Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-04-07
MR.. AND MRS. CHANLER
THEIR VISIT TO RICHMOND LAST
WEEK.
Entertainments Given Them-Hospitsble
Receptions New Works OF the
Gifted Buthorssa

never beng called by Der husbands name,
but she has to pay the penalty which great
ness imposes. having made her reputation
.a Amde Rlycs. and by her maiden name
she will be known IN her own and foreign
lands. That she has married a manly and
attractive person admits OF no doubt by
those who had the good fortune to make bis
acquaintance during his recent visit, and
one wno thoroughly appreciates the genius
and attractions OF his gifted wife.
THEIR WELCOME.
They were the recipients Of much at'cn.
ton, and would hsye received much more
had their stay been longer.
on sunday, the trst evening" OF Mrs. Chan
ler'S viSii. there we're many ladies and gen
tlcmcn who called and were charmed with
her grsciousness aud beauty. Even as
d66ufnnfC she was DOT 20 attractive, as now in
fully.developed womanhood her beauty has
ssofiness more winning and her manner the
dignity OF gentle repose.
EYES LIKE vioLETs.
Mrs. Chanlcrseyes have been compared
10 two great double blue yiolels. so iDdO-
tcriblhle is their hue between purple and
blue. and the color OF her hair can be only
described rs llN OF DNFIfNfu kNiN.
She wore on he occasion OF receiving her
friends on sunday evening = robe Of white
crcpe de chine, irecian style, dTaped from The
shoulders, fitting closely in the back, and
without any aGornment or trimming save a
bouquet de oortoQs OF yellow tulips, which
were sent her by a friend.
svEETyolCED WOMAN.
Her voice isverY sweet and her unspoiled
raffaeffv.UafnrQl Frltfd npty 40
the reflection OF a warm and generous heart,
which those Who know her best accord to
her.
GENERAL ANDERsoN's DINNER.
On Monds evening Mr.. aud Mrs. Chan
Ter and Mrs. Riyes we're entertained at din
ncr by Gencr,l and Mrs. Joseph K. Ander.
son in very handsome stye. There were
prctent Mr. and Mrs. join +. Anderson,
Mr.. Scagrses nondou). Dir. William
Strange, AMI Miss Lutte Peasants.
Mrs. Chsnlcr was very lovely In an eX-
Quisite DonroyaD costume OF black lace and
moire with jetted front and low coTsage.
Her only ornaments were q magnificent dia-
mond star IN heirloom in the Aston family,
and the wedding gift Of an aunt OF her hus.
band, and In her hsIT, which she ALWAYS
wears low At the back, a pin designed
IN "tfoe-loyer'S knot" OF diamonds aud
Tubies.
RECALLED DlNkKR.
On Tuesday evening she was 10 have at
tended he baudsomest dinner ever given in
Rlehmogd, rendered her by Mrs. J. h. Con-
n0iiy, but the sad death OF family conuec-
tion obliged the hostess to recall her invita-
liens 81 a late hOur oil same evening.
The arrangements for this entertainment
were very elaborate. including a band Of
music and a menu which could not be sur-
passed.
FLOWERS.
Mrs. Connsy sent an elegant salver laden
with gorgeous flowers 10 Mr.. and Nrs. Chan.
leF, Zach lady's bouquet tied with pink rib
bous with her name In Kit letters and a
bunch Of vioets painted on the ends, aud
the gentlemen's with their name and lily OF
the valley painted upon them.
THE PARTY.
The guests invited TO meet them were
Governor and Mrs. Lee, Dr. aud Mrs. J. l..
II. Curry, Air. and Mrs. Richmond pierson,
Mrs. Caskie Cabell, DR.. Arthur Cabell, Miss
Lutte Peasants. Mr.. William Strange. Mr..
Frank Davenport, Miss Fannie Archer, and
Er. Gordon McCsbe.
MIS-. ChRuler's costume on this occasion
wss TO have been ruby MORE decollcte, with
diamond ornaments. A large number OF
friends were invited to come after dinner 10
meet the Virginia authoress, but OF course
all invitations were recalled.
At COLONEL PALHER's
On Thursday she was invited 10 visit some
OF the tobacco-iactories, but was prevented
'hy slight indispOsitloD, and in the afternoon
visited Mrs. Colonel John Il. Palmer and
enjoyed the pleasure OF hearing her guest,
Miss Stafford, Of New York, sing, which
afforded Der great qualification, as she Il an
enthusiastic lover OF music, especially vocal.
AD0NIs.
on Thursday evening Mr. Chanler gave
box party At the Theatre on the occasion Of
the presentation Of AdOniS," and on Fri.
day morning they took leave OF Richmond
with great regret.
MRS. CuANLER's NOVELS.
Mrs. Chanlcr Is writing several novels or
stories, which she saws she can only do UNI
der tho Influence OF the beloved surround
inps Of heI childbood's home in AlOemare.
She has written play. said TO be won-
derfu product Of genius, which il soon TO
be criticised by DISTINGUISHED actor with
view a. producing il upon the boards OF
New York theatre.
DER Poems.
In September, Houghton. Mfnin & Co.
will bring Out volume Of poems from her
pen. and she is engaged upon serial story
for the Ilarpers, which Will appear alter her
return from Europe.
TIE EUROPsAN TRIP.
They viii go T. New York on Wednes,
day the 10Th, sud expect 10 sail In the Cas-
cotgne. Of the French line Of steamers, on
Saturday the 13th for Paris.
Their plan is a. spend the month OF May
In that bewidering city. and June, the
height OF the season. in London and the re
mainder OF the summer will travel through
Engl9nd. much Of the time on horseback,
visiting many elegant counlry-seats TO which
she has been cordially invited.
MR.. CHANLER AT TIRE CLUBS.
Mr.. Chsnler was very kindly entertained
~ the clubs, and made mlnv friends IN MS
short stay. On sunday evening ne was IN
viied by Mr. j. Triplett iIaNall to meet the
ouqrteite and other gentleman frceds and
tbfy gave MIN some yerv sweet music ana
hospltable reception. lie expressed himself
% being greatly pleased with Richmond AID
her people. and said ours was one OF the
most attractive cites be bad ever seen ana
that Franklin street would compare iaYorA-
bly, with any In the world.
MR. CHANLER's HONE.
His home f. family estate on the Hudson,
called "Rokeley,' which l. occupied Oy us
brother, lately married. whilst the proprie-
tor prefers to travel and lead perfectly un'
tfsmmeled existence, at the south among
his Uife's people, or sbrosd, where they are
now going.
ms SISTERS.
lie las two sisters. for whom be Is guar
dian. now at school ca the Isle OF wight,
whom he viii visit during their two years
absence. They will spend the autumn ADD
winter al Paris, where Mr.. Chanler VIII
study arr With view 10 rendering herself
independent IN Illustrating her own stories.
They will take with them white valet ana
q cOlOTed maid.
TIE HOUSE WHERE Mss AMFLIE WAS Dorm.
II will be interesting % some Of our read.
err 10 know Tat tire gifted author OF 81
Brother TO Dragons" which has scarcely
been equaied, cel talnly not surpassed by
h.o since written. WAS born In