Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-27

& 8niiiknt Reception 1t Captain John
Cekss-csrd Parties. suppsrss
and Personal Mention.
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tl{tT ETJWINE IUItOllts ~ WV may 49,
BIZ the crowded dr,wing.rooms and cnseI'ui
vo,ces thai make merry. there IL no evidence
ri that the wise philosophers prophetic
anton will be needed ere Lent puts o
Ss6upetus upon the festivities. The last cianse
respecting the "coye,ing more rs espo-
cIsiiy unsuited 10 our community since
"morev could scarcely be crowded INTO inc
days and nights. -.
Ibe coming week promises TO be 40 inii
n those that are past, including The 6at
poudy< 10 be given by the ladies' a. Belvi-
dere Hall on Wednesday evening. which
viii doubtless be brilliant and eVectiye. as
ali the company are expected to wear pow
dered hsir, rouge, and patches. as our ances-
tors used TO disport them.
TUE RICHMOND GERMAN
was ne pleasant as usual and as well attended.
ySght refreshments we're served during the
evening in the dancing hall. Amopg the
visitors present were Misses Clarke, OF Az"
lsnta, Ga. Misses Cary. OF Mobile, fia.;
Miss Turpin, Of philadelphia; Mss Boone,
Miss Reynolds. Miss Moale, and MISE Adsms'
Of Baltimore: Miss Morehead and Miss POT.
Ter. Of North Carolina; Misses Scott ana
PAYNE. OF wsrrenton, Va. ; Miss Rives, OF
AIbemarle comfy: Miss Coghill, Of New
York. Miss Fairfax and Misses Coke,
Brock, Blair. McPhail, DE TrevlIle. Ander.
eon. winston, Potts. Cameron, and others OF
those who usually attend. The married Ia
dies were Mattresses sieger. Langborne,
Patrick McPhail, Csbell, Lottier, stokes,
Peyton. Talbot, and Donnau.
PROGRESSIVE EucHRE.
Mrs. John Palmer gave . very delightful
prorressiye.euchrc party on Wednesday eve
ming. 'fhe house Is very beautifully adapted
20 entsr tsining, and was particularly charm
ing on this occasion owing 10 the number OF
handsome lamps which adorned it-a recess
in one of the parlors being hung with . col
lection OF Eastern lamps OF various colors
and designs was very effective. Among the
guests were Mr.. and Mrs. Richmond Pierce.
son. Miss Boykin, Miss Grinpan, Misses
Cameron. London, Ryder, Halrston, Nc.
Dowell, Meyers. Lyons, and Williams, ana
Messrs. Pullism, Grant. Csbell Robinson,
Scott. Davenport, jenkins. Hsxall. Hanne.
winckeI, Ferguson, and Games. The hrst
prize was won by Miss Grinnan, and the gen.
tieman's BOBBY wss cut for by seyen. and
gained by Mr.. Ferguson.
The party was given IN honor oil MISS
Fairfax, who Is her guest, and II was a Just
tribute TO the charms OF this most popular
Young lady. The evening closed with very
sweet vocal music by Messrs Haxall and
Grant.
Tue COKE RECEPTION.
On Thursday evening frem @ TO s Mr.. and
Mrs. John Coke entertained a large number
OF friends at one OF the most elegant recep-
tons ever given here. The floral dccors-
tons were most elaboI ate and beautiful. On
entering the hall the first thing that caught
the eye was q wheel In flowers, chiefly Gala
lilies and scarlet gersniums, suspended from
the upper floor ard constantly revolving.
-. IN. It'll HFnDntnH ElantE
and above them swung japanese lamps OF
varied colors and kinds. In the psrlors the
mantels were banks OF callas, tulips, and
daisies, and the beautiful etagere msntel
mirror in the dining-room was the most
striking OF ali, being ferns OF at least ten va
rieties, above which hung an exquisite
iewslled lamp. Azalias, pink aud white.
laden with bloom, ornsmented the tops OF
the buffeis, which were banked with fruits
below, and In every nook aud corner OF the
charming house there seemed TO be palms.
shaded lamps, and sofas. Reinbsrdts band
rendered charming music from q bower ar
ranged on the second floor.
THE SUPPER.
