Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1889-06-21
Social Events.

LARGE RECEPTION ON THURSDAY
NIGHT AT 'EASTWOOD''-ANDA ANOTHER
ON FRIDAY NIGHT AT MONTGOMERY
HAIL.
Last week two of the largest receptions
that have been gwen in StauntOn, took
place. The first was given on Thursday
night at ''Eastwood'' by Mrs. M. Erskine
Miller in compliment to her sister-in-law,
the bride of Nh. James Mason Miller, Jr.
Mrs. Miller was assisted in receiving by
Mrs. J. Mason Miller, ST., Miss Bessie
Beirne and Miss Mary Miller. The rooms
thrown open were decorated with flowers,
and i'll the grove in front of the house was
stationed band of music. The supper table
was very handsomely ornamented. We
give some of the costumes, out of the large
number of handsome ones present:
Mrs. James Mason Miller, Jr., wedding
dress, white silk ell traine, trimmed with
point Duchesse, diamond ornaments.
Mrs. M. Erskine Miller, silver grey silk,
yelled in black net, diamond ornaments.
Mus. James M. Miller, ST., rich black
silk and lace.
Miss Mary Miller cream-colored china
silk and lace.
Miss Bessie Beirne, white null and blue
ribbons.
Mrs. Philip T. Allen, pink cashmere and
white lace, diamond ornaments.
Mrs. Richard p. Bell, elegant black silk Ell
traine.
Mrs James r. Taylor, white silk en-
traine, and white lace.
Mrs. George Wilson, pink MORE and
white lace, pearl and diamond ornaments.
Mrs. William S. Burke, blue silk ell
traine, diamond ornaments.
Miss Matte Harris, white silk and lace.
Miss Lizzie Gay, very handsome antique
brocaded dress and cream MORE petticoat.
Mrs. Boatwright, figured China silk.
Mrs. M. J. Bissell, rich black silk and
heliotrope brocaded velvet, diamond orna-
ments.
Mrs. Henry d. Peck, handsome black silk
and crimson brocade, diamond ornaments.
Miss Lyman of N orfolk, white silk and
pearls.
Miss Peck, white silk and pearls.
Mrs. Geo. G. Jordan, black lace, diamond
ornaments.
Mrs. Alex T. Robertson, black lace
elegantly trimmed with flowers, diamond
ornaments.
Mrs. DR.. A. NJ. Henkle, white silk and
flowers.
Miss McChesney, black lace and flowers.
Miss Blackley, blue China silk, lace and
ribbons.
Miss M. Atkinson, white lace and flowers.
On Friday night, Mr.. and Mrs. HenryD
Peck of Montgomery Hall, gave arecep.
ton from $50 to II clock. They were assist
ed in receiving by Miss Peck, and Miss Ly-
man of Norfolk. The whole of the spacious
house was thrown open and the rooms dec
GRATED with growing plants, ivies, and cut
flowers. The entrance to the grounds was
illuminated and presented a beautiful ap-
pearance. The dressing was very handsome
and we notice some of the more striking
costumes:
Mrs. James Mason Miller, il, black
silk decollete, Jacqueminot roses, and
diamonds.
Mrs. Jno T. McChesney, black silk ell
t1aine, front of light silk covered with
lace.
Miss Gay of Richmond, white lace ,decol-
lete.
Mrs. w. P. Tams, fawn colored silk and
gauZe diamonds
Mrs. Hills of New York, black silk en-
traine, black lace, diamonds.
Mrs Curry, white satin Ell traine.
Mrs. Alex. F. Robertson, black silk and
lace, decollete, white lilies.
Mrs. Gooding, black velvet and white
lace.
Mrs. M. Erskine Miller, black lace over
steel silk, cut-steel trimmings, diamonds.
Mrs. G. G. Gooch, light China silk.
Mrs. R. P. Bell, black silk Ell traine.
Mrs. G. W. Warden, white silk en- traine.
Mrs. I'll. d. Peck, black satin, black lace,
pearls and diamonds, magnolia bloom with
leaves.
Miss J. NJ. Peck, cream silk, lace panels,
pearl trimmings, pearls and La France
roses.
Miss Minnie Lyman of Norfolk, white
MORE, rare old lace oyerdress, red roses.
The supper room Was open from the
beginning of the reception till the close.
The table was ornamented with a beautiful
centre piece composed of palms. andfuchsias
in bloom.