The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-06-01


the most elaborate coloring making lurid
with briliancy the scene.
Never was there seen larger assemblage
Of beautiful women in our midst, many OF
whom were among the fair strangers.
Narvlard could not have given us more
perfect types than Mrs. Bradley I. johnson
and Mrs. William WorthingtOn. The most
prOminent and most sought guests 81 the
occasion were even rs they should nave
been, Miss Mildred Lee and Miss Mary Ice,
each one atiired in gowns OF great elegance,
and carrying great burdens OF magnificent
roses.
THURSDAYS GLORIEs.
When Thursdays glories Of heroic honor
like Thursdays sun. were ended by Us eve,
its pleasures were not shIOuded, but only
followed in Il different strain. and IN count
less measures. While the masses IN hun
dreds again cOngregaied around the newly
unveiled statue.Of Lee and gazcd upon the
display Of fireworks which ever and anon
lit 10 better view the bronzed figure, others
fingered over elegant and stately dinners
enioyed the charm Of delightful receptions
or informal cOnyiyial gatherings.
The Governors mansion stood win Wlde
omen doors TO welcome many distinguished
callers. among both strangers and residents,
and Governor and Mrs. Mckinney, with
true Nirginian courtesy, entertained Tor
their country, FOR their state and FOR their
home, The decorations were artistic and
beautiful, putting on added touch Of
charm to the grand old mansion: some
of the most prominent IN the as
semblage were General and Mrs. w.
II. i. Lee, Miss McGowan Of II. Louis,
Gen. Joseph l.. Johnston, Gen. Harry Heth.
Hon. John Goode, DIR. Moses ID. lloge,
COlOnels Miles Cary, 10. Lane Stern, Meade
Haskins. Miss Alice Stirdeyant Of Virgil
MIA, Capt. and Mrs. William Bridges, Mrs.
J. Whitehead, Mrs. Childs Campbell OF
PENNSYLVANIA. Mr. and Mrs. j. y. Jones'
Mr.. and Mrs. J.. NJ. Robertson, Miss Parker
Smith OF New York, Miss Helen fowle' Mr..
and Mrs. John Jackson. Mrs. :. ). Hurt O.
Petersburg. Mrs. John Hunter. Mrs. Camp
bel. Miss Minor, Miss Mary Lewis. Miss Cars
lille of Washington, Miss Bate Of Tennessee.
Miss Carrie Daniel of Lynchburg. senator
Jno. W. Daniel, Mr.. Meade Hassins, Mr..
s. p. Ficklen Of Washington, Mr.. Arthur
Peasants, Hon. Chas. I. O'Farrell, Capt.
Mckfm Of Fifth Maryland Regiment Gov
ern0r y. p. Richardson Of South Carolina,
Dr. !. William Jones, Major and Mrs. y.
ii. Drewey, Hon. John Go0de. Gen. Cadmus
Wilcox, Judge Crump. Mr.. Dabney Harri-
son, and countless others.
MAJOR BoYKIN's AFFAIR.
On the same evening Major and Mrs. f..
NJ. Boykin entertained a large number OF
friends at very handsome reception given
i'm Honor OF the officers of the Fifth Regi-
ment of Maryland, which is under the COM
mand of Colonel William \. Bpykin. The
house was lavish IN the most exquisite dee
Grafton of flowers and growing plants, the
nantes being banked with gay blossoms.
and the hail ways and alcoYes filed with
the grace Of tall palms.
The Fifth Regiment band supplied the
most inspiring music throughout the even
inc. and the repast was rs abundant rs II
was dainty. Mrs. Boybin and Miss Anna
Boykin were assisted in their entertainment
by Mrs. and Miss Van Nyche. Of Brooklyn.
some Of the ladies present were Mfs.
Robert G.. Morton. Mr.. Grey ~kipwilh.
Mrs. BENJAMIN Nash. Mrs. ". II. j. lee,
Miss Salie Z. Mayo. Miss Ellen London,
Miss Bessie Pace. Miss Frances scott, Mrs.
James Lyons, Mrs. General Joseph Il An
derson, General Anderson. pr Moses ID.
Ioge. @liss Margaret Mcintosh, Mrs.
Blount Mason, Mrs. Clifford Brides. Mrs.
jackson Guy, Miss Mamie Little. Of Fred
ericksbure: Or. and Mrs. j. l.. N. Curry,
Mrs. Gus DrcWry, Mrs. Miles Cary.
