Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-02-28

were; Mrs. DR.. Withers. Mrs. W. J. Blount,
and Mrs. Lewis Burwell, who we're fortu-
nate IN the selection of n large and eff
cient committee, who worked with plea
sure and success. Each lady on this COM
mittee wore a knot of yellow ribbon as
badges.
DIT. HoGE AND his GUESTS.
The table specially arranged for the en-
tertainment of DR.. Hoge and his guests
was very tasteful and beautiful in adorn-
ments. The centre was an arrangement
OF Jonquils and violeis more beauti-
tul because sent in compliment TO DR..
Hoge by tho florist: at the place assigned
each lady was bouquet of hellotrope and
1onquils tied with profuse bows OF purple
and gold ribbons, and on the ends OF the
yellow was painted bunch OF vlolets:
Purple candles under yellow shades filled
crystal candelabra on refectors, making
very handsome and unique ornamentatlon,
and the menu was very complete.
Those invited to seats at this table were
Rev. Dr. John Hall. Governor and Mrs.
Philip Mckinney. Bishop Alfred VI. Ran
dolph. Bishop Alpheus Wilson. DIR. and
Mrs. }. J.. NJ. Curry, DR.. and Mrs. X. 7.
Kerr, Rev. J. Calvin Stewart. DR.. II. G.
Alexander, Colonel Richard Lathus. Mr.. q.
VI. Atwater Rev. and Mrs. p. II. Hoge Mr.
and Mrs. MarsEall Gillian, Miss Bessie
Hoge.
Crystal chandeliers, gold silk hangings,
shaded lamps, plants and flowers masslng
every corner and available spot, Turkish
RUGS. pictures, and ornaments and pretty
tables for chocolate and coffee, adorned IN
olive and white, blue and pink, presided
over by attractive young ladies. all made
the scene brilliant and attractive and one
long to be treasured and remembered 10y
the friends OF the beloved pastor, who has
for nearly half a century labOred IN this
community, and every denomination and
sect was represented in the vast assem-
blage.
Inc coffee-table. where Mrs Allan Don
nan held sway. was served by Misses Mary
Cameron. Mary Young, Emma Darlington,
Roy Ellorson, Bessie Call. Nellie Perrin.
Marion Harris, and hate Harris.
The next. chaperOned by Mrs. Percy
Montague. had Misses Fortune Scott, Nan
ME Scott. Annie Armstead. Mary Chal-
mers, jamie Grigg, Evelyn Paine, and Min
ME Wilkinson.
Mrs. 4. Emmons's chocolate-tqble was
served hv Misses Elise Coke. Julia Morton,
Kate Wallace. Alice Burwell Nellie Adj
kins, Bland Clarke, Ellen Clarke, Lille
Cannon, and Misses Staples and Williams.
soSfE RICH GIFTS.
The gentlemen and ladies Of DR.. Hoge's
church, knowing that the subject nearest
his heart was the Old-Market Mission, de-
termincd to make this occasion one of IN
alloyod pleasure TO him and presented him
with $1,000 which had been raised with
which to build n Memorial chapel in the
vicinity IN which he has labored so long
and successfully among the poor, and his
pleasure and qualification as well as COM
pleto surprise, were most delightful to his
people.
A few Of his lady parishioners presented
him with an elegant watch. and others at
tested their aifectiOnate interest by pre-
sents of handsome easy-chars, SOLID silver
bowls. knives and forks, spoons and cups,
china and glass, and many other things of
value and use, and the labor of loving
hearts and hands brought their best
efforts and gave them with tears OF CRATE
ful affection TO him who has baptized, mar
ried, comforted, and buried children.
parents. and grandparents IN his flock
through succeeding generations.
AN ENTIRE SUCCESS.
Every detail Of the entertainment re-
fectcd credit upon the energy anu Kill OF
those having 1t in charge, and hearts,
purses. and hands We're opened in willing
and voluntary service TO maze the celebra-
tion worthy of the occasion.
The gentlemen who acted as ushers were
most obliging and polite, consderate alike
Of the comfort and 2leasureof their guests.
The music was delightful. and though 50
many contributed to the success of the
musical programme that it seems unfair to
mention one and not all, we believe the
musicians themselves will with pleasure
accord the paine to the sweet fresh So
prano who gave her maiden effort" to
mark this occasion as it were with a white
stone.
There WAS never in this community a
more genuine nor liberal outpouring Of at.
fectionate regard than has been exhibited
toward this friend Of many, whom all unite
in wishing many years more OF hoalth anc
peace and usefulness.