Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-11-22
DAY OF THE GERMAN.
THE RICHMOND CLUBS AND SOME or
1hE POPULAR LEADERS.
c.,d-party in nonor Of Miss walker
Notes About weddings and othsf
society Events

bF0ney Sf1lbu bh1o hifD'OoN =
any means such fool as many peopl7
think who nsver read him, and 30 II seems
10 be IN regard to the Rerman--that ~ j.
rnach less Objectionable than the majority
imagine who have never seen 1t danced
There is much 10 be said in it's favor when
compared with other dancee. old and new;
Tho first german was danced in Richmond
many wears ago. early in the seventies. ~
frat there was great opposition 10 y, M
upless il was danced at private feslute ~
many parents objected TO their dauglls.e sas
dancing as they do TO this Gay On sili IN.
az the residence OF DIR. j. b. McCaw, ana
auch were the pleasures of the new ua lls.s
that II has increased IN popularity un ~.
now there are four german CLUBS, wen yr-
ard eouipped, which viii give
germans twice month during the season.
soME OF THE LEADERS.
Mr. sprigg Campbell was renowned i tor
the grace and skill with whieh no leu NV
german. ..;do-od
n very fine leader. and his wltticisms ana
aniah,Iitv have contributed IN laree
measure TO the proverbial pleasure OF tns
Richmond Club. "Steallng out, regarueu
bv most leaders as an unpardonaole VI.
$500 and In many cases severely dealt
with IL viewed most leniently by MI
Stern Indeed. he never seems 70 De con-
scions that his figures are suddenlY a.
sumIng far larger proportions tnan no oa,-
culated. He says nothing, put Sa"'
wood" Oo,,,lo-
leader at the White sulphur, IN hlcnl a ILL.,
and at the Hygeia. de MADE agreea n, tu AZ
cess of the german danced in mlu-LeHs az
the latter place. 1t was considered one
NJ the most ENJOYABLE ever danced by tnose
who participated" -
Mr. William Grant. although he does
not dance, has always filled the posltlOni
~ sscretsry and treasurer. and by his great
e1ecntIve ability contributed greatly 10
The pleasure and success OF the CLUB.
Mr.. William II. Trigg Is the presioent
this season. -.
Mr.. John Mallory has won wide Iepu-
tatjon as a skilful leader. However large
the german, he leads with the greatest eaSe
Nh. John Boisseau generally leads the
delightful germans given by. the trlday
and Mr.. Dolph Blair leads those OF the
juniors, which are extremely pleasant.
One pleasant feature about the german
ia that there are equal chances OF pleasure
for ali. Many of the figures are beautiful
md tha fooksr-on 10 always entertained.
The military figure is always the signal LOT
enthusiasm. 1t has long been the custom
for Young ladies to make their DEBUT at the
first Richmond german. They generally
regard this as trying ordeal, out thelr
fears are lightly founded, for more genlal,
social atmosphere II Is Impossible 10 I'M"
agine.
A most delightful card-party was given
by Mrs. j. X. G. Walker on Thursday eve
ming in honor Of Miss Annise walker: FRO
euchre was played. Mr. Aston
Cabell presented the prizes, whlch were
yery handsome. Mrs. .Bagby won the nIst
prize. a handsome eard-case of tan Suede
nrize. an elegant silver bon bon dish Miss
MARY Lewis won the third prize. O hand
painted fan Of black crepe lisse.
Mr. 10. Lane Stern won the hrst prize
for gentlemen, q very handsome dressing
GLASS. and Mr.. Stewart Stringfellow the
second prize, a handsome engraving
- The PROPOSAL" Mr.. SHELTON Williams
won the third prize-ivory counters.
Other guests were Mr.. and Mrs. Percy
Montague, Mr.. and Mrs. Lang;
horne, Mrs. LEROY, Misses Helen ana
Maggie Stringfellow, Miss Montague. MISS
Leila Montague. of Baltimore; Misses Eta
and Sumner HAYES, Miss Darlington, Miss
Mary LYONS, Miss Powers, Miss Annie VIII
liams. Messrs. Richard Pegram, Eugene
Massie. Jo. Lane Stern. rutherford Rose
Cary Shields, and Mr. Massie.
