Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-08
RICHMOND SOCIETY.
rHE rEooDTIDE OF GArETY WHICH Sue
cEBDs LENT.
Easter Day-Powell-cclmsn Marriage-rhe
Dickinson Norris Ball-A Brilliant
Party-rhe Little Ones
Personals, &c,

tiful than did last Sunday morning, and
the sidewalks were thronged as the con-
preoations went to their different
churches. all of which were crowded.
Richmond is a church going community,
fact often commented upon by visitors
north and south OF us. There was never
greater display Of beautiful flowers at
Easter than this year {; every window on
ell the principal streets had one or many
blooming plants or vases filed with
handsome cut flowers and almost every
man. woman, and child wore blossom
il not more The music was appropriate
in the places of worship, and the Eng
lish sparrows made merry outside. Truly,
it was perfect Easter day.
There were some very handsome and
tasteful new spring costumes, but the
custom OF donning spring habiliments is
not so general as formerly, since for
several wears the weather has been cold
and rather unpropitious for the airing Of
light attire, so that easter bonnets "
are rather the exception than the rule.
Entertainments of various kinds have
followed each other thick and fast.
GYPSY TEA.
The little people of Grace Episcopal
church, assisted by some of their friends,
had pretty entertainment at the lecture
room of the church on Easter Monday
evening. 1t was called "Gypsy Tea, !"
and was successfully managed by several
Young ladies, who deserve credit for
their skill and taste in the arrangement
of the tents, camp kettles, flowers, and
decorations. The little girls IN their
pretty gypsy costumes were very attrac-
tive. and served their guests most com
foriably. The proceeds Of the entertain
ment are to go to assist a struggling
church in the city, and so laudable an
end is worthy Of the generous patronage
bestowed upon the little workers.
On the same night Bishop Randolph
confirmed a class of fifteen persons at
Grace church.
A MARRIAGE.
The marriage of Miss Sarah Powell
and Mr.. Logan Colman took place on
Tuesday evening. The bride is the
eldest daughter of Mr.. j. II. Powell, and
has a large circle OF friends in the city.
The groom is the son Of Colonel Henry
Eaton Colman, Of Pittsylvania county.
young man of fine promise and great
popularity.
The wedding was q quiet home enter
tainment, and the officiating clergyman
was the Rev. DIR. Peterkln.
Mrs. A. G. Dickinson and Mrs. Ran
dolph Norris gave charming entertain
ment on Wednesday evening, at which
about three hundred guests were present.
The spacious house. lately bought by
Mr.. Norris. on Third street, was the
scene of beauty and elegance. The
hostesses were gracious and easy in re-
ceiving their guests, and the beautiful
flowers. colored shades, music, and brll-
liant company made the occasion one to
be long remembered. Several popular
ladies assisted in receiving-among them
Mrs. John Enders, Misses Virgie and
Fannie Archer, and Miss Fannie Cor
don. Miss Dickinson did the honOrs
with conspicuous grace, and was attired
in very striking Paris costume OF Grim
son and silver, and the arrangements for
the comfort and pleasure of the com
panv were perfect The music was de-
lightful and the supper varied and com
the favors in great variety and
profusion.
Mrs. Dickinson, though at present
from New York, was a native OF Ken
lucky, and her antecedents Virginisns,
so she brings with her the hospitable
disposition of both the old States. She
is the sister Of Mrs Governor Theodore
Randolph, of New Jersey.
JUNIOR GERMAN.
The junior german at Sanger Hall on
Friday night was very fully attended, and
passed Off very agreeably. Thilow S
band furnished excellent music, and the
dancers were led very gracefully by Mr..
/. T.. Williams There were quite q
number of grown young ladies and gen.
tlemen present who were guests of the
club. and who seemed TO enjoy the
dancing as much as the younger ones
The chaperones were Mrs. Il. G. Nor
ton, Mrs. Hunter, Mrs. Colston, and
Mrs. Camm.
ELEGANT PARTY.
Mrs. Isaac Davenport, Jr., rendered q
beautiful party to her granddaughter,
Miss Elise Williams, and Miss Leila
Harrison, who is the guest OF Miss Viii
liams Miss Harrison is the charming
daughter of Or. George Harrison, Of
New York, formerly of Richmond, who
has made a great reputation IN bus pro-
/ fession.
The house was elegantly decorated
and the company. over one hundred, was
principally OF the younger circle OF So
clety. Mrs. Davenport, who has long
been an invalid, received until 12o'clock
in an easy chair, looking very lovely and
interesting in black silk gown with
white roses; Mrs. Nirginius Newton,
black MORE with point lace; Mrs.
Charles L. Williams, black velvet and
pink roses; Miss Harrison. very lovely
in white tulle over silk Miss Elise Will
liams, pink silk and gauze. The supper
was most beautifully served and the mu-
sic was excellent, being under the dlrec-
ton OF Mr.. John Reinhardt, and dancing
was kept up until a late hour
Among the lady guests were Misses
Clarke, Strotber, Pleasants, Archer,
McPhail, Lathrop, Hayes, Talcott,
Branch, Scott, Walker, Coke, Ryland,
Mayo, Gordon, Ryder, Williams, Lewis,
Elliott, Darlington, Winston, and Yam
cey and among the gentlemen Messrs.
Davenport, Pegram, Boiling, stringiel-
low, Boehmer, bowman, Mcdonald,
Lyons, holland, Branch, Mayo, Fergu-
son, Shepherd, Carson, Cunningham,
Mallory, Peasants. Haxal, jenkins,
Blair, Scott, Watkins, Meade, Powers,
Walker. rutherford, Parrish, Curry,
Rose, Patterson, Cullen, Grant, Page,
and others.
CHILDREN's BALL.
Little Miss Helena LEROY gave a very
large party on Friday evening from s to
II, at which 200 children were present.
The young lady is the granddaughter of
Mr. John II Montapua and his hOuge