The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-20

grace and dignity. The entertainments was
/ "Dresden luncheon" and in every detail 10
tho minutest point was exqulsitely carried our
| in is rare and beautiful design. The table
WAS delicate medley OF the soft-toned colors
employed in the Dresden china art. and en-
tered into every article. both deco
rative and useful. which was be-
| fore the eye. The centre piece
was of finest embroidery in the Dresden
! flowers, and the dainty doyles the same In
the middle Of the table was large cut-glass
/ bowl OF flowers chosen for their delicate col
ors-pale pink roses. blue foreet-me-nots he
Iiotrope and Marguertes. the same flowers
in little buoches in spiral cut-Rlass vases at
| graceful random about on the table. 49,
The ices were served in exquisite little
baskets. upon the top of each n tiny bunch
of finest flowers tied alternately with pale
yellow, pink and blue satin ribbons. Az
each one Of the many dainty and delicious
courses served Dresden china. the
choicest and rarest was used, and at
the place Of each guest was
name card. its scattered sprays OF tiny row.
ers in water colors each an extact copy OF the
china. and caught in among the immature
studies were painted ribbon bows one emo OF
which bore in gilt lettering the name OF the
guest Even the becoming gowns OF the iair
young hostess carried out the delicate ana
beautiful design il being Of India silk covered
over with dainty masses OF small flowers.
The ladies who were present were: Mrs.
Bradley / Johnston, OF Baltimore: Mr.. Pnllip
Haxall. Mrs. William Trigg. Mrs jonn !. i;
Anderson. Mrs. Bernard Peyton. Mrs Richard
Baylor. Mrs. Levin Jovnos Mrs. l.. ID. +:
Myers. Mrs. Armstead Wexford. Mrs. Alfred
Il. Harris Mrs. I homas Boiling. Mr. Nynd-
ham Meredith. Mrs. Andrew Christian. Mrs.
Frank Mcclure and Mrs. Tszeweil Elicit.
Tie Misses Glasgow gave a delightful re-
80. L. ~ honor pf thar
guests Mss Smons and Alis5 Nragg. or
Charleston. S c. II was also the event Of
the debut OF Miss Ellen Glasgow. who IS one
of this seasons most attractive denutantes.
The house was made beautiful by artistic
decoration. American Beauties with their gor-
geOus cOioring and delicious perfume making
the most conspicuous floral display Mr.. and
Mrs. Glasgow Mrs. Frank Clark, Of Norfolk.
and the Misses Glasgow with ease
and cordially did the honors Of
tho most charming evening. Some
among the many guests present were
Mr.. and Mrs Decatur Axtel Ar. and Dis.
Thomas y. Garter. Mr. and Mrs. Frank
Christian Mr.. and Mrs. Wyndham Meredith.
Mr.. aud Mrs. lie Lussure. Colonel and Mrs.
Archer Anderson. Mrs Munce. Mrs. Els. Mr..
and Mrs. Henry Valentine. Misses Mary An
drrs0n Ellen HobsOn. Emma Larksdale.
Mary Lewis. Virgie Archer. Berta Wexford.
Nellie Boykin, Mary Mcclure, Mary Cam
eron. Coralie johnson, Messrs. Clarence
Cnbell. Aston Cabeil. H. L. Anderson, T.. +.
Young, Wexford. Henry HaskerviD. Joseph
Johnson Stewart McGuire, Dr. Moses Hoge
and Dr.. George Ben. Johnson.
The "Gsesnbrer Club" had most sue
cessfu meeting at the residence OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Workman. on east Grace street,
last Friday evening. stop was the enter
tainment and was thoroughly enjoyed. es-
pecially the exquisite prizes, which Will make
souvenirs OF q meeting long TO be remom-
bered Mrs Workman. always charming and
piquant, made 9 most attractive and cordial
hostess.
Tie Tuesday German Club gave its regu-
lar cotillion on Tuesday evening last at the
B-lyidero. and was crowned With It's usual
success and brilliancy.
One OF the most interesting events Of the
week We're the plays given at tue Theatre on
Thursday evening Zach and every member
Of the drainaiis persona acqultting them
selves so successfully that both criticism and
comparison were bathed.
Invitation are out to q large ball TO be
given by Mss Yirgie Drewry on Thursday
evening next which being Xmas Eve
promises merry time to tie young folks
Dldden thereto.
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The Ladies' Exchange will hold reception
every day and evening until late hour this
week until Xmas, when opportunity will be
gwen the maze of Xmas shoppers to pur-
chase at their own time the very prettiest
novelties IN the city.
Mr.. Frank Mcclure gave very elegant sup
per to a number Of legal friends on Monday
evening last
On Monday evening General and Mrs. Jo-
seph r. Anderson gave a beautiful dinner in
honor of Mr.. and Mrs. William Daniel
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