Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-03-06
GAY SEASON OVER.
RICHMOND SOCIETY HAs NOW 10 RE-
FRAN FROM FESTIVE PLEASURE.
several peilghtfut Entertainments Given
Just nsfore Leat--Art. Mosic. and
Literary Cuiturs-Persoaai

vhich have had 10 Get them gone WIN shc
.c,lity OF a dramatic exit. SO at present
,fsre ere rooms to let' ia the Uranium
n the gay girl--large. airy. hiRh-pitched
.r.rtments on the parior.hoor. aud on the
,onnv aide. Fads and orazes are preferred
a. otihout encumbranccs. The reinein-
t..nee Of many former tenants which have
=. cars mast succeeded the frjyolities ana
" The brain of these spoiled dar-
H. ~ fortune as full OF interest
,bc,r predecessors makes us feel
'.,sio that they will not long remain
mt and unemployed. AZ an absolute
al the ar, Of oxqaislteidling Is unknown
a. smericanS. Nervousness IS disease IN
o,bor nations; IN va II ~ constitutional
"a Characteristic, and its outcome a
80, energy which must be INDUCED
letter in giving municipalities, working
e. CITY MISSIONS. going around the world
-, a Given time, or manicuring the nails.
- pnsincss Is business" Is the motto OF
on- every occupation. IL was Max
C'pcu Who remarked that Tin Englsnd q
,,1n Who does nothing goes by the name
- Gentleman IN America he go
- tie name of 'losfer.'N And the
r.ture Of our typical society girl IL
-, less aspiring and hence energetic.
once IL was a most excellent cfnze-a
.,r0ns was the uniform spoons, forks.
-. and ovens tho implements of
90 and a whole army of fashionable fair
on. 10 conquer the mysteries OF GRO
oreftes wafies. mullins, and other tooth
$40 vands Of the culinary kingdom.
AS the rule Of this organization was lts
T.s.b for the code enforced II 10 be
..Jerour,ng army" and 20 lunch upon ATS
lsb.rs. One by one the bfayest OF these
Y.pnr soldiers Of the kitchen succumbed.
snd so j, ended in tale of woe.
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The leading New York girls have seized
mon A plan most delightful in the sound
bv which 20 make pleasant. as well as
n-1ftable. the "idle-hour series" OF the
f.nfsn season. Forty of them meet at
t.e Injurious home of some one of the
,,mhcr TWO afternoons in each week and
20 uuon charity work OF various kinds.
sfer two hours of both laughter and
i,l.r. tea and waters are served, TO which
NH feast each girl has the privilege Of
inviting two Young men. Thus - virtue
r.v.riel. Why cannot Richmond girls
initiate this schemeY Call II the Shelter
IN, Arms Society and let nll the work be
devoted 10 that most needy and excellent
cause. ..-.
IN society, u wOfully neglected IN our
midst. There are few instances IN winch
iii. arcomplishment ia cultivated, bat II
Is a rare and grateful exception. Art is
,.. So much sighted. aud there are many
,.rrr amateurs whose excellent taste
make. them the possessOrs OF some really
charming bits of their own work III both
o.. AID water colors.
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The allotted time for Legitimate sayeties
L. Nrtnft OF
lrf ifs capacity has found sufficient 10
embrace many farewell entertainments.
