Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-19
A WEEK In SOCIETY.
SEVERAL ENTERTAINMENTS or MORE
THAN ORDINARY INTEREST.
several Fair Ladies' Make Their Row 20
the Social Eicment---BaiIs, Germans,
Receptions. Luncheons. &C.

Anderson. 20 Richmond society on We'd
nosiav evening, January 10Th. through the
medium Of brilliant and elegant bali
Gwen at their delightful home on Frank
In street. The house ~ most beautifully
a1apted 20 entertaining and it's capabilI-
ties were fully tested on this occasion, as
about 900 guests were entertained in a
s,vle worthy OF tho dsba Of this most
charming and popular young lady.
Awnings extended from tho sidewalk 20
The door Of the spacious hall. which pre-
cont, d a scene Of brill;sncy and beauty
uNon entering. Immediately IN front OF
tro door the word Welcome" in crimson
hIrorI.qe and white carnations rested
AGAINST tho wall upon background OF
Green. Masses Of green flled every corner
Of the hall and stairway, and Thilow's
ting band made charming dance music
.u easy hearing Of the dTawing-rooms.
where the dancers moved with measured
ffcad 10 may waltz or with lying fceL
~ an Inspiring polka.
THH DECORATIONS.
The horal decorations were elaborate
.rd beautiful The west drawing-room
.rau'~l was maSsed with green, finished
blow with q fringe OF spruce-pine and
shove by bank Of tulips and carnations.
Ifr st tho valley. and orchids.
The east drawing-rooIn mantel and mir
-cr were adorned With banks Of scarlet ge-
eg.ftIfN. NiAIQfll-AlHNF lflA~t anu IlAi E4fFu
.n-sts. Tho recepton-rOOm 10 tho
10 az the ball was decorated with
mink roses and orchids, baskets Of bou-
.rsts Of American Beauties and La France
-o.es. pink lamps and candles. and deli
-efe green foliage. The library, where the
much WAS served, was yellow and the
l4nllcs. lamps, and flowers were all vel
..w. relieved by growing plants of green
around and among them. Against the mir
Pop oyer the mautcl was suspended an eX~
...to basket Of delicate ferns. upon the
Nlndlo Of which WAS tied heavy gold-sa-
.n bow.
The p9rtico hack of the drawing-rooms
VISA DELIGHTFUL resort for ffC-0-lttc. shut
.p hv flags artistically winding the pillars
sr3 araped against tho sides. Here were
VHife and gray fur rugs. Turkish rugs,
.o.red lamps. large Chinese lanterns, d.
,afe and sofas. everything which could
render % a pretty and attractive resort,
al1 fully was II appreciated.
Every table. IN halls and rooms, had goT-
.son. bouquets Of roses narcissus, violcts,
or.ule aud hyacinths. many of them
...f lg friends IN compliment TO the young
flti and her popular sister.
1T TN T.BIE.
Tie dining-rooIn was brilliant and beau
+tri Tho ccutrepiece for the table was
handsome gilt candolahra with pink cam
f... aud shades, and between tull hou-
,c,' of Ia France roses. Around the base
a. 20 larce alternate louqucts Of American
..ufie. and Miguonette, the delicious
entrance OF which diiused itself over the
entire room. At opposite corners were
.rrl .'lhra with pink candles and pink
..lr.t pvrau dial baskets with cornucOplas
f'el WITH Ia rance roses, resting against
f-e OF crystallzed candy, tied with
MIX bows These baskets were filed
fh ices Of every nut design,
SQUAT boats Of Russo and cream IN tho
.no..s of swans and ducks; ObiOng bowls
r. me Alcd with creams IN strawberry
.r.ri 's. and in full bloom baskets Of ICE
fl.el with natural flowers, the interior OF
p. Covers being removed and the centre
f.I.I V.th ices corresponding In flavor 10
-t. F1wers the roses and tulips beng spc-
.l y delicate and deicIous); ices IN vio-
fs. ivacinths and hlacs exquisitely
.r.sIlel. crcscent-s haped ce-bowlhllcd
rtl Jauanese flowers and buncbes Of
grapes. with seeds removed and each
-an. filed with p'sia he cream were
Zone e tho rare delcacles spi cad ior tho
e..uruent of the gu sts, and champagne
..nt tle spirits of ihe gentlemen aglow
Ill., charming hooks and corners sur-
r~.,ur one 40 every turn and tempting 10
t+-r-.fe were most agreeable features Of
fh- beautiful bail. and the combined At
fractions he'd the young people spell
bound TO % late hour, unconscious of tho
fcat OF time.
