The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-09-18
SOCIETY IN THE STATE
THE LAST SOCIAL INFORMATION.
The Arrival OF Colder Breezes has Cast No
Dnmper over the Gay Spirit OF Social
Life in yirc,nia's Fair Domain.

Ivnchburg. Va. Sept. IA very en-
io,abIc german was given at the West
lvnchburg Hotel on Monday night, at
which were present many of our own
fair ones and several visiting young
ladies. The Misses Howard, Of Rich
mond. aud Miss Old. of Norfolk, were
among the latter, and were surrounded
an the evening by numbers of admirers
Excellent music was discourscd by An
tonic Curcio's Italian Band, and tnc
pleasures Of the dance were continued
uatil n late hour. -orv
On Friday night Of last Wees nv
dnhchfful entertainment was t.',m her
Mrs. John III. Lewis, Court SUE" VI
guest. Mrs. John Wise, 81 Wv HE
A large and select oTcle pl ns,nnaint-
people assembled so make lhV a. they
arcc of Mrs Wise in whose W. w. wore
were called together MI9 ,rn,ade. with
an exquisite gown OF Whlte W 80 Mrs
.-,,ti,+(,s M lace and white roses HilH
H., hostess. q becoming COSTUME
VS. :i. room eauZc over SILK OF Ihe
"i pan 49, Sfrs Stephen lialsey, gray
49,, ,.ifb carniture OF pinA VS.iiVn
$50. Mrs Charles II. icalu' VINE
s;it Nth handsome whlte lace oNsI
IN. Mrs Edward Hitter, black NeiVeb
IN heavy knotted silk trimmings; Mrs.
Hammer. navy blue with white,
90 Mrs Charles NJ. Blackf0rd, gown OF
IIack silk and velvet; Mrs. ola, OF Nor
foIk a beautiful creation OF gray silk
NTH trimmings Of old rose and steel
NJ ssementeric; Mrs. J. d. Christian,
white brocaded silk, white roses at cor
sage. Miss Lucy Lewis, striking gown
Of chanceahle silk, yellow and pale greeni
Miss Mary Howard, yellow crepe ana
black velvet: Miss Mamie Hutter, cream
MORE with stripes of yellow, blue and
mink. and Miss Gcrtie Howard, gown OF
white null.
The refreshments were served in the
handsome dining-rOom, and consisted or
roman punch. peach and raspberry
creams. small cakes, fruits and conservesi
and the table was a thing Of beauty
with its decorations OF rare chlnd' OK
ouisite cut-glass and flowers. Alter en-
loving the good things thereon, the guests
repaired to the parlOrs. where MISS
Mamie Hutter sung Neidlingers Sere-
made" and ooh, Promise Me- ana alter
ap hour Of social converse the party
senarated one and all declaring it to be
the most pleasant Of all Mrs. Lewis
plcasant evenings During Mrs. wise
etav in the city Mrs. Beale. our lauy re-
preventative from the Sixth dlstIlct 20
The Worlds Fair. called on. Mrs. Lewis,
who is her Lynchbure coadJulor, SO tnae
there WIS quite a meeting or lhOSe
interested In the success OF the
undertake king. Mrs. Wise herself
beinr of the number The writer hap
noned 70 be present, and was Cup TO thaS
tiue) under the impression that she cOulu
tal- ga little" but after hearing these
three ladies discourse on that particular
gubiect-viZ.: The World $ falr' anu
~rlSt they proposed doing, she was IAN
10 hide her diminished head ana reluc-
tortlv admit that she was mistaken.
@sneiline bee" came off at Bedford
cnripqs near this city, few nights ago:
,yas very entertaining and productive Oh
much fun and merriment. Its purpose
was to, raise funds for the purchase OF an
orcon for the Academy Church, near
New London. Bedford county.
Professor D. w. Read acted as SiIun-
ciator. and Major r. G. Saunders, h on
Terrell ms Judges and Or. \. kahler and
Mr. Emmett Talbert as captains OF classes.
Tho classes were large. about twenty-five
In each. and the contest active ana SPIT
itad. The prize was finally awarded MSS
Williams, of Roanoke ana Apron OPP ut
srrcrlcs wcrc maze by Nid5Vi - 49,,
aud Professor Read in the presence OF the
most refined and highly cultivated peo-
Jndge Waller r. Staples is in tie city,
stopping at the NOrvell-Arlngton.
Captain George Gish, of Roanoke, is
attending the United States Court here.
Mr.. Robert j. Bower left last night
for New York trip.
Mr.. Ianchorne Lewis left this morning
for the University of Virginia, attended
by the best wishes Of a host OF friends
and relatives, who will be disappointed
n his record is not a brilliant one.
Miss Bessie MahOOd Is a guest or her
uncle, Mr.. Il. II. Quinn, at his residence
on College Hi.
Miss Coricnne Nicols is on q visit to
Miss Alpha Hammer, Daniels Hill.
Mr.. X. -. Johnson, Jr., has returned
from q pleasant visit to Culpeper.
Mr.. John T. Smith is quite sick at his
home on Church street.
Mr.. Warren Wexford is conyaiescing
rapidly and is now able TO sit up and see
q few of his friends at time.
Miss Maud Watts is well enough TO
drive out in the evenings, although she
Is not looking as blooming as usual, from
her recent attack Of fever.
Lieutenant John A. Parke, Z. ). A,
who is detailed 10y the Secretary Of War
as drill master at the Virginia Military
Institute spent Saturday and Sunday in
the city, the guest of Mr.. James NJ.
Booker, Jr
Judge Crump, of Richmond, and Judge
Paul, Of Harrisonburg, are among the
guests of the Norvel-Arlngton.
The Z0uavos bad drnse driIl on Tues
day night. The Office Of fourth corporal
was awarded 10 Tie Dost-unAsu lu..n
the company.
Mr. Holt Terry left the city on Sunday
morning for a trip West.
Mr. Boothroyd Taylor returned to the
city, accompanied by his friend, Mr.. Il.
Keene Langhorne. of Richmond. on yes
terday, after q stay of a week at the
country seat of the former, in ARpomat-
tox county. Mr.. Taylor is confntg his
attention TO country pursuits, the pleas
ures of the farm and the raising Of sheep,
80 which latter industry he is paFticu-
larly interested.
Mr.. Walter Carroll has returned from
the Stanton Fair, where he took Il num-
Der Of premiums on his fine chickens.
Dr. r. X. Taylor was called to Staun-
ton last night to see bis aged sister, Mrs.
William Gait. who is seriously i'll.
Colonel and Mrs. Thomas Fauntleroy,
Of Lynch's, are at The rest Lynchburg
Hotel. on a visit TO Mrs. Taylor, a sister
of Mr. Faunueroy.
Miss Julia Meem will leave tomorrow
for Hollins Institute, after spending the
summer most pleasantly with her aunt,
Mrs Stephen Halsey, of tins city.
Miss Old. Of Norfolk, is a guest OF the
Misses Holt on Diamond Hill.
Mrs Old is at Captain ChaRes Nj.
Bbckford's.