An elegant collation. was served. Inc
floral decorations were white ehrysanthe-
NUNS. After supper Mr.. Langhorne
added greatly to the enjoyment of oil
present by his inimitable songs.
LUNCH TO MR. GnLIAT.
MIR. Alfred T. Harris entertained Mr.
Gilliat. of London, at most elegant din
ner ON FRIDAY evening. All the decora-
tons were of pink. In the centre OF the
table stood banquet-lamp with shade
of mink satin. A heavy wreath OF La
France roses were laid around the base OF
the lamp. The table-clUth was OF white
onen-work over pink satin. Silver candle
labras held pink candles with pink silk
shades. Cut-glass dishes filed with
La France roses were placed at
intervals around. Handsome fancy
fayors were placed for each guest.
The menu was printed on Partisan novel
ties of parchment. A novelty about the
dinner was the ices, which were served IN
mink spun-caady baskets and boats OF
fruit the ices being the small fruits. The
Charlotte russo was served IN miniature
satchels. ice-oream freezers, and albums
nerfectly initiated. The guests were ;
Major Is. T. ID. Myers. DIR. Ross, Major
StringfeIlow. and Messrs. Lightfoot, Worm
Law. Alexander Cameron, Archer Anderson.
Peter MAYO, John Branch, Lewis Ginter,
and D. d. Talley.
HoNoRED BY MR. woBMIEY.
On Thursday evening Mr.. Gilliat was en-.
tertained at dinner by Mr.. Lghtfoo1
Wormley at his residence, which was pro-
fnsely decorated with palms and cut now.
era The dinner was elaborate and most
tastefully served. Tho floral decorations
we're of American Beauty roses. The menus
were printed In gold on broad pink satin
ribbons. The ices were bird's-nests. ol
spun candy, in which were eggs OF difer'
ent ices.
Joseph Bryan, DIR. Hunter Mcclure, Mr.
GIexander Cameron. Mr.. Alfred Harris
Mr.. Leigh Page, Mr.. James Gray. MIR. Ohm
ter. Mr.. w. Il. Trigg, and Colonel Archer
Anderson.
Miss Marguerite Lindlev lectured before
a number Of ladies on Friday afternoon
IL is probable that many young ladles II
society will join the physical-cultur'
classes. as a vast amount of strength II
headed for social exigeneies.
The PLAYS "Who to Win Him." undel
the management OF Mrs. Tabb, and the
- esson In Love-" under the manage
mant OF Mrs. Reginald Gillian, will b(
Given on the nth OF December. 1t Is eI
nected that the audience viii appear II
full dress.
THE CUSHION FAD.
sofa-cushions largely occupy the fash
ionable mind at present. TO say. "cush
ions is to speak advsedly, tor the Iona
familiar sight of the one cushion in the
RIGHT hand corner of the parlor sofa nc
Longer greets the eye. Now the sofa il
quite lost to sight for the cushions adorn
II. piled high on eacn other, and some
even see O place Of vantage at the point
where the sofa touches the wall, and
row OF cushions are also placed there,
Enormously large cushions are used
much over q yard square and are furtnel
enlarged by q WIDE double hounce. The
newest material Is a heavy-ribbed cotton
material figured with leaves OF tan ane
blue, each half yard long. Bandanni
bingham covers made so as TO laundry
covers Of blue jeans. embroidered WITT
white Bargaten linen floss and laced at ont
end, are very popular. Elegant cushions o
brocads satin in one shade are sold at lash
ionable stores for the modest SUN OK go
STOP PARTY.
The NEWMARKET Stop-Party, formed las
Sentember at the White Sulphur, Was re
organized last evening at the residence o.
Mrs. T.. ID. Christian and q most enjoyable
n - A 4 ~ la n M.