Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-04-14
HONOR OUR GUESTS.
BRILLIANT RECEPTION TO
THE GOVERNORS.
Tic WESTNORELAND'S HOSPITALITY.
The Fashion and Beauty OF
Virginia Greet tho
Visitors There.

name almost as enviable rs that she
has acquired by the chiyalry and valor
OF her men aud the beauty OF her
women. TO no State is the old remark.
1.-THE latch-string hangs on the outside, "
more applicable. just now Virginia is
peculiarly blessed in that she has had an
opportunity to show, not only to the sur
rounding country but to the whole world,
her magnificent conception OF the term
hospitality"
In the reception given last night by
the Westmoreland Club in honor OF the
Southern Governors and their distin-
gnished colleagues in the convention
assembled here the word was beautifully
interpreted and illustrated, The fashion
and culture as well as the grace and
loneliness Of the Old Dominion were
present TO greet and make welcome the
Chief Executives OF the several States.
Merry voices and pretty music were en-
chanting to the ear, and a surging
throng OF beautiful women and gallant
men, their faces boaming with happi-
ness, afforded brilliant picture to the
eye.
LOVELY DECORATIONS.
Nor were these all TO cause the hui
man orb to grow brighter and beam
more diligently, for the decorations
were magnificent and complete. In the
Railways there were huge stands Of
ferns, palms, lilies, aZalcss. &c.. and
the parlors were dressed with these,
supplemented Ivy massive banks OF
maiden-hair ferns, gladiolus, mar
guerites, and buttercups, which adorned
the handsome mantels, and III the bright
colors Of which the soft rays of the
electric lights nestled with prettest
effect The combination OF the stately
palm and the pure white lily, with Just
enough red and pink and yellow to
break monotony, was pleasingly har-
monious and was more strikingly 80 be-
cause the floors were entirely covered
with white crash.
The musicians room, in which a
splendid orchestra OF twelve pieces, di-
rected by Mr.. John Baseier, discoursed
DELIGHTFUL strains throughout the eve
ming. was hedgcd in with tall palms and
lilies. Across from it was located the
punch-room, where an immense chande-
her poured q food of light down upon
large table upon which were hundred
crystal mugs. This dainty apartment
was dressed with the same artistic effect
In the diuingToom, which was IN the
basement of the clubhouse the decOra-
tons were in pink and green. Three
large tables bearing masses OF carnations
ana roses Of the former color, imbedded
in maiden-hair ferns, were beautifully
laden. Pink candelabra tied with NIB
hons Of the same hue were IN keeping
with the floral dressing and the whole
attracted much admiration. hammond,
who furnished the decorations, made IA
study of the interior OF the houso and
much taste and skill were manifested III
the arrangement.
aRRIVAL OF HONORED GUESTS.
The distinguished gentlemen in whose
honor this magnificent entertainment
was given evidenced their appreciation
oil the compliment paid them by ar
irving at the clubhouse early and re-
naming until the close of the recep
ton. There were of the visitors pres
Cnt-
Governor Thomas G. Jones and party,
Of Alabama, among whom were Lieuten-
ant j. 3. Erwin, United States Army,
and Mr. William Stratford.
Governor Elias Carr, of North Caro-
lima, and delegation of officials from
that State.
Governor NJ. j. Foster, of Louisiana,
and those accompanying him.
Governor W. j. FishbRck, OF Arkan- |
sas, and his party.
Governor w. j. Stone and the gentle |
men with him from Missouri.
Governor Il. Il. Tillman and the other !
representatives of the State OF South |
Carolina.
Governor Frank Brown and party, OF |
Maryland.
Mr.. Ed. p. Skene, OF Mississippi.
Hon. j. c. Anderson, Captain w. r. |
johnson, Colonel L. G. Best, Hon. G. II. |
Knott, Or. J. A. Myers, and Mr.. G. L.
Moore, of West Virginia.
Mr. George II. Armistead, OF Tennes.
see.
Mr.. Woddell and Lieutenant Piper, of |
Georgia.
Colonel Il. T. Frank, commandant OF |
the Artillery Schoolat Fort Monroe, was |
among the specially-invited guests, but |
could not come on account of social du- |
ties that demanded his presence at the |
Fort. He was represented by Captain |
John NJ. X. Davis and Lieutenant VIII |
liam Lasster.
RECEIVING THE GUESTS.
Upon the arrival Of the honored guests |
they we're presented to the Reception |
Committee of ladies and gentlemen and |
to the officers and Board OF Governors |
of the Westmoreland The Reception
Committee and the visiting Chief |
Executives then took stand in
the handsome parlor fronting on Grace
street, and the other guests were received |
and introduced TO the Governors and their
parties. Although o'clock was the
hour for the reception 10 begin. it was
fully $50 before those invited fairly be-
gan to assemble. The ladies on the
Reception Committee and the costumes
worn by them were:
Mrs. Alexander Cameron, in an ex-
quisite gown of violet satin with purple
velvet sleeves and trimmed with point
lace diamond ornamental
Mrs George Ross, handsome dress OF
gray silk trimmed with Duchess lace
corsage; bouquet of lily of the valley
diamonds.
Mrs. Edward T. Crump, tastefully at
tired in white silk and black velvet
diamond ornaments.
Mrs. z. w. Mckinney. charming robe
OF pink faille with green violet trim
mings.
Mrs Robert s. Bosher, brocade
trimmed with point lace, ornaments of
diamonds.
Mrs @. OBJ. Cowardin, handsome la
vender brocade, deep purple velvet
sleeves and girdle pearl necklace.
Mrs. George Wayne Anderson, elegant
gown OF corn-colored silk. with rare lace
trimmings; diamonds.
The gentlemen on this committee
were: Colonel q. OBJ. Cowardin (presi-
DENT, Major Otway S. Allen, MIR. ". s.
Workman, Mr. Frederick pleaaants Mo