Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-11-27
A FAD FOR POCKETS.
rH,s IS THE GREAT FEATURE OF
The NEW IApYS WALKING SUIT.
Tho Ricbmond Clubs Gsrman-An En-
gagemeni-Dioner Given by Mrs.
Hsyes-Other Society News


nothing was gained by the most vehement
pro,estations. the decree of the tasnion-
makers was IN favor OF 1T, and whether
trailing the streets or being carried over
the arm. it was equally inconyenlent ana
unsightly. Extremes Of this kind surely
react in the course of time, and. after one
year. the train walking-skirt relghs no
longer and the graceful style - worn only
in carnage Costumes or house-dresses,
which is eminently It's fitting place.
The most sensible fashion of the day Is
the "lady's business suit which Will be-
come indispensable as soon rs adopted.
This delightful garment solves hall dozen
problems az once Us to a cheap, suitable.
comfortable, convenient, stylish, ana SEN
sible outfit for travelling. shopping, mar
keting. and general utility. Nor Is u
necessarily unbecomlnC, Tor there are
no arbitrary suggestions as 10 coior OF
texture. though GOOD taste would always
suggest a good wool fabric OF dark
color. Nayy-bIue, olive, brown. black,
gray. or am OF the novelty combinations
IN narrow stripes. invisible plalis, OK
broken checks, Will make styllsh
business SUIT"
Inc pattern of the skirt IS PLAIN and
shO=t, clearing the ground all round, with
a straight back width and the front sloplng
10 the sides. A hem with two or three
rows of stitching finishes the lower edge
In the right side of the skirt - inserted "A
deep pocket with a pointed tailor nap
with q buttJn-hoie in the point ana may
button closely over valuables carried IN the
pocket.
A coat. half.fttins and tbree-Guarter
length. lined through with farmers satin,
covering the inner Inning. tastens Win one
row OF large buttons nearly 70 the throat
where the collar turns INTO short reYers
over q pointed piece cut with vest effect,
with a demonstrating collar. The sleeves
are moderately high and very easy, and
finished at the wrist with stitching ana
buttons at the back seam.
But the chief charm of the " suit y IS the
number OF pockets, concealed and eXte-
rior An inside pocket on the lett side, an
outside pocket on the right, large lower
pocket with flap on each side below the
Pockets 70 the right Of them,
rockets to the lett OF them ~
is now among the latest "fads." and If
Tennysons six Hundred y Is quoted here
It is because IL fits so well and brings COM
tort 10 the women who have been Obliged
for several seasons past to struggle with
pocketlGss tram skirts held up, pocket
books, handkerchief, umbrella, ana any
number of lndispensables, 10 whom Is now
offered the boon OF pockets innumeraole.
The Richmond german on Monday eve
ming was as brilliant a. usual and "a fully
attended. The chaperons were Mrs. Al
fred Harris, Mrs. George Ross. Mrs. Isaac
Davenport, Mrs. Thomas Boiling. and Mrs.
Thomas Carter.
There were present Alr. and Mrs. Charles
Eyeiyn Smith, Alr. and Mrs. Calvin White
Is. Mr.. and Mrs. Ashton Starho, Mr.. and
Mrs. William Talbot, Mr.. and Mrs. James
Branch. DR.. and Mrs. r. G. CaoelL Mr..
and Mrs. james Patterson, Mr. and Nrs.
Brvdon Tenuanr. Mr. and Mrs. Waller
Morton, Mr.. and Mrs. Bernard Peyton,
Mr.. and Mrs. James A. Welcn. Mrs. Benne-
han Cameron. Mrs. Arthur LEROY, Mrs.
c. c. McPhai. and Mrs. Z. C.. Mayo;
Misses Harris, Young OF Louisville, Nv,
Addison, Handy. Ireadwell OF Nor
horne. Wexford, Ross. Camm, Ouid.
Boykin, Bridges, Darlington. Mayo,
Tenant, HAYES, Williams. Cullen. GRAY,
Bagby, Walker Ryland, Henry Of Norfolk,
and Montague. hcssrs. Stern. Gordon,
Randolph. IomphIus, Eeagur, trlly,
,Joynes, Harris, Workman, Peasants, Tai
bot, Mitchell. Carter, Mayo, Sheppard,
Mcdonald. Davenport, Noiand, Palmer.
Antrim, Anderson Holiday, Currle, Nc
CURE, Lyons. Grant, Carungton, Shield,
ferguson. Page, Games. Hobson, Boiling,
Willis McCabe. Potts, Blair, Myers, Nc
Alloy and Johnston.
The marriage Of Miss Juliet Carleton
Powers and llr. Harris Donnan, of Peters
burg, on Tuesday afternoon was, in accord
l. IN
dines, a quiet home entertainment. The
family connection on Ootl sides being
large mad0 a company quito full enough.
and only small number OF intimate
friends besides were present.
ihe brides gown was extremely be-
coming and very elegant, and that OF her
maid Of honor, Miss Lucllla Myra Powers,
white chiffon with yiolets, was strlklugy
tasteful. Two little girls, nieces of the
bride, Misses Juliet and Martha Martin,
stood on either side. sTeetly attlret IN
white organdle dresses with broad yellow
sashes.
From the bouquet of the bride Miss
Irene Peasants drew the ring. Mss Don
nan (by proxy drew the thlmble, and
Miss Juliet Jackson the slXpence. Inc
table and house decorations were beautl-
fully artistic in yellow and white chfysan-
themums and ribbons.
Among the handsome costumes worn on
the occasion may be mentioned mat Of Mrs
Il. W. Powers. mother OF the bride. hand
some black brOcade and Duchesse lace
Mr.. 5. +. Martin, nee Powers, rich yellow
muscorlty with garniture of vlolets, Mrs.
Robert Lee Powers. white brocade and
point lace; Mrs. Allan DoDnan, blue bro
cade with pearl passementerle; Mrs. Philip
Powers. white satin; Mrs. Calvin Whitley,
white chiliron over silk; Blrs. Charles T.
Smith. white and punk brocade; Mrs.
Judge Mann, of Petersburg. black faille
and lace; Mrs. Ashton Starke, pale blue
brocade; Mrs. DR.. Challdey, rose silk with
point applique lace; Mrs. Howard Hoge,
white brocaded silk; Miss Martha Basby.
black lace over satin; Miss Annie Walker,
yellow satin; Miss Mamie Winston, Dres-
den brocade: Miss Juliet Jackson, pink
faiIe and lace; Miss Irene Peasants. black
bengaline and white roses.
On Thursday evening a very charming
dinner was given by Mrs. John W. Hayes,
the interesting occasion being the an
nouncement Of the engagement of her