The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-04
LEAP YEAR GERMAN.
An Interesting Event in Plttsylvania.
Other Entertainments.

CHATHAM, VA, Jan. Especial
Chatham was filled with visitors during
Christmas week, and the holidays were
CT owded with festivities. The principal
event of the week was n leap-year ger
man given by the young ladies of the
town. Those who participated included
visitors from Richmond, DanVille, Roa-
noke and other places.
The german began at O'Clock, with
Mr.. Parry Moon, of Richmond and Miss
Garrett Coles as the leaders. and these
two graceful dancers presided over the
figures with great care and eXceilency,
and by their leadership the german passed
off as a sweet summers dream. The ltal-
ian band delivered sweet music from their
stand, and as the music rang out in clear.
sweet tones the dancers passed the mo-
ments away.
The couples present and the description
OF the dresses OF the young ladies are as
follows:
Mr.. Parry Moon. with Miss Garrett
Coles, green silk null, lace and ribbon,
diamond ornaments; Mr.. j. }. Martin,
with Miss Bette Moon. cream silk' lrish
point ACE roses and diamonds; Mr.. Raw
ley Penick, with Miss Susie Dabney,
green six, Gainsboro style, pearl orna-
nents: Mr.. Thomas Coles, with Miss
Rose Gaslxins of Richmond, red silk, flow
ers and rubies; MIR. w. A. Payne, with
Miss Susie Moon, cream India silk. lace
garnitures and diamonds; Mr.. Green, with
Miss Nellie Martin, pale blue silk null.
diamonds and sapphires, roses and ferns;
DR. II. S. Belt, with Miss Rebecca Martin,
old rose rnousseine de sole. emerald orna-
ments; MIR. Rawley Martin. with Miss
Annie Shields, blue silk, ferns and daisies
Mr.. Chess Martin, with Miss Molle
Shields, pink chung silk. asphodeis and
pearls; Mr.. Jesse James, with Miss Ethel
aAv.lr Ef1k chi
lace, pearl ornaments; Mr.. Lin. De Mott,
with Miss Ada cakes, white silk and
diamonds; Mr.. De Mott with Miss Ger
tie Bagby cream silk, rubies and pearls;
Mr.. Witcher Keen, with Miss Jennie Tay-
lor Of Danville, blue null. ruDles ana
roses; Mr.. Thomas Jones, with MISS MOT
ton Edwards. blue silk, diamonds ana
roses. H.
Mrs. ]. d. Coles and Mrs. r. w. Martin
wore the chaperons for the occasion, ana
horn were dressed in black silk with dia-
nond ornaments. The feet -Jesturing
ceased as morning was fast approaching.
and all left, declaring that 1t was the
finest thing" of the season.
During the week Miss Garnett Coles
gave an entertainment in honor or her
charming guest, Miss Gaskins, and 1t was
enjoyed exceedingly by the participants.
A phantom marty was given by DR.. ana
Mira. Martin. |and after the masks were
removed dancing was INDUCED in until
late In the night. At y o'clock refresh
ments were served. and the delicacies Of
the season were enjoyed exceedingly. The
host and hostess are quite noted for the
charming manner in which they entertain
their guests, and the accomplished daugh
tiers, Misses Nellie and Rebecca, did full
Justice 10 the occasion.
On Thursday night Mr. and Mrs Moon
favored the young people with dance,
and the atmosphere of enjoyment which
reigns about their residence shone out in
full vigor. Their daughters, Misses Susie
and Bette, In their usual pleasing man
ner made JOY for their guests. and their
smiling faces added much TO the occasion.
The best Of good things were served in
elegant style, and everything nice was to
be had.