The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-30

O'Clock. Mrs. NJ. F. Peasants, OF west
Franklin street, gave n most enjoyable
tea, as a courtesy TO Mrs. Nolan
Peasants. The decorations were green
and white, consisting Of exceedingly pref
ty and tasteful combinations OF palms
and dogwood blossoms. The cafe frappe
was presided over by Mrs. Judge i. c.
Minor. and the ice creams, strawberries
and other dainty refreshments were beau
tifully served in the back parlor. Mrs.
Reginald Gillian presided over the coffee
ROOM Assisting Mrs. NJ. f. Peasants III
receiving the numerous callers were Mrs.
McLain Peasants and Mrs. Ben Purcell
nee Lily Pleasants), TO whose cordial
extension Of the hospitalities or the
evening a large part of the enjoyment of
their guests was due
Those sharing the pleasures OF the oc-
casion were Misses Mcclure, Guy, Mayo,
Mary Cameron, Annie Leigh and Ger
trude Camm. Carrie Moore. Miss +. Med.
Crenshaw. Miss Townes. Nellie Boykin,
Nellie Perrin, Madge Freddy, Virginia
Johnson, Mary McCaw, Miss Patterson
of New York. Ella Moncure, and Mes
danes Hunter Mcclure. James Peasants,
J. A. Coke Marshall Gillian, Samuel
Pulliam, George Mayo, Decatur Axtell,
Alexander Cameron, Caskie Cabell, James
Dooley. James Blythe Moore, Allen Tai
bolt. Alex. Archer. Townes, Lewis II.
Blair. A. 3. Camm, Wexford, Harper
James Lyons. Jackson Guy, and many
others.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel IT. Townshend
Of Baltimore, and Miss Mabel Hutcheson
Of Boston, are the guests Of Miss Grace
Lyon, west Grace street.
Mrs. Barbour and Mrs. Morrison, of
Indianapolis. are the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas Barbour.
On Tuesday evening, at half-past T.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Todd, of west
franklin street, gave a very elegant din
ner in honor Of Miss Mabel Hutcheson,
Of Boston. and Mir. and Mrs. Samuel
T. Townshend Of Baltimore, who. as
above mentioned, are the guests Of
Miss Lyon. The twelve courses were
beautifully served. and the table appoint
ments were notably elegant and tasteful
The decorations were principally of full
bloom American Beauty" roses. and the
light from the lamps was softened by
pink shades. In all its details the din
ner was one Of the most elegant of the
season. Those enjoying Mr.. and Mrs
Todd's hospitality on this occasion were
Grace Lyon, Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel p
Townshend. Mr. and Mrs Thomas Todd
Miss Mabel Todd Mr.. William Couling
Mr.. Randolph Cannon. Mr.. Harry Lyon
and Mr.. Charlie Todd.
On Thursday evening Mr. William Coul-
ling gave a very enjoyable dinner in
honor Of Misses Grace Lyon and Mabel
Hutcheson, Of Boston. The dinner which
consisted of ten courses. was served in
the private dining-room at Rueger's, and
in the very best style OF that res
taurateur. Those enjoying at once both
the courtesy of Mr. Coullng and the
substantial good things prepared for their
delectation were Misses Grace Lyon
Mabel Hutcheson Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel
=. Townshend and Mr.. Randolph Cannon.
Miss Sarah Bruce, daughter Of Albert
c. Bruce. and one of the most charming
girls Of the younger set, will sail shortly
for a five-months' tour in England, Ire
land and Scotland.
Mrs. Baskerville and daughter. OF Ok
ford, n. c., are visiting Mrs. Henry
Clay Watkins. of east Grace street.
Misses Jennie and Annie Cooke, Of Tay-
louisville. spent the early pOItiOii Va last
week with friends in Richmond.
Miss Mary Morton, Of Baltimore, was,
during last week, the guest of Mrs. James
Walker, nee Columbia Hayes.
Miss Clark, OF Wilmington. N. c., is
visiting Mrs. Drake, west Franklin street.
Miss Louise Brander has returned from
a delightful visit 10 her friend, Miss
Lizzie Clarke. of Newport News.
DR.. John Hicks is the guest OF his aunt,
Mrs. Robert Minor, COZ north Tenth street.
Mr.. Lud Hill spent few days Of last
week in Norfolk.
Mrs. Joseph Bryan has returned from
Virginia Beach.
Misses Mary Chafiin and Martha Tins
ley have returned from Danville, having
waited on their cousin. Miss Harvey, up
on the occasion Of her marriage In that
city.
Miss Bessie Martin 10 visiting the Misses
Taylor. Of Norfolk.
Mrs. Waller Morton and Miss julia
Morton have returned from Ola Point
Comfort