Monday begun in delightful moderation
ami tuesday reached a climax of en-
tr.rc.nc excess with countless small gath
.rings. embracing "only few intimate
fr.ndsn and others of more elaborate de-
Inc chosen Of all "hen parties as tho
old.fasmonel folk were wont TO call al as
semh'ages which excluded the masculine
element. is the luncheon. There IS all the
form II elegance. dignity OF service, ana
beauty Of decoration of "a dinner without
f. irar OF its Stiffness and tedium. And
one of the most charming Of these
nyorite luncheOns was enjoyed to the
uttarmogt on Tuesday last, when
Mrs. Thomas \. Carter was the
rraceful hostess. The circle of
bright young ladies kept the bali
oi conversation rolling with such a now
al culture and pretty wit, touching lightly
upon every TOPIC from the grave to the
gly. that the time allotted for the mary
dainty courses was ali too brief. FITTING
90 the opening Of spring time 10 was
,ouuuil luncheon the sunny hue OF
these gay heralds of the balmy season
entering INTO every decoration. The name
cards at the plate OF each guest has
small photograph frame a small study OF
ionquisin water color upon each one, while
the aperture for picture was occupied
for tie nOnce with the name OF the young
hiv. In the centre was q mass OF yellow
lonquis upon an deliberately embroidered
yellow centre-piece. At the corner OF the
table were graceful cut-glass vases OIL the
same flowers with maiden-hair fern, ana
Tire candelabras and small silver lamps
liied their light upon the pretty
scene through yellow silk and lace
shades. Ii was altogether most charming
affair and thoroughly enjoyed by the
guests. who were Miss May Handy, Miss
LEILA MYERS, Miss Fannie Ross, Miss Hattie
Ross. Miss May Arents, aud Miss Boch-
man of New York, Miss Eugle Tenant
Of Petersburg, Miss kstie Buford. Miss
Meta Potts, Miss Mary Mason Anderson,
Mis-, Mary Morris Jones, and Miss judith
CMungtOn.
Tho announcement that Mrs. William
Iugg and Miss Emily Hanewinckel
would be at home" on Tuesday after
noon filed their drswing-rooms with one
Of the most delightful informal assem-
b.ages OF the winter. Despite the fact
that there were no invitations. the host
esses and their assistants found their re-
oeptlon hours busy with the pleasant du-
ties Of hospitality 10 throng OF callers.
The air Was full Of murmurs OF admIa:
ton at the exquisite abundance OF
rare and beautiful flowers that filled the
rooms as though in honor OF some eranu
fee. Azalas. hyacintbs, tulips, @sthetc
ascension lilies, and luscious wahban
roses breathed their fragrance into the
atmosphere, and donated their beauty
most generously TO the scene. Mrs. Trigg
and Miss Hanewinckel were assisted IN re-
Ceiy.ng by Mrs. T.. -. L. Myers, Jr., Mrs.
thomas Boiling. and Mrs. Frank CHRIS
tlsn, while Miss Leila Myers poured the
tea, and Mrs. Andrew Christian presided
over the punch-bowl.
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The whist club had its final meeting on
Monday evening, and was most delightfully."-
entertained by Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin
Palmer. An enjoyable collation. was served
and two beautiful s0arenirs presented by
ulaMlLE cAfQS. lie lauy Sd Olu hlnktto
bow-knot pin-was drawn by Miss Helen
Montague, and the gentleman's-a bow
knOl scarf-pin-fell to tho lot of Dir. John
A. Palmer. The others present were:
Nr. and Mira. T. ID. Christian. Miss La Fond
Palmer. Sir. and Mrs Robert 3. Bosher;
Nr. and Mrs. 9. ID. LsnghorDe. MIR: and
Mrs X. @. Morton, Mr. and Mrs. Harry
la1b, AIR. and Mrs. Blythe Moore. hrs.
LEROY. MISS Guillaume, Mrs. W. j. John;
son, MIR. aud Mrs. Frank kalle, Nr: and
Mrs Alfred Gray, Messrs. George Wood
bridge. Miles Cary. Palmer Claiborne, Al
s'ou Cabell, aud Joseph Beasley.
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From 70 O'clock on Tuesday evening
Mrs James Peasants gave ladies' reeop-
ton az elegant as IL was beautiful at her
home, on east Franklin, IN honor OF Mrs.
John Quitman Lowell. Mrs. Lowell, 80
VEL known as Miss Mamie Gordon, OF
baltimore. and popular there as ELSEWHERE,
las been recently welcomed as a bright ad-
diuOn 10 Richmond society, aud this event
was the charming opportunity tor the cor
DIAL greetings from all OF those who were
uldden 10 TINS pleasure.
HE decorations were more than usual
% their LAVISH and artistic arrangement.
Inc ball was vivid with the warm tlnts OF
Ieh red carnations against a background
. plants. The drawing-rooms were as
uuctiy eOblay de rose-pink lights glowing
soitly and countless pink roses. azaieas,