The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-29
MANY SOCIETY EVENTS
REEDER THE PAST WEEK a DE-
LroHTFUL ONE IN THE STATE.
Germans, Weddings and Teas Thoroughly
Enjoyed by tho Bellies and Besux
Throughout virginia.

LYNcHBURG, Jan. S.-There was
very enjoyable german given last night
at Calisthenic Hall by the Tuesday Ger
man Club, at which were present all OF
our own society bellies. and many charm
Ing representatives from other places
notably, the Misses Ridgely OF Baltimore
the guests OF MIR. and Mrs. George ID
Witt, Court street: Miss Gray Moreheaa
OF North Carolina. visiting at Captain
Charles NJ. Blackford's. Miss Lizzie Bar
dia OF South Carolina, staying with the
Misses Hunter; Miss Graham OF Lexing-
ton. the guest OF the Misses Jordan, Court
street, and the Misses McSherry OF Fred
erlck City, Md, at Major Peter Otey's.
All Of these young ladies were In nand-
some evening dress, many OF them car
rying superb roses. and the scene present.
ed was n brilliant one and ELECTED many
expressions OF admiration and delight
from the spectators, who were seated on
the stage. The german was led the first
part OF the evening by Mr.. Jack Faux
ner. and the last half by Mr.. Boothroyd
Taylor, both OF these young gentlemen
pretending they were novices In the art
of leading, but the ease and grace Win
which they managed the dihcult hgures
contradicted such a statement IL was a
late hour when the music ceased ana the
merry dancers repaired to their homes
Next week promises to be gay one.
and an event OF great social interest VIII
take place on Wednesday, the lst OF
February, at st. Paul's church. Miss
Matte Otey, one of our reigning bellies.
and Mr.. Paul Edmunds, son OF Congress
man Edmunds, will be married at
o'clock in the evening, and reception
held afterwards at the home OF the
brides mother, Mrs. w. IL. Otey, on
Federal Hill. 1t is to be white ana
blue" wedding. and many of the falr
bridesmaids are sorely puzzled as 10
which is the more becoming OF the Two
TO their respective styles OF beauty. 30
much exercised were they that an appeal
to the bride-elect was made, who, busy
as possible about her own trousseau,
was heard to exclaim. with a pretty
petulance: Il declare, l had no idea, IL
was so much trouble to get married!
How the vexed question was settled re-
mains to be seen, but we are very sure
the result will be satisfactory.
A easy little luncheon was enjoyed at
the cafe yesterday, rendered by Mr.. bar
ton Grurdy, Of your city, TO Mrs l.. D
Hutter, Miss Hutter and her guest, MISS
Bardin. the menu Was IeIlueIeu iiioSe
appetizing by champagne, and an hour
was pleasantly spent
Mrs c. r. Head and Mrs. f. 7. Lee are
Eat home" tomorrow afternoon to their
friends from TO T. The delightful jan
uary teas at both of these popular houses
have been exceedingly agreeable-the
pleasant atmosphere, pretty surround
ings and delicate refreshments, and all
the incest people at each one.
A concert was given at Houston, Hall
fax county, a few days since for the
benefit of the Worlds Fair, and Miss Ma
thalie Otey, Of our city, was one OF the
singers.
on Friday, the 9th instant, at p. NJ.
the next concert ir the Young Mems
Christian Association star course will
take place. 1t will be given by Professor
Louis Sohielman's pupils, and under his
personal supervision and direction, and,
needless to say, will be a success.
An old-fashioned quilting party. TO be
given in the near future at Captain f. t.
Lees, where all the boys and girls will
sing when / saw Sweet Nellie Home"
wear old-fashoned costumes, and partake
of refreshments I'm the shape of cider, red
apples and ginger cakes, is one Of :he
pleasures our young people are expecting.
along with many others. about all OF
which we will keep you advised.