Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-02-12
SOME OF LAST WEEKS EN-
TERTAINMENTS.
Complimentary German at Muir
phy's---Happy Children's
Party---Othcr Events.

floor and winch was DthuiIuilI ueSo
rated with ferns and palms. The musi'
was furnished by Kessnich's orchestra
At midnight an elegant course suppe
was served. Every delicacy of the sea
son was embraced in tho menu
and this was one Of the mos
ENJOYABLE features OF the occasion
Those who participated in the dance
were Misses Annie Heinz, Madge Swee
ney, Lily Forstmann, Marie Williams
Ellie Shea, Annie Irwin, Susie Dafiron
Mary Sweeney, Alice Delaney, Essl'
Rich, Mamie Hungerford, Katie kee
gan, Alice Murphy. Mamie Kelley
Msdge Hannigan, Lille Emms, Marie
Murphy, Jessie Busby. Lenora Forst
mann, Nirgie Walter, JEANNE keegan
aud Messrs. William Qugley, JOIN
Lynch. James Kirk, William Reddy
Louis Sullivan, John Ryan, Tom Fer
randini. Paul Heindl, \. j. Daifron
James Fiuegan, Norman Dart, Thoma,
Brennan, u. j.. Cole. p. 7. Murphy
Tom Daffron. James Philips, Loui'
Rich. William Flnegsn, a. Shea. vii
liam Dairon, Charles O'Connor o.
Portsmouth, w. }. Heinz, DR.. ID. D.
Coleman. and Colonel John Murphy
Chaperons Mrs. John Murphy, Mrs
NJ Cassigneu, Mrs. L. I. Murphy, and
Mrs. ". j. Heinz.
NINETY VERY HAPPY CHILDREN.
The chidren's party given Friday
night by little Miss Bessie Ellyson anC
her brothers, Masters Douglas and Cor
% 4ln hnvna ,f tEatr Y,orOnfa M
Sl4 Park avenue, was without doubt the
most unique juvenile entertainment Of
the season.
The whole affair was conducted in q
manner which brought delight TO the
hearts Of the little ones, and made the
occasion one Of the happieSt in Their
short memories. lnthe first place, ninety
Of the little ones were present, and the
whole lower portion Of the house was at
the disposal of the youngsters. No re-
strictions were placed upon the merry
children, and they were allowed to rOmp
and play TO their hearts content \
band of music was stationed III the par
lors and many of the Liliputian couples
partook of dancing and other games.
But by far the incest feature OF the eve
ning-sO the wee guests thOuRht-Was
the immense plum-pudding. This deli
cious representation of culinary skill had
many strings attached to 1t. and on these
cords were fastened dozens of pretty
toys and presents. Every child received
a SOuUenir and all partOOk OF splendid
supper and INDUCED in "goodies" until
their youthful faces beamed with plea
sure.
The older children also enjoyed an
other amusement designed especially for
their benefit. In one room there was a
large table filed with various articles.
Each little one was led into this apart
ment, allowed to stay one minute, and
then required to write list of articles
on the table. Those who came nearest
remembering all the things they had
seen were, OF course, the winners III the
contest. Several handsome prizes were
given to the boys and girls who showed
that they had been the closest OBJ
servers.
The party lasted until half-past II
o'clock, when ninety merry, Joyous little
children left for their homes with "lots .
to tell their mammas and papas about.
THE D'ARVILLE.
The D'Arville gave their initiatory
ball at Sanger Hall on Friday evening.
Dancing commenced at o'clock and
was continued until the "wee sma'"
hours of the morning. The hall was
tastefully decorated for the occasion,
and with Professor STEMS music the
evening was one of continual enjoy
ment. Among the ladies present were :
Misses Clara Burch Of Lynchburg, Min
ME Williams, Leda Williams, Gussie
Hoist. Lula Talman, Florence Talman,
Lee Smith, Clara Smith, Alice Taylor,
- Saunders, Lee Tyler, Mrs. Charles
Il. Jones, and several others. The gen.
tlemen were Messrs. w. L. Richardson,
Charles Talman, Floyd Tyler, Horace
Burnett, George Rust, Walter Doughty,
w. III. Houchings, W. G. Saunders,
Connie Valentine, Charles Il. Jones,
Howard Talman, n. G. Bedford. J. p.
Fox, f. L. Mountcastle, T.. w. Thomas,
w. ID. Turner, and Il. Mitchell.
ANxIvKRsARY OF TIE wEsT-END "Y."
The anniversary of the West-End
Young Woman's Christian Temperance
Union was held Friday night at the resi-
dence of the president, Mrs. j. Is. Wood.
A report of the years work was read,
showing wonderful progress made by
the society and hourishing outlook for
the coming year.
The feature of tho evening was con-
test by six young ladies for II handsome
medal. This medal was offered several
weeks ago to the young lady who should
recite the best selection on temperance.
All Of the ladies acquitted themselves
nicely. Miss Mamie Pegram was the
successful contestant Her subject WAS
the Boys of America" and her beauti-
full manner of delivery won all hearts.
The other contestants were Misses Al
berts White, Matte Pegram, Alma Nor
us, Maud Journey, and Louie Har-
grave. The judges were Messrs. w. l..
Hayes, S. Gates, and Julian Snider. Mr..
Joseph Ii. Shepherd made the presenta-
ton, and splendid collation. was served.
HoNoRED ON HIS BIRTHDAY.
Mr.. and Mr.. jefferson Powers gave a
delightful entertainment last Saturday
evening in honor of the coming Of age
Of their eldest son. Jefferson &. Powers.
The hostess was assisted in receiving by
her niece, Miss Katie johnson, who also
did the decorating Of the rooms, which
was quite pretty, being unconventional.
Elegant refreshments were served, and q
very pleasant evening was spent. There
was delightful singing and music on
piano, guitars. violIn, and banjo by
Misses Smith, Cavedo, Richmond, John
son, and Johnston, and Messrs. Kellam,
Ssmuels, Gilmer, Woodbridge, Clark, and
Turner.
There were 100 guests. Among them
Misses Dora and Alice Slaughter Clara,
Lula, and Retta Gibson, Laura Talley,
Lucy Taylor, Cassie Cavedo, Sallie and
Kate Sullivan, May Oscar Jordan, Mary
Booker, Lolita Davis, Ruth and jamie
Farinholt, Estelle Clark, Alice Walker,
Mary Turner. Jessie Johnston, Alice
Whitlock, Molie Richmond. Pearl
Sburm, Maggie johnson, Kate and
Grace Mays, ZELDA Nelson, and others.
Among the gentlemen were Messrs. Nc
Gruder Waldron, Lewis Kelam, Rich.
ard Woodbridge. Allen Clark, Robert
Braxton, j. Ed. Woodfn. L. /. An
drews, W. L. Cavedo. Joseph Camoli,
John Clark, W. Meyer, Edward NAL
lory, Eddie Cussen. w. G. and j. Glib
son Eddie Allen. Lewis Seal. Bernard