The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-08
THE WORLD OF SOCIETY.
A WEEK or GENERAL GAYETY TO
USHER IN LENT.

q Rapid Series of Delightful Events-The
Association BaII-Charming Teas. Recep-
t,ons. and Parties-The Gay Season in Full
Blast.
The last Richmond german Of the season was
The most brilliant The Roger de Coverley
dancers we're the invited guests of the club, and
their quaint and becoming costumes OF SATIN
and brocade with the rich broideries OF gold
and silver added greatly TO the beauty OF the
scene An unusually large number OF strangers
rraeed the occasion, and the costumes were
exceptiopally handsome. Misses Hume and
Taylor. OF Norfolk; Talmage and Patterson. Of
BROOKLYN. n. Y; Hunter, Hart, New York; Hayes,
Philadelphia; Gaines and Payne. Narrenton,Na;
Duval Old Point Moncure,, Morris, Perkins
Montague, Ross. kyland, Mcfhall, fle4salltis'
Perram. Stringfellow, Talbot, Bagby, Mi
iisms. Cullen, Mcintosh baltimore, Mrs; Ial,
bott, Boiling, Cabell, Dorman Myers, smith ana
Messrs Tompkins. Stern, Noland Lyons NC
Donald, Sheppard, Gileson, Rogers, Haskins'
Carrington. Cabell; Anderson, Young, Lowell
boiling Atk1son hap WE ,bopt bonna
Grant, Watkins. Baskerville, Smiih ahd 9'IieIs'
The chaperons were Mrs. Archer And e,r1l
Mrs. George Ross and Mrs Matte r ngyVidi'
of baltimore; Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph. Mrs Rem
hart, Boston; Mrs Russell Robinson va; MS
III.
and Mrs. Frank Stegar, Mr. and Mrs. Robert II.
Whitlock, Mrs. Lucien l.. Iatum, Mrs. IhaIle5
f. Workman, Mrs. 9. {. McPhail, MIS-. La"aIu
c. Mayo, and Mrs. Camm. denghiiul supper
WAS served of bouillon, oysters, salads, ices and
sherry wine.
Mr.. Edward Hanewinckel gave very elegant
party at the Academy IN honor OF the MISSES
faylor of Norfolk, on Wednesday evening ON
the occasion of She, presentation OF Don
Caesar de Bazsn" by Salyim Forty guest, were
seated in the orchestra. and after the PERFORM
suce delightful supper was served at inc resi-
Hence of the host on west Grace street. Terra
pin, oysters, croquettes, salsds, ices IN s,d
decorated in carnations and Nolets, fruits ana
sbundapt champagne, lovely flowers ana chaih-
ing youhg yeOple went TO make one OF the hlo't
enjoyed OF ali the season sns ii.e and
Bruce Williams Pattie ana Bianh leyl19l.
Maggie Ferguson, Emily HaneyYlnekffi LAM, saiiie
Pace. Effie Branch, Minnie swartzwalder Brook
iyn, L. l., and Messrs. Allen Talbot, Gary oheP-
psrd, William HanewncEel, Preston N9latuii -
X. J. Anderson, Blythe Branch, Edward Wits
Henry Cabell, John Lyons, Henry Baskerville
John Mallory, John Currc, Saunders liQpsoh'
Reid Hobson, William iergus0n' Johh Alhln-
SON, Macon Martin William MasSie' 'ohh "
Mr. and Mrs William r: Trigg assisted in do
ing the honors and the house was peauuIuly
decorated with Jacquiminot roses ia proiuse
bouquets.
HANDSOME RECEPTION.
Mrs. Charles T. Whitlock gave areceptlon on
Thursday evening in honor OF her SISTER, MIS-
Emmert of California The house was hand
someIy decorated with flowers and plants, col
ored lamps and candles. Receiving WIN Afs'
Whitlock and Mrs. Emmert were Mrs Phihp
MstsRs M1kp %Syyiha Mas r Mrs james P
cell Mrs. James Gordon, Mrs Adolph Osteiloh'
and Misses Bessie Pace Minnie swaIt1 To,i,,
serycd the chocolate. coffee and tea. handsome
collation. was served and the entertainment
was in all respects handsome and agreeable
ANOTHER ELEGANT RECEPTION
Mrs. Richmond Pearson gave a beautiful re-
ception on the same evening at the home of her
mother, Mrs. James Thomas Grace ana Second
streets. -. s,,i,,h,e,,l-
ly arranged for entertaining IN the city, was as
usual redoent with the fragrance OF banks OF
lily OF the valley, gorgeous vases OF American
beauties and bowls OF mignonette and Nlolets IN
each drawing-roOm. 80. -.
