Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-02-10
90 of wall known articles. The canvases

ples of well known articles. The canvases
and marbles and other articles OF rertit IN
his residence constitute permanent deco
rations that never fail to charm the visitor
of aesthetic taste.
These were supplemented last night by
palms and ferns placed about the halls and
rooms, tendrils of green twined about the
stairwavs and chandeliers. and punches OF
roses resting on mantels and brackets.
Eyervwhere there was luxurious abund-
ance of these queens of the hot-house and
garden, but nowhere protusion. The per-
yasive colors were pink and red, and the
general effect soft and subdued.
THE RECEPTION ROOMS.
The reception rooms were the two beau
tiful apartments on the left of the hall as
entered from Franklin street. The mu-
sioians were stationed in the annex TO the
demi-salon, or parlor back of the library,
and TO the right of the hall, and concealed
by screen OF palms. 49, !.
The supper the creation OF Marlnl, OF
New York, and the most elaborate poth III
respect of table orIamentatlon and menu
ever served in Richmond, was set IN the
commodious room fronting the main hall,
and to il the guests passed immediately
after being received. In this room the
decorations were of the same general cha
racter as those elsewhere in the house.,
Special electric-light appliances had
been introduced for the reception and
white halls. reception-rooms, dining-room,
library. and. In fact, the whole building
was brilliantly illuminated. The light
was toned by shade accessories in man
ner that was exceedingly resttul 10 the
eve and in its effect upon the rich toilets
of the ladies, the flowers, the furniture,
aud upholstering.
THE RECEPTION COMMITTEE.
The Reception Committee consisted OF
Major Ginter. Miss Arrants, Miss Grace
Arrants. and Mrs. John Dunlop on one
aide of the main parlor MIR. and Mrs.
Gunther, of New York. and Mrs. Russel
Robertson, on the other, and on the hori-
zontal side were Mr.. and Mrs. Young, OF
New York, and Mrs. j. X. Connally, OF
| Ashevllle.
Emily 300 persons were present, and this
number embraced the beauty and wealth
of Richmond.
SOME OF THE LADIES PRESENT.
Among the many ladies who attended
| this magnificent affair were:
| Mrs oung, who wore Worth costume OF
black and Jet; diamond ornaments
| Mrs Dunlop, black velvet, elegant iace' dia-
monds, exquisite bouquet OF La francs Ioses.
Mrs Gunther pale she-colored satin trimmed
| with ostrich feathers; diamond ornaments
Mrs. Ryland, pale blue silk, duchess lace; 4;
diamonds. ,.,
Mrs. c. OBJ. CowarGin. lavender brocade,
| duchess lace, and diamonds.
| Mrs. O. s. Allen, pale pink brocade duchess
lace. .,,
| ornaments bouquet Of La France roses.
Miss Berthe Wexford, white silk trimmed
| with pearl passementeries
| Mrs sallie Wexford, pink elk.
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| Mics Mary Cullen. white brocade: diamonds
| Mss Virgie Alsop, yellow gown trimmed with
white lace.
Miss Alys Connally, Diue idiio WIN iace uini-
mings: diamonds.
l'' Mrs Mann 5. Valentine, yellow silk, handsome
| lace; white roses ~
Mr., C. ID. Ian ghorne, white brocade.
| Miss Mary Cullen, white brocade.
Mrs. Robert Boykin, white brocade, duchesse
''i Miss Bessie Pace. exquisite empire gown Of
orl, Mss Arrants, black failie, diamonds, rich old
iaspI Miss Grace Arrants, black faille and thread
| '"s Mas Bessie Anderson. green faille, violets.
Mrs. Is. IL. Nash, nile green satin and dia-
monds. a.,
Mrs Gideon Davenport, pale blue brocade !;
diamonds, rich lace.
Mrs. George Cameron, OF Petersburg. import
ed costume OF cell blue SIX; handsome dia-
Mira Tazewell Elicit, shrimp pink brocade,
lace trimmings.
| Mrs James Allison. lily OF the valley, green
| faille opal and diamond necklace.
Miss Mary cullen, white SILK and chiffon.
| Mrs. Robert Lee Powers, white silk; diamonds.
| Miss Julia Martin, helotrope satin en- train.
| Nrs w. X. Trigg, imported costume oil cream
| brocade. ,,.. ,.,.,,o,.o. ..,,, nm,
u'SIR MrS Rnek. cream brocade; diamond orna-
Miss Mary Williams, crepe de chino, heliotrope,
| and bouquet OF American beauties.
| Mrs Thomas Boiling, white silk en- train triri-
/ med with lace pearl ornaments
Miss Nav Handy, beautiful gown OF white
| sarin. trimmed with brown sable.
| Mrs. Thomas n. Carter, white faille; duchesse
| polnt lace gorgeous diainondS
Miss Meta Potts, white silk; American beauty
| roses. .s,,
| Mira Dr. Joynes. elegant black STA.
| Mira. Charles Workman, Sr., white faiue, old
ia, Mr.. charles p. Stokes, white faille, duchess
| lace : diamonds and pearls
Mrs. j. X. Connaliy, OF Asheviiie' rich gown OF
% Mrs. Dan Tallcy, cream brOcade; diamond or.
Miss Sue starke. silver brocsde, diamond or
Mrs x. ID. Hotchkiss, yellow moiro.
Miss Helen Montague, figured green proe 'de'
Mrs. percy Montague, yellow brocade.
| MrsL l. L. Lewis, white brocade, duchesse
| lace.
MR.. James A. Welsh, imported robe OF cell
| biue brocade, golden-brown velvet.
Mrs L. G. McPnail, cream brocade' ducnesse
| lace pearls A. s,,n.
| diamonds. ~,,, s,ra. u
| broi,iered in gold; diamond ornanientA
| Mrs. James Lyons In white silk.
| Miss Eyie Walker, lilac crepe do chine.
| MIS-. L. c. Younger, yellow Drocadod fetin
| chifIon and ribbon trimmings; diamond orna-
meuta .-s,...u an. Al.
Hrs. Mann s. valentine, yellow failie, yellow
| rossa. Az diamond ornaments
! Miss laxxie uAmmann, OF baitimoro, yellow
| fniiIo: diamond ornaments
Niss lily Cayce, brocAded white satins IN iur.
| Nrk Milton cayce, black vslves and uuchssse
Mn Frank sssess. s.lsoaasrss ysilsv ~