The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-20
THE TTMEs-RIcHMoNO VA. SUNDAY DECEMBER 90 1901

over. both parties are very we'll known
and popular in society circles. Nobody
seems TO know who the lucky ones are and
although there were only two actual
| witnesses necessary. there are at least o
dozen who claim the honor. but who
aay they are sworn T. secrecy Peonle who
usually know so much and are sworn 10 Sc
crecy arc generally the ones that know moth
ing at all about il. All that can actually be
learned about the matter If il be true il that
the parties intend 10 keep all entirely secret
iior the present on account Of opposition from
polh families. each wishing their child to
marry money. When the fact leaks out a. TO
VINO the parties really are il is said Norfolk
Will be good deal surprised. as the young
people have been clever enough 10 elude the
public eye rs well as that of the inevitable
matchmaker
After the gayeties Of last week Norfolk has
Deen taking short breathing spell. much to
the Joy of.the girls, who want 10 look fresh
Tor the AiDas entertainments. which promise
% Do very numerous. Several swell enter
ta'nments have taken place and have been all
the pleasanter for their size.
Wednesday evening Mrs. Thomas Wilcox
gave card party at her home on freemason
street. This charming hostess succeeded in
putting her guests 80 completely ut their ease
that the result was that an exceedingly
ffSNoNNAe cffHlAE Wao c1cnt h1lti thfnS "a
delicious supper was served, and after coffee,
cigars and gossip the prizes were distributed
and pronounced very unique
most congenial party met Thursday even
ing at the homo OF Mrs. j. X. HUBBARD No.
lOl Cranky street. Her elegant parors were
perfect harmony Of aesthetic blues and old
pink. The blending Of colors displayed ex-
quisite taste. and was relieved here and there
by some very rare engrayinss. When every
one had como-about $50 o'clock the party
settled down 70 Lotto ana the game be-
came very exciting and interesting. Never
theless, when in the most desperate part the
company were babe 10 supper. Each one
picked up bis girl and silently stole into the
dning-rOom, where also most dainty taste
had been displayed. The table vas del
lcately touched with pale yellow and smilax,
and the yiands thereon were most tempting.
Alter supper the prizes were awarded to the
lucky players. Miss Patty Taylor won the first
lady prize, f0rget-me-nOt photograph
frame. Mr.. Harry Tyler carried OF the gem
tleiran's prize, paper weight. Mrs. " lilian
Cooke received the BOBBY. = fve-cent pie.
and 3lr. William Wilcox was given candy
cane rs his prize. Among the strangers pres
ont were Miss Cochran OF Delaware. Miss
DOrgEn OF Mobile and Misc Smith Of Danvlllc.
Among others present were Mr. and Mrs. 4.
Il. Hauckel. Mr. and Mrs William Cooke Mr..
and Mrs. Thomas Wilcox, Misses Patty and
Mia Taylor Fannie Leigh, Emily Baker. Sue
lcatmsn. Pink Ramsay Mary 1ayloe. Gusse
Newton, Ethel Nicely; Messrs. Harry Tyler,
Iazewell Hubbard, Leighton HUBBARD. Edward
Baird. Thomas Jefferson Randolph. Kensey
Johns. Hugh Henry, David Porter Guest, stu
art Johns. Tencn TelghInan and Or. Ben
Baker.
Miss Jennie Sutherline Smith. Of Danville,
who has been visiting Miss Leigh on CRANKY
street, left Norfolk Saturday leaving behind
g. ar frfarFc rrfa will fstfq Hqr
gTleyously. Her sweet, graceful manners have
bound her up IN the hearts OF many Norfolk
people. and especially OF the men, whom she
has taken by storm. She only leaves under
promise TO return soon aud stop longer.
-.
Miss Fannie Leigh gave a very handsome
tea Friday afternoon b her guest. Miss jamie
Smith. Their handsome parlors were bril-
liantly lighted and decorated. La France
roses were nodding from every vase and jug
available, and dainty ferns and palms looked
cut from the corners. The tea was far more
OF "a reception than a tea and by o'clock the
rooms were filled with men. who fingered and
chatted tor some time. The girls who helped
Miss Leigh and Miss Smith were
Misses Patty Taylor Nina White
head. Annie Wake, Lucy Baylor. Bees
sic Taylor Sue Ye2tman. Emily Baker Mrs.
Geofrey Morgan. Mrs Caldwell Hardy and
Mrs. W. fl. Kennedy. The hours for calling
were from . to z o'clock. but 1t was good
deal later when the last caller left
The Norfolk German Club gave their usual
german riday evening, and It was beGut-
fully led by our most noted leader, Mr G.. b.
Henneberry. Some of the strangers present
were Miss jamie Smith. Of Danyille who
danced with j. f. Tlghman Captain and
Mrs Leary. United States navy; Lieutenant
Maxwell Ensign Robertson Lieutenant
Hourigan. Eayal-Cadet Sypher Cadet
Reed. Lieutenant Archi bald Campbell U.S.A.;
Mr.. r. i. Gaines State chemist; Miss Ian
ner. OF PETERSBURG. danced with Mr., Waiter
TAYLOR; Miss Herbert. of Alexandria, Miss
WHY, Of Montgomery. Mr.. and Mrs. w.
stroiher Smith. United States navy; Miss
Hobson Of Richmond, who promises TO give
the men consolation for the loss OF Miss
Smith. Portsmouth was represented by Misses
Annie Hume and Ethel Balm. 10 were impos-
sible for any place. not 10 mention Ports
mouth. to have lovlier women TO represent
them.