Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-25
In SOCIETY'S WORLD.
THE SEASON ABoUrTo OPEN LIKELY
TO BE A BRILLIANT ONE.
mrs Registers At-Home to the Janiors-
Christening and . COLLATION. sIrs.
yanccy's Tsa-weddiugs TO BE.

The holiday time of our social life is
rapidly approaching indeed. A fashiona-
Die wedding this week and afterwards the
initial germans of the swell german clubs
VIII formally usher in the gay season, the
orilliancy Of which. 1t is thought by many.
will eclipse that Of past years. It is appa-
rent to the least observant that Richmond
is growing to be very largo city and in
proportion the social life is growing.
INTELLECTUAL ESrxRTArSMEyr.
The beauty of Richmond women aud the
elegance Characteristic of its society has
long been proverbial. Added to this the
stranger within our gates. after enjoying
ahospiiality so genuine that it eemsImpro-
bable IN city life. also remembers that be
has been entertained intellectually, for
culture is abroad not rampant or stalk
ing with aggressive tread. not even as
sertive. but moving gently with soft,
hrm step indicative of sure progress.
A curious phase of socia! life in Rich
mond is its exuberant vitality and the
steady, uninterrupted growth of private
entertaining which nothing. not even the
fluctuations of the financial world, re-
tards.
MRS. BEGKsrER's AT-HoME.
One of the most complete and ENJOYABLE
receptions recently given here was the
charming "at-home" given by Captain
and Mrs. Samuel REGISTER to the Junior
set on Friday night in honor of the Misses
Loweree. of Maryland. The Naples
was bower of beauty and youth. inter-
spersed with palms and ferns, lights and
laughter. mirth and music.
Mrs. REGISTER. ably assisted by Miss
Lula Powers, Miss Virgie CABOT, Miss
Bette Deane, and Miss Ella Alexander of
this post of honor, were model chape-
rons. and the Juniors hoped they would
again occupy this post of responsibility.
Among those present and dancing were,
Misses Maude Stokes. Mary Pace, Mary
Hayes. Emily Cary Bette Hayes. Flossie
Talbot, Mamie Saunders, Carrie Moore,
Daisy Wilson, Mabel Todd. Bessie Wheel
wright. and the Misses Loweree, and the
Messrs. Powers. Gwathmey. Robertson,
Gillian. Arringtons. Strlngfellow, Taylor.
Goodwin, Potts, McVeigh, Lambert.
Ecker, Johnston, Binford, Lawson. Rat
clffe. and Woodbridge.
Burke and his arrangements put every
one IN the happiest mood. and, after a
most enjoyable dance, the guests left in
state Of felicity lin the "'bus"), accom-
panied by their chaperons, amid the never
firing strains of Home. Sweet Home"
CHRISTENING COMBINED.
A delightful entertainment was given on
Sunday afternoon by DR.. and Mrs. Joseph
White. the occasion being the christening
of Master Joseph White, Jr. Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Cowardin stood as godparents.
An elaborate collation. was served. Among
the guests present were Nr. and Mrs.
Reynolds, DR.. and Mrs. Isaiah White, DR..
and Mrs. Brock, DIR. and Mrs. Slower, Mr..
and Mrs. Clay Drewry, Mr. and Mrs. Frank
Dean. Mr.. and Mrs, Edwin Hewitt. Mr..
and Mrs. G. ID. Langhorne, Mr.. and Mrs.
1ravers, Misses Deane. Miss Nellie Neale,
Mss virgie Brock. Mss Perrin. Hiss Lucy
Williams. Mr.. Gus Drewry. Mr. Charles
Williams, and Dir. Junius Mosby.
THE ASSOCIATION BALL.
The association ball, which is regarded
as the leading society event of the season,
will be given on the 9th of January at the
Academy of Music. This is regarded as n
most sensible arrangement on the part of
the management. as the supper can be
served by the association at the Academy.
Several prominent society ladies' have
announced their intention of observing
their reception-days by the informal at
homes, which rendered society last season
so pleasant.
entertaining. The fear of giving offence
TO the dear 500 friends is obviated by req
son Of the entire informality of the enter
tainment.
WEDDING AND TEA.
On the afternoon Of the 18th Miss Maggie
Workman will be married to Mr.. Williams.
of Texas. The wedding will take place at
the home of the bride. and only near rela-
tives and intimate friends will be present.
Mrs. j. p. Yancey gave O delightful tea
on Tuesday afternoon. The house was
beautifully decorated with growing plants
and palms. Among those assisting in re-