SOME OF TIP Dms-Es.
Mrs. Anderson was bceommely attired
FL handsome Partisan costume OF gray
rE and point lace with diamond orna-
Miss Mary Mason Anderson in a lovely
ard tasteful gown Of white Gauze over
silk. with Ia France roses.
Mis- Anderson Gn exquisite shade OF
CANARY cauzc over faie. bouquets OF JON
ia raj fparle and QTa-
mouds.
Miss Kathleen Anderson, pretty cos
fulac Of rose China slit.
Mrs. Emma RaIAsdale. sister Of the
hostess. assisted in receiving the guests
iuarobe OF handsome black elk and Jets.
lheyoung sons OF The household were
,yervwlerc assisting IN doing the donors
will qrdciou- ho-ptalty, Mr.. Archer An
a,~on. accompanied by his friend, Mr..
ar.es Former, of Louisiana. having
,re rom tho University OF Virginia 10
honor to the occasion.
HFcFI1IoN 10 LADIES.
'frs Otwav S. All "a gave handsome re-
cation to ladies on ridav evening, INTRO
Jing her niece. Miss sheppard. OF Ken
'r.. who is her guest OF present. Inc
,f.r,t Ol fashioned home was decorated
g. f.a handsome auu tasteful style when
o.. become SUCH al art as almost 10 Oaihe
D...r.Ytion. but most adorned b., the pres
r.eo. the fair hostess, her two attractive
ores. and gracious sisters. and the largo
l.-r of handsome and boautiuily-cos-
e.. "a young lady friends who assisted IN
lr- the hOn0rs The table ornaments
..-. r.nl aud the centre design magnin-
..t mound Of American Beauties, con-
centred by a crown Of Gala lilies, was one
d.. o.. most striking floral ornaments over
C-s,rnei. Every possible dainty was thcie
rl very possible invited guest would
laye imagined. for the music was almost
lMtln TIE noise which can Toe made by sou
ladies' aeecmblcd.
WHAT THEY woRP.
MIS-. Allen was stl1kinely handsome in a
gown If copper and blue crepe Mrs. n. VI.
WILSON, most becomingiy aitlred IN SILVER
lrar 4iile and g0u1c; Mrs. handoiph Well
STA. lovely in white silk ana tulle; Mss
3 .pIard. pink eilk with dotted tulle; Miss
GREGORY. ualo blue silk Gnd null; Hiss
sHe Malo. exquisite gown Of blue and
yellow lr.cale: Miss Judith Carrngton,
tr..ian tune of gray and WHITE ca. IL
i..rr and silk; Miss Ssihe Anderson, whte
o. r.uze over silk, with rosc-cOlored rlD-
.. r,uk roses. Miss Leila Myers, pale
1..slk aud gauze with tea-rose ghrni-
t-.. Miss Salhe Wake (of Norfolk, Na.),
=, green silk null Miss Fannie
Archer. white crt1e hsse Mss Nugle
Archer. black lace with pink trimmings
MARY AtlutiUis sui AZ cAAs A.f't'N
cor. with Persian trimmings: Allss liz-
81. Harrison University Virginia., blue
eslzc with silver trimmings; Miss Rosaio
llcasauts. white SILK null and lace; Miss
louise MAYO, white silk null; Miss Mary
Morris Jones. black crops itsse; Miss Jon-
Inc McPhail semi-Grecian costume. OF
azure silk With silver passncnterie; Mss
Josephine Lyons, black SILK and net. gold
trimmings Miss Mamie Jacobs, white silk
aud gauze. After the reception for ladies
about twenty gentlemen were invited TO
.3.R the party Of young people who re-
,eycd. when ahandsCme supper was served
sni charming evening enjoyed.
MISS PAoE's LUNCHEON.
Miss Bessie Pace eavea handsome lunch
con on Thursday at . o'clock IN compli-
bent to her friend Miss SchwaF5 waelder,
81 which about forty young ladies were
present. Tho decorations were yellow a
ieh tud Of tulips forming the centre de-
sgn for the large table and tulip decora-
items tor each sInNl table.
NJ Nee Gle AI,qs Fdv.h McCurley