Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-29
FESTIVE FUNCTIONS.
Doinss Of q Southtrnsr During a
Philadelphia Gay Season.
FABRICS FOR EVENING GOWNS.
Rose and Malse Woven Together with
Lovely Efycct-Aii About the Z" Art " and
Mannheim Clubs
Correspondence Of the pispa,ch.)


PHILADELPHIA. PA. January 2.-
The gay season might be said to be
last week at its height. j saw 30 many
beautiful gowns that graced the various
festive functions that ] really gaiheo
great deal OF information regarding inc
correct thing in bali gowns and wraps
which may DO OF assistance to SOME o"o
perplexed in designing something pe
tcularly stylish for dance peio'e
Beads and spangles are now tne '"se'
ana certainly nothing could be more
beautifuI--a trine expensive for 'hose
w,o havo 70 consider such matters Tor
tho snaneled net comes twenty-three
,nosoa wide and is $50 per yard.
Among the most beautiful fabrics TOT
.,.o,io, gowns were those OF the superb
IONS satin. They are not what might
- called new. but by peculiarly IN
mir weave they might be called So az
INV all have some lighter tint or white
o,or the surface OF the ground color. one
of those gowns that l saw was worn
nv a chaperon OF one OF the gay funcuohs
last week. Rose and maize were INC
colors. woven together In some niys-
,er,ous way that made very beautiiui
eject and when this was produced IN
satin that would almost stand alone
YOU can imagine how beautiful the gown
must have been. The skirt was per
fcctly plain. and the trimming Oh 'he
corsage was arranged In such q way as
20 display to the best advantage ia'H''
than 10 hide the fabric.
STYLISH SLEEVE.
The latest sleeve begins below .ne
shoulder. pufnng out tremendously from
,hers "a the elbow. the space OF the pretty
arm above the sleeve being sun more
enhanced by a band Of fur over tne
shoulders. This Is stylish. but not nearly
as becoming as thu big sleeve 'hat pe
rims and ends without any preaks vi
old twists The big sleeve dies haru, out
that il is doomed IS already settieu
fact abroad. and Will soon cross 'no
water 10 us All these chic costumes arg
lined throughout with silk, and by the
49, tbov are completed represent any
thing but a small sum. Black satin WIN
rold or silver spangled net was much
one French creation had broad SATIN
hand tucked under at the waist, on Which
spangles In graduated design-nke
shower bouquet-made n sclnuiiauhs
eject. Every imaginable shade OF tune ""o
worn. and there are certainly no mo.
beautiful a. appropriate gowns TOT the
young girl than this becoming one
Frmine was largely used for evening
yvrans either for the broad collar. the
entire wrap or the lining, ana iur
dealer 10 whom ! took small piece OF
This fur 10 remodel for me conhded the
information that the demand Tor inns
costly fur WAS increaeing, while the
aupply was Of necessity small. ana that
II was predicted by exr IT'S in such mat
tors that within the next ten years
ermine will be worth more than its
weight in gold, so my advice is, Don't
part with your ermine
DECIDED NOVELTY.
There was a decided novelty at very
"swell' little dinner which / ATTENDED
last week, which will, I think, appeal
especially to the men. Beautiful flowers
were laid at the PAGES of the ladies' put
no favors apparently for the men. Thelrs
came later when, after the ladies' had
Withdrawn and smoking was In order'
very pretty meerschaums made their ap-
pcarance. and were handed each gentle
man. with their name upon IT, and better
sim. they were expected TO be taken
home as n souvenir Of the dinner ms
comes TO us from England and l think
will meet with favor and be appreciated
at least, ! know one man who does.
THE ART CLUB.
Inquiries have been made in regard 10
n letter which | wrote some weeks ago
MON the Art Club. of Philadelphia, as TO
how and TO whom application should De
made by those desiring to send exhibits:
An communications should be addressed
10 MIR Newbold Trotter, Art Club. 20
south Broad street. who will give all the
necessary information. The club Is the
never-failing resource OF the Philadelphia
society woman, and recently there has
been especially pleasant evenings at botn
The Acorn" and Mannheim" and now
that Richmond Is interested in this sub
ject. a brief sketch OF the organization,
rules. and history OF these two clubs may
w. prove unlnteresting. 1.-THE Acme
oTganized some six years ago. II
n as, as its name would indicate,
very small way. They now own
l. auuful home 1924 Walnut street. with
most luxurious furnishings and surround
ings
Tho charter states that the club Is
formed for the promotion OF literary. mu-
steal and artistic tastes. and for social
enjoyment and such other kindred pur-
poses as they club may from time 20
time determine. They have the usual Of
ncerS-president, vice-president ana dlt-
ferent house committees. the entrance
Zee IS $40, annual dues S5 Two bed
rooms are at the disposal OF nonresident
members, not exceeding two days. for
which the very reasonable charge or 81
per day Is made These rooms are as
daintily-furnished and as home-like as
possible. The usual home-rules prevail
as in most clubs. save n few, which
struck me as showing much wisdom:
First. the residents OF the city not MEM
hers shall not be admitted 10 the club
more than once in one year, except 10 an
entertainment in a private room. at
which three fourths OF the guests must
be members OF the club; second, no one
shall propose or second any relation as
member OF the club; third no vine OF
LIQUORS shall be allowed on the premises;
fourth, no guest shall give an entertain
ment In the club.
POPULARITY
The good organization OF this club IL
attested by It's ever-increaslng popularity
There are now 300 applications for menu
bership waiting 10 be acted upon. Mon
day Is club-day, on which occasion seve-
raj ladies' are appointed to receive ana
dispense the hospitality OF the club IN
the form OF an afternoon tea, al O'CLOCK.
Recently a "whlst-tea" was given at
"The Acorn IN honor OF Miss Wheeier'
OF Chicago. the whist Queen" The
beautiful room never looked more at
tractive; the luxurious furnishing ana
walls decorated with bric-a-brac FORMING
an appropriate background for the ten
small tables. round which were gathered
the whist-class, intent on the intrieacies
o. this now most fashionable game.
MISS wHEEDOCK.
The central figure OF the evening was
o. course. Miss WheelOck, who is a
slender. graceful woman, with we'll
poised head. crowned with soft brown
hair. which she wore dressed high. with
few stray tendrils falling over her
forehead she has blue eyes, which wear
a reflective look when intent on the
game. recalling the significance OF the
word "Whlst'-"be silent" Miss Vice.
lock wore severe gown of deep sea-
green silk. heavily jetted. During diner
ent stages Of the game the guests found
refreshment and relaxation from the
deep study OF the game in sociable
corner IN one OF the large parlors. where.
On small tables decorated I'm white and