The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-19

, DANyILIE, Va. juno lS.-Ihe weather OK
TIE past few days has been on the "torrid' or
uer' and consequently 1t has mad depressing
elect on matters social. The extreme heat
has made it not only unpleasant for outdoor
exercise, but it has whitening" effect on
such amusements as dancing, balls. germans.
theatricais, etc The only places that have
tendency 10 cheer the dropping spirits are the
ice-creem saloon and soda water fountains.
aud both have been well patronized. The
Things most talked of now is going to the noun
Ialns, the seashore. the watering places and
inc Chicago Convention.
Many persons are getting ready to leave:
ana coming and going" will be the order OK
tho day until the summer shall wax and
wane.
Just at the closing of the past week the
lovely home of Mr. =. II. Boisseau. on Pax
Ton street. was thrown open in honor OF their
guest, Miss Bailey. Of Reidsyille. one Of that
towns fairsst bellies. An elegant reception
was given and the residence beautifully decor
ated in ferns and water lilies, the dining
room being in green and white. The table
was draped in white in most artistic manner,
With dasles and ferns for decoration. Messrs.
Charles l.. Holland and John G. Friend re-
eoiyed the guests at the door. and were pre-
sented by Messrs. Hugh Holcombe and Bar
clay Hamlin Mrs Boisseau received IN
handsome silk with chiffon trimmings, while
Miss Bailey was beautifully attired in dshodil
SILK with chiffon trimmings and was grace
fully assisted by Misses Hamlln and Law In
white organdie with trimming of white rib
b0ns.
grand german was given at Oak Hill on
Friday, at the beautiful residence of Dir. y.
HairstOn who was assisted IN attending 10 the
guests by his mother, Hrs George, who is a
charming hostess. Every season this hospl-
table family throw open their doors to tho
young people and every year adds 10 the
- ha a Dpllea
and beaux of this city. Pittsylvanla county
and keidsyille and Rockingham. N. T., were
present the whole forming an array OF daz-
cling female lOyeiness.
The arrangements were as perfect az hu-
man skill could make them; the music was
delightful and ravshing; the menu was al
that the most fastidious in taste could de-
sire, while the weather seemed to be IN har-
mony with the occasion.
The german was led by Mr.. p. p. Scales of
Shafer, n. c., the first bali with Miss IVA
Bowe Of Richmond, and the second with Miss
Williams, of Martinsviile.
Among the other ladies in attendance were
Miss Fannie Harvie in Nile green silk, white
chiffon. with trimmings of La France roses:
Miss Toksie Wooding. in pink satin and
roses. Miss Empsie Woodlng in blue satin
and crepe de chine: Miss NJ. Drewry and
sister Flora. clad, the former in white crepe
de chine with real lace and pearls and the
latter in yellow embroidered silk aud point
lace with ribbon trimmings and gold orna-
J ments: Miss Annie Wilson. in black lace
over white silk. with diamond ornaments
/ and roses: Miss Jennie Galloway. OF
Redsville in white silk en- train.
with chiffon trimmings and pearl ornaments;
/ Miss Emma Galloway in white SILK with lace
| overdress Miss Eva Bowe in pink embroid-
cred silk with ribbon trimmings Miss IAzzle
/ Scales in white silk null with ribbon TRIM
/ uings and diamond ornaments Miss Alice
! Williams, OF Martinsvile, in white silk lace
6Str,ress and diamonds, Miss Bessie ingles,
| Of Martinsville. III white silk with lace trim
| mings and pearl ornaments; Miss Ida String
fellow in black lace and diamond ornaments;
Miss Lizzie George in blue velvet and pearl
| ornaments
Among the gentlemen present were Messrs.
r. 5. Bethel Joseph Scales. Ed. Thornton,
b. k Terry, Dr. NJ. K. Drewry. Elisha Estes,
X. A. James Alex. Barr. II. 5. Williams, J.
W. Daniel. r. w. Patton, G. w. Scott. L. l..
Wilson. S. II. Wilson and A. 5. Berger.
This city is alive with young and fascinst-
ing brides Never before since Danvllle be-
came a city were there so many newly welded
couples within her corporate limits. The
little fellow called Cupid. with his pearly
wings and heart piercing darts, has done good
work during the year in causing many hearts
to throb with loves emotion.
On last Sunday morning between and
| O'CLOCK SIX couples drove out W oiholi' ~
| C.. and a few minutes after their arrival the
services of parson were called into requsi-,
tion and they returned. not matched and
mated. but welded for better or for worse.
| The girls all wore bright new dresses trimmed
with ribbons and bright new hats. which
made the party be in harmony with the
bright sunshine Of the morning.
A large and fashionable audience gathered
at Calvary church, North Danyille. Tuesday
night. to witness the marriage Of MISS Rowe
ma Flynn, daughter Of Mr., @. ID. Flynn, with
Rev Stonewall Jackson Brown. Of Kansas
| City. No. Some time before the arrival OF
the bridal party nearly every seat in the
sacred edifice had been filled. Flowers were
banked up inside the altar rail. completely
hiding the pulpit from view, while at each
! end Of the railing stood handsome potted
| plants. Flowers were also strewn down the
middle aisle. on which the bridal party step
ped their way 10 the chanoel. About lO:le
the arrival OF the bridal party was announced
by tho organ pealing forth wedding march