There has probably never been a more ele-
CANT and varied menu at a like entertainment
IA Richmond. There was terrapin. saddle OF
mutton, ducks, partridKes. salads, ~croquettes.
and oysters In every style. 10 the centre OF
the table was a pyramid OF ferns finished by
a bouquet OF La France roses. The distinc-
tive decorations OF the table were pink and
white. At opposite corners were very
striking designs In pougat covered with
almond paste -one representing = pink rose
surrounded by green leaves, and the other a
magnolia-each flied With Charlotte de Russo,
and having the effect OF flowers in full bloom.
There were nougat baskets filed with
Maron Glac6s and baskets rlace filled with
natural fruits pears, oranges, grapes, and
apples, the interior OF the fruit being re-
moved and ices filled In. Every design In
Ices imaginabie-melons, clans, asparagus,
ships. roses, lilies, punch a Ia Venice served
IN nougHt cups, conserves In every possible
VARIETY, ard everything that could please the
taste and sight. The entertainment was
given 10 honor Of the Misses Clarke, who are
among Atisnts's greatest bellies and who
have visited Richmond previously and were
equally popular here, and the greater num-
Der OF young peoplc were invited at 8 O'Clock
10 participate in the dancing, which consist
ed OF Q series OF waitzes and polkss, though
tste-d.tsfes seemed 10 be preferred.
SOME OF TIE TOILETS.
Mrs. Coke was very handsome IN 8 black
Sicillieue draped with fsh-net and an
elegant bouquet OF white rsses and hya-
cipths. She was assisted by Mrs. j. Ed
muuds Mason, Of Petersburg, in a gown OF
blue ,sille over brocsded silk; Mrs. DR.. Charles
Il. Hbbtt, OF Petersburg. violet velvet over
lavender satin Mrs. Benjamin Nash. white
fable, with gold trimmings; Mrs. W. Miles
Carp. gold fallle, with wreaths OF yellow
roses; Mrs. i. j. Schcli. white silk, with
pearls; Mrs. W. j. Miller, black elk. with
point lace; Mrs. Judge l.. l.. Lewis, costume
OF yellow aud brown brocaded silk, with
yellow velvet roses; Mrs. c. ID. Laushorne,
white faille. with graceful drsperies and gar
niture Of white ostrich piu0es. Miss Coke
was very lovely In 3 gown OF iysry>white
faills, with duchess lace and diamond orna-
ments, and q bouquet OF roses and yielots.
She was assisted by Miss Maude Clarke, In y
robe OF white embroidered crepe lsse, En-
pire style, en- train, trimmed with n fringe
of lily OF the valley; pearl ornaments and
bouquet OF roses and lily OF the valley. Miss
Joan Clarke, ACCORDION plated skirt OF white
crepe de chine, serere bodice. with girdle OF
white failie, bouquet OF white roses aud
ferns; Miss Mary Wulisms, pink gauze En-
pire gown over silk Miss Boykin, exquisite
Partisan costume OF pale. embroidered
crepe lisse; Miss Meta Potts, white silk, ele-
giant bouquet Of American beauties; Miss
Bessie Pace. Nile-green gauze over slls, gar
lands OF waier-iilies; Miss Mary cameron,
Partisan dress OF poutte de sole. yellow, With
green finishes, and emerald iewelry; Miss
Helen Cameron. Of Petersburg, Nue-green
pe0n de sole, pearl ornaments.
-Four young girls-Misses jamie Blair,
Ashley Miller, aud Gertrude and Annie
Camm assisted In serving and Miss Bessie
Pace presided over the punch-bowl.
CARD PARTY.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Emmons gave a
very agreeable card party on Friday evening.
1t was q mixed company OF msrried and
young people, and the charming hostess so
gracefully presided as TO put ell at their ease.
Tnels was a lovely little supper consisting
Of fruits. fancy creams, aud charlotles, con-
serves, and bon-bons. and most delicious
french wines. many years old.
The company consisted OF MIR. aud Mrs.
bronson, Mr.. and Mrs. Barbour, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. l.. White, Mr.. aud Mrs. Cadet, Mr..
and Mrs. John Tyler, Mrs. Hewitt, aud DIR.
and Mrs. Brock. The young ladies were Miss
Hughes, OF Cincinnati. who has = very cult
vatcs voice; Misses Josephine White. virgie
Brock. Florence Tyler, Leila Cary, and
sybil Pctri.