Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-02-19
In SOCIAL CIRCLES.
THE FAREWELL TO ONE OF THE
BRIGHTEST SEASONS EVER KNOWN.
A Model Ffve-o'Ciock Tcs-visit 20 the
Monitor rFicet-N1nrrisgcs Yes
terday.

Snrove Tuesday was filed by small en-
tertainmeDts given as society's farewell to
one OF the brightest seasons ever known
in our city. One of the most charming
and informal of these was model IS
o'clock tea" given by Mrs. G. ID. Lang
horne to about twenty lady friends.
10 the right upon entering in the libra
~. where yellow tapers and ionquils shed
their golden glow, was o bowl of very de-
lightful Lalla Rookh punch, dispensed by
Mise May Jones. On the left the two draw
ing-rooms. with rosy-hued touches, were
tastefully arranged with little tables and
easy-chairs, where the guests sat IN pairs
or groups and slipped the fragrant tea,
brewed By Mrs. Moncure Perkins. on
unique tray enclosed by q pretty. tea
screen" (the newest arrangement ioI tne
accessories of teal. and served with hight
refreshments in dainty cups by the hands
OF dainty maidens.
Mrs. Langhorne was assisted by her sis
ter, Mrs. William II. Jones. and Miss Irene
Langhorne, Miss Maggie Ferguson, and Miss
Ellen Hobson served the guests; among
whom were Mrs. A. s. Buford, Mrs. X. G.
Morton, Miss Morton, Mrs. 0tway Allen,
Mrs Sheppard, Miss Boiling, Mrs. Peyton
Wise, Mrs. Alexander Cameron. Mrs. Josiah
hlAfnas liIS. ltfCf vlOntttku Wis. ,ohlnf
Mrs. Edwin l.. Hobson. Mrs. McPhail, Mrs.
Gray Skipwith, Mrs. John Enders, Mrs.
Allan Talbot, Mrs. John Coke, Mrs.
LEROY. Mrs. DR.. Joseph White. Mrs: Ran
dolrh Tatum, and Mrs. Thomas Boiling.
VISIT TO THE MONITORS.
Mrs. J. TAYLOR Ellyson carried party of
ladies on visit to the monitors yesterday,
where they were charmingly entertained
by Commander and Mrs. Felix McCurley
and Miss Edith McCurley. The company
left the wharf in the monitors steam
launch at half-past II o'clock. and spent
an hour or more at the monitors. returning
in the afternoon delighted with their
pleasant ride on the WISER. but especially
pleased with the cordial hospitality OF
Commander and Mrs. McCurley.
The following ladies were in the party
Mrs. Governor Mckinney, Mrs. j.. Taylor
Ellyson. Miss Annie Bolen, of Wytheville;
Miss Susie Starke. Mrs. John Hunter, Jr.,
Miss Mamie Ellyson, Mrs. A. NJ. Howison.
of Staunton; Miss Eva Spots, Mrs. +. ID.
Hotchkiss. Mrs. s. A. Morton, OF st. Paul;
Miss May Ellyson, Miss Sallie Deane, Miss
Mamie Campbell, Miss Gay Caskie, and
Mrs. Thomas n. Jones.
Marriages Yesterday.
Quite number of friends and relatives
assembled at the residence of Mr.. L. @.
Stacy yesterday afternoon TO witness the
marriage of his niece Miss Mary Emily
Crenshaw, eldest daughter of Mr.. Thomas
+. Crenshaw, to Mr.. William Derby Gull
leen, late of England, but for some years
resident of this city.
The parlor was tastefully decorated with
evergreens, and number of fancy lamps
and gas-iets shed soft light over tho
scene. The bride and groom, preceded by
their attendants, Miss Florence Isabelle
Stacy and Mr.. Z: II. Donnan, with the
maids of honor, Misses Maggie Lou Stacy
and Maggie Belle Litchfield, entered the
room by the sde-door and were met under
an arch of evergreens by the Rev. Jabez
| Hail. of Seventh-Street Christian church,
who performed a most beautiful and i'm
pressive ceremony.
The bride was becomingly attired in a
rich gray Empress cloth, with hat TO
match, and carried bouquet of beautiful
| white roses.
The happy couple left on the 3 2. M.
| Danville train tor trip South.
MARRIAGE AT DIR. HoGE's CHURCH.
At DIR. Hoge's church yesterday evening
at o'clock large number of people as
sembled to see the pastor join in wedlock
Mr.. Eldridge T.. johnson. of Lynchburg,
and Miss Robertine Mason, of Richmond,
daughter of Mrs. NJ. A. Mason, and grand
daughter Of the late Peter w. Ralston. who
was for q long time City Auditor. The bride
is q handsome and agreeable Young lady
asd .he groom is well-known and popular
resident Of the Hill City
The ushers were NJ. l.. Clark (best MANI,
C. B. Johnson. Robert Leckey, Jr.. Il. K.
Ralston, George Mayo, and G. L. Plcot:
The bride enjoys the love of wide circle
of friends. and her presents were great IN
number and elegant in design.
AIr. and Mrs. Johnson left on the 7;l'
northern train on their wedding tour.