The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-01-27
S0CIETY'S WHlRL.
DELIGHTFUL SOCIAL ENTERTAIN
MRNTS GIVEN DURING THE
PAST WEEK.
GERMANS, RECEPTIONS, BALLS
PARTIES. AND DINNERS
Notes from the Cay world.
Notes from the Cay World.

german " az NA' 't tut must fAJ'1 ""s'
of the season, as the floor was never too
crowded TO enjoy the dancing. The
german was led by Col. Stern in his
usually mastery manner Refreshments
were served i'm the dining room, to which
ample Justice was done, after which
dancing continued until some time after
midnight There were an unusually
large number of new gowns worn, espe-
cially by the strangers. Among the
chaporones and young ladies present were
Mrs Byrd NarriCk. In pink silk and
black lace. Mrs Frank Stcger, in white
i. * and lace: Mrs Randolph Morris, In
blue tulle trimmed with pink and blue
morning glOrics, exquisite jewels of dia-
monds pearls and emeralds' Mrs. [. . B.
Cowardin, in white satin and lace; Mrs.
Caskio Cabell I'm black lace and moire.
crimson flowers. Mrs. John Lotiier, In
lovely white Grape gown with velvet
autumn leaves. Miss Gertrude Riyes, in
an exquisite toilette of white silk and
silver gauze WTeathed in shaded velvet
rcranium leaves Mrs Patton. Of Dam
Vile. wore rich gown of "Old Rose
faille and gold Mrs Scott, of Warren
ton. ina white silk and tullo Miss Alice
PAYNE. OF WaUcntOn, in yellow
stripped tulle and silk Miss
Moorehead. Of North Carolina IN
new blue" iaille and lace. a lovely
costume. Miss Boone, of Baltimore IN
white crepe lisse over silk Miss Miller,
of ST. Louis, in white faille and lace;
Miss Clarke, of Atlanta, in cream silk
and lace. Miss Turpin, of Philadelphia'
I'M lovely costume of "cloye pink silk,
with garlands of pink roses Mrs. Frank
Patrick. i'm white silk and tulle, wreath
ed i'm autumn leaves, bOQuei of American
beauties Miss Maggie -tringfellow, IN
white lace and silk, trimmed with gar
lands of "hops" Miss Fairfax, in red
grape. Miss Srother. Misses Williams,
Miss McPhail. Miss Winston, Miss Coke,
Miss Potts Miss Pace, Miss Pleasants'
Miss Bruce Miss Rutherford. and many
Others
Mrs. Tazewen Elleit gave handsome
supper after the Monday german IN
honor of her guests, Miss Scott and Miss
Pavne. of Warrent0n Among the guests
we're Mr and MT- Willie Talbot, Miss
Bruce. Miss Symincion, Miss Ruther-
ford. Slr Edward Mayo, Nj Richard
Perram, Mr Ryan. Mr Scott, and others.
Miss Bessie Pace gave hiding
Party" "a few evening ago, which was
very charming as well as novel Among
those who participated were Misses
Clarke. Miss Turpin, Miss Potts, MT.
John ChsRblin, Mr. Preston carson
Mr.. Mallory, AIT Patton, and others.
The party left town shout 9 o'clock, aud
returned atil o'clock, when they were
handsomely entertained al supper by
Miss Pace at bis residence, on east
Franklin street.
A BRILLIANT RECEPTION.
Captsin and Mrs. John Cokes re-
cepuon" on Lao; Thursday evening,
given In honor OF their daughter, Miss
Elise. and her guest Miss Clarke OF
Atlanta. was reckoned among the most
elegant events of the season. Some
eirht hundred invitations had been
issued for this entertainment, most OF
them being for the hours from d 10
O'Clock. while the rest were extended 10
tle Young people from '9 O'Clock,
whom dancing completed the evening
pleasure The handsome residence was
entirely throWn open TO the
quests and no Arrangement over
l.oked or trouble on expense
SHARED that could conduce 10 the bnl-
liancy of the occasion The large dane
inr rooms were aglistically decoratedwith
slnilax. ferns and roses There were
palm- and Parma yi0lets and lilies OF ihe
valley ON The mantcls. and groups OF tau
ferns and palms wrre gracefully massed
i'm the windows and aicoYes. ne
dining-room and ball we're banked
with roses, carnations and tulips
and tiger lilies The chandeliers were
hung with garlands of smilax IN
beautiful contrast with the dazzling
CRYSTAL pendants The whole house was
a scene 0f rare loyeliness
The supper was simply superb, ana
never has there been table seen mere
which was more beautifully OFnamenled,
or a more bOunuful and delicious cola
tion Captain and Mrs Coke, the host
and hostess. extended a gracious ana
genial welcome To- the large crowd ol
Guests Mrs. Coke wore handsome
black faiilo eu train, and Brussels net
with q lovely bouquet OF White roses
She was assisted IN receiving by MT :,
ID Lanehorne in an eXquisiis gown OF
white ivory faille and tulle trimmed ID
white ostrich feathers from the leit
shoulder. extending down 10 The hem OF
The skirt. diamond ornaments, MIS-.
Lewis I'm yellow silk with garlands OF
cellow roses. decolete bodice Mrs. Nil
ler in black satin and point lace MIS-
Miles Cary. in yellow fallle gown WIN
front OF pearl beaded network, her
ornaments were diamonds, biI5 Odiillh'
in red satin and Dlack !soe
drapeues, gold ornaments; MISS Llise
coke, in a beautiful gown Of Whlle
mean de sole silk and tulle, en- train. was
assisted by Miss Clarke in white crepe
empire gown; Miss Joe Clarke, in White
tulie and peaTl trimmings Miss Bessie
Pace green tblie and water hl-
lies EXQUISITE gown Miss Nettie Potts
in tybife faiue francaise and jacquemin
rose. Miss Lizzie Towns, in pearl gray
silk and white lace, pink roses MIs'
Shell. i'm ciel blue Julie and silk pearl or
THE BAL POUDRE AT BELViOERE HALL'
Society has been il hutter since me
invitations were sent out for a " Bal
Poudre." TO be given al 'BelYidere Han
on Wednesday, January 5Oih, when
PROMISES 10 eclipse anything OF the kind
heretofore given Misses hcPhaii. ltg
land and Potts are the young ladies VINO
sre getting il up, and this is sufficient to
insure its success The invited chaparones
arc Mrs Josiah Ryland, Mrs Potts, Mrs
q. c. McPhail, Mrs. Governor Lee, Mrs
Colonel Talcoit. Mrs Colonel BuioJd,
Mrs Thomas Rutherford, Mrs. Charles
Williams. Mrs. Simpkins Mrs. Raleigh
Colston. Mrs. Camm, Mrs c. D. Lang
horne. Mrs Alexander Cameron Mrs.
Connally. Mrs. Dr Cullen, Mrs. Edward
Mayo. Mrs. Ferguson. Mrs Miles Carey
Mrs. Willie Mayo, Mrs Patterson, MIS-.
Colonel Mcdonald, Mrs Philip Hatsll
SOCIETY MOTIFS AND PERSONALS
Miss Sallie Poor, OF Baltimore, is visit.
ing Miss Warrlck. corner Fourth ana
Main streets
Mis-. Russell Robinson is 90 q short
visit 10 Richmond and is stopping al the
" Mount Vernon.
49,. p,,.or, from | pesbuFy IL visit