Y. NJ. l. nor.
Relyi6pre hall was another scene of gaiety
and merriment on Thursday eyening-on the
occasion Of the Virginia Military Institute
hOpe-Mr. Thomas Rutherford and Mr.. "
Miles Cary arranged for this pleasure Tor
the Cadets. as their sons were in the corps.
The brass buttons and gallant uniforms
made as bright an appearance in the bril-
lancy Of The ballroom lights 2-
did The shimmering toilettes OF The
dancers, among the fair sex.
II was a very large as well as successful
ball. Some Of those present were Mrs.
Filzhugh Lee. Mrs. George Woodbridge,
Mrs. Annie Camm, Mrs. 4. {. McPhal.
Mrs. Taylor, Mrs. Elliot. Mrs. Orr and Mrs.
Mcleod. Mrs. Thorn. of New Orleans: Miss
SOutherland. Of l'anyille; Miss Fannie Ross,
Miss Mamie Walker, Miss Lee Woodbridge,
Miss Ellen Lee, Miss Sterrelt, Miss
Lucy Hill. Miss Kent. Miss Bessie
Pace. Miss Mile Cullen, Miss Jen-
Miss Carlisle, Miss Nrdc Brock, Miss
Nellie RYDER, Miss Bessie Martin,
Miss Sallic Walker, Miss PhTbe Warwick.
Mss ! irgie CABOT. Miss Eyie Walker, Miss
/ Gertrude Canue Miss Ellen Lee Taylor.
Miss Ally Wexford, Miss Weiseger, and
others: While some of the cadets were
| Hayne. Butlege, Screw, Greene. Clay. Bob
| ms, j. Lewis, LanghOrne Lawton, Hunt,
| Cummins, Henry. Taylor, Richardson. Jor-
dan, Cruele, Vest, Alien, Shater, Collins,
| Clark, Blankcnship, Johns, Jordan. Mayo.
Cooke. Turner, Thomas, Lewis, and Mir.
Adolphus Blair The alumni Of the lnsti-
| tuition were Messrs. Smith. Sheppard, COrse,
Lee, Andrews, KlDner, Letchcr and Pal
mer.
MRS. HALLS TEA.
Mrs. Joseph Hall, in honor Of her guest
| Miss R0meldi of Chicago. gave a very de-
| l...I. f.,1 q. az
| home on west Grace street. between the
hours of & and \ There was not a spot
within the entire abode that did not smile
with the summer abundance of field
and garden flowers. The eye first fell
upon great horseshoe wrought in
| Marguerites which hung in the rear
Of the hallway, and above it the
cordial word welcome, in the same
flowers, bid the guests TO every pleasure OF
Jhe occasion. The mantles were banked
with flowers and plants filled the corners,
while bowls Of roses everywhere filled the
air with their fragrance. In the back
ruddy contents OF refreshing punch
was presided over by Miss Mary
Rogers and Miss Mary Binford
each young lady in dainty white muslin
| fr0ck with pale. green ribbons and garlands
Of daisies. In addition there was "a delightful
Irepast Of creams. ices. iruiiS, berries aud
cake which were greatly enjoyed. Mrs
| Hall received her guests in gown of white
MORE, en- train, point lace and diamonds, and
was assisted in her courteous duties by Miss
R0meldi I'm white lace with bodice Of pale,
blue silk, trimmed with blue ostrich tips;
Mrs. General lmbOdcn, black silk and
| ilOunced brocade: Mrs. VIM. NcCance.
black lace and gold embroidery; Miss Mel
lie Rogers, black tulle ana American beau
ties; Miss Nirgie CABOT, white lace aud blue
ribbons, Miss Romeldi sung two exquisite
selections, and her rare voice never thrilled
more appreciatiye listeners. Some Of fhe
guests were Mrs. Lucien Tatum, Mrs. Greg
DRY, Mrs. VIM. Talbot, Mrs. Allen Donnan,
Mrs. Robert III. Whitl0ck. Mrs. Moran,
OF New York; Mrs. Ford, Mrs. II. ". Full
Ter, Mrs. +. II. Barksdalc. Mrs. +. &. Can
non, Mrs. Adolph Osterloh, Miss Leila N.Y.
ers, Miss Sallie Wake OF Norfolk, Miss
Darlington. Miss >tringlell0w. Miss Maggie
Stringielow. Miss La Force Palmer, Miss
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