The diningroo was brilliant with rich Grim
son tulips, resting upon crimson scarf III tlS
centre of the table, bowls OF tulips AT each end'
crimson ribbons on silver candiesticks, every
thing tinged or touched with the same Dehutl-
full color. An agreeable surprise awaited lhe
guests, when they were met at the door by ele-
CANT and gracious young men who were assist
ing the young ladies III dong the honors OF inc
ining-roo9m Miss mary Thomas and @SS MessT
Blythe Branch, Frank DaNenport, Nillam
Msssie John Branch and William WORKMAN.
Mrs Pearson was Beautifully iatlIed III
Gown of black satin brOcaded IN gold Margu-
rites, with diamond ornaments. -
Mrs. James Thomas. black satin, with duchesse
Mrs. J. l.. M.ICurry, exquisite costume of pearl
brocade with point lace, pearl passementerie
andIiiamonds and pearl ornaments. o..,o
Mrs. Charles Il. Workman. lovely whlte crepe
with finish of turquoise bands ana turquoise
necklace and pin.
A LOVELY PINK RECEPTION.
Mrs. j. II. Ellerson gave reception on the
ssine evening u, t meh n decorated with pink
shades and candles, and table beautifully cen
tired and finished by pink roses, pink carnations
A delicious supper Of salads, croquets, char
lottes and ices was served by beEy OF loEey
hd M MsS. ROY G.rs sIh Remnant Ella
Mrs. Elerson was assisted in receiving by Mrs;
Reinhart, Mrs Russell Robinson 1lrs. Edward
Christian, Mrs. Edward Mayo, Mrs. 7. A Bran
der, Miss Helen rutherford, Miss Saliie Andef,
son, Miss Mary MeCaw, A1-ss Mary Iegiail, anu
punch, and tea was served by Mrs. NJ Watkins.
JoSoum LUNCHEON
Mrs. Poitiaux Robinson gave, yellow lun-
cheon ON Wednesday III honor OF her guest, Miss
Duyal of Fortress Monroe Twelve covers were
laid and the table decorations were bright yell
low jonQuils, the first harbinger OF spring. Gold
ribbons oInamented every dish, ana bouquets
maiden HAIR ferns made everything look chaln-
ingly gay. menu OF ten courses was served
Mrs. Robinson Vas assisted by her sister; mss
Sara Neury, and the guests were Misses DuNai,
Irene Peasants, Lulu Powers, Mary Thomas,
Juliet jackson, Caie Ryland, Mary McDaw
virgi& Archer, Mary Lyons and Lizzie Waller
TEA OK WEDNESDAY.
Mrs. William Z. De Saussure entertained her
niece. Miss Lulu Logan, of New Orleans, at
charming tea, at Which there were about one
hundred young ladies. Receiving with Miss
Logan were Misses Noting, Mary Lyons, Mary
MclAw, Halle Talcott, Addio Howard, ANNE
Hobson and Jennie Elicit.
Among the number of pretty little servers
were Misses lebecca Woodbridge Maude Sinng-
fellow, Sarah Bruce Leila Styles, Sophie De
Saussure and the little Misses Noting. Tea
was served by Miss johnson.
EucHEE PARrT.
Mrs. Rober. H. Whitlock gave charming card
party ON Friday eyeninS IN honor of her Two
= brothers. Messrs Philip and Porter / ord, the
last named being on has rTst VISIT to klcbmond.
Yellow ribbons and flowers adorned the table.
which had for its centrepiece leweled candel-
,Abra on mirror PLAGUE.
FAREWELL SUPPER.
Aiiss Elise Strother gave very handsome
supper on Tuesday evening In compliment TO
Lieutenant William Miller OF the North Allan
tic Squadron. who returned 20 his command on
Saturday, after three months leave of alb
sence, spent IN his home and among his friends.
Inc table decorations and boutonmeres we're
pink carnations.
The guests were Misses Salie Mayo, Celhe
Rylsnd, Fannie Ross, Katie Buford, Agnes Ross,
81.