The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-17

Pupnc Raluens on Berlin. Copenhagen and
iaris; and the white. light. airy gowns in the
ladies shimmering in the light with
briiiRncy against the dark back
ground OF the men bespoke much splendor
inside. The west parlor was beautifully deco
rated. The mantel and fireplace were A
perfect bank OF ferns and flowers.
and between the doorwavs of Tho
front and rear parlors graceful palms waved
Their welcome TO the radiant multitude. In
the rear parlOr the handsome candelabra of
the mantel stood out in bold relief with its
innumerable incandescents. and maiden
har ierns and bush roses filled tho air with
sweet and enjoyable perfume.
Along the sides Of this parlor potted plants
made enchanting grottoes.
me pretuest time 10 see dining-table is
before II IS wrecked. nautically speaking. At
tempts at description of a dnner-table
after every one has helped himself is
improbable not to say ludicrous but
before the dining-table in the dining-hall was
puled 70 pieces last evening it was a beauti-
mi collaboration Of all the viands and delica-
cies known TO the Nirginian. The beautiful
chandelier above the table with its nnumer-
able incandescent lights held two cables on
either side reaching to the end of the table
They were similar in symmetry TO the Brook
lyn bridge, but far prcttler in the beauty of
Their construction, for only smilax and hello
trope made up their loyeliness.
In the middle of the table large bank of
roses and maidenhair ferns lent their beauty
and fragrance to the scene and at the ends
were beautiful fruit stands and crystal can
delabra
After the introducti0ns were over and the
people present had had full opportunity of
Judging OF the outward appearance of Chief
Justice Fuller, move was at once made TO
the p.aZZaS that surround the building, and
also to the garden below. In the latter be-
meath the soft tints of the lantern. tables
and chairs had been placed, and there many
partOok Of supper and liquids. BE it said,
with no dlscredit TO the club, the rooms were
unbearably warm, and as soon as any one
could with propriety seek a spot in the open
air they did SO with CELEBRITY.
When considerable number of the tables
had been filled upon the lawn, the sight pre-
sented was a dazzling one. Some of Rich
monds most queenly beauties there sat and
quatied wine, and the soft glow Of the lights
seemed ever TO enhance their beauty The
bright glow OF eyes, the brllliancy of Jewels,
the shmmeriIg tint Of gowns. all made
picture of loneliness. and the soft green carpet
OF grass seemed b. lend as a background add
ional beauty.
Among those present were: Colonel Taze
well Elicit. Mr.. Beverly b. MunfOrd Mr.. G.
Y. Meredith, Mr.. Lewis II. Blair Mr.. W. w.
Cosby Jr., Major j. A. Dinneen. Judge b.
A. Hancock, DR. Thomas Nelson Page, Hon.
JOSIAH Leake, Hon. William Writ Henry, Hon.
II. NJ. Smith Jr.; Mr.. Carter Branch Mr..
1AOrWtu IdRt. MNIOI D II. NdSu, hdJOI
Charles $. Stringtellow, Major James II.
Dooley, Mr.. +. H. Mcclure, Mr.. f: ID. Christ
ian Mr. Alexander Hamilton, Petersburg;
Mr.. A. ). Montague. Danyille; Mr.
H. Il. Pollard, King and Queen;
Hon. Hugh l.. Bond, Hon. j. j.
Jackson Hon. K. ": Hughes; Governor NC.
Kinney. Bishop II. NJ. Randolph. Rev. DR.. M
ID. Hoge. Mr.. 4. K. larbTough, Hon. j. II. NJ.
Curry. General Peyton Wise, Mr.. $. NJ. Par
IRISH, Dr.. Mr.. Decatur Axtell Mr.. f. V. Nalen-
tine, General Charles j. Anderson, Major
Robert Stiles, Colonel A. ). BufOrd, Major +.
4. ID. Myers, Mr. II. r. Meloney, Mr.. Edward
c. Mayo. Captain William Simpkin, Mr.. j.
Washington Smith, Mr.. Preston Carson
Mr.. Archer Anderson, Jr.. Colonel Henry
c. Jones, Captain NJ. J. Dimmock Major
Leigh Page, Mr.. Sol. l.. Bloomberg, Mr.. John
f. Taylor. Mr.. James c. Lamb, Hon. Levin
Joynes, Mr. A. 5. Shield. Mr.. Jackson Guy,
Major Joseph Bryan, Captain EdgertOn ).
Rogers, Mr. William X. Trigg, Mr.. G. +.
Boiling, Mr.. H. A. Tabb Mr. c. f.. Wingo,
Mr. j. l.. V. klapp.
Most Of the above gentlemen were accom-
panied by ladies, among whom were: Mrs
William X. Trigg, Mrs. w. g. Waller, Mrs
c. Z. Wingo, Mrs 5; /. Bloomberg, Mrs.
jackson Guy, Miss Columbia Hayes, Miss
Gertrude Camm, Miss Juliette Jackson white
faille and Jewels. Mrs. Cassie Cabell, Miss Ar
cher, Miss Louise Mayo, green net and jewels,
passementere; Miss Nellie Parker, white
emma SIX ana PINK lace: MIS- WI
liam Simpkin, Worth costume of
black silk and Jewels; Mrs. A. B. Camm,
China silk and jewels; Mrs. james
Lyons. Miss Bessie Addison, Mrs
Harvey Wilson. Miss Jennie Nc
Phai, yellow China silk and Duchess
lace. Miss Calie Ryland, Miss Bessie Lewis
white silk and diamonds: Mrs. John Jackson
blue silk. feather trimmings; Mrs. Isaac
Davenport. Mrs j. w. White, Mrs. X.
c. Morton, Miss Mary Cullen, blue tulle
overdress Of lace jewel passementere; Miss
Otey Cullen. silk cauze, festoOns Of yiolets
Miss Annie Hammer. white mousseline
de sole: Mrs. j. f. +. Anderson, Worth
gown Of black tulle. pink roses; Miss
Netta Potts, black net and gold
Miss Mary Rogers. white null and silk Mrs.
Gray Skipwrth. Mrs. junius Morris, Mrs.
Dallam BaIksdale Mrs B. II. Nash, Mrs. De
Saussure Mrs Edward Price Miss Anne Boy
kin. Mrs. A. II. Yarbrough, Miss Carmichael.
fredericksburg.