAN.
One of the most enjoyable events of
the season was a private mask german
given by some gentlemen to their lady
friends at Wilkinson's Hall on Monday
night last. All had most delightful
time. and enjoyed the dancing (which
was kept up until quite late and the
refreshments, which were abundant and
delicious. At Q o'clock the grand
march began, led by Mr.. W. a. Nc
Donough, as Valentine, from Olivette,
and Miss Mary Murphy, looking lovely,
as Forget-Me-Not.
The following is a list Of the ladies
and gentlemen present; Miss Annie
Laube, as Yum Yum much admired
Miss Lucy Bagby, as Pitti-Sing; Miss
Emma Laube, Pish-Ka; Miss Emma
werst, Violet; Miss Rosa Murphy,
Lily of the Valley; Miss Anna Plea
SAINTS, Swiss Maid Miss Lizzie Nc
Donough, Pink Rosebud; Miss Annie
McGraw, Court Lady; Miss Kate Nc
Donough, Daisy; Miss Willie Dudley,
Bluebell; Miss Doughty, Indian
Princess Miss G. Doughty, Snow
Storm: Miss Fena Smith, DewdrOp :;
Miss Mamie Points, Spanish Maiden
Miss Connie Wade, Gypsy; and
the Misses Jenkins, Sailor Girls
Mr.. D. O'Sullivan, Prince; Mr.. q.
Davis, Bandit King; Mr.. j. Smith,
Scotch Lad Mr.. Haryie Davis, Eng
lish Earl; Mr.. F. c. Murphy, Sir Wal
ter Raleigh; Mr.. II. Z. Tresnon, Count
Arco; Mr.. James Golden, Song and
Dance Mr.. r. Worthington, English
Gentleman; Messrs, Henry Payne,
Joseph Laube, W. Robertson, II. T.
Laube, and Hon. j. L. Taylor, of Man
chester, American Gentlemen Mr..
Lee Hancock, TroubadOur; and Mr..
James Murphy, Cadet. Many Others
we're in evening dress. Professor II.
F. Laube in his graceful style led the
german.
SHAKESPEARE CLUE.
The first of last week number Of
young gentlemen and young ladies met
at the residence of Miss Callie, daugh
ter of Mr.. Josiah Ryland, on Marshall
street, and organized a Shakespeare
Club. The first meeting was held last
Friday night at the residence of Mr.
Richard Workman. The rendition Of
"A Midsummer-Night's Dream " by
the cast-namely, Mr.. Allen Potts,
Ounce; Mr.. John Newton, Bottom
Mr.. Ferguson, Snout; Mr.. WORKMAN,
Flute; Mr.. Higginbotham, Snug Mr..
Mcclure, Lysander Mr.. Gibson,
Puck; Mr.. Parish, Demetrius Mr..
Lewis, Oberon Miss Ryland, Titania
Miss Walker, Helena; Miss Potts,
Fairy-was perfect success. The
Club meets next Friday week at the
residence Of Mr.. Lewis Booker.
MISS TREES EUCHRE PARTY.
Friday night a small progressive
euchre party was given by Miss Nellie
Tree to a few friends at her residence,
1908 east Clay street. A splendid sup.
per was served late in the evening, and
all present fully enjoyed themselves.
Those present were: Misses Julia
Powers, Maggie May, Helen Gwath-
mey, Rosa Gotlief, and Miss Mills;
Messrs. Charles and Lewis Bosher,
Parker Dashiell, Harris Donnan, c. c.
Gentry, and DR.. Mills.
BETA THETA PI FRATERNITY.
The Beta Theta Pi fraternity Of
Richmond College gave an elegant ban
quet at their chapter hall last Friday
night. After some hours of social en-
joyment one of Pizzini's best suppers
was spread and was heartily partaken
Of.
Mr.. L. B. Pollard, OF Richmond, de-
livered an interesting and finished adj
dress, which received warm applause.
Several musical selections were rem
dered by members Of the chapter.
The hall was graced by many Of the
lady friends of the society, among them
Miss Ella Thomas, Miss Agnes Lyon,
Miss Hockaday, Miss Marshall, Miss