The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-24

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while happy Bob's epicureanism viii sto
ut the yearly plum pudding.
There VIII be et cetaeras. too, in n
case Of socety.-germans, receptions, an
the like-whlle Mr.. and Mrs. Cratchet an
their little brood viii draw the line a
laughter.
10 is to be regretted, however that IN
season should be so generally regarded a
mere occasion FOR the slaughter Of fat
ted barnyard favorites and for often hila
fious gaiety. In many cases. the rOl
licking character of the festivities whicl
mark its advent Is far more appropriate
TO the pagon Saturnalia than the birthda,
OF the Divine Child.
Fireworks fare up in every direction
Women adorn themselves with les
modesty than breyity and send silly mel
home from gay entertainments drunk
with the wine Of their serving and tbi'
Is Christmas-D ay-not in its pure beauty
but as the world distorts II.
In city not very far distant a Christ
mas several seasons back was the occa
sion for one OF the most thoroughly indie
cent balls ever given in fits fashionable
circles. The dresses OF the women were
noturiously immOdest and men and wo-
men alike conducted themselves In a way
SO detestable that the city was agog with
scandalous small talk for months.
The purchase Of souvenirs for her rela-
tlons, friends and neighbors. has. during
the past week 50 closely occupied the at
tentiOn OF the Richmond girl that she has
had no opportunity 90 experience ennui-
in consequence Of the absence OF high
stimulus I'm the shape Of accommodating so
cial engagements. The week has not
been a very markedly gay one. and the
Illness Of Miss Virginia Archer subtracted
from the anticipated program one Of its
most pleasant functions, in a successor
10 her two exceedingly enjoyable AT
Homes" on Wednesdays in early Deem
Der.
The weeks gaiety was introduced by
the Richmond german, on Monday night
1.-The most brilliant of the thus far high
ly enjoyable series. A delicious supper
was furnished by the Woman's Exchange
and Yoelkers excellent band was In
attendance.
The german was admirably ed by Col
10 Lane Stern. and the thaperones were
Mrs. George Ross, Mrs. c. T.. Smith,
Mrs. Ashton Stark, Mrs. II. c. Cabell,
Mrs. William Talbot. Mrs. Allan Don
nan. c. c. McPhail, Mrs J. A. Welch,
and Mrs. Harry Fraser
Those present were Misses Mary Stuart
Hayes, Caroline Talbot Elizabeth Tray
ers Hayes Mary McCaw, Emily Cary.
Leila Tatum, Anne and Eugenia Tenant.
Bessie Addison, Callie Ryland. Alys Con-
nally. Elise Williams, Lula Powers.
Mamie Saunders, Harriet and Frances
Ross, Sallie Talbot. Irene Langhorne,
J5erta Wexford, Mary Cameron, Eliza
beth Bridges, Ellen Boykin Annis ana
Mary Howard. Leila Myers, Mrs. Brydon
Tenant. Mrs. William Royal. Mrs.
Thppnne Rrllfuu Mice
{. i. Smith, Dr. Ross. Ashton Starke.
X. @. Cabel. William Talbot. Allan
Dcnnan, J. A. Welch. Harry Fraser
Brydon Tenant. Thomas Boiling, Pres
Ton holland, Arthur Wiley. George Glib
son. Charles Antrim. John Atkinson,
William Ferguson, Saunders Hobson. Ed
ward Willis, Henry Landon Cabell, Hen
~ Baskerville. Richard Johnson, VIII
liam TOmpkins. Pat Currie David Currie.
Arthur Peasants, Fred Peasants. Rich
ard Gaines. John Rutherford. Kirk Nit
chell, Eugene Massie, Cary Sheppard.
William Hanewickel. Edward and VIII
liam Palmer, Palmer Gray and others.
on Wednesday tive to seven, ana eight
10 eleven) Mr.. and Mrs. r. l.. Maury
and Miss Maury gave. in honor Of their
guest, Miss Gatewood, of West Point,
an exceedingly enjoyable tea aud re-
essentially a Christmas green, was uti-
lized in decoration with unique and ex-
quislte result. The table appointments
were tasteful and handsome.
Assisting Mrs. Maury, Miss Gatewood,
and Miss Maury in the reception OF
callers were: Misses Ruby Thomas, Re
Decca Stars, Ella Cooke, Mary McCaw.
Bsrta Wexford, and Bessie Hill
Those enjoying the courtesy Of the
hostesses We're Mrs. Miller, Mrs. Clay
Drewry. Mrs. William Royal. Mrs.
Thomas Boiling Mrs. John Taylor. Mrs.
Morton. Mr.. and Mrs. G. Il. Smith. Mr..
and Mrs. Richmond Maury, Mrs. John
u. Lightfoot Mrs. William Dashien, Ellen
Mercer. ard Rachel Cook, Mary and
Elizabeth Hayes. Emily Cary. Mary
Marshall Gillian. Mary, Helen, and Lucy
Ouarles. Robbie and Bessie Minor, Louise
Stacy. Bessie Addison, Nellie Perrin.
Julia Merton, Ashley Miller, Mamie
Saunders, Miss Aloott, Misses Mayo.
Mary Rogers, Judith Deane, Estene
Courtney, Alice and Jennie Henning, EVE
Blankenship Mrs James r.. Werth Mrs
j. II. c. Cabell. Henry Landon Cabell
Fl. George Cooke. William Nolanc. James
and others.
On Friday night a number OF the
friends Of Misses Mary Wayt and Viz
ginia Allen were the recipients OF their
courtesy I'm the shape OF an enjoyable
domino rarty.
One OF the most eagerly anticipated
social events OF Christmas week is the
reception to be given on Wednesday eve
ming (from nine TO twelve) by Miss
Mamie Saunders.
1t Is rimored that a theatre party
composed OF number OF the seasons
most popular debataates will witness
the performance OF Marie Tempest ana
her troupe, at the matinee Christmas
Day.
The Tuesday german falling one the
night succeeding Christmas promises 10 be
IN exceedingly brilliant anair
The Assembly" VIII occupy Thursday
svening and also bids fair to be notably
Enjoyable.
On Friday evening five 10 seven Mrs.
Isaac Gsvenport's tea attracted very
leafly all the fashionable set.
The decorations, Of pink carnations.
md La France buds. were exquisite
lsrmonizing thoroughly with the table
accessories and appointments.
Misses Elise Williams. Mary Lyons.
Mary MeCaw. and Leila Tatum extended
ne courtesies OF the dining-roon while
Mrs. ltaac Davenport. Mrs. Charles
". Williams Mrs. Gideon, Davenport.
Mrs. - Davenport. and Miss Mamie
newton received the throng Of callers.
Amcrg tie guests v ere: Misses Caroline |
faloott Mary Stuart and Elizabeth
Iravers Hayes. Emily Cary. Florence
ralbott. Leila Gray. Anne and Eugenia
Remnant. Annie II. Walker. SalIie Tai |
Ir>tt. Bcrta Wexford. Bessie Addison. /
allie Ryland. judith Emma. Bessie. and
Mary Darlington. Harriet and Francis |
Ross. Roy Ellerson Nellie Boy kin. Aanis |