Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-30
CHAT ABOUT SOCIETY
Ao,ee or DAME FASHIONS NEW FAM
ctes TOLD or BY MloNoN.
nsv Psrfers are Be4ng Besntined--cham
p~sps m Observation-Disclosures
Of the Past Wesh.

Bnny OF grcat pIiuisucy' NefuaaS WI"
tinue TO be the pivotal hinge on which
turns the greater portion Of the
gsyety. The steady procession OF
large entertainments which characterize
Che social season can scarcely be said to
have begun, although the week was
marked by several charming dinners,
lunches, and receptions. As yet
"ThAnsgiving" has taken slight hold asa
fese-day, so was not made the occasion
for much entertaining.
A PwEP IN FASHIONABLE PARLoRs.
Speaking OF bouse-furnishing, the
modern psrlor usurps much OF the ap.
psarance and the former privileges OF
the library. just now il is the thing to
give the parlor the air of being, as il is
in fact. the familiar haunt Of the family.
TO further this end there is liberal sup
ply OF book cases filed with the clever
and most talked-of books of the day,
but she desk in artistic Bull or some
rare wood is the piece par e1cct-
ience, enriched as it is with its In
Vulnerable appointments in silver,
each engraved with the owners mono
gram OF single initial and spread
In careless fashion on the always open
lid. Add to these the candlesticks OF cut
glass or silver and the effect and conve-
pience, which after all is its rdison
deire, is complete. Then the o'clock
tea table is another incontestable factor
OF sociability, and II OF white enamel,
with its little array OF rare china and
dainty tea service, adds another touch
of home and happiness which impresses
pleasantly even the most transient guest,
especially il a woman, for every woman,
even il she has Gains" or decided
views on suffrage, is a housewife at
heart
HOW CHAMPAGNE IS SERVED.
Since fashion DEGREES that champagne
be no longer served at dinner from the
familiar bottle As OF yore, but de-
cantered, TO further this innovation tall
cut-glass pitchers Of exquisite design
are imported and enhance greatly the
elegance OF the table appointments.
To cover the banisteT-ral OF the hall
staircase with rare roses to simulate a
heavy rose was a novel and beautiful
idea id floral house decoration at some
recent weddings.
The beautiful West End is rapidly
fulfilling its destiny in being the most
desirable residence quarter OF the city,
the Lee monument aud the superb
Ginter mansion being weighty factors in
its accomplishment
BLACK SILK POPULAR.
Apropos of fashion. the ever-popular
black silk has been restored TO all Its
former beauty and popularity. Black
regence silk MORE, with large satin
spots, is much effected by Worth, and
the satin and gros-grain stripe effects
are most desirable. A judicious garni-
ture OF turquoise-blue, orchid-mauve, or
any Of the tones of old-rose tighten the
effect Of the sombre gown very charm
ingly.
AN ELEGANT LUNCH.
The notable event OF the week was the
elegant lunch given on Wednesday by
Mrs. Randolph Tatum in honor Of her
sister, Mrs. Leslie Taturn, of San Fran
cisco. All the appointments OF the table |
were in green and white. The floral |
decorations were large PLAQUES of white |
chrysanthemums and delicate ferns. |
At each plate was a handsome bouquet |
OF white chrysanthemums tied with
broad green ribbons on which was paint |
4 the name OF the guest In letters OF
gold. Green candles in tall silver can
delabra shed soft radiance over
the bevy OF fair women present,
who were Mrs. Philip Hsxsll, Mrs. Will
liam Royal, Mrs Gideon Davenport,
Mrs Archer Anderson, Mrs. G. ID. Lang
horne, Mrs. Allan Donnan, Mrs. b. Ii.
Nash. Mrs. Hartley Carmichael, Mrs
Lucien Tatum, Mrs. John Kerr Branch.
CONTEST WITH CARDS.
A delightful progressive-euchre party
was given by Mr.. and Mrs. Gideon
Davenport on Thursday evening in
honor OF their guest, Miss Clark, Of
GAINESVILLE, Tenn. The lady's prize
was won by Miss Lucy Blair. Mr..
Landon Cabell won the gentleman's
prize. A handsome collation. was served
after the distribution Of the prizes.
Among thoee present we're Miss Brown,
Baltimore Miss rutherford, Va.
Misses Allies and Bruce Williams. Nettie
Potts, Mary Anderson, Helen Montague,
Johnston Buford, Messrs. Sale Watkins,
Fred. Peasants, Carter Scott, Edward
Hannewinckle, Captain Allison, and
others.
DELIGHTFUL DINNER.
On Saturday evening Mrs Lucien
Tatum gave most charming and
recherche dinner in honor Of her sister
in-iaw. Mrs Leslie Tatum. Of San Fran
cisco. Ladies present were Mrs.
Archer Anderson, Mrs. A. s. Buford,
Mrs. b. II. Nash. Mira. Il. @. Morton,
Mrs. Gideon Davenport, Mrs. Charles
Davenport, Mrs Allen Talbot, Mrs.
Randolph Tatum, Mrs. William Il.
Royal, Mrs. Philip Haxall, Mrs. q. ID.
Langhorne, Mrs. John A. Coke.
AN INTERESTING YOUNG AUTHOR.
An interesting figure one meets con-
stantly is the distinguished young au-
thor and friend of authors, Thomas
Nelson Page, whose fame is as great
In foreign lands as it is here in America.
In appearance be is youthful and looks
rather the man OF business than the man
Of letters His countenance is charm
ingly open and intellectual altogether
he presents a striking and interesting
personality.
PERSONAL NOTES.
Miss Helen rutherford, Of Rock
Castle, Va, il the guest OF Mrs William
l. Royal.
Miss Mary Talcott entertained party
OF friends at dinner on Thanksgiving at
her home at Bon Air.
Miss Monte Burthe, OF Charlottesville,
is visiting her sister. Mrs George Ander-
son, on south Third street.
The additional length Of street gowns
b 9 fashion already adopted with effu-
sion. despite its very decided encroach-
ment on the functions of the street
sweeper.
Several progressive euchre clubs are
being organized and composed, as they
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