The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-06

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ton in our world of yarnish that we, the
very revolutionlZers, are ast9uuaed py the
metamorphos is so apparent whiie those WHO
after an absence of a few years lave tAi5
winter returned 10 their Old pauhts ana
bsnts literally found them bent into unn9tu-
raj shapes and only the haunts OF OLD Gus
toms in shadow view.
There is not a single phase of society which
this season did not seem 10 have been newly
renovated with an extra polish ana nOle
elaborate fringe OF elegant design upon 10.
The effect is so new and startling that the
mind has not vet recovered sufficiently 70 as
cover the hidden cause Washington win us
delirious fever Of gayety may be near enough
for cOntagion. But there IS no ia" uanlns
time decrease distance. so we are no nSAlet
the national capital now than OF olu. IL We
are 10 continue TO catch such violent ana ma
lignant forms of etiquette and gayety. tor. the
very safety of the Commonwealth eA.
chequer universal vaccination ana stllctesS
quarantine will become necessary. -,
Several times this season formal calling
would he going on during typical winter
storm hostesses in their lamp-lit drawing
rooms in airy costume receiving ana serving
n complete repast. and the fair visitor.
whether a cOachman assisted her without or
not would murmur some vague apology ABOUT
the weather. Didn't stay IA IN Washington,
and we couldn't do it, either. You know.
A little while since 20 visit in the rain was
preposterOus. unciyilZed. Rany DAYS were
sent for especial missions ana iheuu-
inc. putting TO rights top drawers. reading
and tearing mp old letters. popping corn or
making caramels. II these hOmespun occu-
patious must be crowded out OF lie, then leu
US ask 10 have the cosy. comfortable indoor
days banished too.
The hours for visiting have changed also.
t.lttt,l l1f n ar ~
more fashionable AMI quite convenient when
the afternoon Is ended up with some TWO or
three charming lat homes with their re-
freshng collations and an agreeable escort 70
walk home in the wintry twilight. % unu-
sual for small events and germans was It tor q
Young man 10 bring "a carriage, unless the
weather made it necessary, that there
was plan adopted by some livery
firms by which a young man pMd
q quarter week before an event upon
the chance of a carriage If 1t rained. II IL
CHANGED TO be q starlt night the livery people
made the quarter clear. if not the young man
had his hack. =" as it wassthen called, for the
convenient amount Of the aforesaid quarter,
and tripped the "fantastIc' with lighter con-
science as well rs tread. And SO on are
countless other differences IN our code ~ en-
tertaining which the lack OF space tOrolds re-
counting at present, as the two days III the
week past allowed the finals, much trans
pired absorbing interest.
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Monday evening the Richmond german at
the Be.videre gathered 10 itself great glory
IN its grand finale and fingered even longer
over It's dance, as II was the last tor many an
evening As usual it was ssitully led by Slr.
10. ane Stern, and delightful supper was
served. Those present We're: Mrs. George
Ross Mrs Archer Anderson. Mrs. ArrantS Oh
New York Miss Arrants OF New York, Mrs.
John Enders. Mrs. c: z. I.athrop' Mrs.
Thomas Boiling Mrs. Allan Donnan, Mrs.
William Talbot Mrs. Charles T.. Smith. Mrs.
Levin Joynes. Mrs. Il. G.. Cabell. Mrs. Il. {.
Mayo, Mrs J. A. Welsh. Mrs. W. k. Irigg,
Mrs. NIoncure Perkins Mrs. Dryden Tenant,
Misses Bachmann May Arrants OF New YORK,
Eugie Tenant. Helen Cameron Wooltok OF
Kentucky. Lyle Jones OF New ork, Ellen
Bruce of Halifax, Champion Of Washington,
Leila Montague Of Baltimore. May Handy,
Emma Barksdale. BESSIE Addison. Mamie
Law Bessie Lay. Leila Myers. Fannie Ross.
Hattie Ross Bessie Martin, Mamie Burthe,
Irene Langhorne, Nirgie Brock. Meta Potts,
Addie Johnson. Mary Anderson; Norma
Walker, EVE Walker. Berta.W clifford, Barton
and Helen Ross. Nlrge Archer, Ellse VII
Hams, Callie Ryland. Lou Adkins.
On Tuesday a luncheon was given by Mrs.
Thomas n Carter which was very charming
in every feature and proved that the graceful
dispensatiOn of hospitality by tins accom-
plshed young hostess was incapable OF
aught but success.
il delightfully."- announced the approach Of
the spring time in being q lonqull luncheon
the soft color of these early blossoms being
everywhere visible Silver candelabre and
small silver lamps had their lights shaded by
yellow silk and lace. large cut glass bOwl
of ionquis. and maidenhalr fern were upon
an exquisite yellow centre piece and smaller
glasses were full OF the same golden mowers
at random upon tho table. The clear Sniih-
mer OF the superb cutglaSs and silver
snarkled with the reflection of the glowing
color az flame light dances IN Il mirror The
name cards at the plate Of each guest was an
artistic little photograph frame, design OK
iOnquils being painted upon eacn one anu
the name in gold inserted IN the opening lett
for picture. TIE bevy OF bright young
ladies' drank merry toasts and exchanged
ready repartee over the many delicious
courses put before them with an ease and
animation most attractive. Those present.
we're. Miss May Handy, Miss May Arrants and
Miss Bachmann Of New Y ork. Miss Mary Ma
son Anderson. Miss Katie Buford Miss Mary
Morris Jones. Miss Alice Whitcomb. Miss
Leila Myers, Miss Eugie Tenant of Peters
burg. Miss Fannie Ross, Miss Hattie Ross,
Miss Meta Potts and Miss judith Darlington.
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The lat home" given by Mrs. William r.
Trigg and Miss Emily Hanewlnckel at their
residence on west RANKIN on lueSuhJ III
ternoon was one Of the most elegant Of this
seasons many informal receptions. Their
beautiful drawings-rOOms were crowded Tor
two hours with brilliant throng Of charming
women. Gorgeous lamps and elaborate dee,
orations of every rare flower ana tropical
plant added TO the usual elegance OF the
apartments. and in the dining-room delight
ful collation. comprising many dellcasles was
laid amid banks and bowls OF flowers. Mrs.
Trigg and Miss Hanewnckel were, assisted
in the reception of their guests by Mrs. +. I.
d. Myers. jr. Mrs. Thomas Boiling and Mrs.
Frank Christian. Mrs Andrew Christian
presided over the punch-bowl and Miss Leila
Myers poured the tea
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Mrs. James Peasants gave very elegant
lodiaei racention on tuesday evening from
.'.1 - - Nra Inhn luiflnnn Lowell.