The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-11-09
.GAIETY OF THE PAST WEEK
EVENTS IN SOCIAL LIFE IN RICH
MCND.

wright and Mics Bsughman to be Mar
ricd-Miss mcIIwsine and Mr.. Davis
Reception at the Governors.
We feel much as though we had brag-
ged Of never having cold, and Immediate
ly thereupon caught a most violent one.
Last week some OF us were congratula-
ting ourselves, some condoning over the
utter quietude OF society, when lol we are
plunged straightway into such a mesh of
comparative giddiness as to make us feel
like humbly taking back every word Of it,
and ready 70 "swear we didn't say it,"
Germans, suppers, and parties united in a
grand combination contradiction 10 the
statement that "things were dull
The Tuesday german, around which
clings a charm ever Of ensured success,
gave the first Of the seasons series OF en-
tertainments on Tuesday evening last.
Nowhere, as constant comparison OF
places show, do the society women dress so
well in the evening as they do in Rich
mOnd. Their toilets are characterized by a
freshness. daintiDess. that in charming
effect is beyond the creations Of simply rich
appareling. Tawdry tinery is rarely visible
in our ranks, and if so, fear there be some
who would not withstand the temptation
OF a sidelOng glance Of announcement,
not for an instant at its expression OF Cant
afford better" for the same eye would COM
mend forever the excess of simplicity and
beauty in the sp0tless raiment Of their or
candle: but a woman in party dress,
crumpled and sOiled, can never be more at
tractiye-lO0king than flower covered with
dust. which would only attract to make the
observer choose some other.
- TUESDAY GERMAN.
But this DEPRESSION is not TO point a
moral, but TO prove the exception IN our
midst, which was shown on this brilliant
Tuesday evening, when, with the new sea-
son, so many sweet, fresh new tollettes
framed the beauty of the Richmond bellies.
The german was chaperoned by Mrs. Matte
Paul Meyers, Mrs. George Ross, Mrs. r. Is
Addison, Mrs. Anderson, Mrs. Mayo, Mrs
McPhail, and Mrs. Ryland.
Among the dancers were Mrs. George W
Anderson. Mrs. G. i. Smith, Misses Ross,
Katie Buford, Myers, Meta Pohs. Ger
trude Riyes. Mary Cameron, Nirgie CABOT
Bessie FauntlerOy, Mary Anderson, Jennie
| NcPhail, Atkins. Pace, Walker, Martin
Moore. Hammer, Brock, Williams, Alfriend
Ha,es, Talbot, stacy, Blankenship, Helen
Cameron, OfPetersburg; Clarkson, Pegram
and Cullen. Some Of the gentlemen pres
ent were Messrs. Carter, Potts, Young
Anderson, Hobson, Willy, Atkinson
smith. Morton, Blankenship, Glib
son. George Anderson, Carson, Currie
Branch. Pegram. holland, Palmer, Mayo
Rogers. Stscy, Lea. Thomson, scott, shep
pard. Blair, Willis, Ed. Palmer. and
| Drs. Dunn and Darlington. The figures
were led by Mr.. Reed Hobson, who intro
duced with skill and efficiency some new
and graceful ones.
FRIDAYS DANCE.
The second Friday german Of the season
was given on Friday evening at the BelNl
dere, and as they are delightful, 50 was TIM
one. The chaperOnes on the occasion were
Mrs. Allan +. DOnnan. Mrs. William Tai
bOtt. Mrs. r. i. Alfriend, Mrs. James Pick
rell. Mrs. Charles Talbot and Mrs. Regi
maid Gillian.
With a few exceptions the fair dancers
were the attractive debutants Of the season
After the dancing had wearied the merrl
dancers, grateful reireshment was serve'
| in an informal and charming little suppe
| given by Miss Sallie Deane, and also sup
| per given by Miss Alice Burwell.
BIRTHDAY PARTY.
4 charming birthday party was given by
/ Mrs. Charles Stokes at her home, on ives
Franklin, Friday evening, in honor of th'
Young daughter Of the house, Miss MaudC
| Stokes. The excitement of the evening
was supplied by the game OF "StOp,' which
the Young ladies entered into with genuine
mirth and enjoyment. Where entertain
ment was so cordial, repast so dainty, anC
surroundings so tasteful, il would be hard
10 separate any one prominent feature o.
the enjoyment.
The first prize, a ring. in the design Of a
wishb0ne, with mOOnstOne, was won by
Miss Nirgie Drewry, while the BOBBY, q
jumping Jack. was carried of by Miss
Florence Talbot. The other guests present
TO both give and receive pleasure were Mis-:
Louise Ouarles. Miss Sallie Bruce, Miss
Mary Pace, Misses Maggie aud salli'
stokes. Miss Leila Gray, Miss Helen Lea
Miss Leila Hill, Miss Elsie Cameron. Miss
Adelaide Watkins, Miss Lulie Walker, Miss
Ellie Bosher, and Miss Bernard Harvey.
OTHER AFFAIRS.
on Monday evening last Mr.. Allen Pott;
had a very delightful, though informal
birthday party.
Invitations are out 10 the marriage OF Miss
Fannie Hall Baughman to Mr.. Edmund
PendletOn BOatwright, the ceremony 10 take
place at 1t. PauFs church on Wednesday
afternoon, 18th November, at ) O'Clock
There will be a large bridal party and
doubtless one Of the most brilliant events
Of the seasvn.
On Wednesday evening next, in Peters
burg. Miss Lucy Mcllwaine, a well-knOwr
belle, will be married 20 Mr.. Arthur Il
Davis, young man Of rare intellect and
popularity.
In honor Of the visiting engineers, a re-
ceptiOn will be given at the Executive
Mansion on Tuesday next which, as the
initial one of the season, promises to be very
brilliant.
Mr.. W. q. Miller, Jr., one Of the most
popular young men Of Richmond, who has
Gently on long cruise, is now in the city &c
the delight Of host of warm friends.
Always one of the interests OF the intel.
| lectual side of our social life is Miss Maria
| Blair's Shakesperian class, and this season
she also has a Poets class, which meets
every Wednesday afternoon. Already
many Of the most prominent bellies art
are members, and it promises TO be one Of
| the most delightful antidOtes TO the poison
OF too much gaiety.
Miss Gertrude Riyes is at Mrs. Duvars
east Franklin.
Miss Martha Bagley Is now at the Uni.
versity OF Virginia, but viii return 10 thC
city next week, and leave soon thereafter L
spend some time In Atlanta, Ga, with Mr.
and Mrs. Knowles, making the trip in the
private car Of her host.
tThe Misses WilcOX-BrOwn will spenC
next week at Mrs. Duyal's.
Or. and Mrs. Aaron Jeflery returned L
their home in RadfOrd on yesterday.
Property Transfers.
Richmond City.-Wray T. Knight t