The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-08
DAZZLING SOCIAL WEEK.
SHE NEW YEAR INA URATED IN A
BLAZE or BEAUTY.
The Christmas German-Theatrs Parties,
Receptions. AT nomes." Dancing Par
ties, Teas and All Manner OF Events.


of all that was brilliant. with success. In
an entertainment. 1t was the Christmas
german OF the Richmond German Club.
and gathered its gay and dazzling throng
at the Masonic Temple on Monday even
ing. IL was more dancing reception
than a german. rs there were large
number OF ladies and gentlemen present
who were not dancing. The costumes OF
tho ladies were imposingly rich. while
superb Jewels flashed and magnificent
bouquets added their part to the spien-
doris of the occasion. The gentlemen. one
and all, as hosts OF so elegant an affair.
were radiant at the appreciation OF their
successful efforts. Elaborate decor atoms
in plants were everywhere possible. the
musicians being entirely hidden by
screen of Palms. The supper, which was
furnished by the Woman's Exchange, and
ordered by a most efficient committee,
vas unusually handsome, and served in
A dainty style that no private house
could have rivalled. Every delicacy of
the season and champagne in generous
quantities made Il a festive board indeed.
Mr. 10 Lane Stern never marshaled his
gay forces in the drill OF dance measure
with more credit 10 his own ekill and
cleverness or TO the greater enjoyment OF
the dancers.
Those present were Mrs. Alfred T. Har-
ris, Mrs Isaac Davenport. Mrs. George
Ross, Mrs. Thomas Boiling. Mrs. Levin
Joynes, Mrs. w. II. Trigg, Mrs. Otway S.
Allen Mrs. II. II. Whtlock, Mrs. Charles
Lathrop, Mrs. X. G.. Cabell Mrs w. II.
Talbot, Mrs. Harry Frazier. Mrs. Calvin
Whitley, Mrs. James Patterson, Mrs.
George Ben Johnston, Mrs. Marion Dim
mock, Mrs. James Allison. Mrs. c. II.
Langhorne. Mrs. Moncure Perkins, Mrs.
John Enders, Mrs. James A. WEIGH, Mrs
G. OBJ. Cowardin. Mrs. Clark of Atlanta,
Mrs. Caskie Cabell, Mrs. John Lottier.
Mrs. Egbert Leigh. Mrs. Ashton Starke,
Mrs. Anne rutherford Mrs. George
Wayne Anderson. Mrs. p. H. Mayo, Mrs.
Benehap Cameron Mrs. Clemens of Penn
sylvania, Mrs. Randolph Wexford, Mrs.
George b. McAdams, Mrs. Thomas Ruth
erfoord, Mrs. Waller Morton, Mrs. Charles
E. Smith, Mrs. c. G. McPhail, Mrs. Rich
mond Pearson. Mrs. Thomas II. Leary,
Mrs Hunter Mcclure. Misses Russell Of
Hartford, Conn, Lewis of Lynchburg,
Greer OF Washington, Schwarzwaelder,
Burtis of Baltimore, Gildersceve OF Balt-
more, Katie Brown of Baltimore, Adeline
Richards of Elizabeth. N. j.. Embrey of
e
Moale OF Baltimore. Edith Walker of
Staten Island, Mary Tucker of Raleigh,
May Handy, Leila Myers, Irene Lang
horne, Eugenia Tenant, Anne Tenant,
Annie Mcguire, Nellie Boyllin, Kate Har-
ris. Marian Harris. Bessie Addison. Elise
Williams, Bruce Williams Otelia Cullen,
Mary Cullen, Annie Leigh Camm, Ger
trude Camm. Norma Walker, Virgie
Archer. Edith Darlington, Callie Ryland.
Strother. Martha Bagby, Mamie Lay,
Molly Minor. Ellen Blair. Annis and Mary
Howard, Narcissa Barton, Helen Ross,
Cora Darlington. Mary Cameron, Georgia
Biankenship. Emma Barksdale, Berta
and Sallie Wexford. Madge Ould. Maggie
Ferguson, Bessie Martin. Louise Mayo,
Nellie Perrin, Lizzie Bridges. Meta Potts,
Resale Peasants, Nellie Rogers.
