The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-04-28
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some Of the Briuisnt Events Of the Past
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hv prOfusiOn of beautiful hoWcfs ana
growing plants, and no Arrangement
overlooked that could conduce %
the hrilliancy of the occasion. The
hail and parlors were ariisiically
decorated with groups of late palms
and blooming Easter lilies. while ON leaf
liable and pedestal there rested loose
honauet- of beautiful roses and violeis.
making the whole air rcdolent with their
sweet perfume. The chandeliers were
nunE with gaflands of smilaN, in ie1uti-
ful contrast with the dazzling crystal
pcndants. and all tfc rooms were softly
lighted with rare and lovely lamps and
numerous wax candles held IN exquisite
ROYAL Worcester and Dresden china
4 most bounliiul and
delicious col alton was served in
the dining room. which included sal
ads. paics. croquetics, ices, straw
berries. and Roman punch. which
was served In AN elegant bohemian glass
bowl and dispensed throughout The even
inr The table was ornamcnicd i'm th'
centre with one immense bed of La
France roses. Al each corner were crys-
ial globes on mirrors filled with La
France and American beauties. From Tie
chandalicr was suspended large ball
of the samc roses. which was %
marvel of taste and ELEGANCE. MIS-. May
received her guests with much ease ano
grace and was assisted hv Mrs. kcim
Nis. Thomas. Mrs G.. G. McPhail. Mrs.
.Blounf Mason, Mrs Frank Siegar.
Nh Benson. Mrs George Mayo.
She wore beautiful gown of
black dsh-nct and SILK bodice decoilcie.
and carried large bouquet of In France
roses. Mr. Kcim was very lovely in q
rich gown of yellow satin and black lace
Her ornaments were diamonds, and She
wore the most superb necklace, com
posed of diamonds and pearls WITH
pendants of pearls unusually large. \
magnificent hOuqne of Jacqucm.noi
roses completed her o. 'iet Mrs. Iloma
was particularly ha d ome DOB wAIi'
satin and black lice gown, Qua
mond ornaments Mrs. Mayo Ia
. bcyv of charming y.ung lt
dies tO assist in the dining-rcom Mis-
~a.lie MAYO. Miss Lee Fitch OF Phiia
dclphia. Miss Helen Montague Nil
Fannie Ross Miss Jennie Mcphail. Mis-
Lou Adkins. Miss lOui-e Brander, and
Miss ~allic Anderson Some teen or nficcr
young men were invited after ihe rcccp-
zion hours tomcct the young ladies and 90
most agreeable evening was spent
cards were INDUCED in until d o'clock.
when delightful supper Has served.
and rose-tinecd compliments exchanged
our sparkling glasses of wineand punch
The whole entertainment was pro.
nOunced q charming Affair
BRILLIANT GERMAN.
Mr. and Mrs Randolph Norris gave %
progressive german on "Wednesday
evening 90 their young friends in honor
of Mrs Norris brother. Nr Andrew O..
Dickinson. from Yale College Their
beautiful residence on Third street Was
entirely thrown open t0 The guests mi
lighted lhc spacious parlois
were given up t0 the dancers. while those
who did NOT participate found % very
charming resort boz the gallery. which
was made cosy and attractive with tff'
trtt sofas and easy chalfr
together with Persian rugs and
soft red lights. making most
picturesque spot Adjoining This "re-
treat Was the library where am ample
"maic ii- presence ielt
and all during The evening the delicious
champagne was literally dispensed The
supper WAS served in The diuing-rooms
on the first ho0r, and ihe mann
al the delicacies OF
the season, beginning with salads
croQuettc. crabs old Virginia ham
and ending with beautiful ices. cakes.
bon -bons and proiusion Of Wine The
table decorations were beautiful, consist
inc of mounds of roses and heliOirOpr
and pink and white alalcas which made
the air redolent with their fragrance.
MIS- Norris accompanied hcr lavish
hospitality with graciousnc-s that
worked am irresistible charm, and re
ceived her guests in "a gown " red tullc
ralandcd with flowers She carried %
bouquet of Marcchal Neil rose.
and lilies of the valley. At 10
O'Clock the dancing began. ihe
young men having first drawn for
their partners. This was also done after
each figure. making charming variety
The first part of the german was very
beautifully led hy Mr. Dickinson, with
Miss FEMME McPhail the second part by
Dir Mallory. with Miss Norris ltisneed-
less 10 say that their figures were unique,
and gracefully led. A reign of bohtonle,
prevailed throughout the evening
and the dancing Was much enjoyed by
all present The favor- were very
numerous and pretty and there Was
nothing wanting to make the entertain
mcnt one of the most enjoyable of ihe
season and many regrets were INDUCED
in when thc hour of departure came
Among the guests were Miss Lille
NoreAead. of North Carolina Miss Lee
Fitch. of Philadelphia Miss kelt Miss
Nirgie Archer. Miss Otev Cullen Miss
Jennie Mcphail, Miss Magic Smith.
Miss Louise Mayo. Miss Nellie Rogers
Miss Parker Miss Mary 'falcott. Miss
Lucy Williams Miss Bculah PattisOn. Miss
Mamie ~ymngton, Miss CABOT Mis-,
Miss Louise Bunder. Miss
Louie Adkins. Ms Dr. Joseph \. White,
Mrs Edward Mayo, Mr-. g. &. Nc
phail. Mrs d. CAalkiey. Mrs.
James Patterson. Mc-srs PegIam.
Peasants, Cullen. Gibson rrice, Mai
.orv, Mostly, Parish, luincN, Mayo
Walker. Dickinson, Palmer. Lanerly.
Workman. Marshall. Carson. Lyons,
CabelL Mr. Elliott OF New York, Mr.
Page McCariv Dr. j. \. White, DR.. Ar
.hur Cabell and others
New York; celebration next week j.
going to be- big affair 10 will eclipse
anything lhat the country has seen for
quite number OF years Fully juO0OO
visitors are expected. The displays u
every way will be worthy of the great
occasion
Already The loan exhibition of hstor-
.al portraits and relics is open. On
Monday the naval parade, the most mag
lihcent maritime display of the decade, .
sill escort President Harrison from
20 New York city. Every .
State in the Union will be represented -
Entan.e
THE DEsPoT Is RiCmr-The Car of .
al the Russas has finally turlei his T
iack upon the centennial celebration Of /
he French Republic He has not only /
lecided TO STAY away himself, but has .
ordered his ambassador To keep away
rom Paris during the time Of the cele-