The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-10

The court of the Empress Josephine
occupied splendid position at the Tar
end of the hall from the stage. ana was
most deliberately decorated with palms
and flowers. A throne occupied the CEN
tire. and about Mrs. Robert Whitlock,
who impersorated In a most graceful ana
charming manner. were grouped the
young ladies OF the court. Costly drug
gets and furniture lent a beauty to the
beautiful scene. and the court attracted
universal admiration.
Mrs Whitiock's costume vas oeauti-
full and elaborate gown OF white orocade
satin. through which ran the ight pur-
pie figures OF violets. The bodice was
trimmed with pearls. and real lace fell
from the front OF the costume. Beauti-
fu Jewels added their lustre TO the gown
and wearer. and n soft tulle veil, thrown
back from the head, completed the tot
ictte.
Miss Maggie Ferguson as Madam Jer )me
Bonaparte. wore an Empire gown of blue
silk trimmed with lace and pearls
Miss Louise Mayo Madam de Montes-
son. green brocade and handsome jewels.
Mrs George Wayne Anderson. Madam
de Tallen white brocade. trimmed pleas
lngfy with red velvet. violets.
Miss Lizzie Patterson. Madam Kru-
dener. lovely in a gown of yellow brocade,
violets and diamonds.
Miss Lulie Powers. Hortense de Bead
harnais in a beautiful gown Of Empire
gauze diamonds, and a crescent Of pearls
I'm the hair.
Miss Mary Thomas. Madam de Lauris
ton. pink crepe embellished with pearls.
Miss Mary Beverley Armistead. Madam
de Laur.ston, whit brocade. diamonds
and pearls.
Miss Helen Rosse. Madam dc Brissae
garnet and white brocade. violets.
A beautiful court scene was that over
which Miss May Handy presided I'm
persOnating Madame Recamier. Miss
Handy lost none of her charm Of manner
or her beautiful and qUeenly appearance
and in a gown OF white crepe de chine,
with simple bunch OF violets on the
bodice Of the dress. she was, indie ID.
beautiful
Others in her court were as follows:
Miss Narcssa Barton, white and pink
six
Miss Judith Darlington. pink silk.
Miss Marion Harris, pink crepe dc
chine.
The court Of Marie Antoinctte was
situated IN the centre Of the hall. near
the southern wall, and like the others
was made beautiful with elegant furni-
ture. rugs and palms. Probably no court
attracted more universal admiration.
Miss Anris Howard was queen ny i'm
pers Onating Marie Antoirette. and The
gold chain worn by her belonged TO Prin-
cess LamballNs, '.hD was the god-rOther
of Mrs. Howard. who was relative OF
MiSs Arnis Howard, and who resided In
South Carolina The chain was given TO
Mrs. Howard and has remained I'm the
family Stree that time as an heirloom.
Miss Howard appeared beautiful in a
gown of white brocade, Empire style.
with diamond ornaments. a cluster OF
pearls in her hair were most effectively
worn.
Among the ladies Of her court were:
Miss Juliet Jackson. pink silk and lace.
Miss Mary Stuart Hayes. lovely in
gown Of green silk with appropriate lace
trimmings.
Miss Hayes. pink and green silk
Mrs. Edward Mayo, lavender silk and
lace.
Mrs. c. e. Smith. Nile green silk. silver
trimmings: peavs.
Mrs. Thomas Boiling gray and terra
Gotta silk. Jacqueminot roses.
Miss Nellie Boykin silver gray silk
Miss Nellie MAYO. pink crepe.
Miss Mary Mayo. light blue mouseine
lie sole
Miss Stewart. g. Louis, white crepe de
chine.
Miss Helen Montague. white embroid-
cred gauze.
Miss Emma Darlington, blue satin and
pearls.
The Court OF he Princess Eugene
was reigned over by the queenly and
beautiful Mrs Willie Allen. who was most
warmly welcomed. While a resident -
this city some time since no woman was
more prominent I'm social functions or.
by beauty. vivacity and charming man
ners. won so high place in the exclusive
pt Of Rfehmnn1'C GpefafV Che hold
a perfect levee while occupying her throne
last evening. and courtiers knights and
"ladyes faire' Of other courts joined in
the tribute 10 one that Richmond and
Virginia love so well
She was apparelled in a beautiful gown
Of white brocade. in which a small golden
figure played no important part. The
white silk bodice was trimmed with lace.
which fell In cascade fashion over the
front OF the toilette Mrs. Allen carried
a beautiful bunch OF Jacqueminot roses.
Mrs William H. Royal her maid OF
honor wore strilungly handsome gown
Of green and silver brocade. trimmed
deliberately with lace. Diamonds were
the ornaments.
Mrs. James Walker, white brocade ana
lace.
Mrs A. b. Camm. white and pink silk.
Miss Bessie Faunteroy, an old-fashion-
ed costume Of green and white brocade.
Miss SlocOVitch, pale green silk.
Mrs W. n. Oppenhimer was one of the
chief workers. and she was ably assisted
by Mrs. Charles j. BOsher at the choc"-
late table: Mrs. John MahOney at the
coffee table: Mrs. Grey Skipwith
and Mrs o. a. Crenshaw at The
claret punch table. Mrs l.. Il. JenneY,
Mrs. william +. de Saussure, Miss Min
ME Cox. and many others. whose names
should he mentioned. but could not be
ascertained last evening.
The court of MARI Louise was situated
at the enc of the hall, near the stage, ard
was most rrettily decorated with palms.
Tie furniture was elaborate. and made an
excellent setting for the court.
Mrs. James Armstrong W elsh, rs Mari"
Louise. wore an elaborate gown of pink
brocade trimmed about the throat AMI
waist with pearls. She carried large
bunch OF violets
Among the ladies of her court were:
Mrs. G.. y. Buck. rose cOlorcd crepe with
violets as trimmings. Empire stVle.
Miss Louise Brand"r, yellow crepo.
Miss Harrison. white satin.
Miss Nirgie Brock. blue faille and pearls
Miss Elizabeth Pace, an elaborate gown
OF cream-colOrcd satin.
Miss Harrison. yellow crepe. pistache
green velvet trimmings.
Mrs. Moncure Perkins beautiful gown