On Monday evening the Misses Stewart
entertained at most charming theatre
party, to witness the performance of
Mansfield in Beau Brummel." Whether
under their own hospitable roof or abroad
these charming young ladies never fail TO
do the honors in most graceful and
gracious manner. The guests upon this
occasion, whom they as well as Mansfield
gave so rare treat, were Misses Norma
Stewart Hope Stewart, Katie Brown OF
Baltimore, Edith Walker OF Staten Is
lard. Emily Hanewinckel, Mary Morris
Jones. Resale Peasants, Miss Judith
Darlington and Messrs. Brown and Eek
hout OF Baltimore. DR. Charles Lee Car
rington OF Baltimore. Stewart Hume. WI
liam Walker. Randolph Tucker. and VIII
liam Archer.
One Of the most elegant receptions of
the season occupied Wednesday evening.
when Mrs. Judith c. r. Walker. I'm honor
OF Miss Columbia Stanard Hayes (whose
TO Mr.. James r. Walker is an
nounced for January 80, entertained very
handsomely at her home, on west Frank
lin. The event, in every particular was
a most happy and charming one. The
nrst snow OF the season, making il cold |
and clustering without, seemed but to
enhance the righteousness and grateful |
ness OF an interior atmosphere redolent |
with all that is most beautiful in art |
and nature. The decorations everywhere !
pleased the eye with their magic prs |
ence. and the perfume of cut flowers |
pervaded the apartments with their sub |
tie aroma. From behind a screen of |
palms, just within the door, there hoated |
the strains Of music from an excellent |
land. which made a pleasing accompani. |
ment to the refined voices of the brilliant |
throng there asSo ntled. The light from /
pink-tinted shades. and painted each fair |
lace with more delicately roseate hue. !
The repast was all that either artist o. |
gourmet could desire. The profusion Of |
iainues were guarded by most lavish |
arrangement Of exquisite lowers From /
the chandelier. which was an airy canopy, |
woven with tendrils OF smilax was up- |
lifted plateau of American beauty roses.
and from its height ropes of smiiax /
stetched to each end Of the table, where |
hey were confined by heavy bows Of |
pink satin ribbon. Mrs. Walkr, in a |!
most gracious manner. sustained her |
reputation as one of Rich
nond's most charming hostesses, and,
With Miss Hayes received her guests /
With graceful courtesy. Miss Hayes
,iquant beauty never showed to more
charming advantage than on this occa-
stoned. when she was gowned in heavy
orocade aud green velvet, and carried a
massive bouquet OF Mermet roses. Miss
Annie Walker. and the MessTs. Walker,
With the utmost ease, but unfalling at
ention. added much 20 the enjoyment Of
ZACH one present.
Miss Mary Morris Jones and Miss Irene
1anghOrne presided at The punch fowls.
rhe others who assisted in doing honors
we're: Mrs. Edward Mayo, Misses Rich
Irds Of New Jersey, Russell Of Hartford !
lewis OF Lynchburg. Helen Montague,
georgia Blankenship, Judith Darlington
Mary Lewis. Annie Williams and Eta
Hayes.
Among the guests present were: Mr.
md Mrs Robert WhitloCk. Mr.. ana
Mrs.. Robert Morton, Mr. and Mrs.
lie Savssure, Mr.. and Mrs. James
lyons. Mr. and Mrs 1ucicn
'atum. Mr.. and Mrs. Ben. Nash. MIR. and
drs. G ID. Langhorne. Mr.. and Mrs. Glib
on. Mrs james Hayes. Mr.. John Hayes,
irs. c. G. McPhail Mrs Arthur LEROY,
dr and Mrs. Percy Montague Mr.. and
drs. John A. Coke DR. and Mrs r.. q. |