The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-11-22

There ls p freemasOnry among MOlueh WILL
in the enclosure OF thus ballroom sahctuiu
nowhere else acknowledged. Frigid c0nyen-
tioualities melt Immediately IN an atmosphere
OF necessary abandon. "A Frenchman IS not
a hero 10 his valet" says an old proyero, ana
neither are these fair creatures or iashlon
heroines one to the other when poWderlns
their delicate loveliness with the same pun,
or huffing their soft bangs with a genera
partnership comb: and 80 mystery theIe De-
comes extinc and disappears IN the radiance
Of the dressing-Toom as ghosts GO VIII Jay
light.
Tho sciences applied 10 the friyolitles may
be an indignity 10 the former, but III tne
proof of the statement that the CLOAK room Is
prolific OF varied types OF information, an
interesting experiment was tired NJ the iast
Richmond german.
A photograph. unOstentatious silent and
alert. was among the young ladies'; us own
sex being the anne. we take It, as fingered
always near the mirror. 1he next Gay the
question was asked in aid OF science soieiy
WHAT did Won hear at the german last
night" The wiry frame Of the little elec-
trical intruder unbent and its metallic voice
poured forth.a torrent of inspired ~YoluDlltY.
A trihe disconnected were its disclosures
perhaps, but headings TO chapters always are,
yet they tell the tale, and 50 thus u spaAe;
"I know II is all of. A man who stays IN
the same Office with him told me that he had
seen him receive a small box by express
valued at $780, please pin this up. thank
YOU 'She is certainly TO be married TINS
winter; her trousseau is being made. know
as a fact. Yesterday ! went into my dress
makers and she gathered up a lot OF goods
and covered il up in the most mysterious
manner, and q little while afterwards the
guilty party walked IN. ! made her con
TESS. and promised not 10 breathe a word OF
il. 20 for goodness sake don't say / told you"
Please somebody lend me a boot HOOK"
II am going to have three girls staying with
me next month-where I'll get beaux TOT
them l don't know. Give them mine. l sup
pose, and stay at home myself" I es. she
is very pretty. but" She is q debutante.
awfully sweet little thing. SO sensible to wear
white muslin for dancing: nothing so APP
propriate or becoming" ID you THINK so!
She is bright. of coarse-and yet
What sort Of powder do you use; North,
ern girls never use any. you know; but
thew would DO better looking If they DID.
WHY. even the men use a little TO take That
awful shine of their faces after shaving.
have brothers and knOw'-lwhisperedl, II
don't believe she paints. ] know she looks
Ike it. but [ have stayed with her and seen
her wash her face.n Certainly be IS IN love
with her: goes to see her at the twilight hour
and sends her all of those roses she always
has" ,
'By all means keep on good terms with him
until after Xmas Il think he is as nice as
he can be until he begins TO tangle his feet up
in NV trai n and walk all over my white satin
slippers. ""Aren't you going TO the luncheon:
1t is TO be the SWEETEST thing OF the season
Most superb wedding ever imagined:
The crooms present 10 her cost 10000.
The Richmond men don't begin TO visit as
much as they used 10. You either have TO
givea ball or start the report that. you are
going 10 give one 10 get up any semOlance OF
belleship." Why don't you button your
glove and 90 on; that waltz Is half over
nv anxiety Is over engagements lor every
german up to Christmas"
And so on did this ~tell-tale photograph
reproduce the potpourn OF tangled nothlngs
which make the fair ones hnger over the
finishing touches while music and men are
awaiting their ladyships' pleasures oeyondlt It's
narrow halls.
The most brilliant event Of the week past
was the marriage of Miss AddIe H~ennlngham
LYONS to Mr.. Henry BONNER. which took
place at st. Paul's church on Thursday eve
ming last. It's impressing beauty as a radiant
tableau vivant and its interest and oriiiancJ
as a social event has been 80 minutely
dwelt upon in detail that 1t IS al,
most ike painting the lily 70 add
more on the subject. The bride, who has a
piouant type Of beauty. is the daughter u
Mrs. Peter Lyons, nee Miss Addle Deane. a
noted wartime belle and beauty, whose
charms are amply reproduced IN her attrac,
tive daughters. Mrs. BONNER was married
in an elegant set of pearls and diamonds
which was the valued present from her
mother. the more 80 that they had been first
worn by Mrs. Lyons herself a bride at the
same altar. Mr.. Bohmer's present to the
bride was a very beautiful diamond star;
while countless other costly and tasteful
presents attestsd the popularity OF the'young
couple.
Mrs. w. C. Mayo. whose delightful hospi-
talty is so well known In our midst. gave a
very elegant reception az the Mount Vernon.
After the eremony the usual merriment over
the treasures of the brides cake ensued, ana
Miss Mary Mayo. one OF the young hostesseS
of the evening, was the fortunate DEluesmalu
TO possess the fateful ring.
The guests present were: Mr.. +. II. Deane
and family. Mrs. Anna Deane Carr and family,
Mrs. William Mayo and family. Mr.. and Mrs.
II w. Anderson Of Baltimore, Mrs. Robert
Green and family. Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Talbot. Mr.. and Mrs. Allen Talbot, Dir. and
Mrs. McCreery Of Ashland, Mr.. and Mrs.
,John Howard. Mr.. and Mrs. Junius Morris.
Mrs. Bette Abbatte. Mr.. and Mrs. Lightfoot
Wormley. Mrs. III. y. Moore and daughter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Binford. Major and
Mrs. T. CT. Peyton, Mr.. and Mrs. Bernard
Pevton. Jr.. Mr.. and Mrs. Frank steger, Miss
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES class OF Ashland, NEW.
Archer Mr.. and Mrs. James Lyons, Dr; and Mrs.
Wexford. Mr.. and Mrs. Tszewell Elicit, Mrs.
Miss Nina Taliaferro. of Gloucester. Is the
gnest Of the Misses Deane.
Narv Lyons. Mrs. General Taliaterro Of
Gloucester. Mr.. and Mrs. Walden of Ashland.
DR.. q. w. Jones and family, Mr.. and Mrs.
Edmund Addison. Mr. and Mrs. Reynolds.
Mrs, Lyle and daughter of Washington. Mrs,
Waury. Mrs. @. ID. lsnghorne Miss Maggie
Munford. Mrs. Munford and family, Or. and
Mis-. Brock Mrs. Emily Page Mrs Sully aud
daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Price: DR..
and Mrs. Oppenhimer, Mr. and Mrs. Waller
Scott. Mr.. and Mrs. w. 7. Morris, DR.. Ed
ward Mcclure Mr.. Robert Steger, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Hunter, Mr.. and Mrs. Adalr Pleas
ants Mss Rosalie Peasants.
The first card party of the season was given
on Thursday evening. when the A Home"
cards of Mrs. Judith G. X. Walker gathered
in her home some of the many friends OF her
daughter. Miss Annie Walker. The charm
INC excitement OF progressive euchre occu-
nissd the guests for time seemingly over short.
Then the contest over 1.-The prizes. which were
-ary beautiful and tasteful. were presented to
NE fortunate winners. Several ladies drew for
the first. prize. which was an exlui-
Martha Bagby. The second ladies' prize.