The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-02
THE AYCEENT CAPITAL.
Annual Celebration of the Kappa Sigma ana
Kappa Alpha Fraternities'


wurr.MsnUrc Va. July 1-GSpecial.l-
The Nh Chapter of the Kappa Sigma frater-
nity and the Alpha Zeta Chapter of the Kappa
Aloha Fraternity held their annual ceieDfa-
lions last night A beautiful german was
GIVEN bv the former. which was followed by
q superb supper at the Spencer Hotel. Inc
members Of the fraternity with their ladies'
formed in twos in the Iarlor OF the
hotel and marched 70 the dlnihg
hall 70 the inspiring strglns OF muse
from Professor NesquiO's band that was sta
tioned in the conservatory adjoining. The
dininc-room was artistically decorated. ana
arouisite cut flowers and fragrant potted
plants were profusely vet elegantly arranged
around the room. over which fell the SOFT rays
OF numberless wax candles. Deautlul
floral decoration containing the Greek chaIac-
ters X $. was the chief object OF attraction;
Al the conclusion If the supper a number OF
t0asts were proposed and responded 70 III an
appropriate manner and the remainder OF
The evening WAS spent in social converse on
the hotel verandas Among those who graced
the occasion with their presence were;
Miss Mary Trevihan, with SILK ana
tune with Mr. ". l. Bib. of Roanoke;
Miss Eliza Peachy. Of Washington, y. G.,
white null. with Mr. Stires OF Norfolk; Miss
Lucy Booth cream silk and feathers with
MIR. John L. UcrnOn, OF old Point; Miss
Rosa Emory. pink China silk, with Dr. J.. i.
Baker. Of Richmond; Miss irwin, OF Mobile,
cream silk. with j. \. Burgess Miss Ellen
Gs e Of West Point pink China silk and
la France roses. with Dir. Robert Sturgiss;
Miss Louise Tucker of Colorado Springs,
with Mr.. Charles W. Coleman. Jr.; Miss
Georgia Grlnnan. Of Madison county, win
Professor Hugh :. Bird. Miss Florence Bed
ford. of Richmond, with Mr.. Walter Var
ness: Miss feticoias Lee with Mr.. K, =. Coup
land. Among the lOOkers-0n were Nr n. ID.
Cole. Mr. F. S. Farrar, Nr Charles Duke Of
Portsmouth and Mr.. Z. S. Farland Of Essex.
The celebration Of the Kappa Alpha Frater-
ity was one Of the most recherche affairs that
has been given In this city IL recent years Their
hall at the eastern end Of Duke IF Gloucester
street was decorated in a style that was eX-
ceedinQlv attractive The banners were
crossed over tho entrance TO the hall and the
colOrs of the society were festOOned IA grace
full folds from. one end of the large room TO
the other. where each fold was caught up
il was held in position By pms, showing IN
bas relief the coat-of-arms Of the fraternity
The arrangement was truly artistic and re-
fiected credit upon the fair hands that per-
formed the work. The banquet table was a
bank of rare flowers SO beautifully arranged
as TO present very pleasing picture.
The chaperons were Mrs Or. +. G. Booth
of the Grove, Mrs President Tyler, Mrs. K.
81. Smith and Mrs. Munford of Richmond.
After the guests had paid their respects TO
fng toasts were ANNOUNCED
Phi Delta" responded to by Mr.. Harry
Moss. ''le Goat" responded 10 by Mr.. K. {.
Child; Kappa Alpha" 10y Mr.. p ID. Lips
comb: The College of William and Mary -
responded TO by Mr. j. L. Bailey; Alpha
Zeta" by G.. W Delk: The Ladies" re-
sponded by Professor 5. Gordon Cumming III
charming style eliciting round after round
of applause: Our Absent Brethren re-
sponded to by S. 0. Bland; Departing Breth-
ren. " responded TO by Mr.. Walter Alapp
were special guests of the evening for the
Phi Delta Thetas. and Mr.. j. !. Rose from
the Sigma Alpha Epsilon. This Joyous crowd
did not dispense until late hour. and the
expression was heard on all sides that this
wins one of the most pleasant episodes Of their
lives.
Among the ladies present and their escorts
were Miss Bette Pollard. white crepe do
chine and chifn. with Mr.. +. c. Williams
Miss Madeline Mapp pink China SILK, with
Mr.. Crate: Miss Laura Hope. pale blue silk
null. with Mr. S. o. Bland; Miss Henrietta
Booth. white null. with Mr. w. u. Webb, of
Washington, y. c.. Miss Mamie Fauntleroy,
white null and chiffon, with +. S H. Smith;
Miss Annie Cole. white albatrOSs and lace
with Mr.. +. d. Lipscomb: Miss Nirgie Cole,
white albatrOSs and lace. with Mr.. Reid.
of Norfolk: Miss Fannie Booth white
China silk. with Nj Walter Mapp:
Miss Louise Healey. white China silk, with
Professor ). q. Cumming Miss Emma Rich
ardsOn. pale blue silk, with Il. l.. Eealey. IT.:
Miss Nirgie Armlstead, white faiile silk with
Mr. j. A. G. Chandler: Miss Annie Stubs,
white silk null. with Z. J. Bailey: Miss Carrie
lane, pink faille silk and real lace with
Tazewel Taylor. of Norfolk; Miss Mela Smith,
cream ailk and chiffon